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Fake or Fortune?

Series 8

A Venetian View

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The team investigates a beautiful 18th-century Venetian view. Could this be a work by one of the Italian masters, either Francesco Guardi or Michele Marieschi? Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The photographers face a speed assignment in the boxing gym, go in search of documenting life in a Birmingham market and are tasked with a high-end fashion shoot in Rankin’s studio. Show more

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Series 1

Smiley Sets a Trap

Duration: 40 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. Smiley's investigation to snare the traitor at the heart of the Circus leads him to a Fleet Street journalist. Show more

Contributors

George Smiley:
Alec Guinness
Jim Prideaux:
Ian Bannen
Jerry Westerby:
Joss Ackland
Toby Esterhase:
Bernard Hepton
Peter Guillam:
Michael Jayston
Sir Oliver Lacon:
Anthony Bate
Ricki Tarr:
Hywel Bennett

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Series 1

Flushing Out the Mole

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Four HD

In the final part of John le Carre's classic story, George Smiley's search for the mole at the heart of the Circus finally comes to an end.

Contributors

George Smiley:
Alec Guinness
Peter Guillam:
Michael Jayston
Sir Oliver Lacon:
Anthony Bate
Ricki Tarr:
Hywel Bennett
Roy Bland:
Terence Rigby
Bill Haydon:
Ian Richardson
Percy Alleline:
Michael Aldridge
Toby Esterhase:
Bernard Hepton
Jim Prideaux:
Ian Bannen
Ann Smiley:
Sian Phillips

Motherland

Series 2

No Mum Left Behind

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

A new mum at the school gates attracts the attention of Julia, Liz and Kevin. Does high-flyer Meg really have it all? Meanwhile, Julia agonises over a promotion and the gang have a night out. Show more

Motherland

Series 2

Soft Opening

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Julia reluctantly agrees to help Amanda launch her new shop. But a careless online post leads to trouble. Liz resents gentrification and Kevin has written an unusual children's book. Show more

Motherland

Series 2

Mother's Load

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Julia finds that working from home is impossible due to all the other tasks loaded upon her. Liz finds herself at a loose end when her youngest starts nursery. Show more

Motherland

Series 2

The Purge

Duration: 27 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Kevin reluctantly hosts a last-minute Halloween party. Julia takes the kids trick or treating in an attempt to meet a celebrity who has just moved into the neighbourhood. Show more

Motherland

Series 2

Le Weekend

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

The gang are delighted when Kevin books a cottage for them to spend half term in the countryside with all their kids, but it's not long before tempers fray. Show more

Motherland

Series 2

Good Job

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Julia struggles to abide by the rules at sports day. Kevin is devastated that a work presentation means he will miss the dads' race. Show more

BBC Four HD

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