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Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 12^th Oct 2019, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 13^th Jan 2021, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Jonathan Myerson's entertaining new dramas follow the political swings of the Republican Party, through the personal stories of its presidents. Show more

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The Republicans

Forest 404

Ep0: Enter The Forest

Duration: 2 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 2^nd Apr 2019, 17:30

Available for over a year

Can you feel loss for something you’ve never known?

An environmental thriller starring Pearl Mackie, Tanya Moodie & Pippa Haywood. With theme music by Bonobo. #Forest404 Show more

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Primary Colors

BBC Three

Duration: 2 hours, 18 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Feb 2008, 23:20 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Sun 23^rd Sep 2012, 00:25 on BBC Two Wales

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John Travolta stars in this American political satire following an idealistic first-time aide as he manages the election campaign of a presidential candidate. Show more

Contributors

Governor Jack Stanton:: John Travolta
Susan Stanton:: Emma Thompson
Richard Jemmons:: Billy Bob Thornton
Henry Burton:: Adrian Lester
Daisy Green:: Maura Tierney
Howard Ferguson:: Paul Guilfoyle
Governor Fred Picker:: Larry Hagman
Libby Holden:: Kathy Bates
Director:: Mike Nichols
Mamma Stanton:: Diane Ladd
March:: Rebecca Walker
Lucille Kaufman:: Caroline Aaron
Fat Willie:: Tommy Hollis
Izzy Rosenblatt:: Rob Reiner
Miss Walsh:: Allison Janney
Eddie Reyes:: Tony Shalhoub
Writer:: Elaine May
Producer:: Mike Nichols
Composer:: Ry Cooder
Director of photography:: Michael Ballhaus

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Films

MotherFatherSon

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Mar 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Mar 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

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A fractured family at the heart of politics and power is pulled together under catastrophic circumstances. Show more

MotherFatherSon

Series 1

Episode 7

Duration: 56 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 17^th Apr 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 17^th Apr 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

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MotherFatherSon: Series 1

Max is under the spotlight as a nation stands on the brink. And Kathryn must decide whether to sacrifice Caden for the sake of exposing Max. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Tom Rob Smith
Max:: Richard Gere
Kathryn:: Helen McCrory
Caden:: Billy Howle
Producer:: Lisa Osborne
Sofia:: Elena Anaya
Lauren:: Pippa Bennett-Warner
Maggie:: Sinead Cusack
Scott:: Joseph Mawle
Director:: James Kent

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MotherFatherSon

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MotherFatherSon

Series 1

Episode 8

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Apr 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th Apr 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

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MotherFatherSon: Series 1

As the nation heads towards a general election, Kathryn must decide whether to take up Max’s offer. Will the family survive? Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Tom Rob Smith
Max:: Richard Gere
Kathryn:: Helen McCrory
Caden:: Billy Howle
Producer:: Lisa Osborne
Angela Howard:: Sarah Lancashire
Sofia:: Elena Anaya
Lauren:: Pippa Bennett-Warner
Maggie:: Sinead Cusack
Director:: James Kent

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MotherFatherSon

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MotherFatherSon

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 56 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 10^th Apr 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Wed 10^th Apr 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

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MotherFatherSon: Series 1

Kathryn and Caden set out to get the truth on record, while Max collects a dossier of evidence on Caden’s time at the National Reporter. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Tom Rob Smith
Max:: Richard Gere
Kathryn:: Helen McCrory
Caden:: Billy Howle
Producer:: Lisa Osborne
Sofia:: Elena Anaya
Lauren:: Pippa Bennett-Warner
Maggie:: Sinead Cusack
Scott:: Joseph Mawle
Director:: Charles Sturridge

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MotherFatherSon

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The National

Episode 3

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Nov 2019, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Oct 2021, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 1 day

Industrial unrest and construction delays threaten the opening of the National Theatre building, while new Artistic Director, Peter Hall, faces battles with some of his associates Show more

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DramaPolitical

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The National

The National

Episode 2

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th Nov 2019, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Oct 2021, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 14 hours, 15 minutes

Battles, blunders and betrayals as The National's Board attempts to find someone to succeed Sir Laurence Olivier as Artistic Director of the financially troubled theatre. Show more

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DramaPolitical

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The National

Forest 404

Ep1: Life in the Fast Times

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Apr 2020, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 21^st Feb 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

When Pan finds a 21st-century recording of a rainforest, she has no idea what it is. An environmental thriller starring Pearl Mackie, with theme music by Bonobo. Show more

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Forest 404

Ep2: The Fumetown Priest

Duration: 22 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th May 2020, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Feb 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

Pan goes on the run from Daria and The Hands to find answers deep down in Fumetown. Show more

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Forest 404

Ep3: Into the Inner

Duration: 19 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 11^th May 2020, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Feb 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Pan finds an illegal brain shop to uncover how the recordings have changed her. Show more

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Forest 404

Ep4: Of Earthly Delights

Duration: 24 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 18^th May 2020, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th Feb 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Daria and The Hands close in on Pan as they race towards the oil lake. Show more

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Forest 404

Ep7: Dreams of the Autopilot

Duration: 18 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 8^th Jun 2020, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Daria has a confession to make – a secret from her past that haunts her every night. Show more

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Forest 404

Ep9: Enigmata

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Jun 2020, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Daria escorts Pan to The Convocation. An era has ended. Can, or should, a new one begin? Show more

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Forest 404

Ep5: Last Days of the Slow World

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th May 2020, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Mon 27^th Feb 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Theia tells Pan the story of how the old world came to an end. Show more

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Forest 404

Ep6: A New Leaf

Duration: 23 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Jun 2020, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 28^th Feb 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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In fear of seeing another civilisation self-destruct, Theia uncovers the truth behind Pan’s journey. Show more

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Forest 404

Ep8: Future Conditional

Duration: 20 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Jun 2020, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Mar 2023, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Pan and Theia have a plan, but it’s a sketchy one and it’s probably going to go wrong. Show more

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Red Dust

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Nov 2008, 23:25 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Tue 4^th Aug 2009, 00:05 on BBC One North East & Cumbria

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Drama starring Hilary Swank. A woman leaves her law career in New York to return to South Africa to assist an old friend as prosecutor on a Truth Commission hearing. Show more

Contributors

Sarah Barcant:: Hilary Swank
Piet Muller:: Ian Roberts
Alex Mpondo:: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Director:: Tom Hooper

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Films

The Republicans

Donald Trump: This Isn’t Happening

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 26^th Oct 2019, 14:45 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Jan 2021, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Jonathan Myerson's entertaining new dramas follow the political swings of the Republican Party, through the personal stories of its Presidents. Show more

Genres

Series

The Republicans