Programme Index

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The Good Life

Christmas Special

Duration: 26 minutes

on BBC Four

Seasonal special of the suburban sitcom. The Goods and the Leadbetters plan their respective Christmases, but neither go according to plan. Classic from 1977. Show more

Contributors

Barbara Good:
Felicity Kendal
Margo Leadbeatter:
Penelope Keith
Jerry Leadbeatter:
Paul Eddington
Writer:
Bob Larbey

Duration: 1 hour, 54 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 12 months

An assortment of ageing Brits seek to stretch finite finances and find independence by retiring to a hotel in India. Show more

Contributors

Sonny Kapoor:
Dev Patel
Muriel Donnelly:
Maggie Smith
Evelyn Greenslade:
Judi Dench
Graham Dashwood:
Tom Wilkinson
Madge Hardcastle:
Celia Imrie
Douglas Ainslie:
Bill Nighy
Jean Ainslie:
Penelope Wilton
Mrs Kapoor:
Lillete Dubey
Writer:
Ol Parker
Director:
John Madden

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 53 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 12 months

With only one room still vacant, Sonny dreams of opening a second hotel, but a rivalry with his fiancée’s friend threatens his marriage plans and expansionist ambitions. Show more

Contributors

Sonny Kapoor:
Dev Patel
Evelyn Greenslade:
Judi Dench
Madge Hardcastle:
Celia Imrie
Douglas Ainslie:
Bill Nighy
Jean Ainslie:
Penelope Wilton
Muriel Donnelly:
Maggie Smith
Guy Chambers:
Richard Gere
Lavinia Beech:
Tamsin Greig
Writer:
Ol Parker
Director:
John Madden

Formats

Elizabeth R

Horrible Conspiracies

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Classic historical drama series. Elizabeth finds her position increasingly threatened by Mary, Queen of Scots and her loyal supporters. Will Elizabeth have to execute Mary in order to remain queen? Show more

Contributors

Elizabeth:
Glenda Jackson
Mary, Queen of Scots:
Vivian Pickles
Walsingham:
Stephen Murray
Sir Amyas Paulet:
Hamilton Dyce
Sir Anthony Babington:
David Collings
Gilbert Gifford:
Bernard Holley

Elizabeth R

The Enterprise of England

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Classic historical drama series. With the threat of war against Spain suddenly imminent, Elizabeth must place her faith in the strength of the navy, led by Sir Francis Drake.

Contributors

Elizabeth:
Glenda Jackson
King Philip II of Spain:
Peter Jeffrey
Sir Francis Drake:
John Woodvine
Robert Dudley:
Robert Hardy
William Cecil:
Ronald Hines
Walsingham:
Stephen Murray

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