Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. Smiley is forced to go back over some very old ground when he is told a story about spies.
Abdication
1. The King's Matter
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Two men are determined to persuade the King from a marriage they feel isn’t only unsuitable but also wrong. Stars Jim Broadbent. Show more
Happy Birthday BBC Two
Episode 2
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Stars and programme-makers look back at landmark series from BBC Two, including Arena, Fawlty Towers, Life on Earth, Boys from the Blackstuff, DEF II, Newsnight and The Late Show. Show more
A lavish Oscar-winning production telling the story of the last Russian royal family in the days before the 1917 revolution and their bloody execution. Starring Michael Jayston. Show more
The staff have to deal with an angst-ridden Valerie, while Heston and Ruhma's arguing looks like it might get out of hand. Show more
Elaine enlists the help of an archaeologist to reunite a couple who intend to split their house in half, while Lauren becomes suspicious of Kevin. Show more
Howard becomes 'no man's land' in a war waged by two veterans, while Mrs Tembe wonders if she and Gordon should take their relationship to the next level. Show more
In the final part of John le Carre's classic story, George Smiley's search for the mole at the heart of the Circus finally comes to an end.
Raquel, recently reconciled with her parents, is worried about inviting them to dinner chez Trotter. What will they make of Nelson Mandela House, and of Del? Show more
Joseph and Daisha find themselves in a shooting incident, the team struggle to deal with two major incidents, and Ollie struggles to cope. Show more
Prequel to the historical epic Zulu, showing the build-up to the British invasion of Zululand and the massacre of 1,500 British soldiers. Starring Burt Lancaster and Peter O'Toole. Show more
When Faye realises Joseph is caught up in a life-threatening situation, she prays to have her husband back. Elsewhere, Elliot offers his resignation. Show more
Drama set in a children's home. Tracy unexpectedly becomes involved with a group of old people when Liam has to do community service in an old people's home.
Drama
Mark Burgess - Joan and the Baron
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra debut. An odd friendship forms when a French bon viveur invites an English left-wing theatre director to stay. Starring Eleanor Bron. Show more
Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. Smiley's investigation to snare the traitor at the heart of the Circus leads him to a Fleet Street journalist. Show more
Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. In his search for the mole sitting at the heart of the Circus, Smiley sets out for Oxford to visit an invaluable friend.
Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. Smiley remembers Karla, the legendary head of Moscow Circus. Show more
Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. Smiley thinks that the time has come to call on Jim Prideaux, whose assignment to Czechoslovakia went wrong. Show more
Hospital drama. Sam helps a teenager realise she is not a terrible mum and Ruth enables a woman to come to terms with her husband's terminal illness.
Connie struggles to keep her secret when going the extra mile for a patient leaves her in terrible danger.