Programme Index

Down the Line

Series 4

Episode 6

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Apr 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 7^th Aug 2015, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas, Adil Ray and Amelia Bullmore. From April 2011. Show more

Contributors

Gary Bellamy:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Amelia Bullmore
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: Felix Dexter
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Adil Ray
Actor:: Arabella Weir
Producer:: Charlie Higson
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Down the Line

Series

Down the Line: Series 4

A Year in the Life of a Year

2019

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Jan 2020, 23:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st Jan 2020, 23:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Rhys Thomas returns with his spoof review show containing a sublime mash up of the year's film and TV highlights. Starring Christopher Eccleston, Lucy Montgomery and Tony Way. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Christopher Eccleston
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Tony Way
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Ben Caudell
Editor:: Christopher Bird

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Red Button (Satellite and Cable)

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 23^rd Nov 2013, 22:05 on Red Button (Satellite and Cable)

Miss the 'classic' Doctors? They're back in this celebratory special, written and directed by Peter Davison! Show more

Contributors

Himself:: Sean Pertwee
Herself:: Olivia Colman
Himself:: Colin Baker
Himself:: Sylvester McCoy
Himself:: Louis Davison
Herself:: Jenna Coleman
Himself:: Steven Moffat
Herself:: Janet Fielding
Himself:: Rhys Thomas
Herself:: Georgia Moffett
Herself:: Olivia Darnley
Herself:: Niky Wardley
Herself:: Marion Baker
Herself:: Katy Manning
Herself:: Louise Jameson
Herself:: Carole Ann Ford
Herself:: Deborah Watling
Herself:: Sophie Aldred
Herself:: Sarah Sutton
Herself:: Lalla Ward
Himself:: John Leeson
Herself:: Anneke Wills
Herself:: Lisa Bowerman
Himself:: Matthew Waterhouse
Himself:: Jon Culshaw
Himself:: Paul McGann
Herself:: Lucy Baker
Herself:: Binny Baker
Herself:: Rosie Baker
Himself:: Peter Jackson
Himself:: Ian McKellen
Himself:: John Barrowman
Herself:: Alice Knight
Herself:: Sarah Churm
Himself:: David Tennant
Himself:: Ty Tennant
Himself:: Nick Briggs
Himself:: David Troughton
Himself:: Frank Skinner
Himself:: Adam Paul Harvey
Himself:: Russell T Davies
Himself:: Christian Brassington
Herself:: Elizabeth Davison
Himself:: Derek Richie
Himself:: Richard Cookson
Herself:: Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch
Herself:: Louisa Cavel
Herself:: Lauren Kilcar
Himself:: James DeHaviland
Security Guard 1:: Marcus Elliott
Security Guard 2:: Michael Houghton
Himself:: Brad Kelly
Himself:: Nick Jordan
Himself:: Barnaby Edwards
Himself:: Peter Davison
Receptionist:: Chido Nyashanu
Himself:: Nicholas Pegg
Director of photography:: Simon Walton
Director:: Peter Davison
Writer:: Peter Davison
Executive Producer:: Steven Moffat
Executive Producer:: Brian Minchin
Producer:: Georgia Tennant
Assistant Director:: James DeHaviland
Assistant Director:: Jennie Fava
Assistant Director:: Jack Wren
Camera Operator:: Luke Baker
Camera Operator:: Matt Andrews
Camera Assistant:: Cai Thompson
Camera Assistant:: Gethin Williams
Camera Assistant:: Sarah Jones
Boom Operator:: Dewi Jones
Boom Operator:: Tony Bell
Makeup Artist:: Catrin Thomas
Makeup Artist:: Ros Wilkins
Makeup Artist:: Bethan Kate Harris
On-line editing:: Gary Hewson
Re-recording mixer:: Owen Thomas
Post-production Coordinator:: Samantha Price
Post-Production Supervisor:: Nerys Davies
Script Editor:: Derek Ritchie
Sound Recordist:: Deian Humphreys
Sound Recordist:: Wil Planitzer
Sound Recordist:: Christian Joyce
Editor:: Ceres Doyle
Editor:: Jamie Pearson
Production Coordinator:: Katie Player
Runner:: Michael Williams

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

A Year in the Life of a Year

2018

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 27^th Dec 2018, 22:45 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 27^th Dec 2018, 22:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Spoof end-of-the-year review show written and presented by Rhys Thomas, with surprise special guests including Sir Derek Jacobi, Simon Day, Lucy Montgomery and Tony Way. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Himself - Cbeebies Bedtime Story:: Derek Jacobi
NA - The Button Sketch:: Simon Day
Various:: Lucy Montgomery
Thomas Markle:: Tony Way
Presenter:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Ben Caudell
Editor:: Christopher Bird

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Queen: From Rags to Rhapsody

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 18^th Dec 2015, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Aug 2017, 00:00 on BBC Four

Documentary telling the story of Queen as it follows their journey from a band gigging at pubs and colleges to the moment they captured the UK's hearts with Bohemian Rhapsody. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Simon Lupton
Director:: Simon Lupton
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

A Year in the Life of a Year

2017

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 30^th Dec 2017, 23:05 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Tue 2^nd Jan 2018, 22:30 on BBC Four HD

Rhys Thomas re-edits film and television footage from the top twelve months of 2017 to create a spoof take on the year's cultural events, entertainment smashes and other things. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Tony Way
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Ben Caudell
Editor:: Christopher Bird

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

A Year in the Life of a Year

2016

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Dec 2016, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 1^st Jan 2017, 00:55 on BBC Four HD

A comic cultural review of 2016, told through mash-up and manipulated archive footage.

Contributors

Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern

A Tribute

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2017, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2017, 22:00 on BBC Four HD

Following the death of musician Brian Pern, film-maker Rhys Thomas presents an exclusive, cobbled-together tribute to the star with whoever he could get hold of at short notice. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Astrid:: Suranne Jones
Himself:: Peter Davison
Basil Steel:: Alan Ford
Himself:: Monty Don
Himself:: David Arnold
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Mike Read
Himself:: Mike Batt
Luke Dunmore:: Christopher Eccleston
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Pepita:: Lucy Montgomery
Roy Baker-Thomas:: Matt Lucas
Cindi Batt:: Jane Asher
Himself:: David Baddiel
Himself:: Angus Deayton
Ned:: Tony Way
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Ben Caudell
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Tony Way

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 2: Middle Age of Rock

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Nov 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting, charity singles and protest songs. Plus, how the Russians tried to take down the Concorde containing Phil Collins. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Voice of SAS soldier:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Nile Rodgers:: Danny John-Jules
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
Dancer:: Justyn Thomas
Dancer / Voice of Tracy:: Lucy Montgomery
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Pern Band: Guitar:: Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Noel Edmonds
Himself:: Phil Collins
Himself:: Roger Taylor

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Series

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 3: Death of Rock

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th Dec 2015, 01:30 on BBC Four HD

Brian Pern looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Mickey Murray:: Michael Smiley
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
Wendy Mankowitz:: Frances Barber
Pepita / Gorilla Handler:: Lucy Montgomery
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Pern Band: Guitar:: Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Himself:: Noel Edmonds
Herself:: Miranda Sawyer
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Mike Read
Himself:: David Baddiel
Himself:: David Arnold
Himself:: John Humphrys

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Series

The Fast Show Special

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd May 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Jun 2014, 23:50 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

The first of two Fast Show 20th anniversary specials, including favourite characters. Ted and Ralph investigate Twitter, and Rowley Birkin QC talks about... who knows what? Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Caroline Aherne
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: John Thomson
Actor:: Arabella Weir
Actor:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Helen Clyro
Actor:: Hayley Steele
Actor:: Lizzie Lydall
Writer:: Paul Whitehouse
Writer:: Charlie Higson
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Caroline Aherne
Writer:: John Thomson
Writer:: Arabella Weir
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Brendan O'Casey
Producer:: Charlie Higson
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse
Producer:: Ali Bryer Carron
Director:: Charlie Higson
Director:: Paul Whitehouse

Genres

ComedySketch

Series

The Fast Show Special

The Fast Show Special

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 26^th May 2014, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Jun 2014, 23:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy sketch show. Swiss Toni holds forth on bicycles, and eco-warrior Dave Angel is not happy about the breakfast arrangements on his eco summit in Helsinki. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Caroline Aherne
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: John Thomson
Actor:: Arabella Weir
Actor:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Hayley Steele
Actor:: Lizzie Lydall
Writer:: Paul Whitehouse
Writer:: Charlie Higson
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Caroline Aherne
Writer:: John Thomson
Writer:: Arabella Weir
Writer:: Brendan O'Casey
Producer:: Charlie Higson
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse
Producer:: Ali Bryer Carron
Director:: Charlie Higson
Director:: Paul Whitehouse

Genres

ComedySketch

Series

The Fast Show Special

Don't Make Me Laugh: Series 1

Don't Make Me Laugh

Series 1

Episode 3

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 31^st Jul 2014, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 31^st Jul 2014, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

David Baddiel hosts, as Clive Anderson, Rhys Thomas, Chris Ramsay and Katherine Ryan go against their natural instincts and try not to be funny. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: David Baddiel
Performer:: Clive Anderson
Performer:: Rhys Thomas
Performer:: Chris Ramsay
Performer:: Katherine Ryan
Producer:: Dave Cribb

Genres

ComedyStandup

Brand

Don't Make Me Laugh

Series

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Dec 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Nov 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rocker Brian Pern. Brian plans to stage his entire unreleased solo album live from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro with a host of special guests. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Various:: Rhys Thomas
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Dame Xanadu Bramble:: Lucy Montgomery
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Pern Band: Guitar:: Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Pern Band: Guitar:: Stephen Holbrook
Stage Manager, Wembley:: Molly Whitehouse
Dr Foluke:: Adjoa Andoh
Staring Man:: Stewart Holbrook
Woman Breastfeeding:: Vicky Bovingdon
Man with Flaky Skin:: Simon Godley
Lennie Monkton:: Kevin Eldon
Prop Hand:: Derek Rushton
Prop Hand:: Jamie Smyth
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Triffid:: Justyn Thomas
Security Guard:: Tom Davis
Ned, Brian Pern's driver:: Tony Way
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Herself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Matthew Wright
Himself:: Roger Moore
Himself:: Dan Snow
Herself:: Alex Jones
Himself:: Paul Young
Himself:: Mark King
Himself:: Tim Rice
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Series

Down the Line

Series 4

Episode 7

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Apr 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 14^th Aug 2015, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Simon Day. From April 2011. Show more

Contributors

Gary Bellamy:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Amelia Bullmore
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: Felix Dexter
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Rosie Cavaliero
Actor:: Julia Davis
Actor:: Robert Popper
Actor:: Adil Ray
Actor:: Arabella Weir
Producer:: Charlie Higson
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Down the Line

Series

Down the Line: Series 4

Death in Paradise: Series 3

Death in Paradise

Series 3

Episode 2

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 21^st Jan 2014, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 11^th Aug 2014, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Watch now

Detective drama series. When DI Goodman and his team are called to investigate a murder on a film set, they are left baffled when they realise the wrong person has been killed. Show more

Contributors

DS Camille Bordey:: Sara Martins
DI Humphrey Goodman:: Kris Marshall
Officer Dwayne Myers:: Danny John-Jules
Officer Fidel Best:: Gary Carr
Big Dave:: Peter Bankole
Arnold:: Peter Davison
Lexi:: Michelle Ryan
Thea:: Phoebe Thomas
Carl:: Rhys Thomas
Susie:: Hannah Tointon
Producer:: Tim Bradley
Director:: Cilla Ware
Writer:: Daisy Coulam

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Death in Paradise

Series