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Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Drama-documentary about Winston Churchill's experiences during the Great War, with intimate letters to his wife Clementine allowing the story to be told largely in his own words. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Adam Kemp
Director:
Adam Kemp
Winston Churchill:
Adam James
Clementine Churchill:
Verity Marshall

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom pilot. Uptight, try-hard dad Neil Hackett's decision to buy a lodge in the Lake District proves disastrous when he meets his new neighbours. Show more

Contributors

Associate Producer:
Sarah Lewis
Director:
Nick Wood
Neil Hackett:
Johnny Vegas
Fiona Hackett:
Joanna Page
Robert Dillon:
Adam James
Penny Dillon:
Emilia Fox
Little Neil:
Harvey Chaisty
Ben Thistlethwaite:
Pearce Quigley
Male Teacher:
Alex Frost
Female Teacher:
Jessica Kennedy

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Drama documentary series. Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to war and the Battle of Hastings. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dan Snow
William the Conqueror:
Ed Stoppard
Harald Hardrada:
Clive Russell
Harold Godwinson:
Adam James
Edward the Confessor:
Tim Preece
Matilda:
Freya Parker
Robert De Beaumont:
Jotham Annan
English Noble:
David Sterne
Archbishop Stigand:
Andrew Havill

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Drama documentary. King Harold of England has to take on two invasion forces. His brother Tostig attacks the south coast, then King Harald Hardrada lands in north England. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dan Snow
William the Conqueror:
Ed Stoppard
Harald Hardrada:
Clive Russell
Harold Godwinson:
Adam James
Edward the Confessor:
Tim Preece
Matilda:
Freya Parker
Robert De Beaumont:
Jotham Annan
English Noble:
David Sterne
Archbishop Stigand:
Andrew Havill
Producer:
Tim Dunn
Director:
Tim Dunn
Series Producer:
Robin Dashwood

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Drama documentary. Duke William leads his vast invasion fleet across the Channel to face King Harold. The two armies meet at battle in Sussex on 14 October 1066. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dan Snow
William the Conqueror:
Ed Stoppard
Harald Hardrada:
Clive Russell
Harold Godwinson:
Adam James
Edward the Confessor:
Tim Preece
Matilda:
Freya Parker
Robert De Beaumont:
Jotham Annan
English Noble:
David Sterne
Archbishop Stigand:
Andrew Havill
Producer:
Tim Dunn
Director:
Tim Dunn
Series Producer:
Robin Dashwood

Drama

Billy Ruffian

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Lisa Osborne. The ship that captured Napoleon and the unlikely friendship the Corsican struck up with her crew. Show more

Contributors

Bertrand:
Adam James
Madame Bertrand:
Emerald O'Hanrahan
Baker Hawkins:
Sam Dale
Lord Liverpool:
Hugh Ross
Director:
Lisa Osborne
Producer:
Karen Rose

Genres

Brand

Drama

Home from Home

Series 1

Episode 1: The BLT

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sitcom set in the Lake District. When Neil believes he's been fired he goes off the deep end, meaning plans for a new WIFI mast on the site are put in serious jeopardy. Show more

Contributors

Neil Hackett:
Johnny Vegas
Penny Dillon:
Emilia Fox
Robert Dillon:
Adam James
Fiona Hackett:
Niky Wardley
Garth Hackett:
Oscar Kennedy
Little Neil Hackett:
Harvey Chaisty
Petra Dillon:
Olive Gray
Thistlethwaite:
Pearce Quigley
Lorraine Sykes:
Susan Calman
Fieldhouse:
Paul Barber
Darren:
Adam Booth
Darren's Wife:
Jessica Hall
Director:
Paul Murphy

Home from Home

Series 1

Episode 2: Into Thin Air

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One EastLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & Lincs

Sitcom set in the Lake District. Neil takes the family on a perilous mountain walk and Robert steps into avoid an inevitable disaster. Show more

Contributors

Neil Hackett:
Johnny Vegas
Penny Dillon:
Emilia Fox
Robert Dillon:
Adam James
Fiona Hackett:
Niky Wardley
Thistlethwaite:
Pearce Quigley
Little Neil Hackett:
Harvey Chaisty
Garth Hackett:
Oscar Kennedy
Petra Dillon:
Olive Gray
Fieldhouse:
Paul Barber
Pub Landlord:
Archie Kelly
Director:
Paul Murphy

Home from Home

Series 1

Episode 3: The Party

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sitcom set in the Lake District. Neil is feeling despondent about his lack of popularity and throws a party to try to make amends, but the plan backfires. Show more

Contributors

Neil Hackett:
Johnny Vegas
Penny Dillon:
Emilia Fox
Robert Dillon:
Adam James
Fiona Hackett:
Niky Wardley
Little Neil Hackett:
Harvey Chaisty
Fieldhouse:
Paul Barber
Thistlethwaite:
Pearce Quigley
Lorraine Sykes:
Susan Calman
Garth Hackett:
Oscar Kennedy
Petra Dillon:
Olive Gray
Director:
Paul Murphy

Home from Home

Series 1

Episode 4: Pitter Patter

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sitcom set in the Lake District. It's the Hacketts' anniversary and Neil has bagged a great table at the best local restaurant. Sadly, Fiona isn't feeling very well. Show more

Contributors

Neil Hackett:
Johnny Vegas
Penny Dillon:
Emilia Fox
Robert Dillon:
Adam James
Fiona Hackett:
Niky Wardley
Little Neil Hackett:
Harvey Chaisty
Petra Dillon:
Olive Gray
Garth Hackett:
Oscar Kennedy
Fieldhouse:
Paul Barber
Maitre D':
Stephen Harvey
Julie Weaver:
Erin Shanagher
Scott Weaver:
Darren Kuppan
Director:
Paul Murphy

Home from Home

Series 1

Episode 5: The Chrysler Building

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Sitcom set in the Lake District. Little Neil reveals he has a huge homework project to do, and Neil is even more put out when Robert lends a hand. Show more

Contributors

Neil Hackett:
Johnny Vegas
Robert Dillon:
Adam James
Fiona Hackett:
Niky Wardley
Little Neil Hackett:
Harvey Chaisty
Garth Hackett:
Oscar Kennedy
Petra Dillon:
Olive Gray
Thistlethwaite:
Pearce Quigley
Lorraine Sykes:
Susan Calman
Director:
Paul Murphy

Home from Home

Series 1

Episode 6: Mandy Rowlands

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sitcom set in the Lake District. Neil lets slip about an old crush and Fiona is not impressed. Penny and Robert contemplate selling up, and Neil's mum comes clean. Show more

Contributors

Neil Hackett:
Johnny Vegas
Penny Dillon:
Emilia Fox
Robert Dillon:
Adam James
Fiona Hackett:
Niky Wardley
Garth Hackett:
Oscar Kennedy
Little Neil Hackett:
Harvey Chaisty
Fieldhouse:
Paul Barber
Thistlethwaite:
Pearce Quigley
Petra Dillon:
Olive Gray
Gary Plunkett:
Neil Hurst
Michelle Plunkett:
Rosina Carbone
Director:
Paul Murphy

Miranda

Series 2

Episode 3: Let's Do It

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Sitcom. Miranda doesn't know how to cope when, thanks to her new-found confidence, several men suddenly turn their affections towards her. Show more

Drama on 3

The Recruiting Officer

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for years

George Farquhar's most popular Restoration comedy, set in Shrewsbury during the War of the Spanish Succession, where wives are recruited while soldiers are wooed. Show more

Contributors

Captain Plume:
Paul Higgins
Sergeant Kite:
Ralph Ineson
Mr Worthy:
Adam James
Captain Brazen:
Elliot Levey
Bullock:
Simon Bubb
Justice Balance:
Jonathan Forbes
Appletree:
James Lailey
Bridewell:
Rikki Lawton
Justice Scale:
Paul Moriarty
Justice Scruple:
Gerard McDermott

Ashes to Ashes

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Drama series following the exploits of old-school detective Gene Hunt from the drama series Life on Mars. DI Alex Drake is shot and lands in 1981, coming face-to-face with Hunt. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Tess investigates the mystery of an unidentified patient in a coma which brings fresh evidence. Stars Tamsin Grieg. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Astronaut Scott Carter is about to take his first spacewalk but his wife's mind is not on that. Stars Adam James. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

When Scott loses consciousness on his first ever spacewalk, Tess's reaction surprises them both. Stars Adam James. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Tess has been investigating an unidentified patient and now believes she knows who he is. Stars Tamsin Greig. Show more