Programme Index

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 27^th Nov 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Jul 2020, 00:00 on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Documentary series celebrating Britain's black community. In the final episode, our cast of extraordinary black Britons are facing today and the future. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Simon Frederick
Executive Producer:: Anna Smith Tenser
Executive Producer:: Roy Ackerman
Executive Producer:: Dermot Caulfield
Interviewed Guest:: Alesha Dixon
Interviewed Guest:: John Sentamu
Interviewed Guest:: Ashley Banjo
Interviewed Guest:: Patricia Scotland
Interviewed Guest:: Beverley Knight
Interviewed Guest:: Bill Morris
Interviewed Guest:: Charlene White
Interviewed Guest:: Charlie Casley-Hayford
Interviewed Guest:: Christopher B-Lynch
Interviewed Guest:: Chuka Umunna
Interviewed Guest:: David Adjaye
Interviewed Guest:: David Harewood
Interviewed Guest:: Denise Lewis
Interviewed Guest:: Dizzee Rascal
Interviewed Guest:: Edward Enninful
Interviewed Guest:: Ekow Eshun
Interviewed Guest:: Gary Younge
Interviewed Guest:: Gina Yashere
Interviewed Guest:: Goldie
Interviewed Guest:: Jamal Edwards
Interviewed Guest:: Jazzie B
Interviewed Guest:: Laura Mvula
Interviewed Guest:: Lenny Henry
Interviewed Guest:: Les Ferdinand
Interviewed Guest:: Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Interviewed Guest:: Malorie Blackman
Interviewed Guest:: Naomi Campbell
Interviewed Guest:: Noel Clarke
Interviewed Guest:: Ozwald Boateng
Interviewed Guest:: Reggie Yates
Interviewed Guest:: Sharon White
Interviewed Guest:: Shevelle Dynott
Interviewed Guest:: Terry Jervis
Interviewed Guest:: Thandie Newton
Interviewed Guest:: Tinie Tempah
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor Nelson
Interviewed Guest:: Yinka Shonibare
Production Company:: Pulse
Production Company:: Iconoclast

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Documentaries

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Black Is the New Black

Episode 3

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 20^th Nov 2016, 22:20 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st Jul 2020, 23:30 on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Documentary series celebrating Britain's black community. Our cast of black Britons talk about making it, but making it with a difference. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Simon Frederick
Executive Producer:: Anna Smith Tenser
Executive Producer:: Roy Ackerman
Executive Producer:: Dermot Caulfield
Interviewed Guest:: Alesha Dixon
Interviewed Guest:: John Sentamu
Interviewed Guest:: Ashley Banjo
Interviewed Guest:: Patricia Scotland
Interviewed Guest:: Beverley Knight
Interviewed Guest:: Bill Morris
Interviewed Guest:: Charlene White
Interviewed Guest:: Charlie Casley-Hayford
Interviewed Guest:: Christopher B-Lynch
Interviewed Guest:: Chuka Umunna
Interviewed Guest:: David Adjaye
Interviewed Guest:: David Harewood
Interviewed Guest:: Denise Lewis
Interviewed Guest:: Dizzee Rascal
Interviewed Guest:: Edward Enninful
Interviewed Guest:: Ekow Eshun
Interviewed Guest:: Gary Younge
Interviewed Guest:: Gina Yashere
Interviewed Guest:: Goldie
Interviewed Guest:: Jamal Edwards
Interviewed Guest:: Jazzie B
Interviewed Guest:: Laura Mvula
Interviewed Guest:: Lenny Henry
Interviewed Guest:: Les Ferdinand
Interviewed Guest:: Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Interviewed Guest:: Malorie Blackman
Interviewed Guest:: Naomi Campbell
Interviewed Guest:: Noel Clarke
Interviewed Guest:: Ozwald Boateng
Interviewed Guest:: Reggie Yates
Interviewed Guest:: Sharon White
Interviewed Guest:: Shevelle Dynott
Interviewed Guest:: Terry Jervis
Interviewed Guest:: Thandie Newton
Interviewed Guest:: Tinie Tempah
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor Nelson
Interviewed Guest:: Yinka Shonibare
Production Company:: Pulse
Production Company:: Iconoclast

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Room 101

Series 5

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Jan 2016, 20:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 1^st Sep 2017, 23:10 on BBC One Wales

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show as Sir Trevor McDonald, Aisling Bea and David Tennant compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Frank Skinner
Participant:: Trevor McDonald
Participant:: Aisling Bea
Participant:: David Tennant
Writer:: Frank Skinner
Executive Producer:: Stu Mather
Series Producer:: Adam Copeland
Producer:: Aoife Bower
Production Company:: Hat Trick Productions

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My Life in Books

Series 1

Episode 4: Sir Trevor McDonald and Rebecca Front

My Life in Books: Series 1

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 24^th Feb 2011, 18:30 on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Tue 6^th Feb 2018, 06:00 on BBC Two HD

Anne Robinson invites well-known personalities to discuss their favourite books. Sir Trevor McDonald and Rebecca Front reveal their top five. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Anne Robinson
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Interviewed Guest:: Rebecca Front
Series Producer:: Zoe Tait
Executive Producer:: Eileen Herlihy
Executive Producer:: Jo Street

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Discussion & Talk

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My Life in Books

Series

Black Is the New Black

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 13^th Nov 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st Jul 2020, 00:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

Documentary series celebrating Britain's black community. Our cast of extraordinary black Britons talk about school days, 'playing the game' and negotiating the working world. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Simon Frederick
Executive Producer:: Anna Smith Tenser
Executive Producer:: Roy Ackerman
Executive Producer:: Dermot Caulfield
Interviewed Guest:: Alesha Dixon
Interviewed Guest:: John Sentamu
Interviewed Guest:: Ashley Banjo
Interviewed Guest:: Patricia Scotland
Interviewed Guest:: Beverley Knight
Interviewed Guest:: Bill Morris
Interviewed Guest:: Charlene White
Interviewed Guest:: Charlie Casley-Hayford
Interviewed Guest:: Christopher B-Lynch
Interviewed Guest:: Chuka Umunna
Interviewed Guest:: David Adjaye
Interviewed Guest:: David Harewood
Interviewed Guest:: Denise Lewis
Interviewed Guest:: Dizzee Rascal
Interviewed Guest:: Edward Enninful
Interviewed Guest:: Ekow Eshun
Interviewed Guest:: Gary Younge
Interviewed Guest:: Gina Yashere
Interviewed Guest:: Goldie
Interviewed Guest:: Jamal Edwards
Interviewed Guest:: Jazzie B
Interviewed Guest:: Laura Mvula
Interviewed Guest:: Lenny Henry
Interviewed Guest:: Les Ferdinand
Interviewed Guest:: Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Interviewed Guest:: Malorie Blackman
Interviewed Guest:: Naomi Campbell
Interviewed Guest:: Noel Clarke
Interviewed Guest:: Ozwald Boateng
Interviewed Guest:: Reggie Yates
Interviewed Guest:: Sharon White
Interviewed Guest:: Shevelle Dynott
Interviewed Guest:: Terry Jervis
Interviewed Guest:: Thandie Newton
Interviewed Guest:: Tinie Tempah
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor Nelson
Interviewed Guest:: Yinka Shonibare
Production Company:: Pulse
Production Company:: Iconoclast

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Documentaries

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Loose Ends

Sir Trevor McDonald, Harry Hill, Alison Moyet, Kurupt FM, James Rhodes, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 18^th Mar 2017, 18:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 18^th Mar 2017, 18:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Sir Trevor McDonald, Alison Moyet, Harry Hill, Kurupt FM and James Rhodes. With music from Alison Moyet and James Rhodes. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Clive Anderson
Presenter:: Sara Cox
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Interviewed Guest:: Alison Moyet
Interviewed Guest:: Harry Hill
Interviewed Guest:: undefined Kurupt FM
Performer:: Alison Moyet
Performer:: James Rhodes
Producer:: Debbie Kilbride

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Brand

Loose Ends

Black Is the New Black

Episode 1

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 9^th Nov 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Tue 30^th Jun 2020, 23:35 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

Documentary series celebrating Britain's black community. Episode one explores both arriving and growing up in Britain through intimate interviews with prominent black Britons. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Simon Frederick
Executive Producer:: Anna Smith Tenser
Executive Producer:: Roy Ackerman
Executive Producer:: Dermot Caulfield
Interviewed Guest:: Alesha Dixon
Interviewed Guest:: John Sentamu
Interviewed Guest:: Ashley Banjo
Interviewed Guest:: Patricia Scotland
Interviewed Guest:: Beverley Knight
Interviewed Guest:: Bill Morris
Interviewed Guest:: Charlene White
Interviewed Guest:: Charlie Casley-Hayford
Interviewed Guest:: Christopher B-Lynch
Interviewed Guest:: Chuka Umunna
Interviewed Guest:: David Adjaye
Interviewed Guest:: Denise Lewis
Interviewed Guest:: David Harewood
Interviewed Guest:: Dizzee Rascal
Interviewed Guest:: Edward Enninful
Interviewed Guest:: Ekow Eshun
Interviewed Guest:: Gary Younge
Interviewed Guest:: Gina Yashere
Interviewed Guest:: Goldie
Interviewed Guest:: Jamal Edwards
Interviewed Guest:: Jazzie B
Interviewed Guest:: Laura Mvula
Interviewed Guest:: Lenny Henry
Interviewed Guest:: Les Ferdinand
Interviewed Guest:: Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Interviewed Guest:: Malorie Blackman
Interviewed Guest:: Naomi Campbell
Interviewed Guest:: Noel Clarke
Interviewed Guest:: Ozwald Boateng
Interviewed Guest:: Reggie Yates
Interviewed Guest:: Sharon White
Interviewed Guest:: Shevelle Dynott
Interviewed Guest:: Terry Jervis
Interviewed Guest:: Thandie Newton
Interviewed Guest:: Tinie Tempah
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor Nelson
Interviewed Guest:: Yinka Shonibare

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Documentaries

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Lifeline

Depaul

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 15^th Jul 2007, 17:30 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th Jul 2007, 13:20 on BBC Two Scotland

Sir Trevor McDonald appeals on behalf of Depaul Trust, a charity offering support to homeless and disadvantaged young people to help them lead independent and positive lives.

Contributors

Presenter:: Trevor McDonald

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Factual

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Appeals

Brand

Lifeline

Room 101 - Extra Storage

Series 5

Episode 1

Room 101 - Extra Storage: Series 5

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 26^th Jun 2016, 22:40 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 26^th Jun 2016, 22:50 on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show as Sir Trevor McDonald, Aisling Bea and David Tennant compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Frank Skinner
Participant:: Trevor McDonald
Participant:: David Tennant
Participant:: Aisling Bea
Participant:: Jordan Clark
Writer:: Frank Skinner
Executive Producer:: Stu Mather
Series Producer:: Adam Copeland
Producer:: Aoife Bower
Production Company:: Hat Trick Productions

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Formats

Discussion & Talk

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Room 101 - Extra Storage

Series

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 2

Episode 1

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd Jun 2017, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th Jun 2017, 23:10 on BBC One Wales

National comic treasure Peter Kay is back with a celebration of his finest and funniest moments from the last 20 years. With a special appearance from Sir Trevor McDonald.

Contributors

Participant:: Peter Kay
Participant:: Trevor McDonald
Production Company:: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Series

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle: Series 2

Saturday Kitchen

09/11/2019

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 9^th Nov 2019, 09:15 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 9^th Nov 2019, 09:15 on BBC One Scotland

Matt Tebbutt and chefs Tom Brown and Anna Haugh are joined by special guest Sir Trevor McDonald. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matt Tebbutt
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Series Producer:: Charlotte Collins
Executive Producer:: Amanda Ross
Assistant Producer:: James Bedwell
Production Company:: Cactus TV

Genres

FactualFood & Drink

Brand

Saturday Kitchen

In Tune Highlights

"I started learning the piano and didn't get very far. I didn't persist..." Sir Trevor McDonald

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 1^st Mar 2018, 13:04

Available for over a year

Katie Derham is joined by journalist and broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald. He talks about his favourite music as well as growing up in the West Indies and meeting Ella Fitzgerald.

Contributors

Presenter:: Katie Derham
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald

Genres

MusicClassical

Series

In Tune Highlights

Britain's Greatest Invention

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 15^th Jun 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 15^th Jun 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Trevor McDonald, Angela Rippon, Nick Knowles, Giles Coren, Len Goodman, David Harewood and Angela Scanlon compete to reveal Britain's best invention. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Ant Anstead
Presenter:: Hannah Fry
Presenter:: Trevor McDonald
Presenter:: Giles Coren
Presenter:: David Harewood
Presenter:: Angela Rippon
Presenter:: Angela Scanlon
Presenter:: Nick Knowles
Presenter:: Len Goodman
Executive Producer:: Jonathan Taylor
Series Producer:: Rebecca Arnold
Editor:: Richard Buss
Director:: Luke Mcloughlin
Production Company:: Thoroughly Modern Media
Assistant Producer:: Gareth Prescott
Director:: Ian Russel

Genres

FactualScience & NatureScience & Technology

Desert Island Discs

Trevor McDonald

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 24^th Apr 1994, 12:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 11^th Dec 1994, 12:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Sue Lawley's castaway is newsreader Trevor McDonald. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald

Genres

FactualLife Stories

Brand

Desert Island Discs

Room 101

Series 5

Episode 9: Bonus Bellyaches

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 17^th Mar 2016, 20:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 16^th Nov 2017, 20:00 on BBC One Wales

Frank Skinner hosts a special edition featuring the best bits from the series. Guests compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Frank Skinner
Interviewed Guest:: Claudia Winkleman
Interviewed Guest:: John Humphrys
Interviewed Guest:: Russell Kane
Interviewed Guest:: John Torode
Interviewed Guest:: Russell Howard
Interviewed Guest:: Katherine Parkinson
Interviewed Guest:: Heston Blumenthal
Interviewed Guest:: James Acaster
Interviewed Guest:: Kirsty Wark
Interviewed Guest:: Shaun Ryder
Interviewed Guest:: Meera Syal
Interviewed Guest:: Sam Simmons
Interviewed Guest:: Noel Fielding
Interviewed Guest:: Ian Wright
Interviewed Guest:: Joanna Scanlan
Interviewed Guest:: Aisling Bea
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Interviewed Guest:: David Tennant
Interviewed Guest:: Greg Davies
Interviewed Guest:: Katie Price
Interviewed Guest:: Adil Ray
Writer:: Frank Skinner
Executive Producer:: Stu Mather
Series Producer:: Adam Copeland
Producer:: Aoife Bower
Production Company:: Hat Trick Productions

Genres

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Room 101

Series

Room 101: Series 5

A Good Read

Trevor McDonald and Jon Snow

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Jun 2016, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 21^st Aug 2017, 00:17 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

News presenters Sir Trevor McDonald and Jon Snow talk about the books they love with Harriett Gilbert, including a popular look at the British and a key study of US politics. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Harriett Gilbert
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Interviewed Guest:: Jon Snow
Producer:: Beth O'Dea

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

A Good Read

Great Lives

Series 36

Sir Trevor McDonald on Learie Constantine

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Apr 2015, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 19^th Jul 2020, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

4 Extra Debut. Broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald chooses Trinidadian cricketer and politician, Learie Constantine. With Matthew Parris. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Producer:: Maggie Ayre

Genres

FactualLife Stories

Brand

Great Lives

Series

Great Lives: Series 36

The One Show

09/02/2017

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 9^th Feb 2017, 19:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 9^th Feb 2017, 19:00 on BBC One Wales

Sir Trevor McDonald talks to Matt Baker and Angela Scanlon about interviewing former mafia members. Plus a report from Spain with the latest on vegetable and lettuce rationing. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matt Baker
Presenter:: Angela Scanlon
Editor:: Sandy Smith
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Brand

The One Show

The One Show

15/10/2019

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Oct 2019, 19:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 15^th Oct 2019, 19:00 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Sir Trevor McDonald joins Matt Baker and Angellica Bell to talk about his autobiography. And Adam Kay talks about his new book Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matt Baker
Presenter:: Angellica Bell
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Interviewed Guest:: Adam Kay
Interviewed Guest:: Ruth Amos
Executive Producer:: Michael Armit

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Brand

The One Show

The One Show

03/04/2012

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Apr 2012, 19:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 3^rd Apr 2012, 19:00 on BBC One Wales

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by national treasure Sir Trevor McDonald. And comedian Arthur Smith looks into the rather racy life of Victorian author George Eliot. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matt Baker
Presenter:: Alex Jones
Interviewed Guest:: Trevor McDonald
Participant:: Iwan Thomas
Participant:: Jamie Crawford
Participant:: Arthur Smith

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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Brand

The One Show