Programme Index

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd Dec 1988, 21:30 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Dec 2021, 18:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

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Seasonal comedy special. Christmas Eve, 1850. Ebenezer Blackadder is a decent, kind, generous human being - until he gets a glimpse of his loathsome ancestors.

Contributors

Blackadders:: Rowan Atkinson
Baldricks:: Tony Robinson
Queen Elizabeth I:: Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett/Frondo:: Stephen Fry
Prince Regent/Pigmet:: Hugh Laurie
Spirit of Christmas:: Robbie Coltrane
Queen Victoria:: Miriam Margolyes
Prince Albert:: Jim Broadbent
Nursie/Bernard:: Patsy Byrne
Beadle:: Denis Lill
Mrs Scratchit:: Pauline Melville
Lord Nelson:: Philip Pope
Millicent:: Nicola Bryant
Ralph:: Ramsay Gilderdale
Urchin:: Martino Lazzeri
Crone:: Barbara Miller
Enormous Orphan:: Erkan Mustafa
Enormous Orphan:: David Nunn
Producer:: John Lloyd
Director:: Richard Boden
Writer:: Richard Curtis
Writer:: Ben Elton

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Blackadder

Barry's Lunch Club

Travel

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 29^th Apr 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 4^th Apr 2021, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The ultimate lifestyle guide for aging Brits with Alex Lowe as 82 year-old Barry in this sitcom and stand-up combo. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Barry:: Alex Lowe
Hilary:: Stephanie Cole
Peter:: Philip Pope
Writer:: Alex Lowe
Writer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor
Producer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor

Genres

Series

Barry's Lunch Club

Dating for the over 60s

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 6^th May 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 3^rd Apr 2021, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Barry offers dating advice to over 60s. To his amazement, Hilary is happy to discuss her recent experience. Stars Alex Lowe. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Barry:: Alex Lowe
Hilary:: Stephanie Cole
Peter:: Philip Pope
Writer:: Alex Lowe
Writer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor
Producer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor

Genres

Series

Barry's Lunch Club

Hobbies

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 13^th May 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th May 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

How do older people keep minds active? Barry talks hobbies while keeping his eye on a ferocious dog. Stars Alex Lowe. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Barry:: Alex Lowe
Hilary:: Stephanie Cole
Peter:: Philip Pope
Writer:: Alex Lowe
Writer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor
Producer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor

Genres

Series

Barry's Lunch Club

Inheritance

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 20^th May 2016, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 17^th Apr 2021, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

While a builder fixes the perilous roof above them, Barry deals with queries about inheritance tax. Stars Alex Lowe. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Barry:: Alex Lowe
Hilary:: Stephanie Cole
Peter:: Philip Pope
Writer:: Alex Lowe
Writer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor
Producer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor

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Series

Brian Pern

At the BBC

Duration: 20 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2017, 22:40 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2017, 22:40 on BBC Four HD

As further tribute to Brian Pern who died last month, some of the musician's greatest Top of the Pops performances with some poorly written captions underneath. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Pepita:: Lucy Montgomery
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Barry Patmoor:: Denis Lawson
Himself:: Al Murray
Himself:: Roger Moore
Band Member:: Dean Thomas
Various Roles:: Justyn Thomas
Band Member:: Craig Christiaens
Band Member:: Stephen Holbrook
Ned, Brian Pern's Driver:: Tony Way
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb
Music:: Stephen Burge

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

After You've Gone

Series 3

Episode 9: There Will Be Pud

BBC One

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 21^st Dec 2008, 18:05 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Dec 2009, 18:50 on BBC HD

Festive episode of the sitcom about a jack-of-all-trades and his family. Jimmy plans a calm, relaxing Christmas, until fate and a farmyard animal intervene.

Outnumbered

Series 3

Episode 3

BBC One

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 22^nd Apr 2010, 21:30 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 18^th Apr 2014, 21:30 on BBC One Wales

Award-winning comedy. Karen recreates Britain's Got Talent, Ben takes interest in Dad's medical tests and Mum thinks Jake's healthy interest in girls is becoming unhealthy. Show more

Contributors

Mum:: Claire Skinner
Dad:: Hugh Dennis
Jake:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Daniel Roche
Karen:: Ramona Marquez
Kelly:: Anna Skellern
Howard:: Alex Macqueen
Rick:: Fraser James
Lance:: Michael Fenton Stevens
Frankie:: Philip Pope
Dean:: Bailey Pilbeam
Luke:: Marcello Cruz
Producer:: Guy Jenkin
Producer:: Andy Hamilton
Director:: Guy Jenkin
Director:: Andy Hamilton
Writer:: Guy Jenkin
Writer:: Andy Hamilton

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Outnumbered

Series

Outnumbered: Series 3

Harry & Paul

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Oct 2010, 21:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Oct 2010, 00:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Sketch show with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. We go back to the 1970s for On the Tardis, and Parking Pataweyo breaks all records in a high-speed ticket-issuing stunt. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Harry Enfield
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: Kevin Eldon
Actor:: Simon Greenall
Actor:: John Henshaw
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Daniel Kaluuya
Actor:: Alice Lowe
Actor:: Lewis Macleod
Actor:: Morgan Overton
Actor:: Philip Pope
Actor:: Catherine Shepherd
Actor:: Laura Solon
Actor:: Andy Taylor
Actor:: Charlie Wernham
Actor:: Sophie Winkleman
Writer:: Harry Enfield
Writer:: Paul Whitehouse
Director:: Sandy Johnson
Producer:: Izzy Mant

Genres

ComedySketch

Brand

Harry & Paul

Series

Harry & Paul: Series 2

Harry & Paul

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Oct 2010, 21:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Oct 2010, 00:30 on BBC Two Scotland

Sketch show with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. The Benefits go to church, and Italian politician Gabbatore tries to find a mistress for the British prime minister. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Harry Enfield
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: Joe Dempsie
Actor:: Kevin Eldon
Actor:: Simon Greenall
Actor:: John Henshaw
Actor:: Daniel Kaluuya
Actor:: Alice Lowe
Actor:: Lewis Macleod
Actor:: Sinead Michael
Actor:: Morgan Overton
Actor:: Philip Pope
Actor:: Catherine Shepherd
Actor:: Laura Solon
Actor:: Charlie Wernham
Actor:: Sophie Winkleman
Writer:: Harry Enfield
Writer:: Paul Whitehouse
Director:: Sandy Johnson
Producer:: Izzy Mant

Genres

ComedySketch

Brand

Harry & Paul

Series

Harry & Paul: Series 2

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 1: Birth of Rock

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Nov 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Brian Pern takes an imagined journey through the last 50 years of rock music. He investigates its prehistoric origins and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Various:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
Ray Baker Thomas:: Matt Lucas
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Toddy Chunks Burnett:: Winston Garvey
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
John:: David Cummings
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Mickey Murray:: Michael Smiley
Captain Cupnutz:: Tony Way
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Series

Outnumbered

Series 5

Episode 6

BBC One

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Mar 2014, 21:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th Sep 2014, 21:30 on BBC One Scotland

Family-based sitcom. Grandad is ill, which brings Auntie Angela and her new friend over from America, while Ben has a crisis of confidence over his starring role. Show more

Contributors

Mum:: Claire Skinner
Dad:: Hugh Dennis
Jake:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Daniel Roche
Karen:: Ramona Marquez
Auntie Angela:: Samantha Bond
Stacey:: Emily Berrington
Tommy:: Chris Geere
Mr Farthingwell:: Philip Pope
Writer:: Andy Hamilton
Writer:: Guy Jenkin
Producer:: Andy Hamilton
Producer:: Guy Jenkin
Director:: Andy Hamilton
Director:: Guy Jenkin

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Outnumbered

Series

Outnumbered: Series 5

Harry and Paul's Story of the Twos

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 25^th May 2014, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Apr 2015, 23:00 on BBC Two HD

Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse present their own unique biography of BBC Two as part of the channel's 50th anniversary. They parody around 50 different shows along the way. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Harry Enfield
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Writer:: Harry Enfield
Director:: Ed Bye
Producer:: Bradley Adams
Executive Producer:: Harry Enfield
Executive Producer:: Bryan Elsley
Actor:: Kevin Eldon
Actor:: Simon Greenall
Actor:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Joseph Morpurgo
Actor:: Catherine Shepherd
Actor:: Rosie Cavaliero
Actor:: Justin Edwards
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Philip Pope
Actor:: Rowland Rivron
Actor:: Jeff Beck
Actor:: The Klaxons undefined
Actor:: Damon Albarn
Actor:: Chrissie Hynde

Genres

Comedy

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Dec 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Oct 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rock star Brian Pern. Brian reunites with his Thotch bandmates to discuss the making of their first ever jukebox musical, Stowe Boys. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Various:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Kathy Lette:: Lucy Montgomery
Ali Qu'ack:: Darius Mortazavi
Young Brian Pern:: Martin Freeman
Director of musical:: Kathy Burke
Young Pat Quid:: Will Sharpe
Young Tony Pebblé:: Jack Whitehall
Groupie Angie:: Lotte Rice
Groupie Sam:: Claudia Evans
Ned, Brian Pern's driver:: Tony Way
Young John:: Justyn Thomas
Young Mike:: Felix Taylor
DC Mike Northwood:: Phil Cornwell
DC Karen Bovis:: Julia Deakin
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Himself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Billy Bragg
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

Shush!

Series 1

Episode 1: Top Shelf

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 18^th Sep 2015, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th Sep 2020, 12:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Alice and Snoo resort to unconventional means to get people in the library. With Morwenna Banks and Rebecca Front. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Alice:: Rebecca Front
Snoo:: Morwenna Banks
Simon Neilson:: Ben Willbond
Dr Cadogan:: Michael Fenton Stevens
Dean:: Simon Greenall
Deaf Action Man:: Gus Brown
Wifi Customer:: Philip Pope
Vikram Seth Customer:: Georgie Fuller
Writer:: Morwenna Banks
Writer:: Rebecca Front
Writer:: Arthur Mathews
Producer:: David Tyler

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Shush!

Series

Shush!: Series 1

Shush!

Series 1

Mobile Library

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 25^th Sep 2015, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 16^th Sep 2020, 05:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice. With Morwenna Banks. From September 2015. Show more

Contributors

Alice:: Rebecca Front
Snoo:: Morwenna Banks
Simon Neilson:: Ben Willbond
Dr Cadogan:: Michael Fenton Stevens
Ice Cream Seller:: Philip Pope
Angry Parent:: Georgie Fuller
Writer:: Morwenna Banks
Writer:: Rebecca Front
Producer:: David Tyler

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Shush!

Series

Shush!: Series 1

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Jan 2016, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jan 2016, 02:10 on BBC Four HD

Spoof rockumentary series. How Brian broke America with the success of his classic album Shelf Life. Brian returns to Los Angeles where he is reunited with his family and ex-wife. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Documentary Director:: Rhys Thomas
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Ripple:: Shelley Longworth
Tallow:: Adam Longworth
Pepita/Lyndsie Symon:: Lucy Montgomery
Cindi:: Jane Asher
Band Member:: Craig Christiaens
Band Member:: Stephen Holbrook
Serge Maddox:: Lloyd Day
Luke Dunmore:: Christopher Eccleston
Himself:: Ian Wright
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Martin Kemp
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll

Series

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll

Episode 3

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Jan 2016, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 29^th Jan 2016, 02:20 on BBC Four HD

Spoof rockumentary series. The original Thotch line-up are forced to reform after they are sued by their former manager Basil Steel for non-payment of royalties. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Documentary Director:: Rhys Thomas
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Barry Patmoor:: Denis Lawson
'Big' Basil Steel:: Alan Ford
Bennet St John:: Simon Callow
Security Guard:: Christopher James
Brian Pern's Mother:: Angela Thorne
Brian's Pern's Father:: Peter Bowles
Himself:: Noddy Holder
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll

Series

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Dec 2014, 22:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Nov 2015, 01:30 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rocker Brian Pern, former frontman of the prog rock group Thotch. Brian records a charity Christmas record in aid of bipolar polar bears. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid / Pierre Sac:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Jess Hunt:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Ken LeGrange:: Roger Allam
Pepita Sanchez / Xanadu:: Lucy Montgomery
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Roy Wood
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Rick Parfitt
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Herself:: Chrissie Hynde
Herself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Tim Rice
Himself:: David Arnold
Herself:: Melanie C
Himself:: Billy Bragg
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Simon McCoy
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

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Jan 2016, 22:00 on BBC Four HDLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Jan 2016, 02:10 on BBC Four

Spoof rockumentary series. Brian is making a comeback - he's appearing on Desert Island Discs and at the the Isle of Wight Festival, he has a new album, a new look and a new wife. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Documentary Director:: Rhys Thomas
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Astrid Maddox Pern:: Suranne Jones
Luke Dunmore:: Christopher Eccleston
Pepita Sanchez:: Lucy Montgomery
Ned, Brian Pern's Driver:: Tony Way
Band Member:: Dean Thomas
Band Member:: David Cummings
Band Member:: Stephen Holbrook
Serge Maddox:: Lloyd Day
Perry Boothe:: John Thomson
Train Driver:: Lorraine Cheshire
Himself:: Martin Freeman
Herself:: Kirsty Young
Himself:: Dermot O'Leary
Himself:: Martin Kemp
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Chas Hodges
Himself:: Dave Peacock
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll

Series