Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,804 playable programmes from the BBC

Story "The Dragon Who Couldn't Make Fire" by Geoff Lammas
Illustrated by Richard Dalkins.

(Repeated on BBC1 at 4.20 pm)
(Colour)

Contributors

Author (The Dragon Who Couldn't Make Fire):
Geoff Lammas
Illustrator (The Dragon Who Couldn't Make Fire):
Richard Dalkins
Presenter:
Miranda Connell
Presenter:
Rick Jones

Barry Penrose investigates collecting 'Naziana.'
A Philatelic Unit has been established at the University of Sussex. What is philately doing in a university?
James Norbury answers questions
Introduced by Hugh Scully
(from Bristol)

Contributors

Presenter:
Hugh Scully
Reporter:
Barry Penrose
Expert:
James Norbury
Director:
Robin Drake
Director:
Paul Smith
Producer:
John King

The Oscars: a season of films featuring the Oscar-winning performances of some of Hollywood's greatest stars.
[Starring] Spencer Tracy
Also starring Mickey Rooney

The true story of Father Flanagan's 'town' for wayward boys: its beginnings, its struggles, and its eventual success.

Spencer Tracy won his first Oscar in 1937 for his performance in Captains Courageous. The following year brought his second award for his portrayal of Father Flanagan. And Mickey Rooney, who plays the young rebel Whitey Marsh, received a special Academy Award for his performance in the film.
(This Week's Films: page 9)

Contributors

Director:
Norman Taurog
Father Flanagan:
Spencer Tracy
Whitey Marsh:
Mickey Rooney
Dave Morris:
Henry Hull
Dan Farrow:
Leslie Fenton
Tony Ponessa:
Gene Reynolds
Pee Wee:
Bobs Watson
Joe Marsh:
Edward Norris
The Judge:
Addison Richards
The Bishop:
Minor Watson
John Hargraves:
Jonathan Hale
Skinny:
Martin Spellman

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

About this data

This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More

About this data

This data is drawn from the data stream that informs BBC's iPlayer and Sounds. The information shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was/is subject to change and may not be accurate. More