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Al Murray's German Adventure

Episode 1

Al Murray's German Adventure

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Dec 2010, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Apr 2011, 01:50 on BBC Four

From Bach to Bauhaus and the Brothers Grimm, comedian Al Murray falls in love with the true historical, natural and cultural beauty of the much-maligned land of Germany. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Al Murray
Executive Producer:: Dianne Nelmes
Director:: Anna Thomson
Producer:: Anna Thomson
Writer:: Anna Thomson

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Series

Al Murray's German Adventure

Episode 2

Al Murray's German Adventure

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Dec 2010, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 10^th Apr 2011, 02:00 on BBC Four

In the second of a two-part film, comedian Al Murray discovers a Germany full of warm and welcoming people and two centuries of arts and culture, from Bach to Bauhaus. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Al Murray
Executive Producer:: Dianne Nelmes
Director:: Anna Thomson
Producer:: Anna Thomson
Writer:: Anna Thomson

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Series

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide

Cutdowns

Episode 10: Part 10

BBC Three

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 20^th Mar 2015, 19:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Mar 2015, 19:00 on BBC Three

Celebration of Doctor Who's 50th anniversary. This episode focuses on the eighth Doctor, Paul McGann, and his successor Christopher Eccleston, the 'tough guy Timelord'. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Russell Tovey
Participant:: Sylvester McCoy
Participant:: Paul McGann
Participant:: Karen Gillan
Executive Producer:: Mark Cossey
Producer:: Tom Cohen
Participant:: Steven Moffat
Participant:: Louise Jameson
Participant:: Colin Baker
Participant:: Al Murray
Participant:: Noel Clarke
Participant:: Kayvan Novak
Participant:: Joel Dommett
Participant:: McFly undefined

Saturday Kitchen

13/10/2018

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 13^th Oct 2018, 10:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Oct 2018, 10:00 on BBC One HD

Matt Tebbutt is joined by chefs Greg Marchand and Jane Baxter and special guest Al Murray. Olly Smith picks the wines to go with the studio dishes. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matt Tebbutt
Participant:: Greg Marchand
Participant:: Jane Baxter
Interviewed Guest:: Al Murray
Expert:: Olly Smith
Participant:: Rick Stein
Participant:: Raymond Blanc
Participant:: Si King
Participant:: Dave Myers
Participant:: Nigella Lawson
Executive Producer:: Amanda Ross
Series Producer:: Charlotte Collins
Assistant Producer:: James Bedwell
Production Coordinator:: Hannah Dodd
Researcher:: Scott Anderson
Production Company:: Cactus TV

Genres

FactualFood & Drink

Formats

Magazines & Reviews

Brand

Saturday Kitchen

Unplucked

Proms 2017: Oh, What a Wonderful Podcast - feat. Al Murray, Marcus Brigstocke, John Wilson

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 25 minutes

Available for over a year

Listen now

Pub landlord Al Murray is Vikki Stone's Proms Date, Marcus Brigstocke describes his Proms debut in Oklahoma! and choirs – does size really matter?

Contributors

Presenter:: Vikki Stone
Interviewed Guest:: Al Murray
Interviewed Guest:: John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:: Marcus Brigstocke
Performer:: Alban Gerhardt

Genres

Series

Unplucked

Mock the Week

Looks Back At...

Episode 5: Law and Order

Mock the Week: Looks Back At...

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 31^st Mar 2013, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Thu 3^rd Apr 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two HD

Specials featuring archive on a single subject from past Mock the Weeks. This time the subject is law and order. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: Frankie Boyle
Participant:: Russell Howard
Participant:: Micky Flanagan
Participant:: David Mitchell
Participant:: Greg Davies
Participant:: Al Murray
Participant:: Jack Whitehall
Participant:: Michael McIntyre
Series Producer:: Dan Patterson
Producer:: Mark Leveson
Producer:: Ruth Wallace
Producer:: Ewan Phillips

Genres

ComedySatire

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Mock the Week

Series

Mock the Week

Looks Back At...

Episode 6: Science and Technology

Mock the Week: Looks Back At...

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 7^th Apr 2013, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Jan 2016, 22:30 on BBC Two HD

Specials featuring classic themed material from the Mock the Week archives. This time the topic is science and technology. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: Frankie Boyle
Participant:: Russell Howard
Participant:: Micky Flanagan
Participant:: David Mitchell
Participant:: Greg Davies
Participant:: Al Murray
Participant:: Jack Whitehall
Participant:: Michael McIntyre
Series Producer:: Dan Patterson
Producer:: Mark Leveson
Producer:: Ruth Wallace
Producer:: Ewan Phillips
Participant:: Lauren Laverne
Participant:: Josh Widdicombe
Participant:: Ed Byrne

Genres

ComedySatire

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Mock the Week

Series

Live at the Apollo

Series 5 (Extended Versions)

Episode 3

Live at the Apollo: Series 5 (Extended Versions)

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 22^nd May 2010, 22:45 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Sat 25^th Jul 2015, 22:25 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, introducing his special guests Chris Addison and punmeister Tim Vine. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Al Murray
Participant:: Chris Addison
Participant:: Tim Vine
Director:: Paul Wheeler
Producer:: Anthony Caveney
Executive Producer:: Addison Cresswell
Executive Producer:: Joe Norris
Executive Producer:: Andrew Beint

Genres

ComedyStandup

Formats

Performances & Events

Brand

Live at the Apollo

Series

Insert Name Here

Series 4

Episode 3: Mark

Insert Name Here: Series 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 9^th Jan 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 21^st Jan 2019, 23:45 on BBC Two Scotland

Panel show about people with the same name. Josh Widdicombe is joined by Al Murray and Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard Osman is joined by Ellie Taylor and Stephen Mangan. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Sue Perkins
Panellist:: Suzannah Lipscomb
Panellist:: Al Murray
Panellist:: Ellie Taylor
Panellist:: Stephen Mangan
Series Producer:: Breid McLoone
Executive Producer:: Paul McGettigan
Production Company:: 12 Yard Productions
Executive Producer:: Michael Mannes
Director:: Geraldine Dowd

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Insert Name Here

Series

I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band!

Episode 6: Live

I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band!

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Sat 5^th Jun 2010, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th Jun 2010, 02:45 on BBC Two England

Jonathan Ross debates the UK's favourite rock 'n' rollers with experts Lauren Laverne, Stewart Copeland and Mark Radcliffe, followed by a live public vote to crown the greatest. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Jonathan Ross
Participant:: Lauren Laverne
Participant:: Mark Radcliffe
Participant:: Al Murray
Participant:: Suggs
Participant:: Mark Ronson
Participant:: Sharleen Spiteri
Director:: Janet Fraser Crook
Producer:: Sally Wood

Genres

Series

Front Row

Edinburgh Special

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Aug 2014, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 14^th Aug 2014, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

Listen now

Featuring comedian Al Murray, The Killing actress Sofie Gråbøl, James Plays director Laurie Sansom, Hollywood actress Anne Archer and piano double act Worbey and Farrell. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:: Sofie Grabol
Interviewed Guest:: Al Murray
Interviewed Guest:: Laurie Sansom
Interviewed Guest:: Anne Archer
Interviewed Guest:: undefined Worbey & Farrell
Producer:: Jerome Weatherald

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Magazines & Reviews

Brand

Front Row

The Grumpy Guide To

School Days

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 5^th Sep 2010, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 5^th Sep 2010, 21:00 on BBC Two Scotland

The Grumpy Old Men and Women take a curmudgeonly look back at 'the best days of your life'. Including contributions from Neil Morrissey, Shappi Khorsandi, Al Murray and others. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: Al Murray
Participant:: Ronni Ancona
Participant:: Alistair McGowan
Participant:: John Thomson
Participant:: Neil Morrissey
Participant:: Huey Morgan
Participant:: Russell Kane
Participant:: Mark Steel
Participant:: Bobby Davro
Participant:: Andi Oliver
Participant:: Penny Smith
Participant:: Ed Byrne
Participant:: Fiona Allen
Participant:: Terry Christian
Participant:: Donna McPhail
Participant:: Shappi Khorsandi
Participant:: Matt Le Tissier
Participant:: Mark Radcliffe
Director:: Pip Banyard
Producer:: Pip Banyard
Executive Producer:: Stuart Prebble

Genres

Comedy

Brand

The Grumpy Guide To

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Dec 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Nov 2015, 02:05 on BBC Two HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rocker Brian Pern. Brian plans to stage his entire unreleased solo album live from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro with a host of special guests. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Various:: Rhys Thomas
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Dame Xanadu Bramble:: Lucy Montgomery
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Pern Band: Guitar:: Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Pern Band: Guitar:: Stephen Holbrook
Stage Manager, Wembley:: Molly Whitehouse
Dr Foluke:: Adjoa Andoh
Staring Man:: Stewart Holbrook
Woman Breastfeeding:: Vicky Bovingdon
Man with Flaky Skin:: Simon Godley
Lennie Monkton:: Kevin Eldon
Prop Hand:: Derek Rushton
Prop Hand:: Jamie Smyth
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Triffid:: Justyn Thomas
Security Guard:: Tom Davis
Ned, Brian Pern's driver:: Tony Way
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Herself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Matthew Wright
Himself:: Roger Moore
Himself:: Dan Snow
Herself:: Alex Jones
Himself:: Paul Young
Himself:: Mark King
Himself:: Tim Rice
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Series

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Dec 2014, 22:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Nov 2015, 01:30 on BBC Two HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rocker Brian Pern, former frontman of the prog rock group Thotch. Brian records a charity Christmas record in aid of bipolar polar bears. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid / Pierre Sac:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Jess Hunt:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Ken LeGrange:: Roger Allam
Pepita Sanchez / Xanadu:: Lucy Montgomery
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Roy Wood
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Rick Parfitt
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Herself:: Chrissie Hynde
Herself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Tim Rice
Himself:: David Arnold
Herself:: Melanie C
Himself:: Billy Bragg
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Simon McCoy
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Series

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 2: Middle Age of Rock

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Nov 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four

Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting, charity singles and protest songs. Plus, how the Russians tried to take down the Concorde containing Phil Collins. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Voice of SAS soldier:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Nile Rodgers:: Danny John-Jules
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
Dancer:: Justyn Thomas
Dancer / Voice of Tracy:: Lucy Montgomery
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Pern Band: Guitar:: Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Noel Edmonds
Himself:: Phil Collins
Himself:: Roger Taylor

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Series

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 3: Death of Rock

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th Dec 2015, 01:30 on BBC Four

Brian Pern looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Mickey Murray:: Michael Smiley
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
Wendy Mankowitz:: Frances Barber
Pepita / Gorilla Handler:: Lucy Montgomery
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Pern Band: Guitar:: Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Himself:: Noel Edmonds
Herself:: Miranda Sawyer
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Mike Read
Himself:: David Baddiel
Himself:: David Arnold
Himself:: John Humphrys

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Series

Live at the Apollo: Series 4

Live at the Apollo

Series 4

Episode 2

BBC One

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Dec 2008, 22:35 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th May 2012, 21:00 on BBC One London

The cream of British stand-up comedy cuts loose at London's world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. Al Murray introduces Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Al Murray
Participant:: Shappi Khorsandi
Participant:: Russell Kane
Producer:: Anthony Caveney
Director:: Paul Wheeler
Executive Producer:: Addison Cresswell
Executive Producer:: Andrew Beint

Genres

ComedyStandup

Formats

Performances & Events

Brand

Live at the Apollo

Series

The Grumpy Guide To

Christmas