Director Mike Leigh talks to Alan Yentob about his unique body of work and struggle to make films on his own terms. Actors he has worked with discuss his distinctive methods. Show more
Four young war evacuees are transported to the magical land of Narnia, where they join the noble lion Aslan to overthrow the White Witch (Tilda Swinton). Show more
Abdication
1. The King's Matter
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Two men are determined to persuade the King from a marriage they feel isn’t only unsuitable but also wrong. Stars Jim Broadbent. Show more
Drama about an Irish immigrant who lands in 1950s Brooklyn and finds romance, before her past catches up with her and she must choose between two countries and two men. Show more
The opportunity to raid a coveted vault lures bereaved Brian Reeder back to crime, though the fellow ageing villains he involves prove a disruptive bunch. Show more
Drama mini-series. Danny is confronted with a side of his lover's life that seems to undermine their relationship. As he wonders whether to give up, he remembers a vital clue. Show more
The final send-off is upset by betrayal almost at once. But is there still a way through? And if so, what’s waiting at the other end?
Paddington finds the perfect gift for Aunt Lucy's birthday, but when the gift is stolen, he becomes the prime suspect, and it is up to the Browns to prove his innocence.
Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington station, a young Peruvian bear is befriended by the Brown family and attempts to find an explorer who visited Peru many years earlier. Show more
Drama mini-series. After Danny is accused by the papers of being involved in his lover's death, he is invited to meet Alex's parents - parents that Alex had told him were dead. Show more
London Spy
Episode 5
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Drama mini-series. Danny finally discovers the shocking truth about what really happened to his lover, and what really took place that night in the attic where he died.
Feel-good drama inspired by the life of Michael 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards. A young 'Eddie' spots a sport that Team GB has ignored, and risks life, limb and dignity to fulfil his Olympic ambition.
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Adaptation of Charles Dickens's novel starring Charlie Hunnam. Nicholas Nickleby and his family enjoy a comfortable life, until his father dies and the family is left penniless. Show more
Drama. British astronomer Arthur Eddington realises that the theories of an obscure physicist called Albert Einstein could unlock whole new ways of thinking about time and space. Show more
Following the publication of his diaries, Arthur Dent’s hopes for a secluded life soon evaporate. Stars Simon Jones. Show more
One head is better than two - as long as you have a spare in a jar. Stars Mark Wing-Davey. From 2018. Show more
Are Arthur Dent, Trillian and Random really the last remaining humans in The Galaxy? Maybe not. Stars Simon Jones. From 2018. Show more
Ford Prefect calls upon Arthur Dent for help. Now, there’s desperation... Stars Simon Jones and Geoff McGivern. From 2018, Show more
Thor vs Wowbagger in a fight-to-the-death, followed by cheesy nibbles and drinks. With Mitch Benn and Toby Longworth. From 2018. Show more
Yet another fight-to-the-death for Thor, but will this one have a happy ending? Stars Simon Jones. From 2018. Show more