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Timeshift

Series 9

Episode 6: Oliver Postgate: A Life in Small Films

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Available for 10 months

A celebration of the life and work of Oliver Postgate, the man behind some of Britain's best-loved children's TV programmes, including Bagpuss, the Clangers and Ivor the Engine. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Francis Welch
Producer:
Francis Welch
Producer:
John Das
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Series 1

Smiley Tracks the Mole

Duration: 50 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. In his search for the mole sitting at the heart of the Circus, Smiley sets out for Oxford to visit an invaluable friend.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Series 1

How It All Fits Together

Duration: 40 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. Smiley remembers Karla, the legendary head of Moscow Circus. Show more

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Series 1

Tinker Tailor

Duration: 50 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. Smiley thinks that the time has come to call on Jim Prideaux, whose assignment to Czechoslovakia went wrong. Show more

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Sitcom. Julia moves out of her comfort zone when she reluctantly invites the entire class to her daughter's birthday party. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Animal man:
Ben Crompton
Balloon video man:
Barnaby Ferris
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd
Production Company:
Delightful Industries
Producer:
Richard Boden
Director:
Juliet May
Executive Producer:
Graham Linehan
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Richard Boden

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

A school fundraiser is not Julia's idea of an evening out, but somehow she finds herself heavily involved in order to impress a former colleague and new mum crush. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Caroline Lacy:
Kirsty Bushell
Mr Glencuddy:
Himesh Patel
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd
Production Company:
Delightful Industries
Director:
Juliet May
Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Graham Linehan

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Sitcom about motherhood. A pool party ruins Julia's plans before an important event at work. Liz is after a date, and a new dad on the scene puts Kevin's nose out of joint. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Pool Receptionist:
Toyin Ayedun-Alase
Pool Attendant:
Sharon Gavin
Malcolm Spender:
Richard Pepple
Mitch:
Ryan Pope
Director:
Juliet May
Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Graham Linehan
Production Company:
Delightful Industries
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Sitcom. While Paul is away, he has the perfect solution to aid Julia: he sends his parents to help. Meanwhile, Amanda has a clear-out and reluctantly gives Liz her old coat. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Mrs Lamb:
Jackie Clune
Flower Man:
Morgan Jones
Elizabeth:
Penny Ryder
Director:
Juliet May
Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Graham Linehan
Production Company:
Delightful Industries
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Sitcom. Anne's new car propels her into the limelight as the mums try to get in on her new car pool. Kevin acts as Amanda's confidant, and Liz and Julia's friendship is under fire. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Debbie Louise:
Pearl Chanda
Director:
Juliet May
Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Graham Linehan
Production Company:
Delightful Industries
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Julia's childcare problems are solved after she finds the perfect nanny, but her friendship with Liz is strained. Amanda is keeping a low profile. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Debbie Louise:
Pearl Chanda
Mrs Lamb:
Jackie Clune
Alpha Mum 2:
Sabine Crossen
Alpha Mum 1:
Sarah Sharman
Director:
Juliet May
Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Graham Linehan
Production Company:
Delightful Industries
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd

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