Rachel Parris with a comic guide to how women can get ahead in television, 'despite their bodies teeming with pesky oestrogen'.
Perry and Croft: Made in Britain
Episode 2: A Touch of Class
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD
The series looking at how the comedies of Jimmy Perry and David Croft chronicled 20th century Britain continues by examining the nation's obsession with status. Show more
Perry and Croft: Made in Britain
Episode 1: War & Peace
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Series looking at how the comedies of Jimmy Perry and David Croft chronicled Britain in the 20th century, beginning with a look at how they portrayed the nation at war. Show more
Almost Famous IV Cutdowns
Episode 4: IV
5 minutes
From the weird and the wonderful to just the wonderfully weird, a further look at the early television appearances that our stars thought had been buried a long time ago. Show more
Stacey Dooley is joined by Jake Wood and Scott Maslen to talk all things Max and Jack Branning, reliving classic scenes and revealing juicy behind-the-scenes gossip. Show more
Funny, surreal and extraordinary extracts from interviews broadcast on the BBC from the 1950s to the 1970s, arguably the golden age of conversation. Show more
1 hour
The teenage search for sophistication is recalled in this bittersweet film about the people we were and the luxury items we thought would give us the keys to the kingdom.
A tribute to John Sullivan who died in April 2011, creator of Only Fools and Horses, Citizen Smith, Just Good Friends and many more.
Funny, surreal and extraordinary extracts from interviews broadcast on the BBC from the 1950s to the 1970s, arguably the golden age of conversation. Show more
A celebration of the late, great Richard Briers, star of The Good Life and King Lear. Friends and colleagues gather to pay tribute to this much loved and multi-talented actor. Show more
Penelope Keith pays tribute to comedy writer Bob Larbey. He and his writing partner John Esmonde wrote some of Britain's best-loved comedies, including The Good Life.
Commonwealth on Film
Episode 3: Home
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
From Ghana to Australia, Malta to Bangladesh, Canada, India and beyond, film-makers have captured the rich diversity of the Commonwealth. This edition looks at the home. Show more
A tribute to British comedian Mel Smith, who died in July 2013, aged 60, featuring home video footage, rare archive material and many classic sketches. Show more
An affectionate portrait of Glasgow's rich entertainment history. Featuring interviews with stars who braved some of the UK's toughest venues and footage of classic performances. Show more
An anthology of Dave Allen's finest, funniest and most irreverent material, compiled from his time at the BBC from 1971 to 1986.
Phill and Clare want your stories about a stack of BBC Music performances, around the theme of friendship. Check out the clips page, email jukebox@bbc.co.uk and request a song. Show more
Julie Walters tells the story of how Morph, Shaun the Sheep and that cheese-loving man Wallace and his dog Gromit first came to life. Show more
An insight into British life straight from the mouths of school children from the '60s and '70s. Their uncomplicated universal observations are as valid now as they were then. Show more
More views of Britain from the children of the '60s and '70s. Their refreshing, uncomplicated universal observations are as valid now as they were back in the day. Show more
Another instalment of this snapshot of life seen through the eyes of children. Originally broadcast in the '60s, the themes, fear, joys and reflections are as valid now as then. Show more