Programme Index

Jonathan Creek

Series 5

Episode 2: The Sinner and the Sandman

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 7^th Mar 2014, 21:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Fri 7^th Mar 2014, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

A retired local psychic inadvertently makes the most amazing and impossible prediction of his career, in this episode of the offbeat mystery drama series. Show more

Contributors

Jonathan Creek:: Alan Davies
Polly Creek:: Sarah Alexander
Horace Greeley:: John Bird
Rev Hugh Chater:: James Bachman
Alison Chater:: Selina Griffiths
Leonard Corbyn:: Michael Troughton
Captain Ian Amery Cooper:: John Voce
Mr Eric Ipswich:: David Gant
Warwick:: Jarred Christmas
Young Eric Ipswich:: Adam Grayson
Crispin Gilpin:: Tim Faraday
Polly's Mother:: Chloe Buswell
The Sandman:: John Walters
Young Polly:: Ella Purton
Director:: David Sant
Producer:: Rosemary McGowan
Executive Producer:: David Renwick
Executive Producer:: Pete Thornton
Writer:: David Renwick

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Jonathan Creek

Series

Jonathan Creek: Series 5

John Finnemore's Double Acts

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1

Red-Handed

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Oct 2015, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th Apr 2019, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Joel comes home early from work one day to find an unexpected visitor in the shape of Henry. Starring John Bird. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Henry:: John Bird
Joel:: Lawry Lewin
Producer:: David Tyler
Writer:: John Finnemore

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Series

John Finnemore's Double Acts: Series 1

Pointless Celebrities

Series 6

Episode 7: Comedy

Pointless Celebrities: Series 6

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 26^th Apr 2014, 19:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 11^th Jul 2016, 17:10 on BBC One Wales

Alexander Armstrong presents a celebrity comedy edition of the quiz, with contestants including Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Bird, Don Warrington, Robert Llewellyn and Richard Herring. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Alexander Armstrong
Presenter:: Richard Osman
Participant:: Tim Brooke-Taylor
Participant:: John Bird
Participant:: Don Warrington
Participant:: Ray Burdis
Participant:: Dom Joly
Participant:: Robert Llewellyn
Participant:: Rhona Cameron
Participant:: Richard Herring
Executive Producer:: Pam Cavannagh
Executive Producer:: Nick Mather
Executive Producer:: James Fox
Executive Producer:: Richard Hague
Executive Producer:: Michelle Woods
Series Producer:: John Ryan

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Pointless Celebrities

Series

Absolute Power

Series 1

Country Life

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 8^th Dec 2003, 21:30 on BBC Two England

When Charles and Martin win the commission to launch Lord Harcourt's political party, Charles' belief that he can spin anything is put severely to the test.

Contributors

Charles Prentiss:: Stephen Fry
Martin McCabe:: John Bird
Jamie Front:: James Lance
Alison Jackman:: Zoe Telford
Nick Mayer:: Nicholas Burns
Cat Durnford:: Sally Bretton

Brand

Series

Absolute Power

Series 1

Crash and Burn

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Dec 2003, 21:30 on BBC Two England

When one of Charles's most successful clients is caught on CCTV beating up his girlfriend, the strategy Charles proposes is as unethical as it is shocking.

Contributors

Charles Prentiss:: Stephen Fry
Martin McCabe:: John Bird
Jamie Front:: James Lance
Alison Jackman:: Zoe Telford
Nick Mayer:: Nicholas Burns
Cat Durnford:: Sally Bretton

Brand

Series

Absolute Power

Series 1

Mr. Fox

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Dec 2003, 21:30 on BBC Two England

When the health secretary wins an injunction preventing newspapers from reporting an incident in which he was allegedly mugged by two men, Charles agrees to help him keep his job.

Contributors

Charles Prentiss:: Stephen Fry
Martin McCabe:: John Bird
Jamie Front:: James Lance
Alison Jackman:: Zoe Telford
Nick Mayer:: Nicholas Burns
Cat Durnford:: Sally Bretton

Brand

Series

Absolute Power

Series 1

Pope Idol

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Nov 2003, 21:30 on BBC Two England

How do you sex-up a dull bishop? That's the next challenge for the sultans of spin. Charles is more interested in the case of a Welsh footballer who wants to play for England.

Contributors

Charles Prentiss:: Stephen Fry
Martin McCabe:: John Bird
Jamie Front:: James Lance
Alison Jackman:: Zoe Telford
Nick Mayer:: Nicholas Burns
Cat Durnford:: Sally Bretton

Brand

Series

Absolute Power

Series 1

Tory Woman

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Nov 2003, 21:30 on BBC Two England

Tory MP Joanne Standing is in trouble - she called her leader "Porkbum" and her career has tanked ever since. Charles sprinkles some of his magic dust with surprising results.

Contributors

Charles Prentiss:: Stephen Fry
Martin McCabe:: John Bird
Jamie Front:: James Lance
Alison Jackman:: Zoe Telford
Nick Mayer:: Nicholas Burns
Cat Durnford:: Sally Bretton

Brand

Series

Question Time

10/01/2013

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 10^th Jan 2013, 22:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 13^th Jan 2013, 18:00 on BBC Parliament

David Dimbleby chairs the first Question Time of 2013, from Lewisham. Joining him on the panel are: Ed Davey, Lord Prescott, Nadine Dorries, John Bird and Camilla Cavendish. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: David Dimbleby
Series Editor:: Nicolai Gentchev
Executive Producer:: Steve Anderson
Participant:: Ed Davey
Participant:: John Prescott
Participant:: Nadine Dorries
Participant:: John Bird
Participant:: Camilla Cavendish

Genres

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Question Time

Jonathan Creek

Series 5

Episode 3: The Curse of the Bronze Lamp