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Diary of a Nobody - Shorts

Diary of a Nobody - Shorts: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC Four - Diary of a Nobody - Shorts, Episode 3

Adaptation of George and Weedon Grossmith's novel. Pooter attends the Mansion House Ball.

Andrew Davies's adaptation of George and Weedon Grossmith's novel about the diary of the archetypal 'little man'. Pooter returns from the Mansion House Ball rather squiffy.

Adaptation of George and Weedon Grossmith's novel about the diary of archetypal 'little man' Charles Pooter. Pooter returns from the Mansion House Ball rather squiffy and gives a full account of the evening's interesting events. The following morning he awakes with a terrible headache, believing he has food poisoning. Carrie is furious with her husband's conduct the previous evening. Pooter feels stupefied but in no doubt that trouble stems from going out in society.

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George and Weedon Grossmith's novel. Adapted by Andrew Davies

George and Weedon Grossmith's novel about the diary of archetypal 'little man' Charles Pooter. Adapted by Andrew Davies

The Diary of a Nobody

Dramatisation of George and Weedon Grossmith 's classic novel.

A Perfect Spy

A Perfect Spy: Episode 4

Episode 4

BBC Four - A Perfect Spy, Episode 4

Magnus is living in the US and still bailing his father out of trouble.

Magnus is living in the US and still bailing his father out of trouble, but after an interrogation, he seeks refuge at the seaside.

Classic John le Carré adaptation starring Peter Egan.

Born into espionage - the deadly deceptions of the life of a double agent in the Cold War. A classic John le Carré adaptation starring Peter Egan.

4/7. Magnus is posted to Berlin where he is reconciled with his father.  
8.05 5/7. The heads of British and US intelligence argue over Pym.

A Perfect Spy: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC Four - A Perfect Spy, Episode 5

The heads of GB and US intelligence argue over Pym's loyalty.

With Magnus Pym working in Washington with Axel, the heads of GB and US intelligence argue over his loyalty.

1980s adaption of the John le Carre novel. With Magnus Pym working in Washington with Axel, the heads of GB and US intelligence argue over his loyalty. As Jack Brotherhood doggedly defends him, Pym finds sanctuary in a remote seaside town in England.

Lead Balloon

Sitcom about Rick Spleen, a disillusioned stand-up comedian and writer

Sitcom about Rick Spleen, a disillusioned stand-up comedian and writer whose career has not gone to plan

Lead Balloon: Series 2

Lead Balloon: Series 2: Episode 3: Points

Episode 3: Points

Series 2

Points

BBC Two - Lead Balloon, Series 2, Points

Rick tries to persuade Mel, Marty and Madga to take the blame for his speeding.

Sitcom about ex-celebrity comedian Rick Spleen. Rick gets caught speeding again. Three more points on his licence will be a ban, so he tries to persuade Mel to take the blame.

Rick gets caught speeding again. Three more points on his licence will be a ban, so he tries to persuade Mel, Marty and Madga to take the blame. Meanwhile, the local cafe owner railroads Rick into doing a fundraiser to save the town library. On top of it all, his daughter Sam has decided to get a tattoo.

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Jack Dee stars as bitter, deluded comic Rick Spleen.

3/8; series two. Rick tries to worm his way out of getting three more points on his licence for speeding. 
Episode four is on Thursday at 9.30pm on BBC2

More Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy

More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy: Episode 4: Rob Brydon

Episode 4: Rob Brydon

More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

Rob Brydon

BBC Four - More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy, Rob Brydon

Dawn French interviews Rob Brydon about his life in comedy.

Dawn French interviews famous comedians about their lives and careers.

Dawn French interviews famous comedians about how they started, their inspirations and their careers.

Dawn French's More Boys Who Do: Comedy

4/6. With comedian, actor and impressionist Rob Brydon.

Brasil Brasil

Brasil Brasil: Episode 2: The Tropicalia Revolution

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Tropicalia Revolution

The Tropicalia Revolution

BBC Four - Brasil Brasil, The Tropicalia Revolution

Brazilian music series. A look at the censorship of musicians during the the military era.

Series about the history of Brazilian music. This edition covers the military era from the 1960s to the 80s, when singers were censored, jailed and exiled.

Comprehensive review of Brazilian music telling the story of the styles and the artists that have captured the world's imagination. This edition covers the military era from the 1960s to the 1980s, when singers were censored, jailed and exiled but still produced some of the finest and most exciting music in Brazilian history, from tropicalia to samba-reggae. Featuring specially-shot performances, interviews and rare archive footage.

Comprehensive review of Brazilian music and history.

Comprehensive review of Brazilian music and history, telling the story of the styles and the artists that have for decades captured the world's imagination.

Brasil, Brasil

How musicians led the fight-back against military hardliners.

City of Men

City of Men: Episode 5: Saturday

Episode 5: Saturday

Saturday

BBC Two - City of Men, Saturday

Drama series set in Rio de Janeiro. Acerola and Laranjinha look forward to Saturday night.

Drama series set in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Like most teenagers who live in the favelas, Acerola and Laranjinha look forward to Saturday nights.

Drama series set in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Like most teenagers who live in the favelas, Acerola and Laranjinha look forward to Saturday nights, because a Saturday night means dance night.

Drama series set in the slums of Rio de Janiero.

5/9. Acerola is determined to make his team's dance routine perfect. In 
Portugese with English subtitles.

Carandiru

25/03/2006

BBC Two - Carandiru

The story of Sao Paulo's infamous Casa de Detencao, seen through the eyes of a doctor.

Drama telling stories of crime, revenge, love and friendship through the eyes of a doctor who worked in Sao Paulo's Casa de Detencao prison, culminating in the 1992 massacre.

Through the eyes of a doctor who worked in Sao Paulo's infamous Casa de Detencao for over twelve years, this drama, adapted from the book Carandiru Station by Drauzio Varella, tells stories of crime, revenge, love and friendship, culminating in the fateful prison massacre of 1992.

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True-life drama set in Brazil's notorious prison. When a new doctor arrives to treat an Aids epidemic, he gets to know the inmates. But the brutai conditions soon lead to violence. 
In Portuguese with English subtitles. 
Director Hector Babenco (2003. 15)

The Grierson Awards

28/11/2007

BBC Four - The Grierson Awards

Nick Ross presents the 2007 British Documentary Awards.

Nick Ross presents the 2007 Grierson Awards for Documentary. The nominations are arranged in nine categories, including Best Historical Documentary and Best Drama Documentary.

Nick Ross presents the 2007 British Documentary Awards, as some of the country's finest film makers discover whether they have won any of the prestigious Grierson Awards for Documentary. The nominations are arranged in nine categories, including Most Entertaining Documentary, Best Historical Documentary and Best Drama Documentary.

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