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Incredible Women

Series 4

Maria Webber

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca Front introduces us to the government's new special adviser to schools, Maria Webber, with the help of her brother, interviewer Jeremy Front. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 4

31/12/2015

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca Front and Jeremy Front introduce us to crime writer Linda Ridley, who draws on her East End background to write bestsellers chock-full of gruesome crimes. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 6

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

In Rebecca and Jeremy Front's comic celebration of actress Dame Cicely Leyland, Barry Cryer remembers her as Ensa's Aunty Mabel and Jane Garvey tries to keep her PC on Woman's Hour. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 6

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca and Jeremy Front continue their journey through the archives, showcasing Dame Cicely Leyland's acting highlights as she approaches 100. With Barry Cryer and John Wilson. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 6

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca and Jeremy Front conclude their series of Incredible Women dedicated entirely to actress and national treasure Dame Cicely Leyland. With Fenella Fielding and Laurence Fox. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 6

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Rebecca and Jeremy Front put the spotlight on Dame Cicely Leyland as she nears her 100th birthday. Her friend Fenella Feilding hints at Cicely's ability to embroider the truth. Show more

Incredible Women

Series 6

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

John Wilson praises Dame Cicely Leyland's Hitchcock years in Rebecca and Jeremy Front's docudrama celebrating one of our most enduring actresses as her 100th birthday approaches. Show more

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 1

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Political comedy. When the job at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship is turned down by everybody else, unknown quantity Nicola Murray is promoted to the Cabinet. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Ollie Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Doug Hayes:
Pearce Quigley
Writer:
Tony Roche
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Ian Martin
Writer:
Roger Drew
Writer:
Will Smith
Producer:
Adam Tandy

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Political comedy. Nicola has only been in the cabinet for a week, but already the press question her survival chances. Then someone wipes the immigration records of 170,672 people. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Ollie Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Robyn Murdoch:
Polly Kemp
Journalist:
Judith Faultless
Marianne Swift:
Zoe Telford
Writer:
Ian Martin
Writer:
Roger Drew
Writer:
Will Smith
Writer:
Sean Gray
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Adam Tandy

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 3

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Satirical political comedy. Nicola Murray is stuck in an Eastbourne hotel bedroom with a laptop, a printer and a tiny kettle while she tries to finish her party conference speech. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Olly Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
John Duggan:
Miles Jupp
Julie Price:
Melanie Hill
Angela Heaney :
Lucinda Raikes
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Adam Tandy

The Thick of It

Series 3

Episode 5

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Satirical political sitcom. After trading bitter blows in the press, DoSAC minister Nicola Murray MP and her shadow Peter Mannion MP are invited onto BBC Radio 5Live for a debate. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:
Peter Capaldi
Olly Reeder:
Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:
James Smith
Terri Coverley:
Joanna Scanlan
Nicola Murray:
Rebecca Front
Peter Mannion:
Roger Allam
Emma Messinger:
Olivia Poulet
Phil Smith:
Will Smith
Stewart Pearson:
Vincent Franklin
Sports Presenter:
George Riley
Writer:
Will Smith
Writer:
Roger Drew
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Adam Tandy
Assistant Director:
Jude Campbell
Sound Recordist:
Bob Newton
Script Supervisor:
Elise Burgess
Location Manager:
Tom Howard
Production Manager:
Francis Gilson
Executive Producer:
Mark Freeland
Executive Producer:
Armando Iannucci
Production Designer:
Simon Rogers
Costume designer:
Ros Little
Director of photography:
Jamie Cairney
Editor-in-chief:
Gary Dollner

Midweek

Rebecca Front, Tom Karen, David Pulvertaft, David Stuart MacLean

Duration: 43 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Libby Purves meets actor Rebecca Front and designer of the Reliant Robin, Tom Karen. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Libby Purves
Interviewed Guest:
Rebecca Front
Interviewed Guest:
Tom Karen
Interviewed Guest:
David Pulvertaft
Interviewed Guest:
David Stuart MacLean

Brand

Midweek

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 6

Rebecca Front

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for 4 months

Marcus Brigstocke persuades 'scaredy-cat' actor Rebecca Front to ride a motorbike and read her first science book. From 2015. Show more

Drama on 4

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

4 Extra Debut. When Sara’s rich, she’s treated like other girls. But who is she without money? And why is she in England? Stars Archie Panjabi. Show more

Contributors

Sara Crewe:
Archie Panjabi
Becky Perkins:
Clare Perkins
Miss Minchin:
Rebecca Front
Young Sara:
Nishi Malde
Young Becky:
Polly Allen
Captain Crewe:
Tom Forrister
Miss Amelia:
Adie Allen
Little Lottie:
Jocelyn MacNab
Ermengarde:
Lucy Hutchinson
Mr Barrow:
Jonathan Forbes
Ram Dass:
Sagar Radia
Mrs Herbert:
Elizabeth Bennett
Adaptor:
Kate Clanchy

Genres

A Good Read

Rebecca Front and Laura Dockrill

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for over a year

4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Rebecca Front and Laura Dockrill on books by Maria Semple, Jan Struther and Alice Munro. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Rebecca Front
Interviewed Guest:
Laura Dockrill

The Other One

Series 1

Episode 7

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for 12 months

Cat decides to take Cathy on a sister honeymoon to cheer her up. Marilyn finds Colin’s missing will, and she and Tess have to tell the girls the shocking news.

Contributors

Catherine Walcott:
Ellie White
Catherine Walcott:
Lauren Socha
Tess Walcott:
Rebecca Front
Director:
Holly Walsh
Producer:
Pippa Brown
Production Company:
Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd

The Other One

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Available for 12 months

Cat and Cathy go to an adult maths GCSE class where the sexy teacher causes ructions. Tess takes a job in the worst place possible, and Angela resorts to kidnap to win back Peter.

Contributors

Catherine Walcott:
Ellie White
Tess Walcott:
Rebecca Front
Catherine Walcott:
Lauren Socha
Marcus:
Amit Shah
Maths Teacher:
David Menkin
Pretty Cathy:
Lolly Adefope
Director:
Holly Walsh
Production Company:
Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd

The Other One

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Available for 12 months

Cat and Cathy reel from the news that they have a secret brother - who Cathy just snogged. Marilyn is furious to learn she wasn’t Colin’s only mistress and starts stalking his other lover. Show more

Contributors

Catherine Walcott:
Ellie White
Tess Walcott:
Rebecca Front
Catherine Walcott:
Lauren Socha
Marcus:
Amit Shah
Colin Walcott:
Simon Greenall
Director:
Holly Walsh
Production Company:
Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd

The Other One

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for 12 months

In a bid to heal his rift with Angela, Callum is lured to an eventful Northern Soul revival. Next day, their dad Colin still has surprises for his family from beyond the grave.

Contributors

Catherine Walcott:
Ellie White
Tess Walcott:
Rebecca Front
Catherine Walcott:
Lauren Socha
Marcus:
Amit Shah
Pretty Cathy:
Lolly Adefope
Director:
Holly Walsh
Production Company:
Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd

The Other One

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Available for 12 months

Cathy is forced to take compassionate leave from work but can’t bear to tell Tess. Show more

Contributors

Catherine Walcott:
Ellie White
Catherine Walcott:
Lauren Socha
Tess Walcott:
Rebecca Front
Marcus:
Amit Shah
Director:
Holly Walsh
Producer:
Pippa Brown
Production Company:
Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd