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Drama on 3

Paines Plough at 40

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 21^st Dec 2014, 22:00 on BBC Radio 3

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Paines Plough theatre company, a special event held at the BBC Radio Theatre with new plays by Nick Payne, Robin French and Katie Douglas. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Nick Payne
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Katie Douglas
Marla/Ursula/Rita:: Susan Brown
Voice/Professor/Lou:: Karl Johnson
Karen/Louise/Rose:: Clare Corbett
Richard/George/Gary:: Bryan Dick
Graham/Nathan:: Monty d'Inverno
Melisa:: Roslyn Hill
Director:: James Grieve
Director:: George Perrin
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko
Producer:: Sasha Yevtushenko

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Drama

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Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 3: Tribunal

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Aug 2014, 22:00 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Tue 2^nd Jun 2020, 23:55 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for years

Comedy series about a cuckoo in the family nest. Ken defends Steve for medical malpractice. Ben wants to set Dale up with one of Rachel's friends. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Pepe:: Sevan Stephan
Charles:: David Calder
Natalie:: Elisabeth Hopper
Policeman:: Brett Goldstein
Helen:: Karen Ascoe
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Ben Edwards

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 2

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 3

Episode 1: Birth

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Feb 2016, 22:45 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Mon 22^nd Feb 2016, 23:45 on BBC One Wales

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Comedy series about a cuckoo in the family nest. A week past her due date, Lorna springs some new ideas on Ken about baby care. Rachel is delighted when an old friend returns. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Dreadlock Guy:: David Cheung
Beardy Henchman:: Leon Sua
Neck Tattooed Guy:: Jean-Paul Ly
Jess:: Emma Pierson
Adrian:: Peter Landi
Jane:: Jacqueline Boatswain
Dr Stokes:: Ciaran Dowd
Midwife:: Lorna Gayle
Director:: Paul Murphy
Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Ian Hogan
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 3

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 3

Episode 2: The Application

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Feb 2016, 22:45 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Tue 1^st Mar 2016, 01:15 on BBC One Northern Ireland

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Comedy series about a cuckoo in the family nest. Rachel has a chance to get the job of her dreams - and Ken and Dale are on hand to help out. Show more

Contributors

Dale:: Taylor Lautner
Ken:: Greg Davies
Lorna:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel:: Esther Smith
Dylan:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Director:: Paul Murphy
Producer:: Emma Lawson
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 3

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 1

Episode 5: Connie Sings

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Tue 23^rd Oct 2012, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Wed 13^th May 2020, 23:50 on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

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Comedy series. Self-appointed guru Cuckoo manages to motivate Lorna's best friend Connie to leave Steve and pursue her childhood dream of becoming a singer. Show more

Contributors

Cuckoo:: Andy Samberg
Ken:: Greg Davies
Lorna:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel:: Tamla Kari
Dylan:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Alexandro:: Joseph Long
The Gentlemen of Yale:: Out of the Blue

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 1

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 3

Episode 7: The Holiday

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Apr 2016, 22:45 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Mon 4^th Apr 2016, 23:15 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for years

The family head off to Cumbria on a relaxing holiday - but Ken has a secret purpose, and Dale's past comes back to haunt him.

Contributors

Dale:: Taylor Lautner
Ken:: Greg Davies
Lorna:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel:: Esther Smith
Dylan:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Lauren:: Mandip Gill
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Mr Xi:: Logan Wong
Ling:: Alice Hewkin
Barman:: Steven Spiers
Director:: Paul Murphy
Producer:: Emma Lawson
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 3

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 4

Episode 1: Lawyer of the Year

Duration: 25 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Aug 2018, 22:45 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Tue 7^th Aug 2018, 23:20 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for years

Comedy series. Dale is planning to propose to Rachel - he just has to ask Ken first. Meanwhile, Ken has been nominated for an award, but Jane has too. Show more

Contributors

Lorna:: Helen Baxendale
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Ken:: Greg Davies
Dylan:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Dale:: Taylor Lautner
Rachel:: Esther Smith
Choreographer:: Vicki Jackson
Producer:: Ash Atalla
Producer:: Dan Hine
Producer:: Emma Lawson
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 4

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 6: Two Engagements and a Funeral

Duration: 22 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Feb 2019, 23:25 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Feb 2019, 23:55 on BBC One Northern Ireland

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Comedy series. A terrible misunderstanding occurs. Meanwhile, a run-in with an ex-boyfriend of Lorna's might be just what Ken needs. Show more

Contributors

Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Tash:: Lily Frazer
Marcus Costello:: Gerald Kyd
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Director:: Ben Gregor
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 2: Potato Party

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Aug 2014, 22:00 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Tue 2^nd Jun 2020, 00:00 on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

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Comedy series. Dylan plans a party as an elaborate way to seduce Zoe, while Dale is looking for a path in life - and alights on Cuckoo's potato van. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Zoe:: Holly Earl
Pepe:: Sevan Stephan
Potato Girl:: Laya Lewis
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 2

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 3

Episode 3: Mums Group

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Mon 7^th Mar 2016, 22:45 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Mon 7^th Mar 2016, 23:45 on BBC One Scotland

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Comedy series. Ken starts enjoying his paternity leave when he joins a mums' group, but Lorna's worried that a yummy mummy has her eye on him. Show more

Contributors

Dale:: Taylor Lautner
Ken:: Greg Davies
Lorna:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel:: Esther Smith
Dylan:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Jess:: Emma Pierson
Freddy:: Joe da Costa
Yoga Teacher:: Jessica Johnson
Red Prius Driver:: Adrian Mackinder
Director:: Paul Murphy
Producer:: Emma Lawson
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 3

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 2: Ivy Nanny

Duration: 26 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Jan 2019, 23:25 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Fri 11^th Jan 2019, 23:25 on BBC One Wales

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Comedy series. Ken is keen for Sid to go to private school, but Lorna is dead against it. Can Ken change her mind with the help of new family member Ivy? Show more

Contributors

Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Angela:: Jessica Fostekew
Tash:: Lily Frazer
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Goran:: Kieran O'Brien
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Sid Thompson:: Adriano Broccu
Stunts:: Martin Vose
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Director:: Ben Gregor
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Stunt coordinator:: Crispin Layfield
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 7: Christmas Special

Duration: 35 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Dec 2014, 22:25 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Tue 21^st Dec 2021, 00:50 on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Lorna is full of the yuletide spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special, and Ken gets stuck in the middle. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Zoe:: Holly Earl
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Pepe:: Sevan Stephan
Midwife:: Robin French
Dr King:: Claire Redcliffe
John the Waiter:: Asim Chaudhry
Ticket Inspector:: Nathan Clough
Ticket Seller:: Rosalind Adler
Choir:: Out of the Blue
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 2

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 7: Election

Duration: 22 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Fri 15^th Feb 2019, 23:25 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Feb 2019, 23:55 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for years

Lichfield is having its by-election, and Ken looks like a shoo-in to become MP. Victory seems inevitable - until an unwelcome visitor threatens everything. Show more

Contributors

DJ Johnny:: Jack Barry
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Old Dear:: Apple Brook
Ron:: James Carroll Jordan
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Tash:: Lily Frazer
Arif Khattak:: Andrew Joshi
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Rufus's Parent:: Peter Moreton
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Sid:: Adriano Broccu
Rufus:: Frankie Rudkin
Tjaart (Pilot):: Gregory Sutton
Ken Stunt Double:: Tom Hatt
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Director:: Ben Gregor
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Stunt coordinator:: Crispin Layfield
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 5: Ken at Work

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Thu 4^th Sep 2014, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Jun 2020, 23:45 on BBC One Northern Ireland

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Comedy series about a cuckoo in the family nest. A partner at Ken's firm is retiring and Ken is in line for succession. Rachel and Ben try to spice up their sex lives. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Zoe:: Holly Earl
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Charles:: David Calder
Jane:: Jacqueline Boatswain
Danielle:: Kate Miles
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Jon Foster
Writer:: James Lamont
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 2

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 4

Episode 3: Ken's New Friend

Duration: 29 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Mon 20^th Aug 2018, 22:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 20^th Aug 2018, 23:45 on BBC One Scotland

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Comedy series. Ken complains about loud neighbour Lloyd to the police, only to make friends with him later. Dale discovers that Ken has been suspended at work. Show more

Contributors

Lorna:: Helen Baxendale
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Ken:: Greg Davies
Dylan:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Lloyd:: Nigel Harman
Dale:: Taylor Lautner
Rachel:: Esther Smith
Policeman:: Nick Mohammed
Maggie:: Hatty Preston
Producer:: Ash Atalla
Producer:: Dan Hine
Producer:: Emma Lawson
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 4

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 4: Macbeth

Duration: 26 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Fri 25^th Jan 2019, 23:25 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th Jan 2019, 23:40 on BBC One Scotland

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Comedy series. A strange old lady in a pub gives Ken a prediction - he will one day become a Lib Dem candidate. Could Ken's dream become a reality? Show more

Contributors

Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Old woman in pub:: Lieve Carchon
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Tash:: Lily Frazer
Passionate man:: Matt Green
Gordon Andrews:: James Greene
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Yusra Duncan:: Chetna Pandya
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Director:: Ben Gregor
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 1: Ivy Arrives

Duration: 28 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Fri 4^th Jan 2019, 23:25 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th Jan 2019, 23:25 on BBC One Yorks & Lincs

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Comedy series. Ken is really excited about his long-lost sister arriving, but it turns out that billionaire Ivy doesn't really want to get to know her brother at all. Show more

Contributors

Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
American Man:: George Arvidson
Banker 1:: Matthew Bates
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Private Investigator:: Richard Ede
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Bank Security Guard:: Habib Nasib Nader
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Sid Thompson:: Adriano Broccu
Director:: Ben Gregor
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 5

Episode 5: Divorce Party

Duration: 22 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Feb 2019, 23:25 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Fri 1^st Feb 2019, 23:25 on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Comedy series. Ivy gets the news that her divorce has come through. Steve takes it upon himself to cheer her up by throwing her a divorce party. Show more

Contributors

Suit Shop Attendant:: El Anthony
Lucy Merriweather:: Sam Battersea
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Steve Chance:: Kenneth Collard
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Tash:: Lily Frazer
Archie:: Anthony Kaye
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Ivy Mittelfart:: Andie MacDowell
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Ken Stunt Double:: Tom Hatt
Composer:: Nick Foster
Composer:: Oli Julian
Director:: Ben Gregor
Executive Producer:: Ash Atalla
Executive Producer:: Dan Hine
Executive Producer:: Emma Lawson
Producer:: Izzy Mant
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Jon Foster
Writer:: Izzy Mant
Writer:: Robin French
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 1

Episode 4: Grandfather's Cat

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Oct 2012, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th Jun 2022, 03:10 on BBC Three

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Comedy series. The family are off to see Lorna's dad Tony to celebrate his birthday, and Ken is afraid that Cuckoo will send his father-in-law to an early grave. Show more

Contributors

Cuckoo:: Andy Samberg
Ken:: Greg Davies
Lorna:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel:: Tamla Kari
Dylan:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Robin French
Tony:: Philip Jackson
Gemma:: Oriane Messina
Lenny:: Stephen Bent
Anne Dixon:: Ella Kenion

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Cuckoo: Series 1

Source: BBC Online

Cuckoo

Series 1

Episode 1: The Homecoming

Duration: 30 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Sep 2012, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Tue 14^th Jun 2022, 03:20 on BBC Three HD

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Comedy series. Ken and Lorna are looking forward to seeing daughter Rachel when she returns from her gap year but are surprised to meet her new husband, Cuckoo. Show more

Contributors

Cuckoo:: Andy Samberg
Ken:: Greg Davies
Lorna:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel:: Tamla Kari
Dylan:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Robin French