Magical reworking of the Nativity by Michael Morpurgo. A grandfather explains how, as a shepherd boy, he was taken by the angel Gabriel to visit the Christ child. Show more
The Essay
Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio
Episode 1: Saint Ciappelletto
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Terry Jones introduces a retelling of the first tale in the first day of Boccaccio's The Decameron. All is not what it seems when a wicked man makes his deathbed confession. Show more
Parents of the Band
Episode 2
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Drama. The band lands their first official gig. There is just one problem: they have yet to decide on a name for themselves. And why does Phil keep telling Jack that he loves him? Show more
Parents of the Band
Episode 3
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Drama. The band is on work experience, giving them less time for rehearsals. Phil learns Jack has been smoking, and agrees to give up coffee if Jack gives up the cigarettes. Show more
Parents of the Band
Episode 4
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Drama. Phil is in high spirits when Sandy agrees to go on a date, but he jeopardises this when he invites a girl Jack fancies to join the band without consulting the others. Show more
Parents of the Band
Episode 1
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One East MidlandsLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Drama series about a 1980s one-hit wonder who starts managing his son's new band. The boys find an unlikely candidate for lead singer in overconfident rich kid Adi Kundra. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 'Little Louis' travels north from New Orleans to Chicago to join his mentor – a new jazz era is born. Read by Colin McFarlane. Show more
Louis befriends Al Capone. He's singing and dancing for white audiences, but is he selling out? Concluded by Colin McFarlane. Show more
Louis brings his new style back to Chicago and moves into working and playing in the theatre. Read by Colin McFarlane. Show more
As his Chicago career blooms, Louis distances himself from his mentor in favour of a beautiful pianist. Read by Colin McFarlane. Show more
Louis gets a big break with a jazz band in New York which brings a whole new dimension to his music. Read by Colin McFarlane. Show more
When Harper confides in Daria about Eric’s past indiscretions, she unwittingly sets off a chain of events that will be felt by the entire CPS team. Show more
Lenny Henry showcases brand new stand-up combined with characters reprised from his early career and some new sketches. With Ronni Ancona, Omid Djalili and Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
Lenny Henry showcases brand new stand-up combined with characters reprised from his early career and some new sketches. With Ronni Ancona, Omid Djalili and Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
When Lee does jury service, he manages to put the other eleven jurors on trial. Show more
Family sitcom. With Shazia and Amjad's wedding fast approaching, Mr and Mrs Khan invite the Maliks to the house for a dinner party. Show more
Parents of the Band
Episode 5
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Drama. Phil ropes the band into playing at his parents' 50th wedding anniversary, leaving the other parents furious that he has arranged a gig behind their backs. Show more
Parents of the Band
Episode 6
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Drama. Phil is dismayed to learn from Jack's headmaster that the band has entered the school talent contest, but becomes determined that they win against their girl band rivals. Show more
Drama on 4
Strangers in the Night
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
In Georgia Fitch's play, English actress Carol White goes to Hollywood - and finds herself drawn into a friendship with Frank Sinatra. Show more
Comedy series. Dr Mu's latest plan is to invade the Earth using pizza. Can Rufus escape the clutches of Dr Mu's pizza-troopers, destroy the Death Pizza and save the Earth? Show more