Programme Index

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 8^th Jul 2007, 20:00 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Jun 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Drama set around a country veterinary practice. An emergency caesarean brings forth a yapping litter of Labrador pups. A life-or-death situation leaves Sarah's future hanging. Show more

Contributors

Sarah Williams:: Nicola Stephenson
Dressmaker:: Marie Critchley
Luca Williams:: Elliot Anthony
Daisy Williams:: Grace Ruiz
Anna Williams:: Gaynor Faye
Jake Williams:: Nathan Chaplow
Claudie Williams:: Michelle Holmes
Paula Higgins:: Rebekah Manning
Deborah Johnson:: Janet Dibley
Margaret Wright:: Rachel Davies
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Producer:: Jacinta Peel

Living in '66

Suits, Boots and Northern Roots

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Jun 2016, 19:30 on BBC One YorkshireLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st Jun 2016, 19:30 on BBC One Yorks & Lincs

Scriptwriter Kay Mellor celebrates her memories of 1966, remembering the fashion, the music and the new high-rise housing. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Kay Mellor
Producer:: Rachel Chadwick
Executive Producer:: Nicola Addyman

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Series

Living in '66

A Passionate Woman

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 18^th Apr 2010, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 18^th Apr 2010, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

An unexpected love story. Thirty years after her fated romance with Craze, a revelation shows the consequences of Betty's past affair. Starring Sue Johnston and Billie Piper. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Kay Mellor
Director:: Kay Mellor
Director:: Antonia Bird
Producer:: Yvonne Francas
Betty (1980s):: Sue Johnston
Donald (1980s):: Alun Armstrong
Craze:: Theo James
Margaret (1980s):: Frances Barber
Graham:: Robert Lonsdale
Moira (1980s):: Barbara Marten
Betty (1950s):: Billie Piper
Jo:: Anna Skellern
Rick:: John Duttine
Christine:: Sharon Duce
Ingrid:: Daryl Fishwick
Mrs Patel:: Mina Anwar
Chief Fire Officer:: Malcolm Scates
Registry Clerk:: Wendy Patterson
Micky:: Anthony Lewis
Vicar:: Paul Warriner
Ambulance Man:: Darren Beaumont

Genres

Series

A Passionate Woman

A Passionate Woman

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 11^th Apr 2010, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 11^th Apr 2010, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

1950s period drama based on a true story. Housewife and mother Betty's world is turned upside down when she meets a handsome Polish man at the local dance hall. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Kay Mellor
Director:: Kay Mellor
Director:: Antonia Bird
Producer:: Yvonne Francas
Betty (1950s):: Billie Piper
Betty (1980s):: Sue Johnston
Craze:: Theo James
Donald (1950s):: Joe Armstrong
Margaret:: Rachel Leskovac
Moira:: Kelly Harrison
Eric:: Sebastian Shaw
Mr Solomon:: Allan Corduner
Terry:: Jamie Davis
Mrs Armstrong:: Judith Barker
Mr Bethshiva:: Renny Krupinski
Teddy Boy:: Alex Price
Mrs Forcett:: Marie Critchley
Katie Vates:: Rachel Davies
Mr Addiman:: David Fleeshman
Mr Jeffries:: Michael Dixon

Genres

Series

A Passionate Woman

From EastEnders to Hollywood: Antonia Bird

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 22^nd May 2016, 21:00 on BBC Four HDLatest broadcast: Thu 26^th May 2016, 01:00 on BBC Four HD

Documentary celebrating the career of film director Antonia Bird, exploring her fight to get her voice heard and to break through the barriers against her gender and her politics. Show more

Contributors

Production Company:: BofA Productions
Director:: Susan Kemp
Camera Operator:: Susan Kemp
Editor:: Susan Kemp
Producer:: Mary Bell
Producer:: Adam Dawtrey
Executive Producer:: Mark Cousins
Executive Producer:: Mark Bell
Participant:: Kay Mellor
Participant:: Kate Hardie
Participant:: Mark Cousins
Participant:: Robert Carlyle
Participant:: George Faber
Participant:: Anita Dobson
Participant:: David Thompson
Participant:: Steven Mackintosh
Participant:: Caroline Oulton
Participant:: Paul Unwin
Participant:: Jane Sillars
Participant:: Jonathan Powell
Participant:: Pippa Harris
Participant:: Ruth Caleb
Participant:: St John O'Rorke
Participant:: Irvine Welsh
Participant:: Florian Hoffmeister
Participant:: Adrian Corker
Participant:: Susan Wilkins
Participant:: Andy Roberts
Participant:: Paul Turp
Participant:: Ronan Bennett
Participant:: Finola Dwyer

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Love, Lies & Records

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 16^th Nov 2017, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 16^th Nov 2017, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Drama series. Registrar Kate tries to hold her work life and relationship together when a disgruntled colleague threatens to expose a secret from her past. Show more

Contributors

Rob:: Adrian Bower
Rick:: Kenny Doughty
Judy:: Rebecca Front
Talia:: Mandip Gill
Kate:: Ashley Jensen
Anna:: Rochenda Sandall
James/Jamie:: Mark Stanley
Simon:: James Burrows
Tom:: Rhys Cadman
Dominica:: Katarina Cas
May Ling:: Daphne Cheung
Kristina:: Gaja Filac
Frances:: Julia Ford
Phil:: Christopher Jordan
Lara:: Maja Juric
Ramin:: Jonas Khan
Matthew:: Matthew Marsh
Amir:: Noof McEwan
Police Desk Sergeant:: Matthew Mellalieu
Marcia:: Leila Mimmack
Liam:: Kaya Moore
Police Sergeant:: Mark Morrell
Lucy:: Lilly Mae Pickering
Lord Mayor:: Peter Rylands
Jenny:: Hannah Steele
Zoe:: Mollie Winnard
Composer:: Nick Lloyd Webber
Director:: Dominic Leclerc
Producer:: Yvonne Francas
Stunt coordinator:: Tom Lucy
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Production Company:: Rollem Productions

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Love, Lies & Records

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 23^rd Nov 2017, 21:00 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Nov 2017, 21:00 on BBC One South East

Drama series. Kate discovers surprising news about Kristina and Amir's wedding and tries to deal with the consequences of Judy's blackmail. Show more

Contributors

Rob:: Adrian Bower
Rick:: Kenny Doughty
Judy:: Rebecca Front
Talia:: Mandip Gill
Kate:: Ashley Jensen
Anna:: Rochenda Sandall
James/Jamie:: Mark Stanley
Simon:: James Burrows
Tom:: Rhys Cadman
Dominica:: Katarina Cas
Lindsay:: Paul Dallison
Kristina:: Gaja Filac
Frank:: David Fleeshman
Lara:: Maja Juric
Elle:: Gracie Kelly
PC Chris Miller:: Daniel Lockett
Matthew:: Matthew Marsh
Amir:: Noof McEwan
Boyfriend:: Joel Mcleoud
Liam:: Kaya Moore
Lucy:: Lilly Mae Pickering
Bethany:: Grace Ruiz
Zoe:: Mollie Winnard
Music Group:: Klezmer Duo
Composer:: Nick Lloyd Webber
Director:: Dominic Leclerc
Producer:: Yvonne Francas
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Production Company:: Rollem Productions

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Love, Lies & Records

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 30^th Nov 2017, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 30^th Nov 2017, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Drama series. With Lucy missing, a panic-stricken Kate and Rob call the police. Kate's mortified when an anonymous email sends shockwaves through the register office. Show more

Contributors

Rob:: Adrian Bower
Rick:: Kenny Doughty
Judy:: Rebecca Front
Talia:: Mandip Gill
Kate:: Ashley Jensen
Anna:: Rochenda Sandall
James/Jamie:: Mark Stanley
Mrs Carter:: Emma Ashton
Simon:: James Burrows
Tom:: Rhys Cadman
Mr Mcgary:: Sean Corey
Anne-Marie:: Charlotte Emmerson
Eddie:: Steve Evets
Kristina:: Gaja Filac
Frances:: Julia Ford
Helen:: Barbara Hatwell
Jean:: Clare Higgins
PC Burnley:: Joe Hughes
Phil:: Christopher Jordan
Lara:: Maja Juric
Ramin:: Jonas Khan
PC Chris Miller:: Daniel Lockett
Wedding Photographer:: Annie Lovett
Desk Sergeant:: Janet Marsh
Matthew:: Matthew Marsh
Amir:: Noof McEwan
Marcia:: Leila Mimmack
Liam:: Kaya Moore
Lucy:: Lilly Mae Pickering
Patrick:: Mark Roper
Bethany:: Grace Ruiz
Sergeant Shearing:: Jonah Stevenson
Mia:: Millie Gibson
Composer:: Nick Lloyd Webber
Director:: Cilla Ware
Producer:: Yvonne Francas
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Production Company:: Rollem Productions

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Love, Lies & Records

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 7^th Dec 2017, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 7^th Dec 2017, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Drama series. Kate is horrified to discover Judy has sent Rob a USB stick of the footage. Meanwhile, the registrars prepare for the raid on Kristina and Amir's wedding. Show more

Contributors

Joanne:: Victoria Bailey
Tom:: Rhys Cadman
Olivia:: Sally Carman
Dominica:: Katarina Cas
Sarah:: Claire Cooper
Anne-Marie:: Charlotte Emmerson
Eddie:: Steve Evets
Kristina:: Gaja Filac
Immigration Interpreter:: Akira Hasegawa
Jean:: Clare Higgins
Ramin:: Jonas Khan
Amir:: Noof McEwan
Marcia:: Leila Mimmack
Lucy:: Lilly Mae Pickering
Mrs Featherstone:: Eve Robertson
Thea:: Lizzie Stavrou
Rob:: Adrian Bower
Rick:: Kenny Doughty
Judy:: Rebecca Front
Talia:: Mandip Gill
Kate:: Ashley Jensen
Anna:: Rochenda Sandall
James/Jamie:: Mark Stanley
Composer:: Nick Lloyd Webber
Director:: Cilla Ware
Producer:: Yvonne Francas
Stunt coordinator:: Andy Merchant
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Production Company:: Rollem Productions

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Love, Lies & Records

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Dec 2017, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 14^th Dec 2017, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Drama series. After Rob's surprise Kate struggles to choose between her heart and her head. Kate is shocked to discover the real reason Amir and Ramin knew about the raid. Show more

Contributors

Neil Stanley:: John Afzal
Nika:: Elina Alminas
Simon:: James Burrows
Tom:: Rhys Cadman
Olivia:: Sally Carman
Dominica:: Katarina Cas
Carla:: Amelia Curtis
Father:: Kriss Dosanjh
Lara:: Maja Juric
Elle:: Grace Kelly
Ramin:: Jonas Khan
Hannah:: Sarah Lawrence
Matthew:: Matthew Marsh
Marcia:: Leila Mimmack
Liam:: Kaya Moore
Cheif Fire Officer:: Colin Parry
Lucy:: Lilly Mae Pickering
Bethany:: Grace Ruiz
Dave:: Kevin Sutton
Rob:: Adrian Bower
Rick:: Kenny Doughty
Judy:: Rebecca Front
Talia:: Mandip Gill
Kate:: Ashley Jensen
Anna:: Rochenda Sandall
James/Jamie:: Mark Stanley
Composer:: Nick Lloyd Webber
Director:: Dominic Leclerc
Producer:: Yvonne Francas
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Production Company:: Rollem Productions

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

The Syndicate

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 27^th Mar 2012, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 2^nd Apr 2012, 23:35 on BBC One Scotland

Drama series. A supermarket is threatened with closure, sending its five staff spiralling into an uncertain future. Then the unthinkable happens, and their lives change forever. Show more

Contributors

Stuart:: Matthew McNulty
Bob:: Timothy Spall
Leanne:: Joanna Page
Jamie:: Matthew Lewis
Denise:: Lorraine Bruce
Annie:: Katherine Dow Blyton
Paramedic:: Andy Booth
ITC Nurse:: Gail Burland
Paul Cartwright:: Stephen Chapman
Andy Faraday:: Christian Contreras
Maxine:: Sarah Jayne Dunn
Dave:: Wayne Foskett
Amy:: Amy Beth Hayes
Joyce:: Clare Higgins
DCI Newall:: John Paul Hurley
Connie Douglas:: Beatrice Kelley
Stacey:: Lily Pickering
Journalist 2:: Peter Singh
Josh:: Kevin Sutton
Journalist:: Andrew Sykes
Nurse:: Flo Wilson
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Producer:: Kay Mellor
Producer:: Brett Wilson
Director:: Syd Macartney

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

The Syndicate

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Apr 2012, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 4^th Apr 2012, 23:35 on BBC One Yorkshire

Drama series. Denise is left devastated when husband Dave announces he is leaving her. She embarks on a personal mission to win him back, but Leanne thinks she is going too far. Show more

Contributors

Denise:: Lorraine Bruce
Jamie:: Matthew Lewis
Stuart:: Matthew McNulty
Leanne:: Joanna Page
Bob:: Timothy Spall
Annie:: Katherine Dow Blyton
Chloe:: Laura Carter
Andy Faraday:: Christian Contreras
Dentist:: Nichola Dixon
Father Thomas:: John Elkington
Karen:: Juliet Ellis
Dave:: Wayne Foskett
Amy:: Amy Beth Hayes
Joyce:: Clare Higgins
DCI Newall:: John Paul Hurley
Young Shop Assistant:: Hannah John-Kamen
Personal Shopper:: Helen Kay
Maureen:: Judy Parfitt
Stacey:: Lily Pickering
Jimmy:: David Prosho
Customer:: Anastasia Rylan
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Producer:: Brett Wilson
Director:: Syd Macartney
Rodney:: Jonathan Ryland
Cosmetic Surgeon:: David Smith
Josh:: Kevin Sutton
Chris:: William Travis

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

The Syndicate

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 10^th Apr 2012, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 11^th Apr 2012, 23:55 on BBC One Wales

Drama series. Bob and family are sent reeling by his medical diagnosis. The news causes Bob to evaluate his life and deal with some secret, unresolved personal issues. Show more

Contributors

Bob:: Timothy Spall
Jamie:: Matthew Lewis
Stuart:: Matthew McNulty
Denise:: Lorraine Bruce
Leanne:: Joanna Page
June Juniper:: Lorraine Ashbourne
Annie:: Katherine Dow Blyton
Andy Faraday:: Christian Contreras
Amy:: Amy Beth Hayes
Lovel-Hall:: Jenny Hayes
Hotel Receptionist:: Siobhan Hewlett
Joyce:: Clare Higgins
Mathew Davies:: Andrew Hawley
DCI Newall:: John Paul Hurley
Peter Davies:: Anthony Lewis
Abigail:: Gemma Paige Nelson
Stacey:: Lily Pickering
Rodney:: Jonathan Ryland
Mr Khann:: Stewart Scudamore
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Producer:: Brett Wilson
Director:: Syd Macartney

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

The Syndicate

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Apr 2012, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 28^th Apr 2012, 00:05 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Drama series. Jamie thinks he is untouchable now he has money, but the police are convinced he is involved in the robbery. Meanwhile, Stuart is torn between Amy and Leanne. Show more

Contributors

Bob:: Timothy Spall
Jamie:: Matthew Lewis
Stuart:: Matthew McNulty
Leanne:: Joanna Page
Denise:: Lorraine Bruce
Annie:: Katherine Dow Blyton
Andy Faraday:: Christian Contreras
Boss:: Joe Duttine
Amy:: Amy Beth Hayes
Joyce:: Clare Higgins
DCI Newall:: John Paul Hurley
Minister:: Simo Magwaza
Stacey:: Lily Pickering
Rodney:: Jonathan Ryland
Mr Allen:: Lee Toomes
Wayne:: Ian Smith
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Producer:: Brett Wilson
Director:: Kay Mellor

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

The Syndicate

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 23^rd Apr 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 23^rd Apr 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Drama series. Despite winning the lottery, Mandy's life is worse than ever. With Steve bound and gagged in the cellar, Helen ups her demands to stay quiet. Show more

Contributors

Mandy:: Siobhan Finneran
Tom:: Jimi Mistry
Rose:: Alison Steadman
Becky:: Natalie Gavin
Alan:: Mark Addy
Steve:: Steven Waddington
Helen:: Sally Rogers
Luke:: Karl Davies
Inspector Gleaves:: Fiona Dolman
Chris:: Neil McKinven
Ben:: Lee Otway
Reah:: Roma Christensen
Mortgage Advisor:: Amy Popplewell
Matron:: Esther Cole
Actor:: Christa Ackroyd
DC Turner:: James Midgley
Natalie:: Amelia Curtis
Micky:: William Fox
Tracy:: Louise Atkins
Dawn Bedford:: Mary Jo Randle
Crete Estate Agent:: Tom Neate
Writer:: Kay Mellor
Producer:: Yvonne Francas
Director:: Kay Mellor

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

The Syndicate: Series 2

Front Row

Kay Mellor, Frankenstein, Swimming with Men

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 29^th Dec 2017, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 29^th Dec 2017, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

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Kay Mellor on the real life inspiration for her new ITV drama Girlfriends, marking 200 years of Frankenstein and going on set with Rob Brydon in Swimming With Men. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:: Kay Mellor
Interviewed Guest:: Christopher Frayling
Interviewed Guest:: Janet Todd
Interviewed Guest:: Rob Brydon
Interviewed Guest:: Adele Carlsen
Presenter:: Stig Abel

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Magazines & Reviews

Brand

Front Row

In the Club

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 10^th May 2016, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 10^th May 2016, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Drama following the lives of new mothers. Roanna's struggling to find a job and with money running out she reluctantly turns to her ex-husband for help and lies about it to Simon. Show more

Contributors

Roanna:: Hermione Norris
Kim:: Katherine Parkinson
Diane:: Jill Halfpenny
Vicky:: Christine Bottomley
Jasmin:: Taj Atwal
Dev:: Sacha Dhawan
Rick:: Will Mellor
Neil:: Jonathan Kerrigan
Simon:: Luke Thompson
Ray:: John Marquez
Maxine:: Sandra Huggett
Shelly:: Gemma Dobson
Andrew:: Andrew Buckley
Ellie:: Lily Mae
Sam:: Lewis Hardaker
Receptionist:: Victoria Bailey
Sumita:: Shaheen Khan
Amita:: Mina Anwar
Liz Steele:: Liz Marsland
Robert Hardy:: Philip Broadbent
Dr Stone:: Hannah Waddingham
Geraldine:: Lorraine Cheshire
Bank Manager:: Joe Hughes
Helen:: Elaine Buckley
Gareth:: Jack Ryder
Yvette:: Keicha Greenidge
Emma:: Victoria Carling
Molly:: Jessica Ellerby
Jonathan:: Neil Pearson
Chaplain:: Gerard Fletcher
Helen's Mum:: Gillian Waugh
Mia:: Daisy Lunn
Lucy:: Jenny Platt
Golf Club Host:: Mark Chatterton
Writer:: Gaynor Mellor
Producer:: Rebecca Davies
Director:: Kay Mellor

Genres

Drama

Brand

In the Club

Series

In the Club: Series 2

In the Club

Series 2

Episode 4