Powerful drama, based on the novel by Penelope Mortimer, about a mother who suffers a nervous breakdown after learning of her third husband's infidelity. Starring Anne Bancroft. Show more

Contributors

Jo Armitage:: Anne Bancroft
Director:: Jack Clayton
Jake Armitage:: Peter Finch
Bob Conway:: James Mason
Giles:: Richard Johnson
Jo's Father:: Cedric Hardwicke
Jo's Mother:: Rosalind Atkinson
Psychiatrist:: Eric Porter
Beth Conway:: Janine Gray
Philpott:: Maggie Smith
Doctor:: Cyril Luckham
Woman in Hair Salon:: Yootha Joyce
Writer:: Harold Pinter
Author:: Penelope Mortimer

Genres

Drama

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online

Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo

Episode 2

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 2^nd Dec 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Feb 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

All Parisian society wants to meet the mysterious, and fabulously wealthy Count. Starring Iain Glen, Toby Jones and Paul Rhys. Show more

Contributors

The Count/Edmond Dantes:: Iain Glen
Haydee:: Jane Lapotaire
Younger Haydee:: Amber Rose Revah
Baron Danglars:: Toby Jones
Gerard de Villefort:: Paul Rhys
Fernand, Count de Morcerf:: Zubin Varla
Mercedes de Morcerf:: Josette Simon
Heloise de Villefort:: Kate Fleetwood
Abbe Faria:: Richard Johnson
General Noirtier:: Karl Johnson
Hermine Danglars:: Stephanie Racine
Albert de Morcerf:: Will Howard
Jacopo:: Joe Sims
Max Morrell:: Adam Nagaitis
Valentine de Villefort:: Lizzy Watts
Coachman:: Paul Stonehouse
Writer:: Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo

Source: BBC Online

Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo

Episode 4

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 16^th Dec 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 14^th Feb 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The full consequences of the Count's revenge shake Paris. Will anyone be saved? Stars Iain Glen, Toby Jones and Paul Rhys. Show more

Contributors

The Count/Edmond Dantes:: Iain Glen
Haydee:: Jane Lapotaire
Younger Haydee:: Amber Rose Revah
Mercedes de Morcerf:: Josette Simon
Fernand, Count de Morcerf:: Zubin Varla
Gerard de Villefort:: Paul Rhys
Heloise de Villefort:: Kate Fleetwood
Abbe Faria:: Richard Johnson
Baron Danglars:: Toby Jones
Hermine Danglars:: Stephanie Racine
Eugenie Danglars:: Eleanor Crooks
Valentine de Villefort:: Lizzy Watts
Edouard de Villefort:: Finn Monteath
Max Morrell:: Adam Nagaitis
Andrea Cavalcanti:: Will Howard
Bertuccio:: Paul Stonehouse
Jacopo:: Joe Sims
Actor:: Sarah Thom
Writer:: Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo

Source: BBC Online

Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo

Episode 1

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 25^th Nov 2012, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 11^th Feb 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Edmund Dantes finds buried treasure, and plots revenge on his enemies. Stars Iain Glen, Toby Jones and Jane Lapotaire. Show more

Contributors

Edmond Dantes:: Iain Glen
Haydee:: Jane Lapotaire
Abbe Faria:: Richard Johnson
Monsieur Morrell:: Robert Blythe
Danglars:: Toby Jones
Fernand:: Zubin Varla
Caderousse:: Ben Crowe
Jacopo:: Joe Sims
Captain Patin:: Patrick Brennan
Albert de Morcerf:: Will Howard
Antoine:: Will Howard
Claude:: Paul Stonehouse
Max Morrell:: Adam Nagaitis
Mathilde:: Liza Sadovy
Julie Morrell:: Eleanor Crooks
Writer:: Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Director:: Jeremy Mortimer
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo

Source: BBC Online

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 46 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 28^th Sep 2008, 01:35 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 8^th Oct 2017, 01:35 on BBC Two HD

Suspenseful crime drama. An American ex-con is coerced by a British villain into taking part in a daring bank raid. Show more

Contributors

Ivan:: David Niven
Director:: Ralph Thomas
Pinky:: Richard Jordan
Miss Pelham:: Elke Sommer
Ma Fox:: Gloria Grahame
Foxy:: Oliver Tobias
Inspector Watford:: Richard Johnson
Pealer Bell:: Michael Angelis

Genres

DramaCrime

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online

The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff

Christmas Episode

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 19^th Dec 2011, 20:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Tue 1^st Jan 2013, 22:00 on BBC HD

Comedy adventure in the style of Charles Dickens. Jedrington Secret-Past has a successful business until a lawyer tells him he owes a massive debt. Show more

Contributors

Skulkingworm:: Stephen Fry
Jedrington Secret-Past:: Robert Webb
Conceptiva:: Katherine Parkinson
Miss Christmasham:: Celia Imrie
Jolliforth:: David Mitchell
Artful Codger:: Johnny Vegas
Victor:: Finlay Christie
Victoria:: Ambra Lily Keegan
Maggotty:: Pauline McLynn
Fearshiver:: Joshua McGuire
Fruitcake/Mr Christmasham:: Terrence Hardiman
Uncle Writes Prompt Thank:: Richard Johnson
Aunt Good Spelling:: Una Stubbs
Aunt Chastity:: Judy Parfitt
Aunt Sobriety:: Phyllida Law
Guard 2:: Calum MacPherson
Scruffy Urchin/Nudger:: Sidney Johnston
Small News Boy:: Hector McCormick
Harumble/Former Customer:: Colin Hoult
Vicar of St Weddings:: Mark Evans
Skulkingworm's Mum:: Abigail Burdess
Policeman:: Dominic Coleman
Ghost of Christmas Past:: Dave Lamb
Well To Do Man:: Gus Brown
Young Miss Christmasham:: Aimee Parkes
Director:: Ben Gosling Fuller
Director:: Ben Gosling Fuller
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Writer:: Mark Evans
Writer:: Mark Evans

Genres

Comedy

Brand

The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff

Source: BBC Online

Bleak Expectations

Series 5

An Alrightish Life Savagely Frozen to Bits

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 4^th Dec 2012, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 2^nd Feb 2022, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Listen now

Pip races across Antarctica to thwart his nemesis. Mark Evans' Victorian comic epic stars Tom Allen. From December 2012. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Mark Evans
Sir Philip:: Richard Johnson
Young Pip Bin:: Tom Allen
Gently Benevolent:: Anthony Head
Harry Biscuit:: James Bachman
Clampvulture:: Geoffrey Whitehead
Ripely:: Sarah Hadland
Pippa:: Susy Kane
Explorer:: Mark Evans
Producer:: Gareth Edwards

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Bleak Expectations

Series

Bleak Expectations: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Tue 30^th Aug 2011, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Thu 27^th Jan 2022, 23:15 on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 4 months

Watch now

The tale of an unlikely friendship between Bruno (Asa Butterfield), the son of a Nazi commandant, and Shmuel (Jack Scanlon), a Jewish boy held captive in a concentration camp. Show more

Contributors

Bruno:: Asa Butterfield
Shmuel:: Jack Scanlon
Father:: David Thewlis
Elsa:: Vera Farmiga
Gretel:: Amber Beattie
Grandpa:: Richard Johnson
Grandma:: Sheila Hancock
Pavel:: David Hayman
Lieutenant Kotler:: Rupert Friend
Maria:: Cara Horgan
Leon:: Zac Mattoon O'Brien
Martin:: Domonkos Nemeth
Karl:: Henry Kingsmill
Director:: Mark Herman
Producer:: David Heyman
Executive Producer:: Christine Langan
Writer:: Mark Herman
Author:: John Boyne

Genres

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online

Bleak Expectations

Series 5

A Re-Excited Life Made Distinctly Dangerous

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 27^th Nov 2012, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th Jan 2022, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Listen now

Can Pip thwart the plans of evil Mr Gently Benevolent? Mark Evans' Victorian comic epic stars Tom Allen. From November 2012. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Mark Evans
Sir Philip:: Richard Johnson
Young Pip Bin:: Tom Allen
Gently Benevolent:: Anthony Head
Harry Biscuit:: James Bachman
Clampvulture:: Geoffrey Whitehead
Ripely:: Sarah Hadland
Pippa:: Susy Kane
Viceroy Roy Weiss:: Mark Evans
Producer:: Gareth Edwards

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Bleak Expectations

Series

Bleak Expectations: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

Murder, She Wrote

Series 4

Episode 6: It Runs in the Family

BBC Two

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Aug 2008, 15:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 27^th Oct 2009, 14:15 on BBC One Yorkshire

Murder mystery series. Jessica's cousin Emma, a dance-hall performer, is forced to investigate the murder of a wealthy friend. Show more

Contributors

Emma McGill:: Angela Lansbury
Inspector Frost:: Anthony Newley
Arthur Constable:: John Standing
Lord Geoffrey Constable:: Richard Johnson

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Murder, She Wrote

Series

Murder, She Wrote: Series 4

Source: BBC Online

Breaking the Code

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Aug 2007, 23:35 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 2^nd Sep 2007, 22:30 on BBC Four

Factual drama about Alan Turing, the mathematical genius who cracked the Enigma Code and turned the tide of World War II, while at the same time suffering homopobhic persecution. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Derek Jacobi
Actor:: Alun Armstrong
Actor:: Richard Johnson

Source: BBC Online

Spooks

Series 7

Episode 6

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Nov 2008, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Sun 30^th Nov 2008, 23:25 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for 9 months

Watch now

Drama series about the British Security Service. A teenage boy accidentally stumbles upon a government conspiracy and is instantly absorbed into the world of MI5 for protection. Show more

Contributors

Harry Pearce:: Peter Firth
Ros Myers:: Hermione Norris
Lucas North:: Richard Armitage
Jo Portman:: Miranda Raison
Connie James:: Gemma Jones
Malcolm Wynn-Jones:: Hugh Simon
Ben Kaplan:: Alex Lanipekun
Bernard Qualtrough:: Richard Johnson
Rachel Beauchamp:: Jill Baker
Claude Denizet:: Stephen Greif
Producer:: Katie Swinden
Creator:: David Wolstencroft

Genres

DramaAction & Adventure

Brand

Spooks

Series

Spooks: Series 7

Source: BBC Online

Spooks

Series 7

Episode 7

BBC One

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Nov 2008, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Sun 7^th Dec 2008, 23:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for 9 months

Watch now

Drama series about the British Security Service. Harry is imprisoned and accused by MI5 of being the Russian mole. Lucas goes to Moscow to get to the bottom of Harry's arrest. Show more

Contributors

Harry Pearce:: Peter Firth
Ros Myers:: Hermione Norris
Lucas North:: Richard Armitage
Jo Portman:: Miranda Raison
Connie James:: Gemma Jones
Malcolm Wynn-Jones:: Hugh Simon
Ben Kaplan:: Alex Lanipekun
Bernard Qualtrough:: Richard Johnson
Richard Dolby:: Robert East
Home Secretary:: Robert Glenister
Producer:: Katie Swinden
Creator:: David Wolstencroft

Genres

DramaAction & Adventure

Brand

Spooks

Series

Spooks: Series 7

Source: BBC Online

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

BBC Three

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Jul 2007, 19:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Thu 3^rd Jan 2019, 01:20 on BBC One Scotland

Available for 5 months

Watch now

Action tale adapted from the popular video game in which the eponymous heroine (Angelina Jolie) races against time to find an ancient relic before it falls into the wrong hands. Show more

Contributors

Lara Croft:: Angelina Jolie
Lord Richard Croft:: Jon Voight
Manfred Powell:: Iain Glen
Bryce:: Noah Taylor
Alex West:: Daniel Craig
Distinguished Gentleman:: Richard Johnson
Hillary:: Christopher Barrie
Mr Pimms:: Julian Rhind-Tutt
Wilson:: Leslie Phillips
Julius:: Robert Phillips
Director:: Simon West
Producer:: Lawrence Gordon
Producer:: Lloyd Levin
Producer:: Colin Wilson
Writer:: Sara B Cooper
Writer:: Michael Colleary
Writer:: Mike Werb
Writer:: Simon West

Genres

DramaAction & Adventure

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online