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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Richard and Ada's news causes concern for Esther and Jarndyce. Inspector Bucket tracks down the mysterious letter writer. Show more

Contributors

Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Sergeant George:: Hugo Speer
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Mercury:: Richard Cant
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Caddy Turveydrop:: Natalie Press
Allan Woodcourt:: Richard Harrington
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Richard Carstone:: Patrick Kennedy
Ada Carstone:: Carey Mulligan
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Smallweed:: Phil Davis
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Sir Leicester Dedlock:: Timothy West
Constable at Dedlock's:: Richard Pettyfer
Director:: Susanna White
Producer:: Nigel Stafford-Clark

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Ashes to Ashes

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 25^th May 2009, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th May 2009, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

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Police drama set in the 1980s. When a dead body in a canal is identified as a man reported missing by his glamorous wife, the investigation puts both Gene and Alex in danger. Show more

Contributors

Gene Hunt:: Philip Glenister
Alex Drake:: Keeley Hawes
Ray Carling:: Dean Andrews
Chris Skelton:: Marshall Lancaster
Shaz Granger:: Montserrat Lombard
Martin Summers:: Adrian Dunbar
Trevor Riley:: Sam Spruell
Stanley:: Tom Georgeson
Donna:: Daisy Haggard
Luigi:: Joseph Long
Viv James:: Geff Francis
Molly Drake:: Grace Vance
Bill:: Bill Moody
Colin:: Jason Haigh
Writer:: Jack Lothian
Producer:: Beth Willis
Director:: Philip John

Genres

Brand

Ashes to Ashes

Series

Ashes to Ashes: Series 2

Bleak House

Episode 6

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 14^th Sep 2007, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. George's future is put at risk as Tulkinghorn uses the evil moneylender Smallweed to pile on the pressure. Show more

Bleak House

Episode 12

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 27^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Esther's feelings for Woodcourt grow despite her best intentions. Inspector Bucket begins his murder investigation. Show more

Contributors

Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Sgt George:: Hugo Speer
Phil Squod:: Michael Smiley
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Smallweed:: Philip Davis
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Mercury:: Richard Cant
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Policeman:: Howard Coggins
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Mr Growler:: Brian Pettifer
Alan Woodcourt:: Richard Harrington
George:: Hugo Speer
Mr Vholes:: Dermot Crowley
Richard Carstone:: Patrick Kennedy
Servant:: Emily Jewell
Hortense:: Lilo Baur

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 7

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 30^th Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. George has to make an impossible decision when Tulkinghorn and Smallweed turn up the heat on his debts. Show more

Contributors

Charley Neckett:: Katie Angelou
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Buckett:: Alun Armstrong
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Policeman:: Benedict Martin
Coroner:: Peter Guinness
Smallweed:: Phil Davis
Mercury:: Richard Cant
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Sergeant George:: Hugo Speer
Producer:: Nigel Stafford Clark

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 8

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 20^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Tulkinghorn is close to piecing together Lady Dedlock's secret. Esther struggles to come to terms with a terrible blow. Show more

Contributors

Phil Squod:: Michael Smiley
Sergeant George:: Hugo Speer
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Charley Neckett:: Katie Angelou
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Smallweed:: Phil Davis
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Boythorn:: Warren Clarke
Countryman:: Alex Blake
Little girl:: Lila Sharp
Producer:: Nigel Stafford Clark
Director:: Justin Chadwick

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 10

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Sep 2007, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 5^th Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Tulkinghorn believes Lady Dedlock is in his power, but she continues to defy him. Show more

Contributors

Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Smallweed:: Philip Davis
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Mrs Guppy:: Sheila Hancock
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Mr Vholes:: Dermot Crowley
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Sgt George:: Hugo Speer
Phil Squod:: Michael Smiley

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Episode 11: The Black Stuff

Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 2^nd Jan 1980, 21:25 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Nov 2020, 22:00 on BBC Four HD

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80s drama about a Merseyside tarmac gang away on a contract on Teesside. There's a chance for some local diversion with the natives while keeping up the spirit of free enterprise. Show more

Contributors

Chrissie Todd:: Michael Angelis
Dixie Dean:: Tom Georgeson
Loggo Logmond:: Alan Igbon
Kevin 'Kev' Dean:: Gary Bleasdale
George Malone:: Peter Kerrigan
Yosser Hughes:: Bernard Hill
Maureen Hughes:: Jean Warren
Director:: Jim Goddard
Producer:: David Rose
Writer:: Alan Bleasdale

Genres

Drama

Boys from the Blackstuff

Series 1

Episode 2: Moonlighter

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 17^th Oct 1982, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th May 2024, 23:05 on BBC Four HD

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Boys from the Blackstuff: Series 1

Drama set in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Dixie Dean, working at night in the port as a security guard, is strongarmed into accepting bribes. Show more

Contributors

Dixie Dean:: Tom Georgeson
Kevin Dean:: Gary Bleasdale
DOE Assistant Manager:: David Fleeshman
Jean:: Gilly Coman
Jackie Mills:: Cheryl Leigh
Aitch:: Tony Haygarth
Scotty:: Paul Barber
Chrissie Todd:: Michael Angelis
Loggo Logmond:: Alan Igbon
George Malone:: Peter Kerrigan
Yosser Hughes:: Bernard Hill
Director:: Philip Saville
Writer:: Alan Bleasdale
Producer:: Michael Wearing

Genres

Drama

Brand

Boys from the Blackstuff

Series

Boys from the Blackstuff

Series 1

Episode 1: Jobs for the Boys

BBC Two

Duration: 54 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 10^th Oct 1982, 22:10 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th May 2024, 22:10 on BBC Four HD

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Boys from the Blackstuff: Series 1

Drama series about life in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Chrissie, Dixie, Yosser, Loggo and George sign on before heading off to work for Malloy. Show more

Contributors

Chrissie Todd:: Michael Angelis
Loggo Logmond:: Alan Igbon
Yosser Hughes:: Bernard Hill
George Malone:: Peter Kerrigan
Dixie Dean:: Tom Georgeson
Kevin Dean:: Gary Bleasdale
Donald Moss:: David Ross
Lawton:: David Neilson
Jean:: Gilly Coman
Jason Hughes:: Timothy Bleasdale
Anna Marie Hughes:: Tamana Bleasdale
Dustin Hughes:: Jamie Bleasdale
Director:: Philip Saville
Writer:: Alan Bleasdale
Producer:: Michael Wearing

Genres

Drama

Brand

Boys from the Blackstuff

Series

New Tricks

Series 11

Episode 7: In Vino Veritas

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Sep 2014, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sat 7^th Sep 2019, 00:15 on BBC One Northern Ireland

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Drama series. The arrest of a Turkish barmaid working in London illegally reopens the cold case of a landlord who died in a suspected arson attack on his pub. Show more

Contributors

Steve McAndrew:: Denis Lawson
Danny Griffin:: Nicholas Lyndhurst
DCI Sasha Miller:: Tamzin Outhwaite
Gerry Standing:: Dennis Waterman
Joanne Gibson:: Niamh Cusack
Gavin Gibson:: Phil Davis
David Halburton:: Jack Ellis
Jason Harvey:: Tom Georgeson
Asye Ersoy:: Pinar Ogun
Richard Gibson:: Jan Knightley
Lee Connery:: Adam Astill
French Visitor:: Alan Bayer
Writer:: Dan Muirden
Producer:: Tom Mullens
Director:: Brian Grant
Executive Producer:: Richard Burrell

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

New Tricks

Series

New Tricks: Series 11

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries

Series 5

Episode 2: One Guilty Deed

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Jul 2006, 20:30 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 9^th Aug 2007, 20:30 on BBC One Scotland

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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries

Crime drama series. When a key witness is murdered, Lynley and Havers find their case against violent criminal Michael Shand crumbling around them. Show more

Contributors

DI Thomas Lynley:: Nathaniel Parker
DS Barbara Havers:: Sharon Small
Carly Baker:: Esther Hall
Michael Shand:: Tom Georgeson
Actor:: Saskia Reeves
Actor:: Liza Tarbuck

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Series

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Series 5

Bleak House

Episode 14

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Sep 2007, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 9^th Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. As Bucket wraps up his investigation, there's more trouble for Lady Dedlock in the shape of evil moneylender Smallweed. Show more

Contributors

Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Constable at Dedlock's:: Richard Pettyfer
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Sir Leicester Dedlock:: Timothy West
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sergeant George:: Hugo Speer
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Phil Squod:: Michael Smiley
Constable at Station:: Jack Brough
Smallweed:: Phil Davis
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Allan Woodcourt:: Richard Harrington
Ada Carstone:: Carey Mulligan
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Richard Carstone:: Patrick Kennedy
Mr Vholes:: Dermot Crowley
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Mercury:: Richard Cant
Fortnum:: John Sheahan
Jenny:: Charlie Brooks
Charley Neckett:: Katie Angelou
Director:: Susanna White
Producer:: Nigel Stafford-Clark

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Boys from the Blackstuff

Series 1

Episode 5: George's Last Ride

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 7^th Nov 1982, 22:10 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 30^th May 2024, 02:15 on BBC Four HD

Available for 6 months

Boys from the Blackstuff: Series 1

George reminisces about his younger days, recalling his hopeful, politically active youth. Show more

Contributors

George Malone:: Peter Kerrigan
Chrissie Todd:: Michael Angelis
Yosser Hughes:: Bernard Hill
Loggo Logmond:: Alan Igbon
Dixie Dean:: Tom Georgeson
Kevin Dean:: Gary Bleasdale
Hospital Doctor:: Ricky Tomlinson
Director:: Philip Saville
Writer:: Alan Bleasdale
Producer:: Michael Wearing

Genres

Drama

Brand

Boys from the Blackstuff

Series

Bleak House

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 7^th Sep 2007, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Despite his grim discovery, Tulkinghorn remains undeterred from his ruthless inquiry into Lady Dedlock's past. Show more

Contributors

Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Nemo:: John Lynch
Jo:: Harry Eden
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Allan Woodcourt:: Richard Harrington
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Coroner:: Peter Guinness
Clergyman:: Paul Sirr
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Boythorn:: Warren Clarke
Mr Bayham Badger:: Richard Griffiths
Mrs Bayham Badger:: Joanna David

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Lady Dedlock puts her reputation at risk when she pays an undercover visit to Nemo's former haunts. Show more

Contributors

Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Servant at London lodging:: Emily Jewell
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Jo:: Harry Eden
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Gridley:: Tony Haygarth
Mr Brownlow:: Alistair McGowan
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Usher:: Anthony Cozens
Mr Tangle:: Sevan Stephan
Allan Woodcourt:: Richard Harrington
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Landlady:: Amelda Brown
Tom Neckett:: Billy Hill
Charley Neckett:: Katie Angelou
Mr Bayham Badger:: Richard Griffiths
Mrs Badger:: Joanna David
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 13^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. A chance encounter in the country raises intriguing questions for Esther and Lady Dedlock. Show more

Contributors

Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Boythorn:: Warren Clarke
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Polly:: Sally Leonard
Vicar:: Keith Bartlett
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Mr Chadband:: Robert Pugh
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Mrs Chadband:: Catherine Tate
Guster:: Michelle Tate
Policeman in Snagby's:: Dominic Coleman
Jo:: Harry Eden
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Old Woman:: Mary Sheen
Jenny:: Charlie Brooks

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 14^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Richard's inability to settle causes a rift with John Jarndyce, much to Ada's dismay. Show more

Contributors

Jo:: Harry Eden
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Gridley:: Tony Haygarth
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sgt George:: Hugo Speer
Phil Squod:: Michael Smiley
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Smallweed:: Philip Davis
Charley Neckett:: Katie Angelou
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Mr Tangle:: Sevan Stephan
Mr Brownlow:: Alastair Galbraith
Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 9

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 2^nd Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

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