Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 16^th Apr 2010, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 17^th Apr 2010, 22:10 on BBC Two England

Comedian Frank Skinner hosts a topical comedy series. In this edition, Frank is joined by Miranda Hart and Al Murray, who help him unpick the week's news stories. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Frank Skinner
Participant:: Miranda Hart
Participant:: Al Murray
Producer:: Paul McGettigan
Executive Producer:: Jon Thoday
Executive Producer:: Richard Allen-Turner

Al Murray's Great British Spy Movies

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Dec 2014, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Apr 2018, 00:00 on BBC Four HD

Al Murray is joined by former director of MI5 Dame Stella Rimington, political comedian Matt Forde and film expert Matthew Sweet for a fresh look at the great British spy movie. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Al Murray
Interviewed Guest:: Stella Rimington
Interviewed Guest:: Matt Forde
Interviewed Guest:: Matthew Sweet
Producer:: Matt Nida
Executive Producer:: Jamie Isaacs
Production Company:: Liberty Bell Productions

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road Trip

Series 1

Episode 2: Germany

Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road Trip

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 4^th Jun 2017, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 8^th Jun 2022, 14:45 on BBC Two England

Paul Hollywood visits Germany to try and find out what makes the country tick when it comes to cars. Paul drives some of the best and worst cars built in Germany. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Paul Hollywood
Interviewed Guest:: Richard Goedeke
Interviewed Guest:: Inge Hansesatre
Interviewed Guest:: Hans Hertel
Interviewed Guest:: Susanne Hornburg
Interviewed Guest:: Paul Kavanagh
Interviewed Guest:: Dale Lomas
Interviewed Guest:: Nigel Maclean
Interviewed Guest:: Enrico Martin
Interviewed Guest:: Nathalie Muderhwa
Interviewed Guest:: Al Murray
Interviewed Guest:: Bernd Schneider
Interviewed Guest:: Christian Shulte-Loh
Interviewed Guest:: Evelyne Wichert
Director of photography:: Nathaniel Bullen
Camera Operator:: Nick Deacon
Camera Operator:: Simon Stubbs
Sound:: Ben Hadley
Colourist:: Vince Narduzzo
Re-recording mixer:: Kate Davis
Production Coordinator:: Vicki Lindsay
Production Manager:: Amanda Clark
Assistant Producer:: Sarah Swift
Editor:: Robert Alexander
Editor:: Adam Humphries
On-line editing:: Ant Smith
Executive Producer:: Jamie Balment
Executive Producer:: Steve Gowans
Producer:: Craig Mcalpine
Series Producer:: Ian Bayliss
Writer:: Ewan Keil
Producer:: Ewan Keil
Director:: Ewan Keil
Production Company:: North One Television

Genres

FactualTravel

Formats

Documentaries

Brand

Series

Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road Trip: Series 1

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Dec 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Oct 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rock star Brian Pern. Brian reunites with his Thotch bandmates to discuss the making of their first ever jukebox musical, Stowe Boys. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Various:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Kathy Lette:: Lucy Montgomery
Ali Qu'ack:: Darius Mortazavi
Young Brian Pern:: Martin Freeman
Director of musical:: Kathy Burke
Young Pat Quid:: Will Sharpe
Young Tony Pebblé:: Jack Whitehall
Groupie Angie:: Lotte Rice
Groupie Sam:: Claudia Evans
Ned, Brian Pern's driver:: Tony Way
Young John:: Justyn Thomas
Young Mike:: Felix Taylor
DC Mike Northwood:: Phil Cornwell
DC Karen Bovis:: Julia Deakin
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Himself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Billy Bragg
Himself:: Tim Rice
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Series

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Dec 2014, 22:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Nov 2015, 01:30 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rocker Brian Pern, former frontman of the prog rock group Thotch. Brian records a charity Christmas record in aid of bipolar polar bears. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid / Pierre Sac:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Jess Hunt:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Ken LeGrange:: Roger Allam
Pepita Sanchez / Xanadu:: Lucy Montgomery
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Roy Wood
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Rick Parfitt
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Herself:: Chrissie Hynde
Herself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Tim Rice
Himself:: David Arnold
Herself:: Melanie C
Himself:: Billy Bragg
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Simon McCoy
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Series

Brian Pern

At the BBC

Duration: 20 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2017, 22:40 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2017, 22:40 on BBC Four HD

As further tribute to Brian Pern who died last month, some of the musician's greatest Top of the Pops performances with some poorly written captions underneath. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Pepita:: Lucy Montgomery
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Barry Patmoor:: Denis Lawson
Himself:: Al Murray
Himself:: Roger Moore
Band Member:: Dean Thomas
Various Roles:: Justyn Thomas
Band Member:: Craig Christiaens
Band Member:: Stephen Holbrook
Ned, Brian Pern's Driver:: Tony Way
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb
Music:: Stephen Burge

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 2: Middle Age of Rock

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Nov 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting, charity singles and protest songs. Plus, how the Russians tried to take down the Concorde containing Phil Collins. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Voice of SAS soldier:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Nile Rodgers:: Danny John-Jules
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
Dancer:: Justyn Thomas
Dancer / Voice of Tracy:: Lucy Montgomery
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Pern Band: Guitar:: Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Noel Edmonds
Himself:: Phil Collins
Himself:: Roger Taylor

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Series

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide

Cutdowns

Episode 8: Part 8

BBC Three

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Feb 2014, 19:00 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Dec 2015, 19:50 on BBC Four HD

Celebration of Doctor Who's 50th anniversary. A look at the dandyish third Doctor, played by Jon Pertwee, and his regenerated replacement, iconic scarf-wearer Tom Baker. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Russell Tovey
Executive Producer:: Mark Cossey
Producer:: Tom Cohen
Participant:: Jon Culshaw
Participant:: Katy Manning
Participant:: Konnie Huq
Participant:: Colin Baker
Participant:: Rick Edwards
Participant:: Sophie Aldred
Participant:: Al Murray
Participant:: Joel Dommett
Participant:: Louise Jameson

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Brand

Series

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide: Cutdowns

Film 2018

A Wrinkle in Time, Unsane, Pacific Rim: Uprising

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 21^st Mar 2018, 23:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 22^nd Mar 2018, 00:15 on BBC One Scotland HD

Al Murray is joined by Ellen E Jones and Chris Hewitt to review much-anticipated fantasy blockbuster A Wrinkle in Time, starring Oprah Winfrey, and psychological thriller Unsane. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Al Murray
Participant:: Chris Hewitt
Participant:: Ellen E Jones
Executive Producer:: Janet Lee
Series Producer:: Bex Palmer
Producer:: Michael Murcer
Production Manager:: Ella Gutteridge

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Brand

Film 2018

Film 2018

Ready Player One, Isle of Dogs, Journeyman

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Mar 2018, 23:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 28^th Mar 2018, 23:45 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Al Murray is joined by Ellen E Jones and Deborah Frances-White to review Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One, Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs and British boxing drama Journeyman. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Al Murray
Participant:: Ellen E Jones
Participant:: Deborah Frances-White
Executive Producer:: Janet Lee
Series Producer:: Bex Palmer
Producer:: Michael Murcer

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Brand

Film 2018

Al Murray's German Adventure

Episode 1

Al Murray's German Adventure

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Dec 2010, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Apr 2011, 01:50 on BBC Four

From Bach to Bauhaus and the Brothers Grimm, comedian Al Murray falls in love with the true historical, natural and cultural beauty of the much-maligned land of Germany. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Al Murray
Executive Producer:: Dianne Nelmes
Director:: Anna Thomson
Producer:: Anna Thomson
Writer:: Anna Thomson

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Series

Al Murray's Great British War Movies

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Aug 2014, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 30^th Dec 2018, 19:00 on BBC Four HD

Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by Dan Snow, Natalie Haynes and Matthew Sweet for a fresh look at a subject very close to his heart - the great British war movie. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Al Murray
Participant:: Dan Snow
Participant:: Natalie Haynes
Participant:: Matthew Sweet
Producer:: Matt Nida
Executive Producer:: Jamie Isaacs

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Dilemma

Series 3

Episode 5

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 4^th Mar 2014, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Dec 2020, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sue Perkins' moral and ethical posers for Al Murray, Cerrie Burnell, Ben Goldacre and Danielle Ward. From March 2014. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Sue Perkins
Panellist:: Al Murray
Panellist:: Cerrie Burnell
Panellist:: Ben Goldacre
Panellist:: Danielle Ward
Producer:: Ed Morrish

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Dilemma

Series

Dilemma: Series 3

Comic Relief

2009

Episode 4: Part 4: Comic Relief Does the Apprentice

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 13^th Mar 2009, 22:35 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Mar 2009, 22:35 on BBC One East

Stars raise money on Red Nose Day. Fern Britton and Alan Carr present a boys versus girls classic in the terrifying boardroom of Comic Relief Does the Apprentice. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: Fern Britton
Participant:: Alan Carr
Participant:: Robbie Williams
Participant:: Davina McCall
Participant:: James Corden
Participant:: David Beckham
Participant:: Al Murray
Participant:: David Mitchell
Participant:: Robert Webb
Executive Producer:: Richard Curtis

Genres

Comedy

Formats

Performances & Events

Brand

Comic Relief

Series

Comic Relief: 2009

Comic Relief

2009

Episode 6: Part 6: Robbie Williams/Royle Family

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 13^th Mar 2009, 23:30 on BBC One YorkshireLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Mar 2009, 23:30 on BBC One Yorks & Lincs

Stars raise money on Red Nose Day. The Royle Family switch on their television set especially for Comic Relief, while Robbie Williams stars in a new Little Britain sketch.

Contributors

Participant:: Fern Britton
Participant:: Alan Carr
Participant:: Robbie Williams
Participant:: Davina McCall
Participant:: James Corden
Participant:: David Beckham
Participant:: Al Murray
Participant:: David Mitchell
Participant:: Robert Webb
Executive Producer:: Richard Curtis

Genres

Comedy

Formats

Performances & Events

Brand

Comic Relief

Series

Comic Relief: 2009

Between the Covers

Series 5

Episode 3

Between the Covers : Series 5

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 22^nd Nov 2022, 19:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th Dec 2022, 08:30 on BBC Two Wales HD

Sara is joined by actor and author Paterson Joseph, newsreader Sophie Raworth, and comedians Al Murray and Jenny Eclair to share their favourite books and review the two book club choices. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Sara Cox
Interviewed Guest:: Paterson Joseph
Interviewed Guest:: Al Murray
Interviewed Guest:: Sophie Raworth
Interviewed Guest:: Jenny Eclair
Director:: Tim Van Someren
Producer:: Scott Jenkins
Production Manager:: Cassia Winson
Series Producer:: Pollyanne Conway
Executive Producer:: Amanda Ross
Production Company:: Cactus TV

Genres

Brand

Between the Covers

Series

Saturday Kitchen

30/10/2021

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 30^th Oct 2021, 10:00 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Oct 2021, 10:00 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Matt Tebbutt is joined by chefs Marcus Wareing and Rachel Allen plus special guest Al Murray, and there are archive clips from Rick Stein, Keith Floyd, Nigella Lawson and Mary Berry. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matt Tebbutt
Interviewed Guest:: Al Murray
Executive Producer:: Amanda Ross
Producer:: James Bedwell
Producer:: Aggie French
Producer:: Scott Anderson
Production Company:: Cactus TV

Genres

FactualFood & Drink

Brand

Saturday Kitchen

The One Show

23/08/2019

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd Aug 2019, 19:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 23^rd Aug 2019, 19:00 on BBC One Wales HD

Marvin Humes presents alongside Angellica Bell. They chat to Craig David, who also performs his new single. Plus comedian Al Murray and daughter of Muppets creator Jim Henson, Lisa Henson. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Angellica Bell
Presenter:: Marvin Humes
Interviewed Guest:: Craig David
Interviewed Guest:: Al Murray
Interviewed Guest:: Lisa Henson
Editor:: Sandy Smith

Genres

Brand

The One Show

Island of Dreams

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 3^rd Jan 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 17^th Apr 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Comedy special. Sir Richard Branson has a great talent for solving the problems of our most-loved and messed-up celebrities. But does Sir Richard have a more important masterplan? Show more

Contributors

Richard Branson:: Harry Enfield
JK Rowling:: Samantha Spiro
Adele:: Morgana Robinson
Greg Wallace:: Al Murray
Brian Cox:: Dustin Demri-Burns
Elon Musk:: Jamie Demetriou
Jalyesmi:: Shola Adewusi
Daniel Radcliffe:: Richard Goulding
Daniel Craig:: Tom Basden
Baboo:: Leigh Gill
Sherry:: Rochelle James
Executive Producer:: Sophie Clarke-Jervoise
Director:: Matt Lipsey
Producer:: Sarah Fraser
Writer:: Bert Tyler-Moore
Writer:: George Jeffrie
Production Company:: undefined Genial Productions Ltd

Genres

Comedians: Home Alone

Series 1

Episode 6

Comedians: Home Alone: Series 1

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Jul 2020, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Mon 6^th Jul 2020, 22:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Comedy sketch show. Pub landlord Al Murray is locked down and locked in, Richard Herring challenges himself to a tense game of snooker, and Jayde Adams moans about living underneath Joe Wicks. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: Al Murray
Performer:: Kerry Godliman
Performer:: Vic Reeves
Performer:: Richard Herring
Performer:: Phil Wang
Performer:: Jayde Adams
Performer:: Luke Kempner
Performer:: Paul Sweeney
Performer:: Bob Mortimer
Series Producer:: Lisa Clark
Executive Producer:: Simon Pizey
Production Manager:: Becky Mount
Associate Producer:: Sam Martin
Editor:: Michael Newhouse
Music:: No Sheet Music
Production Company:: Done and Dusted
Editor:: Jamie Caterham-Ashford

Genres

Brand

Comedians: Home Alone

Series