Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Aug 2011, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 7^th Aug 2011, 00:15 on BBC Two England

Chat show. Rob Brydon meets the Godfather of entertainment, Sir Bruce Forsyth. Sophie Ellis Bextor and Rob perform an unusual ballad. Plus, comedy from Elis James. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Rob Brydon
Interviewed Guest:: Bruce Forsyth
Participant:: Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Writer:: Rob Brydon

The Michael McIntyre Chat Show

Episode 6

The Michael McIntyre Chat Show

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 14^th Apr 2014, 22:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 16^th Apr 2014, 23:35 on BBC One Wales

Celebrity chat with comedian Michael McIntyre. Michael is joined by entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth, actor and television host James Corden and TV presenter Alex Jones. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Michael McIntyre
Interviewed Guest:: Bruce Forsyth
Interviewed Guest:: James Corden
Interviewed Guest:: Alex Jones
Series Producer:: Michael Livingstone
Director:: Richard Valentine
Executive Producer:: Andrew Beint
Executive Producer:: Ben Winston

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Series

Saturday Live

Gyles Brandreth, Sue Perkins

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 19^th Dec 2015, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th Dec 2015, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

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Extraordinary stories, unusual people and a sideways look at the world. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:: Gyles Brandreth
Interviewed Guest:: Sue Perkins
Interviewed Guest:: Bruce Forsyth
Interviewed Guest:: Jamie Stangroom
Producer:: Paul Waters
Editor:: Karen Dalziel

Genres

Formats

Brand

Saturday Live

Bruce's Hall Of Fame

2014

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 27^th Dec 2014, 20:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 27^th Dec 2014, 20:30 on BBC One Wales

Some of the biggest names in entertainment celebrate the artists who inspired their careers. Hosted by Sir Bruce Forsyth. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Bruce Forsyth
Performer:: Alfie Boe
Performer:: Jessie Wallace
Performer:: Jon Culshaw
Performer:: Ben Miller
Performer:: Jason Manford
Performer:: Jamie Cullum
Executive Producer:: Jane Lush
Series Producer:: Martin Dance
Writer:: Ivor Baddiel
Writer:: Rob Colley

Genres

Entertainment

Brand

Bruce's Hall Of Fame

A Concert for Heroes

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Sun 12^th Sep 2010, 20:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sun 12^th Sep 2010, 20:00 on BBC One Wales

An incredible line up of stars from the worlds of pop and comedy come together in a special concert to mark the nation's appreciation of its servicemen and women. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Helen Tumbridge
Director:: Richard Valentine
Participant:: Robbie Williams
Participant:: Gary Barlow
Participant:: Alesha Dixon
Participant:: James Blunt
Participant:: Pixie Lott
Participant:: Enrique Iglesias
Participant:: Tom Jones
Participant:: Alexandra Burke
Participant:: Peter Kay
Participant:: Jason Manford
Participant:: Michael McIntyre
Participant:: Jack Dee
Participant:: Rhod Gilbert
Participant:: Kevin Bridges
Participant:: Bruce Forsyth

Genres

Formats

Performances & Events

Desert Island Discs

Bruce Forsyth

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Jul 1962, 13:10 on BBC Home Service Basic

Roy Plomley's castaway is TV presenter Bruce Forsyth. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest:: Bruce Forsyth

Genres

FactualLife Stories

Brand

Desert Island Discs

The Late Great Eric Sykes

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 3^rd Nov 2012, 20:45 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Jul 2013, 22:15 on BBC Two Wales

Eddie Izzard is among those paying tribute to a comic genius, a man who blasted his way through six decades of comedy with his unique brand of surreal, classless humour. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:: Lucy Kenwright
Producer:: Alexandra Briscoe
Participant:: Michael Palin
Participant:: Russ Abbot
Participant:: Bruce Forsyth
Participant:: Eddie Izzard

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

The Generation Game Christmas 1973

Duration: 55 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Dec 2008, 22:40 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Fri 26^th Dec 2008, 23:10 on BBC Two Wales

Fun for all the family in a special Christmas show from 1973, featuring surprise star guests. Presented by Bruce Forsyth and Anthea Redfern.

Contributors

Presenter:: Bruce Forsyth
Producer:: Terry Henebery

Genres

EntertainmentVariety Shows

When Miranda Met Bruce

Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 21^st Sep 2013, 19:30 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th Aug 2017, 20:10 on BBC One South

Miranda Hart interviews Sir Bruce Forsyth about his 70-year career in showbusiness, finding out the key to his success and longevity in the world of entertainment. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Miranda Hart
Interviewed Guest:: Bruce Forsyth

Genres

Entertainment

Bruce Goes Dancing

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 10^th Oct 2009, 16:20 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sat 10^th Oct 2009, 16:20 on BBC One Scotland

Following his own great passion, Bruce Forsyth trades steps and stories with the people behind pivotal dance movements on screen, from magical movies to iconic dance videos. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Bruce Forsyth

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Documentaries

Series

Bruce Goes Dancing

Bruce Goes Dancing

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 11^th Oct 2009, 15:55 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 11^th Oct 2009, 15:55 on BBC One Wales

Bruce Forsyth presents a series on the history of modern dance. He concludes his journey in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the US, where he finds the Latin influences on popular dancing. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Bruce Forsyth

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Documentaries

Series

Bruce Goes Dancing

Bruce on Vegas

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 7^th Oct 2007, 17:45 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Mar 2010, 18:00 on BBC Two Wales

Bruce Forsyth heads to Las Vegas, the 'Entertainment Capital of the World', in search of the stories behind such legendary entertainers as the Rat Pack, Elvis and many more. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Bruce Forsyth
Producer:: Lucy Kenwright
Director:: Lucy Kenwright

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Desert Island Discs

Bruce Forsyth

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 1^st Dec 1996, 12:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th Jul 1997, 09:05 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Listen now

Sue Lawley's castaway is game-show host Bruce Forsyth. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest:: Bruce Forsyth

Genres

FactualLife Stories

Brand

Desert Island Discs

Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Duration: 1 hour, 52 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 30^th Aug 2004, 14:20 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 31^st Dec 2017, 14:10 on BBC One Scotland

Classic Disney fantasy set in World War II England. Three evacuees discover that their guardian is an amateur witch, and together they search for a missing spell. Show more

Contributors

Eglantine Price:: Angela Lansbury
Mr Emelius Brown:: David Tomlinson
Mr Jelk:: Roddy McDowall
Bookman:: Sam Jaffe
Colonel Heller:: John Ericson
Swinburne:: Bruce Forsyth
Mrs Hobday:: Tessie O'Shea
Captain Ainsley Greer:: Arthur E Gould-Porter
Street sweeper:: Ben Wrigley
General Sir Brian Teagler:: Reginald Owen
Elderly Farmer:: Cyril Delevanti
German Sergeant:: Rick Traeger
Carrie:: Cindy O'Callaghan
Paul:: Roy Snart
Charlie:: Ian Weighill
Writer:: Bill Walsh
Writer:: Don DaGradi
Author:: Mary Norton
Director:: Robert Stevenson
Producer:: Bill Walsh
Director of photography:: Frank Phillips

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Films

Who Do You Think You Are?

Series 7

Episode 1: Bruce Forsyth

Who Do You Think You Are?

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 19^th Jul 2010, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Mon 13^th Oct 2014, 15:50 on BBC Two HD

Celebrity genealogy series. Entertainer Bruce Forsyth travels to America to investigate claims that his great-grandfather was married to two women at once. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Leo Burley
Producer:: Carrie Britton
Participant:: Bruce Forsyth

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Brand

Series

Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7

BBC Children in Need: 2015

BBC Children in Need

2015

Appeal Night: Part 1

BBC

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 13^th Nov 2015, 19:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Nov 2015, 19:30 on BBC One Wales

A night of fun and fundraising featuring Ellie Goulding, the cast of EastEnders, Rod Stewart, Harry Hill, Jess Glynne, an unmissable Star Wars sketch and more. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Terry Wogan
Presenter:: Tess Daly
Presenter:: Fearne Cotton
Presenter:: Nick Grimshaw
Presenter:: Rochelle Humes
Participant:: Scott Mills
Participant:: Bruce Forsyth
Participant:: Warwick Davis
Performer:: Ellie Goulding
Performer:: Rod Stewart
Performer:: Harry Hill
Performer:: Jess Glynne
Series Producer:: Leanne Witcoop
Director:: John L Spencer
Executive Producer:: Paul Wright

Genres

EntertainmentVariety Shows

Formats

Appeals

Brand

BBC Children in Need

Series

Midweek

Frederick Forsyth, Bruce Forsyth, Tim Angel, Louise Tiplady

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Sep 2015, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 30^th Sep 2015, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Listen now

Libby Purves meets writer Frederick Forsyth, entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth, costumier Tim Angel and stonemason Louise Tiplady. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Libby Purves
Interviewed Guest:: Frederick Forsyth
Interviewed Guest:: Bruce Forsyth
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Angel
Interviewed Guest:: Louise Tiplady
Producer:: Paula McGinley

Genres

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Midweek

Room 101

Series 8

Episode 8

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 17^th Sep 2008, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Oct 2008, 23:50 on BBC Two Wales

Paul Merton hosts the chat show in which guests are given the opportunity to rid the world of the things they hate. Bruce Forsyth suggests female television presenters who shout.

Contributors

Presenter:: Paul Merton
Participant:: Bruce Forsyth

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Room 101

Series

Room 101: Series 8

Bruce's Hall Of Fame

with Alexander Armstrong

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 2^nd Jan 2016, 18:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd Jan 2016, 18:00 on BBC One Wales

Sir Bruce Forsyth hands over his Hall of Fame to Alexander Armstrong to host, in a show featuring Catherine Tate, Beverley Knight, Shona McGarty and Kimberly Wyatt. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Bruce Forsyth
Presenter:: Alexander Armstrong
Performer:: Catherine Tate
Performer:: Beverley Knight
Performer:: Shona McGarty
Performer:: Kimberly Wyatt
Performer:: Adam Garcia
Performer:: Jamie Raven
Performer:: Katherine Ryan
Production Manager:: Julie Rose
Writer:: Ivor Baddiel
Writer:: Bert Tyler-Moore
Writer:: George Jeffrie
Writer:: Christine Rose
Writer:: Shaun Pye
Writer:: Philip Kerr
Executive Producer:: Jane Lush
Series Producer:: Martin Dance

Genres

Brand

Bruce's Hall Of Fame

Strictly Come Dancing

Series 8

Episode 18: Week 9

Strictly Come Dancing: Series 8

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 27^th Nov 2010, 18:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 27^th Nov 2010, 18:30 on BBC One Wales

Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the dance competition, as the seven remaining stars go all out to impress. Once again, the couples dance for judges' scores and viewer votes. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Bruce Forsyth
Presenter:: Tess Daly
Executive Producer:: Moira Ross
Series Producer:: Ed Booth
Writer:: Rob Colley
Writer:: Bruce Forsyth

Genres

Entertainment

Brand

Strictly Come Dancing

Series