Drama examining the American nuclear family. A telesales operative (Kevin Spacey) becomes disillusioned with his existence and begins to hunger for fresh excitement in his life. Show more
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The Culture Show
Forget the Oscars, Here Are the Kermodes: A Culture Show Special
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Film critic Mark Kermode hands out his coveted statuettes to his pick of the best film-makers and actors over the last year. Featuring Sam Mendes and Mads Mikkelsen. Show more
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Can Rishi Sunak Solve NHS Problems?
1 hour, 5 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Nightlight
Laura Kuenssberg’s guests are Prime Minster Rishi Sunak, Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and director Sam Mendes. Show more
The Andrew Marr Show
07/06/2020
1 hour, 13 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Parliament
Andrew Marr is joined by Matt Hancock, Lisa Nandy, Rick Scott, David Olusoga and Sam Mendes. The newspapers are reviewed by Anushka Asthana and Clive Myrie. Show more
Gritty Gulf War drama. Anthony Swofford becomes a Marine sniper and is sent to Saudi Arabia to wait for action. But war does not look the way he expects it to. Show more
Acclaimed director Sir Sam Mendes, director of Oscar-nominated 1917, as well as Skyfall and Spectre, selects clips from the films that have had the greatest influence on both him and his career. Show more
Mark Kermode talks to Sam Mendes about his film Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond movie, and reflects on the director's career in both film and theatre. Show more
Front Row
Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes on The Ferryman
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Writer Jez Butterworth and director Sam Mendes discuss collaborating on The Ferryman, as the highly acclaimed play transfers to London's West End. Show more
During the First World War, two soldiers must cross no-man's-land to deliver a message. If they fail, an entire battalion will be ordered over the top and into a deadly trap. Show more
Drama. A recent widow invites her husband's troubled best friend to live with her and her children. As he gradually turns his life around, he helps the family cope with their loss. Show more
The Culture Show
2012/2013
Episode 16: Sam Mendes: Licence to Thrill... Even More - A Culture Show Special
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Mark Kermode talks to Sam Mendes about his film Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond movie, and reflects on the director's career in both film and theatre. Show more
Director Sir Sam Mendes reads the story of a little boy who makes his very own planet.
Director Sir Sam Mendes reads a bedtime story about a knight who prefers reading to fighting.
Drama. A seemingly successful couple in 1950s Connecticut struggle to fight off the boredom and resentment engulfing their marriage. Show more
The One Show
10/01/2023
1 minute
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Nightlight
Lauren Laverne and Jermaine Jenas are joined by Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal. Paul McKenna helps to banish our anxiety. Plus Olivia Colman, Sir Sam Mendes and Toby Jones are in Margate. Show more