Programme Index

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 15^th Mar 2009, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sun 15^th Jan 2012, 19:00 on BBC HD

Based on Alexander McCall Smith's novels. Botswana's No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency needs clients. Mma Makutsi prints up flyers, which seem to do the trick. Show more

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 2: Poison

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 22^nd Mar 2009, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sun 22^nd Jan 2012, 20:00 on BBC HD

Drama. Mma Ramotswe gets caught between a dangerous case of ivory smuggling and a feuding family when she is asked to investigate the unusual behaviour of Rra Lisindi. Show more

Contributors

Mma Makutsi:: Anika Noni Rose
JLB Maketoni:: Lucian Msamati
Doctor Sibenke:: Nyasha Hatendi
Writer:: Nicholas Wright
Producer:: Timothy Bricknell
Cook:: Jerry Mofokeng

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Series

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: Series 1

Black Earth Rising

Series 1

Episode 8: The Forgiving Earth

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 29^th Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

Drama series. While Michael works to expose an intricate conspiracy in London, Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the truth about her personal history. Show more

Contributors

Michael Ennis:: John Goodman
Kate Ashby:: Michaela Coel
President Bibi Mundanzi:: Abena Ayivor
Alice Munezero:: Noma Dumezweni
Patrice Ganimana:: Tyrone Huggins
Florence Karamera:: Emmanuel Imani
David Runihura:: Lucian Msamati
DRC Forest Guide:: Frederick Amugi
John Newfield:: Mark Underwood
Richard Ratzenburger:: Timothy Walker
Harper Hopkinson:: Michael Gould
Hana Ennis:: Malou Coindreau
John Kabera:: Leo Wringer
Nkanza a Nkanga:: Nicholas Beveney
Fred Sturridge:: Richard Dixon
Zula:: Khadija Mohammed
Colonel Colbert:: Philip Arditti
Ed Holt:: Tom Pande
Young Kate:: Zaris-Angel Hator
Kate's Father:: Cheikh Diop
Frank Munezero:: Treva Etienne
DRC Hospital Doctor:: Pascal Aka
Mary Mundanzi:: Mimi Ndiweni
Alice's Secretary:: Ronke Adekoluejo
Executive Producer:: Greg Brenman
Producer:: Abi Bach
Writer:: Hugo Blick
Producer:: Hugo Blick
Director:: Hugo Blick
Production Company:: Drama Republic Ltd

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman

Episode 5

15 Minute Drama: Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Jul 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 21^st Jul 2017, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Marianne Jean-Baptiste plays Assata Shakur in debbie tucker green's dramatisation of Shakur's autobiography. Shakur is in jail awaiting trial with her friend Kamau. Show more

Contributors

Assata Shakur:: Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Kamau:: Lucian Msamati
Judge:: Corey Johnson
Judge:: Finlay Robertson
Stanley:: Daniel Cerqueira
Marshal 1:: Daniel Cerqueira
Marshal 2:: Norah Lopez Holden
Evelyn:: Cecilia Noble
Guard 1:: Cherrelle Skeete
Guard 2:: Shvorne Marks
Guard 3:: Natasha Cowley
Guard 4:: Alex Lanipekun
Juror:: Natasha Cowley
Officer:: Joseph Balderrama
Guard:: John Dougall
Female Officer:: Jade Anouka
Director:: debbie tucker green
Producer:: Mary Peate
Adaptor:: debbie tucker green
Author:: Assata Shakur

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series

Black Earth Rising

Series 1

Episode 1: In Other News

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Sep 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 10^th Sep 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

Drama. As a child, Kate was rescued from the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Now she is shocked when her adoptive mother prosecutes a controversial militia leader. Show more

Contributors

Michael Ennis:: John Goodman
Kate Ashby:: Michaela Coel
Patrice Ganimana:: Tyrone Huggins
David Runihura:: Lucian Msamati
General Simon Nyamoya:: Danny Sapani
Eunice Clayton:: Tamara Tunie
Eve Ashby:: Harriet Walter
Young Kate:: Zaris-Angel Hator
Ed Holt:: Tom Pande
College Interviewer:: Gary Pillai
Jaalen:: Paapa Essiedu
Consultant Jacob Sayers:: Elliot Levey
US Embassy Representative:: Garrett Hartman
ICC Representative:: Laurence Dobiesz
CBL-24 Newscaster:: Gary Fannin
Rwandan Journalist:: Briggitte Appiah
Capi Petridis:: Kathryn Hunter
Peter:: Martin Bassindale
Dr Busasa:: Sule Rimi
Major Charles Bouchard:: Nigel Whitmey
Frank (Barrister's Clerk):: John Albasiny
Godwin Hal:: Nyasha Hatendi
Colonel Colbert:: Philip Arditti
Corporal Benoit:: Emmanuel Berthelot
Zava Zand:: Paul Herzberg
Harper Hopkinson:: Michael Gould
Hana Ennis:: Malou Coindreau
Tennis Court Body Guard:: Ekow Blankson
Tennis Player:: Brimah Watara
Executive Producer:: Greg Brenman
Producer:: Abi Bach
Writer:: Hugo Blick
Producer:: Hugo Blick
Director:: Hugo Blick
Production Company:: Drama Republic Ltd

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Drama

Brand

Series

Doctors

Series 14

Episode 172: Thicker Than Water

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 18^th Jan 2013, 13:45 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Fri 18^th Jan 2013, 16:00 on BBC HD

Jimmi is caught between medical ethics and legal boundaries when he tries to expose a live blood testing consultation. Chris spends a day with his dad. Show more

Contributors

Dr Jimmi Clay:: Adrian Lewis Morgan
Joseph Segunle:: Lucian Msamati
Mandy Marquez:: Danielle Henry
Dr Kevin Tyler:: Simon Rivers
Chris Reid:: Nathan Wright
Karen Hollins:: Jan Pearson
Mrs Tembe:: Lorna Laidlaw
Rob Hollins:: Chris Walker
Writer:: Katharine Way
Series Producer:: Mike Hobson
Series Producer:: Peter Eryl Lloyd
Producer:: Sandra MacIver

Genres

Brand

Doctors

Series

Doctors: Series 14

Ashes to Ashes

Series 3

Episode 7

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 14^th May 2010, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Fri 14^th May 2010, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

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Police drama. Having almost finished his report into Gene Hunt and his team, DCI Keats continues to push Alex to find out what really happened to Sam Tyler. Show more

Contributors

Gene Hunt:: Philip Glenister
Alex Drake:: Keeley Hawes
Ray Carling:: Dean Andrews
Chris Skelton:: Marshall Lancaster
Shaz Granger:: Montserrat Lombard
Jim Keats:: Daniel Mays
Luigi:: Joseph Long
Tobias Ndbele:: Lucian Msamati
Tsitsi:: Estella Daniels
Anders de Villiers:: Simon Kunz
Writer:: Ashley Pharoah
Producer:: Howard Burch
Director:: David Drury
Pathologist:: Charlie Roe
South African Man:: Gabriel Fleary

Genres

Brand

Ashes to Ashes

Series

Ashes to Ashes: Series 3

Drama

When the Laughter Stops

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Feb 2014, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 15^th Mar 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Sibusiso Mamba. Stand-up comic Rhakeele returns to Africa, hoping to reignite her and her husband's relationship and careers, but they soon find themselves out of their depth. Show more

Contributors

Musondi:: Daliso Chaponda
Rhakeele:: Ava Vidal
Migzy:: Sibusiso Mamba
Ranger:: Sibusiso Mamba
Kapeni:: Lucian Msamati
Zindy:: Nikki Amuka-Bird
Detective Lungo:: Tonderai Munyevu
Thoko:: Tonderai Munyevu
Reverend:: Steve Toussaint
Heckler:: Steve Toussaint
Writer:: Sibusiso Mamba
Writer:: Daliso Chaponda
Writer:: Ava Vidal
Director:: Marion Nancarrow

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

Black Earth Rising

Series 1

Episode 6: The Game's True Nature

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 15^th Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

Drama series. Kate faces down danger in her search for a case file her mother had prepared against Ganimana years before. Show more

Contributors

Michael Ennis:: John Goodman
Kate Ashby:: Michaela Coel
President Bibi Mundanzi:: Abena Ayivor
Alice Munezero:: Noma Dumezweni
Patrice Ganimana:: Tyrone Huggins
Florence Karamera:: Emmanuel Imani
David Runihura:: Lucian Msamati
Eunice Clayton:: Tamara Tunie
Daniel Drewe:: Adrian Schiller
Mark Viner:: Julian Glover
Cyclist:: Adrian McLoughlin
Dirk Schreiber:: John MacKay
Richard Ratzenburger:: Timothy Walker
Frank Munezero:: Treva Etienne
Erik Mutsinzi:: Mawuli Semevor
Erik's District Attorney:: George Eggay
Erik's Friend:: Reginald Tsiboe
Fred Sturridge:: Richard Dixon
Executive Producer:: Greg Brenman
Producer:: Abi Bach
Writer:: Hugo Blick
Producer:: Hugo Blick
Director:: Hugo Blick
Production Company:: Drama Republic Ltd

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Black Earth Rising

Series 1

Episode 5: The Eyes of the Devil

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 8^th Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 8^th Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

Drama series. Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice. Show more

Contributors

Michael Ennis:: John Goodman
Kate Ashby:: Michaela Coel
President Bibi Mundanzi:: Abena Ayivor
Alice Munezero:: Noma Dumezweni
Patrice Ganimana:: Tyrone Huggins
Florence Karamera:: Emmanuel Imani
David Runihura:: Lucian Msamati
Blake Gaines:: Hugo Blick
Daniel Drewe:: Adrian Schiller
Pastor Kamonia:: Raphael Sowole
Nkanza a Nkanga:: Nicholas Beveney
Pastor Thomas:: Larrington Walker
Zava Zand:: Paul Herzberg
Clinician Jure Sutalo:: Serge Soric
Mary Mundanzi:: Mimi Ndiweni
Mark Viner:: Julian Glover
Pastor Thomas Double:: Lennie Blasse
Executive Producer:: Greg Brenman
Producer:: Abi Bach
Writer:: Hugo Blick
Producer:: Hugo Blick
Director:: Hugo Blick
Production Company:: Drama Republic Ltd

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Inspector George Gently

Series 7

Episode 4: Son of a Gun

Inspector George Gently: Series 7

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th May 2015, 20:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Wed 20^th May 2015, 20:00 on BBC One Wales

Detective drama set in 1969. Gently is enjoying the festive cheer on Christmas Eve, until he gets news. A bank has been hit, and there's work to be done. Show more

Contributors

George Gently:: Martin Shaw
John Bacchus:: Lee Ingleby
Rachel Coles:: Lisa McGrillis
Jonjo Burdon:: Jody Latham
Edith McDonald:: Elizabeth Carling
Taylor:: Simon Hubbard
Doorman:: Danny Cunningham
Kit McDonald:: Patrick McNamee
Gemma:: Annabel Scholey
Uniformed Policeman:: Tom Hutch
Lexie:: Emma Lundy
Waitress:: Rosie Wyatt
Ellison:: Lucian Msamati
Stewart Murdoch:: William Graham
Gamekeeper:: Paul Hamilton
Writer:: Jim Keeble
Writer:: Dudi Appleton
Producer:: Peter Norris
Director:: Tim Whitby
Production Company:: Company Productions North

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Inspector George Gently

Series

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 4: Problems in Moral Philosophy

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 5^th Apr 2009, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sun 5^th Feb 2012, 19:00 on BBC HD

Mma Pekwane suspects her husband has bought a stolen car, so Mma Ramotswe offers some creative advice. Mma Makutsi embarks on her first case. Show more

Contributors

Mma Makutsi:: Anika Noni Rose
JLB Maketoni:: Lucian Msamati
Mr Patel:: Harish Patel
Mma Pekwane:: Moshidi Motshegwa
Rra Pekwane:: Israel Makoe
Rra Badule:: Simo Magwaza
Writer:: Robert Jones
Producer:: Timothy Bricknell
Director:: Tim Fywell

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Series

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: Series 1

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 5: Beauty and Integrity

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 12^th Apr 2009, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 12^th Feb 2012, 19:00 on BBC HD

Drama based on Alexander McCall Smith's novels. Mma Makutsi investigates behaviour at a local beauty pageant. Meanwhile, Cephas Buthelezi opens a rival agency. Show more

Contributors

Mma Makutsi:: Anika Noni Rose
JLB Maketoni:: Lucian Msamati
Cephas Buthelezi:: Paterson Joseph
Two Shots Pulani:: Kenneth Nkosi
Mr Patel:: Harish Patel
Patricia's Aunt:: Ruth Moore
Writer:: Robert Jones
Producer:: Timothy Bricknell
Director:: Tim Fywell

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Series

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: Series 1

Black Earth Rising

Series 1

Episode 4: A Bowl of Cornflakes

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

Drama series. Kate and Michael are stunned to learn a notorious genocidaire is now in the UK. Attempts to bring him to justice drive a wedge between the two. Show more

Contributors

Michael Ennis:: John Goodman
Kate Ashby:: Michaela Coel
Alice Munezero:: Noma Dumezweni
Jacques Antoine Barre:: Ronald Guttman
Patrice Ganimana:: Tyrone Huggins
David Runihura:: Lucian Msamati
Eunice Clayton:: Tamara Tunie
Brigadier General Lesage:: Olivier Rabourdin
Father Patenaude:: Pascal Laurent
Marc Previeau:: Serge Hazanavicius
Sophie Barré:: Aure Atika
Frank Munezero:: Treva Etienne
Surgeon:: James Lailey
Detective Stephens:: Robin Weaver
Blake Gaines:: Hugo Blick
Hana Ennis:: Malou Coindreau
Judge Deborah Hewitt:: Nancy Crane
Daniel Drewe:: Adrian Schiller
Nkanza a Nkanga:: Nicholas Beveney
Capi Petridis:: Kathryn Hunter
Harper Hopkinson:: Michael Gould
Journalist:: James Clyde
Executive Producer:: Greg Brenman
Producer:: Abi Bach
Writer:: Hugo Blick
Producer:: Hugo Blick
Director:: Hugo Blick
Production Company:: Drama Republic Ltd

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Black Earth Rising

Series 1

Episode 7: Double Bogey on the Ninth

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 22^nd Oct 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

Drama series. As Michael works to expose a long-buried crime, Kate learns the shocking truth about her own history. Show more

Contributors

Michael Ennis:: John Goodman
Kate Ashby:: Michaela Coel
President Bibi Mundanzi:: Abena Ayivor
Alice Munezero:: Noma Dumezweni
Florence Karamera:: Emmanuel Imani
David Runihura:: Lucian Msamati
Eunice Clayton:: Tamara Tunie
Mark Viner:: Julian Glover
Nkanza a Nkanga:: Nicholas Beveney
Frank Munezero:: Treva Etienne
Judge Deborah Hewitt:: Nancy Crane
Zava Zand:: Paul Herzberg
Daniel Drewe:: Adrian Schiller
US Hospital Receptionist:: Katia Kvinge
Andrew McCulloch:: Paul Birchard
Richard Ratzenburger:: Timothy Walker
Crown Prosecutor:: Jackie Morrison
Scott Moncrieff:: Stuart Milligan
Stephanie Hubert:: Agathe de La Boulaye
Jack Marshall:: Paul Clayton
S J Molloy:: Laurel Lefkow
Jane Miles:: Amelia Hoy
Executive Producer:: Greg Brenman
Producer:: Abi Bach
Writer:: Hugo Blick
Producer:: Hugo Blick
Director:: Hugo Blick
Production Company:: Drama Republic Ltd

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Drama

lament

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 13^th Apr 2016, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 9^th Aug 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

By debbie tucker green. A man and woman meet up again several years after they broke up. They gradually learn that the assumptions they have made about each other are quite wrong. Show more

Contributors

Man:: Paterson Joseph
Woman:: Nadine Marshall
Husband:: Lucian Msamati
Mum:: Cecilia Noble
Writer:: debbie tucker green
Director:: debbie tucker green
Producer:: Mary Peate

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

15 Minute Drama

Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman

Episode 2

15 Minute Drama: Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Jul 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 18^th Jul 2017, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Marianne Jean-Baptiste plays Assata Shakur in debbie tucker green's dramatisation of Shakur's autobiography. Assata's political education begins in earnest. Show more

Contributors

Assata Shakur:: Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Student 1:: Cherrelle Skeete
Student 2:: Keziah Joseph
Socialist:: John Dougall
Zayd:: Lucian Msamati
Black Panther Party Member 2:: Jade Anouka
Director:: debbie tucker green
Producer:: Mary Peate
Author:: Assata Shakur
Adaptor:: debbie tucker green

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series

15 Minute Drama

Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman

Episode 3

15 Minute Drama: Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Jul 2017, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Jul 2017, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

debbie tucker green's dramatisation of political activist Assata Shakur's autobiography. Shakur has become a member of the Black Panther party. Show more

Contributors

Assata Shakur:: Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Zayd:: Lucian Msamati
Black Panther Party Member:: Sarah Niles
White Liberal:: Natasha Cowley
Voice on Phone:: John Dougall
Black Panther Party Member Tony:: David Ajala
Radio Announcer:: Joseph Balderrama
Friend:: Jade Anouka
Director:: debbie tucker green
Producer:: Mary Peate
Adaptor:: debbie tucker green
Author:: Assata Shakur

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series

Holby City

Series 15

Episode 19: Ask Me No Questions

Duration: 56 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Feb 2013, 20:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Feb 2013, 01:40 on BBC Two England

Gemma fears for her life when an ex-patient takes her hostage on AAU. Meanwhile, Tara faces her worst fear as she suffers yet another symptom. Show more

Contributors

Gemma Wilde:: Ty Glaser
Oliver Valentine:: James Anderson
Tara Lo:: Jing Lusi
Sacha Levy:: Bob Barrett
Chantelle Lane:: Lauren Drummond
Serena Campbell:: Catherine Russell
Ric Griffin:: Hugh Quarshie
Arthur Digby:: Rob Ostlere
Antoine Malick:: Jimmy Akingbola
Mo Effanga:: Chizzy Akudolu
Jonny Maconie:: Michael Thomson
Elliot Hope:: Paul Bradley
Nathan Hargreave:: Jotham Annan
Dumisani Themba:: Lucian Msamati
Kelly Delaney:: Alexia Healy
Finn Wilde:: Finley Barrett
Director:: Nigel Douglas
Director:: Nigel Douglas
Producer:: Anne Edyvean
Producer:: Anne Edyvean

Genres

DramaMedical

Brand

Holby City

Series

Holby City: Series 15

Drama

Samuel Johnson - Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 24^th May 2015, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Sep 2019, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Rasselas and companions follow a quest for happiness to Cairo, encountering Arab Spring revolutionaries. Stars Ashley Zhangazha. Show more

Contributors

Samuel Johnson:: Jeff Rawle
Arthur Murphy:: Kevin Trainor
Princess Nekayah:: Cynthia Erivo
Prince Rasselas:: Ashley Zhangazha
Imlac:: Lucian Msamati
Aeronaut:: Richard Cordery
Pekuah:: Adjoa Andoh
AJ:: Gabriel Mokake
Ahmed:: Amir El-Masry
Mohammed:: Zubin Varla
Intelligence Man:: Zubin Varla
Author:: Samuel Johnson
Director:: Amber Barnfather
Producer:: Amber Barnfather

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama