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Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Ian Curteis's once-controversial dramatisation of how the Thatcher government went to war against Argentina to regain the Falkland Islands. Show more

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher:
Patricia Hodge
Lord Carrington:
James Fox
William Whitelaw MP:
John Standing
Nicholas Ridley MP:
Michael Cochrane
Francis Pym MP:
Jeremy Child
Richard Luce MP:
Jonathan Coy
Robert Armstrong:
Rupert Vansittart
General Alexander Haig:
Colin Stinton

Heroes and Villains

Episode 5: Spartacus

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

Dramatised documentary revealing Spartacus as he really was, a brilliant fighter and leader of a guerrilla band, but a flawed and indecisive human being. Show more

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3

Episode 3: Don's Posh Weekend

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Sitcom about desperate lothario Don. Don and Jason go on a date with two posh girls. All goes well until they are invited to Felicity's parents' country house. Show more

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 5: The Perils of Attraction

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Comedy series. Hubble goes deep undercover to investigate a series of dangerous leaks from Downing Street.

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Tim Bentinck
Roderick Finch:
Rupert Vansittart
Tristram Roberts:
Alisdair Simpson
Mary Town-Jones:
Abigail Cruttenden
Muriel Whittington:
Sian Thomas

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 1: Marriage

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Question: What do you do when you've got a tax bill you can't pay? Answer: Marry your irritating flatmate. Result: Mayhem. Show more

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 2: Camping

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Vicky decides to dust down her girl guide badges and go camping with friends. But her original plans for camping buddies don't quite work out. Show more

Contributors

Colonel Bill:
Rupert Vansittart
Man on Radio:
Colin Hoult
Camping Store Man:
Colin Hoult
Shopkeeper:
Fergus Craig
Director:
Clive Brill
Producer:
Clive Brill
Writer:
Dan Hine

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 3: Crime

Duration: 30 minutes

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

After looking at the latest crime statistics, Vicky decides to learn self-defence. But she doesn't expect to see Matt's mother at the same class. Show more

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 4: Kosher

Duration: 30 minutes

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

After watching Fiddler on the Roof for the first time, Matt decides to convert to Judaism. As the house goes kosher, Vicky takes evasive action. Show more

Contributors

Colonel Bill:
Rupert Vansittart
TV Presenter:
Fergus Craig
Librarian:
Fergus Craig
Butcher:
Colin Hoult
Rabbi Schulman:
Henry Goodman
Director:
Clive Brill
Producer:
Clive Brill
Writer:
Dan Hine

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 5: Baby

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

After Matt agrees to look after his mate's baby, Vicky decides to borrow it to become a 'single mother'. She is certain it will help with her upcoming pay review. Show more

House on Fire

Series 3

Episode 6: Birthday

Duration: 30 minutes

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

It's Vicky's birthday, and she plans a celebratory dinner with a few close friends. But the final guest list doesn't go as planned. Show more

Classic Serial

Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour

Episode 3: Officers and Gentlemen, part one

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Sent home in disgrace after a misbegotten raid in Dakar, Guy seeks employment. His next posting is unexpected. With Paul Ready. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Tim McInnerny
Guy Crouchback:
Paul Ready
Jumbo Trotter:
Rupert Vansittart
Virginia:
Lydia Leonard
Trimmer:
Lee Ingleby
Chatty Corner:
Ben Crowe
Katie Campbell:
Carys Eleri
Mrs Campbell:
Christine Absalom
Adjutant:
David Seddon
Kilbannock:
Oliver Chris
ATS Commandant:
Priyanga Burford
Scots Major:
Sean Murray
Director:
Marc Beeby
Adaptor:
Jeremy Front

15 Minute Drama

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General

Episode 1: A Man of Jollity

Duration: 15 minutes

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

It is 1877, and Gilbert and Sullivan cast George Grossmith, a touring comedian, as the leading man in their new opera, The Sorcerer. But there is one problem: he is not a singer. Show more

15 Minute Drama

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General

Episode 2: Ruler of the Queen's Navee

Duration: 15 minutes

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

1878. HMS Pinafore looks set to fail in a London heatwave, and Gilbert blames the disaster on Grossmith's vulgar performance. Can Grossmith save his career and the sinking ship? Show more

15 Minute Drama

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General

Episode 3: A Disagreeable Man

Duration: 15 minutes

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

It's 1884, and after great success with The Pirates of Penzance, Gilbert and Sullivan move their operas to the Savoy Theatre. But tempers fray when Princess Ida fails to catch fire. Show more

15 Minute Drama

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General

Episode 4: A Savoy Cocktail

Duration: 15 minutes

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

It is 1885, and Grossmith is now the toast of the Savoy Opera, with a starring role as Ko-Ko in The Mikado, but his nerves and Gilbert's demands threaten to get the better of him. Show more

15 Minute Drama

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General

Episode 5: Piano and I

Duration: 15 minutes

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

It is 1889, and after 12 years at the Savoy Opera, Grossmith decides to go solo. Gilbert and Sullivan lose their golden goose and struggle to replace him. Will there be a reunion? Show more

Father Brown

Series 4

Episode 7: The Missing Man

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One North West

Drama series based on the novels of GK Chesterton. Father Brown deduces that the apparent suicide of a recently returned RAF pilot was actually murder.

Contributors

Father Brown:
Mark Williams
Mrs McCarthy:
Sorcha Cusack
Arthur Le Broc:
Rupert Vansittart
Inspector Mallory:
Jack Deam
Meg Le Broc:
Leah Whitaker
Geoffrey Le Broc:
Oliver Le Sueur
Lady Felicia:
Nancy Carroll
Milly Le Broc:
Madeleine Harris
Ned Le Broc:
Oliver Dimsdale
Sergeant Goodfellow:
John Burton
Executive Producer:
Will Trotter

Versailles

Series 1

Episode 8

Duration: 54 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Period drama. While Louis proposes an audacious alliance with England, and an unexpected envoy to negotiate it, the normally brazen Beatrice fears revelation of her secrets. Show more

Contributors

Louis XIV:
George Blagden
Philippe d'Orléans 'Monsieur':
Alexander Vlahos
Fabien Marchal:
Tygh Runyan
Bontemps:
Stuart Bowman
Béatrice de Clermont:
Amira Casar
Chevalier:
Evan Williams
Henriette:
Noemie Schmidt
Athénais de Montespan:
Anna Brewster
Claudine Masson:
Lizzie Brochere
Montcourt:
Anatole Taubman
Colbert:
Steve Cumyn
Sophie de Clermont:
Maddison Jaizani
Dr Masson:
Peter Hudson
Louvois:
Joe Sheridan
Sir William Throckmorten:
Rupert Vansittart
Musket Mike:
Raphael Roger Levy
Director:
Daniel Roby

Versailles

Series 1

Episode 9

Duration: 53 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Period drama. The traitor strikes in the palace prison, Henriette has a rocky reunion with her brother, Charles II of England, while Beatrice risks a rendezvous with Marchal. Show more

Contributors

Louis XIV:
George Blagden
Philippe d'Orléans 'Monsieur':
Alexander Vlahos
Fabien Marchal:
Tygh Runyan
Bontemps:
Stuart Bowman
Béatrice de Clermont:
Amira Casar
Henriette:
Noemie Schmidt
Chevalier:
Evan Williams
Madame de Montespan:
Anna Brewster
Sophie de Clermont:
Maddison Jaizani
Claudine Masson:
Lizzie Brochere
King Charles II:
Daniel Lapaine
Sir William Throckmorten:
Rupert Vansittart
Louvois:
Joe Sheridan
Queen Marie-Thérèse:
Elisa Lasowski
Colbert:
Steve Cumyn
Montcourt:
Anatole Taubman
Musket Mike:
Raphael Roger Levy
Director:
Daniel Roby

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Everyone loves Platonov - but who does he really love? Perhaps it's only himself. Starring David Tennant. Show more

Contributors

Dr Triletzky:
Elliot Levey
Anna Petrovna:
Sasha Behar
Porfiry Semyonovich Glagolyev:
Christian Rodska
Colonel Triletzky:
Rupert Vansittart
Marya Yefimovna Grekova:
Prisca Bakare
Platonov:
David Tennant
Gerasim Kuzmich Petrin:
Ben Onwukwe
Director:
Clive Brill
Producer:
Clive Brill