Romantic ensemble piece about a lonely young gay man who finds love with an unexpected partner after joining a self-help group to improve his social life. Show more
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Comedy about the eccentric staff at the former country home of terrible 18th-century poet George Pudding. Starring Simon Callow, Jane Horrocks and Miles Jupp. Show more
The offer of an honorary degree at a less than prestigious ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral, as he questions whether he has wasted his life. Show more
The Great Depression and the Second World War changed what was expected of the arts; Alan Yentob asks if the current recession could see the next transformation. Show more
1 hour
Arts series. An updated tribute to Simon Gray, one of Britain's foremost playwrights, best known for his work with Harold Pinter, and as the writer of the notorious Cell Mates. Show more
Alan Yentob asks what, in times like these, art is worth, and what it is for, and Simon Callow tells how the big moment for publicly-funded art in Britain was the Second World War. Show more
Saturday Kitchen
17/12/2016
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD
Angela Hartnett is joined by chefs Francesco Mazzei and Jordan Bourke and guest Simon Callow. Susie Barrie picks wines to go with the studio dishes. Show more
Peter and Julian are determined to retrieve a valuable pudding artefact, and they have enlisted the help of a crooked connection to do so. Show more
A local pub quiz becomes the arena to decide who is best and smartest at Plum House after Tom decides that Peter and Julian should no longer be in charge of the finances. Show more
Comedy about the eccentric staff at the former country home of terrible 18th century poet George Pudding. Starring Simon Callow, Jane Horrocks and Miles Jupp. Show more
Drama on 3
Bretton Woods
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
By Steve Waters. Dramatisation of events at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference, where bankers met to save the world economy. With Simon Callow and Henry Goodman. Show more
The story of DJ and TV star Kenny Everett's struggle to achieve both personal and professional fulfilment, as seen through the 15-year prism of his marriage to Lee Middleton. Show more
Songs of Praise
01/05/2016
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Four hundred years after William Shakespeare's death, Simon Callow investigates the great bard's spirituality, and Josie d'Arby joins in the celebrations in Stratford-upon-Avon. Show more
Comedy sequel about the zany private detective who specialises in locating missing pets. Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey) travels to Africa to search for a kidnapped sacred albino bat. Show more
The One Show
13/03/2017
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
Matt Baker and Michelle Ackerley are joined by Simon Callow and Simon Bird, who discuss their new play The Philanthropist.
Biographical drama. After a suicide attempt, a once highly-regarded composer recounts his story, going back to his heyday, where he first met the young Mozart. Simon Callow stars. Show more
Actor Simon Callow is in the studio to talk about all things Dickens. Lucy Siegle discovers why over 25 years on British sheep are still being checked for radiation from Chernobyl. Show more
Tracing the career of Dame Judi Dench using excerpts from her performances and interviews with Sir Michael Parkinson, Geoffrey Palmer and Simon Callow. Show more
28 minutes
Children's sci-fi drama featuring an investigative journalist. When the Slitheen's latest scheme is halted, the Blathereen arrive - but can they be trusted?
Children's science fiction drama featuring an investigative journalist. When the gift runs riot, Sarah Jane faces the battle of her life to save Luke.