Programme Index

The Gobetweenies: Series 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 10^th Aug 2012, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jan 2016, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

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Lucy and Tom are not allowed a dog, but their dad is seeing an unstable pet shop owner. Stars Mark Bonnar. From August 2012. Show more

Contributors

Joe:: Mark Bonnar
Mimi:: Sarah Alexander
Tom:: Finlay Christie
Lucy:: Phoebe Abbott
Bobby:: Stephen Critchlow
Vicky:: Doon Mackichan
Harry:: Guy Paul
Writer:: Marcella Evaristi
Director:: Marilyn Imrie
Producer:: Gordon Kennedy

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The Gobetweenies

Series

Good Omens

Series 1

The Very Last Day of the Rest of Their Lives

Duration: 54 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Feb 2020, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Feb 2020, 21:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Can Adam Young, Crowley and Aziraphale save the world from certain doom? Will Heaven and Hell punish Crowley and Aziraphale for betraying them if they do? Show more

Contributors

Aziraphale:: Michael Sheen
Composer:: David Arnold
Crowley:: David Tennant
Director:: Douglas Mackinnon
Voice of God:: Frances McDormand
Writer:: Neil Gaiman
Arthur Young:: Daniel Mays
Deirdre Young:: Sian Brooke
Adam Young:: Sam Taylor Buck
Anathema:: Adria Arjona
Madame Tracy:: Miranda Richardson
Witchfinder Sergeant Shadwell:: Michael McKean
Thou-Shalt-Not-Commit-Adultery Pulsifer/Newton Pulsifer:: Jack Whitehall
Hastur:: Ned Dennehy
Pepper:: Amma Ris
Brian:: Ilan Galkoff
Wensleydale:: Alfie Taylor
The Voice of Death:: Brian Cox
Pollution:: Lourdes Faberes
Death:: Jamie Hill
R.P. Tyler:: Bill Paterson
Famine:: Yusuf Gatewood
War:: Mireille Enos
Beelzebub:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Dagon, Lord of the Files:: Elizabeth Berrington
Gate Guard:: Andre Nightingale
Gabriel:: Jon Hamm
Archangel Michael:: Doon Mackichan
Uriel:: Gloria Obianyo
Demon No.1/ No.2/ No.3:: Paul Adeyefa
Sandalphon:: Paul Chahidi
International Express Man:: Simon Merrells
Hell's Usher:: Andy Hamilton
Satan:: Benedict Cumberbatch
Róisin Reidy/Screen 1:: Caitlin Thorburn
J Braun:: Michael Diercks
Bruce Corbally/Screen 3:: Clayton Adams
Dr M Banerjee/Screen 3:: Gina Gangar
Motion Capture Satan:: Niall Greig Fulton
British Agent:: Tim Waller
Russian Agent:: Georg Nikoloff
Hastur as Woman in Park:: Meg Kubota
Giles Baddicombe:: Sanjeev Bhaskar
Virtue Device:: Bryony Corrigan
John Device:: Dan Antopolski
Lawyer Robey:: Danny Haynes

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Brand

Good Omens

Series

Good Omens: Series 1

Comic Relief

2015

Operation Health

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 12^th Mar 2015, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 15^th Mar 2015, 16:05 on BBC Two Wales

Lenny Henry gives a full makeover to a rural health centre in Uganda, with help from a team of celebrities including Richard Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and John Bishop. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: Lenny Henry
Participant:: Richard Hammond
Participant:: Dermot O'Leary
Participant:: John Bishop
Participant:: Steve Backshall
Participant:: Greg James
Participant:: Doon Mackichan

A Good Read

Jack Monroe and Doon MacKichan

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Nov 2014, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 21^st Nov 2014, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

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Harriett Gilbert is joined by food blogger Jack Monroe and comic actor Doon Mackichan to talk about the books they love. Doon's choice is Dept. of Speculation, by Jenny Offill. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Harriett Gilbert
Interviewed Guest:: Jack Monroe
Interviewed Guest:: Doon Mackichan
Producer:: Beth O'Dea

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

A Good Read

Two Doors Down

Series 4

Episode 4: Graham & Sandra

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 28^th Jan 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th May 2022, 22:30 on BBC Scotland HD

Available for 4 months

Sitcom. Gordon's parents Graham and Sandra visit Scotland from Yorkshire and Ian brings them to Latimer Crescent to meet Beth and Eric. Show more

Contributors

Beth:: Arabella Weir
Eric:: Alex Norton
Cathy:: Doon Mackichan
Colin:: Jonathan Watson
Christine:: Elaine C Smith
Ian:: Jamie Quinn
Gordon:: Kieran Hodgson
Sandra:: Maggie O'Neill
Graham:: Alexander Kirk
Writer:: Simon Carlyle
Writer:: Gregor Sharp
Producer:: Catherine Gosling Fuller
Director:: Sasha Ransome

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Brand

Series

Two Doors Down: Series 4

Two Doors Down

2021 Christmas Special

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 20^th Dec 2021, 21:30 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Mon 20^th Dec 2021, 22:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 4 months

It’s merry and bright at Michelle and Alan’s, but with Christine feeling vulnerable and Alan’s attempt to de-stress Ian backfiring, Michelle struggles to keep the evening on track. Show more

Contributors

Beth:: Arabella Weir
Eric:: Alex Norton
Cathy:: Doon Mackichan
Colin:: Jonathan Watson
Christine:: Elaine C Smith
Ian:: Jamie Quinn
Gordon:: Kieran Hodgson
Director:: Ben Gosling Fuller
Producer:: Jacqueline Sinclair
Writer:: Simon Carlyle
Writer:: Gregor Sharp

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Brand

Two Doors Down

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 19^th Dec 2016, 22:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 30^th Jun 2021, 22:00 on BBC Scotland HD

Available for 4 months

Beth hosts the perfect baby shower for Sophie but nobody seems to be taking it seriously. Jaz is sporting a black eye after a run-in with a packing box. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Sasha Ransome
Producer:: Catherine Gosling Fuller
Writer:: Simon Carlyle
Writer:: Gregor Sharp
Beth:: Arabella Weir
Eric:: Alex Norton
Cathy:: Doon Mackichan
Colin:: Jonathan Watson
Christine:: Elaine C Smith
Sophie:: Sharon Rooney
Ian:: Jamie Quinn
Jaz:: Harki Bhambra

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Brand

Series

Two Doors Down: Series 2

Two Doors Down

Series 3

Episode 6: Alan and Michelle

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 5^th Mar 2018, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Oct 2021, 22:00 on BBC Scotland

Available for 4 months

Sitcom. The new couple on the street are invited to Beth's to meet the neighbours. Everyone warms to them except for Cathy, whose competitive instincts kick in. Show more

Contributors

Beth:: Arabella Weir
Eric:: Alex Norton
Cathy:: Doon Mackichan
Colin:: Jonathan Watson
Christine:: Elaine C Smith
Michelle:: Joy McAvoy
Alan:: Graeme 'Grado' Stevely
Writer:: Simon Carlyle
Writer:: Gregor Sharp
Producer:: Margot Gavan Duffy
Director:: Sasha Ransome

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Brand

Series

Two Doors Down: Series 3

Drama

Killing Kate

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th May 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 11^th May 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

by Tessa Gibbs. A black comedy about parenting, about consequences, about love - and about the possibility of doing the wrong thing, the worst thing, for all the right reasons. Show more

Contributors

Annie:: Doon Mackichan
Simon:: Andy Clark
Jessie:: Kay McAllister
Policeman:: Simon Donaldson
Director:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Writer:: Tessa Gibbs

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

Gladiatress

Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Sep 2008, 23:35 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Tue 23^rd Apr 2013, 00:35 on BBC One Wales

Offbeat sword-and-sandals comedy-adventure about three unlikely heroines who set out to thwart a Roman invasion and save Celtic Britain in their own unique and outrageous style.

Contributors

General Rhinus:: David Hayman
Director:: Brian Grant
Caesar:: Ronan Vibert
Jean Marcosivellauniviromandiboule:: Philippe De Grossouvre
Dwyfuc:: Doon Mackichan
Smirgut the Fierce:: Fiona Allen
Worthaboutapig:: Sally Phillips
Dubonet Warrior:: Rory MacGregor
Mrs Goatsplitter:: Pam Ferris
Welsh Suitor:: Brendan O'Hea
Chamberlain:: William Chubb
Writer:: Nick Whitby
Queen Tuathfhlaifthfth:: Marcia Warren

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Formats

Films

Two Doors Down

Series 4

Overnight

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Feb 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Mon 16^th May 2022, 22:30 on BBC Scotland

Available for 4 months

Sitcom. With their house in turmoil in the midst of a redecoration, new neighbours Alan and Michelle take refuge at Beth and Eric’s house. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Simon Carlyle
Writer:: Gregor Sharp
Director:: Sasha Ransome
Producer:: Catherine Gosling Fuller
Beth:: Arabella Weir
Eric:: Alex Norton
Cathy:: Doon Mackichan
Colin:: Jonathan Watson
Christine:: Elaine C Smith
Michelle:: Joy McAvoy
Alan:: Graeme 'Grado' Stevely

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Brand

Series

Two Doors Down: Series 4

Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How and Whom?

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Dec 2017, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Aug 2018, 22:00 on BBC Two HD

Documentary looking back at Alan Partridge's journey from broadcaster caricature to the award-winning study of complexity and pathos that he has become. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:: Steve Coogan
Interviewed Guest:: Peter Baynham
Interviewed Guest:: Philip Cornwell
Interviewed Guest:: Rebecca Front
Interviewed Guest:: Simon Greenall
Interviewed Guest:: Armando Iannucci
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Key
Interviewed Guest:: Doon Mackichan
Interviewed Guest:: Patrick Marber
Interviewed Guest:: Felicity Montagu
Interviewed Guest:: Sally Phillips
Interviewed Guest:: David Schneider
Executive Producer:: Christine Langan
Executive Producer:: Steve Coogan
Director:: Joe Fraser
Production Company:: Baby Cow Productions Ltd

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Formats

Documentaries

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1

Episode 3: Watership Alan

I'm Alan Partridge: Series 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Dec 2009, 23:40 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Dec 2009, 23:40 on BBC Two England

Sitcom about a chat show host who has fallen on hard times. Alan insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and fronts a boating holiday promotional video. Show more

Contributors

Alan Partridge:: Steve Coogan
Lynn:: Felicity Montagu
Dave Clifton:: Phil Cornwell
Susan:: Barbara Durkin
Michael:: Simon Greenall
Ben:: James Lance
Sophie:: Sally Phillips
Hugh Morris:: Peter Baynham
Jenny:: Doon Mackichan
Peter Baxendale Thomas:: Christopher Morris
Steve Bennett:: Simon Pegg
Writer:: Peter Baynham
Writer:: Steve Coogan
Writer:: Armando Iannucci
Producer:: Armando Iannucci
Director:: Dominic Brigstocke

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

I'm Alan Partridge

Series

Drama

David Nobbs - Silent Nights

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Sep 2008, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 5^th Apr 2013, 04:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Gordon's hatred of noise is threatening his marriage. But will foisting silence on the world help matters? Stars Jonathan Coy. Show more

Contributors

Gordon Flitch:: Jonathan Coy
Alison Flitch:: Doon Mackichan
Jonathan Pelt:: Stephen Critchlow
Vicky:: Helen Longworth
Esterhazy:: John Rowe
Shopkeeper:: Dan Starkey
Writer:: David Nobbs
Director:: Peter Kavanagh

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

Mountain Goats

Episode 1: Homeless

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 14^th Aug 2015, 22:35 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Aug 2015, 23:10 on BBC One Wales

Scottish sitcom. Jimmy has burnt his house down and needs a new home. Conor's mum is not happy that Conor has taken up with Jimmy's scurrilous band of rescue hands. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Miller:: Jimmy Chisholm
Jules:: Sharon Rooney
Conor:: Kevin Mains
Bernie:: Kathryn Howden
Bill:: David Ireland
Norma:: Doon Mackichan
Malton Jennings:: Clive Russell
Michael the Pig Farmer:: Anthony Strachan
Writer:: Donald McLeary
Producer:: Owen Bell
Director:: Dewi Humphreys

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

Mountain Goats

Comedy Connections

Series 6

Episode 5: Rab C Nesbitt

Comedy Connections: Series 6

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 15^th Aug 2008, 22:35 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Tue 26^th Aug 2008, 23:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

A look at Rab C Nesbitt, the sitcom about the life of a working-class Glaswegian, which ran for thirteen years and won audiences of five million viewers. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Andrew Nickolds
Presenter:: Doon Mackichan
Director:: Gillian McNeil
Series Producer:: Paul Gallagher

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Formats

Documentaries

Brand

Comedy Connections

Series

Comedy Connections

Series 6

Episode 4: Ripping Yarns

Comedy Connections: Series 6

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Aug 2008, 22:35 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 9^th Aug 2008, 23:10 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

The series charting the history of the best of British comedy investigates Michael Palin and Terry Jones's post-Python parody of pre-war Boys' Own adventure comics. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Andrew Nickolds
Presenter:: Doon Mackichan
Director:: Gillian McNeil
Series Producer:: Paul Gallagher

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Formats

Documentaries

Brand

Comedy Connections

Series

Drama

Undeniably Keith

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 23^rd Jul 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 10^th Jul 2020, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

A warm, funny, contemporary love story with a twist by Lucy Gannon. Starring Doon Mackichan and Kevin Whately. Show more

Contributors

Rose Hart:: Doon Mackichan
Keith Matkin:: Kevin Whately
Sylv:: Freya Parker
James:: Deka Walmsley
Peter:: Mark Stobbart
Doreen:: Sophie Scott
Mary:: Kerry Gooderson
Writer:: Lucy Gannon
Director:: Allegra McIlroy

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

Comedy Connections

Series 3

Episode 1: Monty Python's Flying Circus

Comedy Connections: Series 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 7^th Jan 2012, 21:30 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 7^th Jan 2012, 21:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Series charting the history of some of the best British comedy shows looks at the inside story of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Doon Mackichan
Participant:: John Cleese
Participant:: Michael Palin
Participant:: Eric Idle
Participant:: Terry Gilliam
Participant:: Carol Cleveland
Participant:: John Howard Davies
Participant:: Paul Fox
Series Producer:: Toby Stevens
Director:: Angus McIntyre

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Documentaries

Brand

Comedy Connections

Series

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

Series 2

Episode 4

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 16^th Jan 2014, 20:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 21^st Mar 2014, 01:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Celebrities take on baking challenges for Sport Relief. Ed Byrne hosts as Alistair McGowan, Rochelle Humes, Doon Mackichan and Helen Skelton enter the Bake Off tent. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Ed Byrne
Participant:: Alistair McGowan
Participant:: Rochelle Humes
Participant:: Doon Mackichan
Participant:: Helen Skelton
Participant:: Nicola Adams
Executive Producer:: Anna Beattie
Series Producer:: Samantha Beddoes

Genres

FactualFood & Drink

Brand

Series

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off: Series 2