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University Challenge

Christmas 2021

Birkbeck, London v Portsmouth

BBC Two

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

It’s the penultimate match of the first round in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, with both teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Paxman
Producer:
Peter Gwyn
Narrator:
Roger Tilling
Series Producer:
Clare Parody
Director:
Tracey Rooney
Production Company:
ITV Studios
Source: BBC Online

Hi-de-Hi!

Episode 1: Tell It to the Marines

BBC One

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Holiday camp sitcom. Peggy's piano playing leads Ted to challenge the Royal Marines to a race over their assault course.

Contributors

Bruce Matthews:
Tony Webb
Stanley Matthews:
David Webb
Sylvia Garnsey:
Nikki Kelly
Peggy Ollerenshaw:
Su Pollard
Spike Dixon:
Jeffrey Holland
Fred Quilley:
Felix Bowness
Gladys Pugh:
Ruth Madoc
Ted Bovis:
Paul Shane
Producer:
David Croft
Source: BBC Online
BBC Two

Duration: 59 minutes

Signed
on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The illustrator and author paints scenes from a 70-year-long career, including his work with Roald Dahl. With David Walliams, Joanna Lumley, Peter Capaldi, Ore Oduba and Michael Rosen. Show more

Contributors

Featured Artist:
Quentin Blake
Director:
Peter Sweasey
Editor:
Bruce Law
Production Manager:
Jessica Bishop-Laggett
Executive Producer:
Archie Baron
Production Company:
Wingspan Productions
Source: BBC Online

The Capture

Series 1

Blind Spots

BBC One

Duration: 56 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Surveillance thriller. Carey develops a theory as answers begin to reveal themselves, and Shaun finds himself trusting an enigmatic stranger who promises to lead him to the truth.

Contributors

Shaun Emery:
Callum Turner
DI Rachel Carey:
Holliday Grainger
DSU Gemma Garland:
Lia Williams
Frank Napier:
Ron Perlman
Danny Hart:
Ben Miles
Writer:
Ben Chanan
Director:
Ben Chanan
Producer:
Derek Ritchie
Production Company:
Heyday Television Limited
Source: BBC Online

The Capture

Series 1

A Pilgrim of Justice

BBC One

Duration: 60 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Neither Carey nor Shaun is prepared for what lies ahead, as the truth in all its complexity and ambiguity is revealed to them. Show more

Contributors

Shaun Emery:
Callum Turner
DI Rachel Carey:
Holliday Grainger
DSU Gemma Garland:
Lia Williams
Frank Napier:
Ron Perlman
Danny Hart:
Ben Miles
Writer:
Ben Chanan
Director:
Ben Chanan
Producer:
Derek Ritchie
Production Company:
Heyday Television Limited
Source: BBC Online

The Capture

Series 1

Correction

BBC One

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Shaun’s future, and the fate of our criminal justice system, lie with one person. Carey has a decision to make. Show more

Contributors

Shaun Emery:
Callum Turner
DI Rachel Carey:
Holliday Grainger
DSU Gemma Garland:
Lia Williams
Frank Napier:
Ron Perlman
Danny Hart:
Ben Miles
Writer:
Ben Chanan
Director:
Ben Chanan
Producer:
Derek Ritchie
Production Company:
Heyday Television Limited
Source: BBC Online

What We Were Watching

Christmas 1991

BBC Four

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 10 months

Writer and broadcaster Grace Dent takes a televisual trip back in time to Christmas 1991, as she immerses herself in the sights, sounds and TV schedules of the past. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Grace Dent
Series Producer:
Simon Goretzki
Producer:
Simon Catt
Source: BBC Online

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