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Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Biography of British film pioneer William Friese-Greene, who designed and patented a working cinematic camera. His life was dogged by hardship and lack of recognition. Show more

Contributors

William Friese-Greene:
Robert Donat
Edith Friese-Greene:
Margaret Johnston
Helena Friese-Greene:
Maria Schell
Maurice Friese-Greene:
John Howard Davies
Lord Beaverbrook:
Robert Beatty
Arthur Collings:
Eric Portman
May Jones:
Glynis Johns
Platform Man:
Cecil Parker
Assistant in Laboratory:
David Tomlinson
Bank Manager:
Emlyn Williams
Hotel Receptionist:
Kay Walsh
Police Officer:
Laurence Olivier
Maida Vale Doctor:
Leo Genn
House Agent:
Marius Goring
Industry Man:
Peter Ustinov
Nursemaid:
Sheila Sim
Broker's Man:
Stanley Holloway
Miss Tagg:
Renee Asherson
Company Promoter:
Roland Culver
Ethel Friese-Greene:
Janette Scott
Cousin Alfred:
Bernard Miles
Mrs Claire:
Joyce Grenfell
Maurice Guttenberg:
Frederick Valk
Official Receiver:
Michael Hordern
Sergeant in Storeroom:
Sydney James
Doctor's Housekeeper:
Thora Hird
Recruiting Sergeant:
William Hartnell
Sitter in Bath Studio:
Googie Withers
Sitter in Bath Studio:
Richard Murdoch
Sitter in Bath Studio:
Sybil Thorndike
Mrs Stukely:
Joan Hickson
Industry Man:
Peter Jones
Director:
John Boulting

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. When Vernon Castle, a vaudeville clown, meets Irene Foote, a dancing legend is born - but tragedy is waiting in the wings.

Contributors

Vernon Castle:
Fred Astaire
Irene Castle:
Ginger Rogers
Maggie Sutton:
Edna May Oliver
Lew Fields:
Lew Fields
Papa Aubel:
Etienne Girardot
Mrs Foote:
Janet Beecher
Director:
HC Potter
Producer:
George Haight

The Trials of Life

Episode 10: Talking to Strangers

Duration: 49 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

David Attenborough examines methods of communication in the animal kingdom, including screaming birds in the rainforest and amorous fish in San Francisco Bay. Show more

Map Man

Series 2

Episode 5: John Cary's Inland Navigation

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Nicholas Crane travels across British historical maps. John Cary was commissioned to map the hottest new investment of the industrial age, the canals. Show more

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Classic Broadway musical. Nathan Detroit, a gambler in need of cash, bets Sky Masterson that he will not get Sarah Brown, who works at the Save a Soul Mission, to go out on a date. Show more

Contributors

Sky Masterson:
Marlon Brando
Sarah Brown:
Jean Simmons
Nathan Detroit:
Frank Sinatra
Miss Adelaide:
Vivian Blaine
Lieutenant Brannigan:
Robert Keith
Nicely-Nicely Johnson:
Stubby Kaye
Big Jule:
BS Pully
Benny Southstreet:
Johnny Silver
Harry the Horse:
Sheldon Leonard
Rusty Charlie:
Dan Dayton
Society Max:
George E Stone
Arvide Abernathy:
Regis Toomey
General Cartwright:
Kathryn Givney

Formats

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Kieran Long and Piers Taylor take on ambitious projects. A couple try to extend their Victorian terrace house while a charity worker hopes to revamp her kitchen with just £3,000. Show more

Gardeners' World

2014

Episode 29

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Gardening magazine. Monty Don has some timely advice on putting the garden to bed for winter and Carol Klein indulges in the seasonal beauty of the Japanese maple in Herefordshire. Show more

Dad's Army

Series 5

Episode 12: Round and Round Went the Great Big Wheel

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Two England

Classic wartime sitcom. The platoon is chosen for special duties during the testing of a secret weapon.

Contributors

Captain Mainwaring:
Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson:
John Le Mesurier
Corporal Jones:
Clive Dunn
Private Fraser:
John Laurie
Pte Walker:
James Beck
Pte Godfrey:
Arnold Ridley
Pte Pike:
Ian Lavender
Producer:
David Croft

Simon Schama celebrates the masterpieces of Rembrandt's last years. Although the artist fell into bankruptcy and scandal in later years, it took him to new creative heights. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Simon Schama
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely
Producer:
Frank Hanly
Director:
Frank Hanly
Assistant Producer:
Dan Goldschmied
Production Coordinator:
Grace Brassington

The Culture Show

Rankin Shoots Rembrandt

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

World-renowned photographer Rankin takes on the challenge of interpreting Rembrandt's portraits of old age, adapting the Dutch master's techniques for his camera. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Rankin
Participant:
Una Stubbs
Participant:
Terry Gilliam
Participant:
Zandra Rhodes
Participant:
Ken Loach
Director:
Lesley Smith
Series Editor:
Janet Lee

QI XL

Series L

Episode 3: Literature

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Stephen Fry looks into literature and language with Lloyd Langford, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jack Whitehall and Alan Davies. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephen Fry
Panellist:
Lloyd Langford
Panellist:
Jack Whitehall
Panellist:
Alan Davies
Director:
Ian Lorimer
Producer:
John Lloyd

Duration: 2 hours, 2 minutes

on BBC Two England

Drama. When his son dies during a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, a father decides to honour him by finishing the journey. Show more

BBC Two England

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