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Ricky Tomlinson; The Driver; Francesca Rhydderch; Anselm Kiefer

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Ricky Tomlinson and playwright Neil Gore talk to John Wilson about United We Stand, BBC1's The Driver is reviewed, and writer Francesca Rhydderch on her short story award entry. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Ricky Tomlinson
Interviewed Guest:
Neil Gore
Interviewed Guest:
Dreda Say Mitchell
Interviewed Guest:
Francesca Rhydderch
Interviewed Guest:
Kathleen Soriano

The Royle Family

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for 24 days

First episode of the sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. The phone bill arrives as Dave and Denise's wedding approaches - much to Jim's chagrin.

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod

The Royle Family

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 24 days

Jim finds it hard to come to terms with the fact that he has to pay for the impending wedding, while Denise thinks Dave is not showing enough interest in it. Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod

The Royle Family

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for 24 days

Sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. It's Sunday afternoon and Nana is around.

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod

The Royle Family

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 24 days

Sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. It's Jim's birthday, so the family celebrate in their own unique style.

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod

The Royle Family

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 24 days

Sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. After a night out, Denise calls off the wedding.

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod

The Royle Family

Barbara's Old Ring

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Available for 24 days

Seasonal edition of the sitcom. It is Christmas at the Royles', and Barbara has gone overboard with the presents. Meanwhile, Dave reveals his Dragons' Den idea. Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Best:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Joe Carroll:
Peter Martin
Writer:
Craig Cash
Producer:
Lucy Ansbro

The Royle Family

Series 2

Episode 7: Christmas with the Royle Family

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for 24 days

Sitcom. On Christmas Day at the Royles', there could be an unexpected present for Denise.

Contributors

Denise Best:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Norma Speakman:
Liz Smith
Writer:
Craig Cash

The Royle Family

The Queen of Sheba

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One SouthLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Available for 24 days

Tension mounts as the family contemplate the prospect of becoming fully laminated throughout. A mysterious visitor reminds Nana of her favourite musical. Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Anthony Royle:
Ralf Little
Little David:
Harry Cash
Joe Carroll:
Peter Martin
Mary Carroll:
Doreen Keogh
Lewis Royle:
Connor Marsh
Soloman:
Phil Mealey
Father Kennedy:
Jim Whelan
Callum:
Billy Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod
Producer:
John Rushton

The Royle Family

The New Sofa

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for 24 days

Festive special edition of the hit sitcom. Inspired by Nigella, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's mum and dad are invited. Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Best:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
David Best Sr:
Tom Courtenay
Jocelyn Best:
Helen Fraser
Writer:
Craig Cash
Producer:
John Rushton

The Royle Family

The Golden Egg Cup

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

Available for 24 days

It's a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration is planned. They have received the gift of money from their children, but what will they do with it? Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Best:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Cheryl Carroll:
Jessica Stevenson
Joe Carroll:
Peter Martin
Writer:
Craig Cash
Producer:
John Rushton

The Royle Family

Joe's Crackers

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for 24 days

Seasonal edition of the comedy drama. Barbara feels the strain as Jim is incapacitated, while Dave and Denise worry that Anthony's lavish presents will show them up. Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Best:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Cheryl Carroll:
Jessica Stevenson
Joe Carroll:
Peter Martin
Writer:
Craig Cash
Producer:
John Rushton

Blitz Cities

Episode 2: Liverpool

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Series marking the 75th anniversary of the Blitz. Liverpool actor Ricky Tomlinson, who was born in 1939, looks at the effect the Blitz had on his home city. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Ricky Tomlinson
Series Producer:
Richard Weller
Executive Producer:
Paul Connolly

Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Drama set in 1950s London. A nightclub owner and a local gangster compete to control a singer's career, their rivalry leading to murder. Starring Ian Hart and Ewen Bremner. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC Channel

Heart-warming drama about a family made homeless three days before Christmas when their caravan explodes, who subsequently take up residence in Scottleys department store. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes

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

Available for 11 months

A celebration of the life and work of one of Britain's favourite entertainers, Sir Ken Dodd, as told in his own words and with testimony from friends and family. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Russ Abbot
Interviewed Guest:
Michael Billington
Interviewed Guest:
Stephanie Cole
Interviewed Guest:
Lorna Dickinson
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Gambaccini
Interviewed Guest:
David Hamilton
Interviewed Guest:
Norma Hornby
Interviewed Guest:
Alex Horne
Interviewed Guest:
Roy Hudd
Interviewed Guest:
Julia Jesson
Interviewed Guest:
John Lewis
Interviewed Guest:
Linda Lewis
Interviewed Guest:
Ryan Lewis
Interviewed Guest:
John Martin
Interviewed Guest:
Roger McGough
Interviewed Guest:
Dara O Briain
Interviewed Guest:
Joe Pasquale
Interviewed Guest:
Barry Reeves
Interviewed Guest:
Peter Rogan
Interviewed Guest:
Stephen Shakeshaft
Interviewed Guest:
Ian St John
Interviewed Guest:
Claire Sweeney
Interviewed Guest:
Jimmy Tarbuck
Interviewed Guest:
Ricky Tomlinson
Interviewed Guest:
Tim Vine
Interviewed Guest:
Anne Dodd
Executive Producer:
Mark Wells
Executive Producer:
Laurie Mansfield