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Duration: 45 minutes

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First broadcast: Sat 6^th Sep 2014, 19:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Jan 2015, 19:10 on BBC Three HD

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Sci-fi drama. When robots threaten Sherwood Forest, the Doctor must join forces with Robin Hood to stop the evil reign of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Show more

Quacks

Series 1

Episode 5: The Bishop's Appendix

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Sep 2017, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Aug 2018, 22:00 on BBC Two Wales

Comedy. John falls in love with Nicola Bell from the apothecary, but she is promised to another man. Can John see off his rival? Show more

Contributors

Mrs Roberts:: Rebecca Gethings
John:: Tom Basden
Caroline:: Lydia Leonard
William:: Mathew Baynton
Mina:: Lisa Jackson
Robert:: Rory Kinnear
Matron:: Selina Griffiths
Bishop Of Lambeth:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Dr Wyatt:: David Bamber
Landlord:: Geoff McGivern
Fitz The Guard:: Andy Linden
Nicola Bell:: Miranda Hennessy
Mrs Agar:: Marcia Warren
Mr Agar:: James Laurenson
Working Girl 1:: Sarah Hoare
Working Girl 2:: Bunmi Mojekwu
Director:: Andy De Emmony
Producer:: Imogen Cooper
Executive Producer:: James Wood
Editor:: Robin Peters
Composer:: Ian Arber
Writer:: James Wood
Executive Producer:: Justin Davies
Production Company:: Lucky Giant
Stunts:: Lee Charles
Stunts:: William Mackay
Stunts:: Anthony Skrimshire
Stunts:: Mark Strange
Stunt coordinator:: Gary Arthurs

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Quacks

Series

Quacks: Series 1

The Tudors

Series 3

Episode 6

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Sep 2009, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Thu 6^th Jun 2013, 01:10 on BBC Two Scotland

Historical drama. The hunt for Henry's new bride is on, but practical and political obstacles emerge. Cromwell pursues his own agenda, despite his past association with a heretic. Show more

Contributors

Henry VIII:: Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Thomas Cromwell:: James Frain
Charles Brandon:: Henry Cavill
Cardinal von Waldburg:: Max von Sydow
Sir Francis Bryan:: Alan van Sprang
Edward Seymour:: Max Brown
Anne Stanhope:: Emma Hamilton
Anne of Cleves:: Joss Stone
Sir John Hutton:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
John Lambert:: Ben Price
Cardinal Reginald Pole:: Mark Hildreth
Lady Salisbury:: Kate OToole
Director:: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer:: Michael Hirst
Robert Aske:: Gerard McSorley
Mary Tudor:: Sarah Bolger

Genres

DramaHistorical

Brand

The Tudors

Series

The Tudors: Series 3

Samuel Johnson: The Dictionary Man

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Jul 2007, 23:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th Sep 2009, 23:10 on BBC Four

Drama documentary telling the story of Samuel Johnson's creation of the first English dictionary. Nine years of work made an anonymous writer into a literary superstar. Show more

Contributors

Dr Johnson:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Director:: Richard Alwyn
Writer:: Richard Alwyn
Producer:: Paul Kerr
Executive Producer:: Denman Rooke

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Docudramas

The Brothers Grimm

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Dec 2008, 20:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Nov 2013, 23:50 on BBC One Wales

Jacob and Will Grimm (Heath Ledger and Matt Damon) are called upon to investigate the disappearance of a number of girls from what is said to be an enchanted forest. Show more

Contributors

Jacob Grimm:: Heath Ledger
Wilhelm Grimm:: Matt Damon
Mirror Queen:: Monica Bellucci
Angelika:: Lena Headey
Delatombe:: Jonathan Pryce
Cavaldi:: Peter Stormare
Hidlick:: Mackenzie Crook
Mother Grimm:: Barbara Lukesova
Young Will:: Petr Ratimec
Mayor:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Young Jacob:: Jeremy Robson
Sister Grimm:: Anna Rust
Director:: Terry Gilliam
Producer:: Daniel Bobker
Producer:: Charles Roven
Writer:: Ehren Kruger

Genres

DramaAction & Adventure

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Films

University Challenge

Christmas 2013

Episode 2

University Challenge: Christmas 2013

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 21^st Dec 2013, 19:05 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sun 22^nd Dec 2013, 14:55 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Famous graduates compete in this festive quiz. Fi Glover, James Wong, Matthew Fort and Roger Ashton-Griffiths guest as the University of Kent plays the University of Lancaster. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Jeremy Paxman
Director:: Tracey Rooney
Producer:: Irene Daniels
Participant:: James Wong
Participant:: Fi Glover
Participant:: Matthew Fort
Participant:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

University Challenge

Series

Father Brown

Series 4

Episode 5: The Daughter of Autolycus

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Jan 2016, 13:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Jun 2020, 14:15 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Period drama series. Flambeau enlists Father Brown's help to steal the pope's coronation gift to the Queen of England.

Contributors

Director:: Paul Gibson
Writer:: Jude Tindall
Music:: Debbie Wiseman
Producer:: Caroline Slater
Executive Producer:: Will Trotter
Father Brown:: Mark Williams
Marianne Delacroix:: Gina Bramhill
Nero Hound:: Jo Stone-Fewings
Cardinal Papillon:: Colin McFarlane
Cardinal Bonipogio:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Lady Felicia:: Nancy Carroll
Sid Carter:: Alex Price
Mrs McCarthy:: Sorcha Cusack
Inspector Mallory:: Jack Deam
Bishop Reynard:: Michael Pennington
Hercule Flambeau:: John Light
Sergeant Goodfellow:: John Burton
Receptionist:: Chris Cowlin

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Father Brown

Series

Father Brown: Series 4

Napoleon

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 10^th Jun 2015, 21:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 28^th Jun 2018, 21:00 on BBC Four HD

Documentary. From lowly Corsican Army officer to first consul of France, this episode charts the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to leader of the French nation in the late 1790s. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Roberts
Napoleon:: Tom Burke
Freron:: Rob Brydon
Carteaux:: Kenneth Cranham
Letizia:: Alice Krige
Paoletta:: Laura Greenwood
Junot:: Alex Lowe
Barras:: Richard McCabe
Catherine:: Gina Bellman
Doppet:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Denon:: Darren Queralt
Dugommier:: Anthony Higgins
Executive Producer:: David Notman-Watt
Director:: David Barrie

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Docudramas

Series

Napoleon

Heroes and Villains

Episode 1: Napoleon

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 11^th Nov 2007, 22:40 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 30^th Aug 2009, 23:55 on BBC HD

Drama-documentary starring Tom Burke and Rob Brydon telling how Napoleon Bonaparte rose from being a penniless soldier to create an empire, beginning at the siege of Toulon in 1793. Show more

Contributors

Napoleon:: Tom Burke
Freron:: Rob Brydon
Carteaux:: Kenneth Cranham
Letizia:: Alice Krige
Paoletta:: Laura Greenwood
Junot:: Alex Lowe
Barras:: Richard McCabe
Catherine:: Gina Bellman
Doppet:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Denon:: Darren Queralt
Dugommier:: Anthony Higgins

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Formats

Docudramas

Series

Heroes and Villains

Accidental Farmer

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 21^st Dec 2010, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 7^th Jan 2012, 23:00 on BBC HD

Comedy drama. After buying a rundown farm to spite her boyfriend, high-powered executive Erin Taylor decides to make a go of it, not realising the many pitfalls of farm life. Show more

Contributors

Erin Taylor:: Ashley Jensen
Clive:: Michael Hodgson
Olive:: Jean Heywood
Judith:: Sylvestra Le Touzel
Matt:: Shaun Dooley
Mike:: Raza Jaffrey
Kat:: Sally Phillips
Dr Willis:: Robert Pugh
Mrs Hobbs:: Lynda Baron
Ellis:: Luke Roskell
Bobbie:: Sam Hattersley
Bill:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Nelly:: Vicky Hall
Mrs Benjamin:: Jean Trend
Old Lady:: Elizabeth Ross
1st AD:: Giles Alderson
Runner:: Imogen Doel
Executive Producer:: Jo Sargent
Executive Producer:: John Yorke
Director:: Mandie Fletcher
Writer:: Daisy Coulam

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Torchwood

Series 1

Episode 9: Random Shoes

BBC Three

Duration: 50 minutes

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First broadcast: Sun 10^th Dec 2006, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Thu 17^th Jun 2010, 23:50 on BBC HD

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Sci-fi crime drama series set in the Torchwood Institute in Cardiff. When Eugene wakes to find himself both dead and invisible, he knows only Gwen Cooper can help him. Show more

Contributors

Captain Jack Harkness:: John Barrowman
Gwen Cooper:: Eve Myles
Owen Harper:: Burn Gorman
Ianto Jones:: Gareth David-Lloyd
Toshiko Sato:: Naoko Mori
Eugene:: Paul Chequer
Young Eugene:: Luke Bromley
Bronwen Jones:: Nicola Duffett
Mr. Garrett:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Josh:: Steve Meo
Director:: James Erskine

Genres

Brand

Torchwood

Series

Torchwood: Series 1

Margaret

Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 26^th Feb 2009, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 5^th May 2013, 21:00 on BBC Four

Drama about Margaret Thatcher's fall from power. As Thatcher prepares for the Lord Mayor's banquet, Geoffrey Howe pens the resignation speech that will seal her fate. Show more

Contributors

Director:: James Kent
Margaret Thatcher:: Lindsay Duncan
John Wakeman:: Roger Allam
John Sergeant:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Caroline Stephens:: Charlotte Asprey
Sue Mastriforte:: Elizabeth Bennett
Nigel Lawson:: Martin Chamberlain
Alan Clark:: Michael Cochrane
Michael Heseltine:: Oliver Cotton
Gordon Reece:: Alan Cox
Airey Neave:: Dermot Crowley
Cranley Onslow:: Nicholas Day
Norman Lamont:: Julian Firth
Charles Powell:: James Fox
Willie Whitelaw:: Robert Hardy
Tristan Garel Jones:: Guy Henry
Cynthia Crawford:: Jenny Howe
John Gummer:: Ian Hughes
Bernard Ingham:: Philip Jackson
Kenneth Baker:: Paul Jesson
Tim Renton:: Nicholas Jones
Margaret King:: Diana Kent
Douglas Hurd:: Nicholas Le Prevost
Mark Thatcher:: Oliver Le Sueur
Edward Heath:: Nigel Le Vaillant
Queen Elizabeth II:: Rosemary Leach
John Whittingdale:: Christian McKay
Official:: Frank Maguire
John Major:: Michael Maloney
Norman Tebbit:: Roy Marsden
Denis Thatcher:: Ian McDiarmid
William Waldegrave:: Tim McMullan
Kenneth Clarke:: Kevin R McNally
Speaker of the Commons:: George Pensotti
John MacGregor:: Mark Perry
Carol Thatcher:: Olivia Poulet
Malcolm Rifkind:: Nicholas Rowe
Geoffrey Howe:: John Sessions
Peter Morrison:: Rupert Vansittart
Producer:: Sanne Wohlenberg
Writer:: Richard Cottan

Genres

The Musketeers

Series 1

Episode 1: Friends and Enemies

Duration: 59 minutes

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First broadcast: Sun 19^th Jan 2014, 21:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Sun 19^th Jan 2014, 21:00 on BBC One South East

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Historical drama series. Athos, Porthos and Aramis are dispatched to find a missing musketeer. D'Artagnan seeks vengeance for the brutal murder of a loved one. Show more

Contributors

Athos:: Tom Burke
Aramis:: Santiago Cabrera
Cardinal Richelieu:: Peter Capaldi
Porthos:: Howard Charles
Queen Anne:: Alexandra Dowling
King Louis:: Ryan Gage
Constance:: Tamla Kari
Milady:: Maimie McCoy
d'Artagnan:: Luke Pasqualino
Treville:: Hugo Speer
Alexandre d'Artagnan:: Oliver Cotton
Fournier:: Chris Barnes
Gaudet:: Philip Brodie
Innkeeper:: Nicholas McGaughey
Dujon:: Joe Wredden
Adele Bessette:: Emily Beecham
Landlady:: Flip Webster
Raul Mendoza:: David Verrey
Coachman:: Alex Austin
Wealthy Husband:: Will Tizard
Bonacieux:: Bo Poraj
Priest:: Daniel Gosling
Inn Owner:: Kevin Clarke
Guard:: Dave Florez
Adele's Servant:: Abigail Rice
Elderly Priest:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Producer:: Colin Wratten
Director:: Toby Haynes
Writer:: Adrian Hodges

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The Musketeers

Series

The Musketeers: Series 1

Doctors

Series 17

Episode 133: Are You Kidding Me?

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Nov 2015, 13:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Nov 2015, 13:45 on BBC One Wales

Ruhma has to experience the woes of Valerie, while Sid confronts other doctors on the over-prescribing of antibiotics. Show more

Contributors

Dr Heston Carter:: Owen Brenman
Dr Jimmi Clay:: Adrian Lewis Morgan
Dr Daniel Granger:: Matthew Chambers
Dr Emma Reid:: Dido Miles
Dr Al Haskey:: Ian Midlane
Dr Niamh Donoghue:: Jessica Regan
Karen Hollins:: Jan Pearson
Mrs Tembe:: Lorna Laidlaw
Dr Sid Vere:: Ashley Rice
Ruhma Hanif:: Bharti Patel
Valerie Pitman:: Sarah Moyle
Dr Philip Plumridge:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
David Wood:: Forbes Masson
Writer:: Kim Millar
Director:: Daniel Wilson
Producer:: Dawn Coulson
Executive Producer:: Mike Hobson

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Brand

Doctors

Series

Doctors: Series 17

Brazil

Duration: 2 hours, 16 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Aug 2007, 23:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Oct 2011, 22:00 on BBC Four

Orwellian fantasy. Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) is happy in his job at the Ministry of Information. Frequent daydreams transport him from drab reality, until the worst occurs. Show more

Contributors

Sam Lowry:: Jonathan Pryce
Harry Tuttle:: Robert De Niro
Mrs Ida Lowry:: Katherine Helmond
Mr Kurtzmann:: Ian Holm
Spoor:: Bob Hoskins
Jack Lint:: Michael Palin
Mr Warrenn:: Ian Richardson
Mr Helpmann:: Peter Vaughan
Jill Layton:: Kim Greist
Director:: Terry Gilliam
Dr Jaffe:: Jim Broadbent
Mrs Terrain:: Barbara Hicks
Lime:: Charles McKeown
Dowser:: Derrick O'Connor
Spiro:: Bryan Pringle
Technician:: Ray Cooper
Girl Buttle:: Prudence Oliver
Arrest Official:: Simon Jones
Bill:: Derek Deadman
Charlie:: Nigel Planer
TV Commercial Presenter:: Terence Bayler
MOI Lobby Porter:: Gorden Kaye
Bespectacled Lurker:: Bill Wallis
Old Lady with Dog:: Ann Way
Black Maria Guard:: Don Henderson
Priest:: Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Writer:: Terry Gilliam
Writer:: Tom Stoppard
Writer:: Charles McKeown
Producer:: Arnon Milchan

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

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Films