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Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama-documentary charting the possible consequences of one of nature's most cataclysmic events, a supervolcanic eruption under Yellowstone Park, a location of lethal potential. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 43 minutes

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

Coming-of-age drama in which a northern lad from a mining community (Jamie Bell) opts for ballet rather than boxing and must convince his father of his ambitions as a dancer. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Wilkinson:
Julie Walters
Jackie Elliot:
Gary Lewis
Billy Elliot:
Jamie Bell
Tony Elliot:
Jamie Draven
Billy, aged 25:
Adam Cooper
Grandma:
Jean Heywood
Michael Caffrey:
Stuart Wells
George Watson:
Mike Elliot
Mr Braithwaite:
Billy Fane
Debbie Wilkinson:
Nicola Blackwell
Gary Poulson:
Joe Renton
Dr Crane:
Steve Mangan
Vice-Principal:
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Writer:
Lee Hall
Producer:
Greg Brenman
Producer:
Jon Finn
Director of photography:
Brian Tufano

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Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Channel IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Drama set in Glasgow about a young Muslim man and an Irish Catholic woman who encounter strong opposition after beginning an affair. Starring Eva Birthistle and Atta Yaqub. Show more

Contributors

Headmaster:
John Yule
Casim Khan:
Atta Yaqub
Roisin Hanlon:
Eva Birthistle
Sadia Khan:
Shamshad Akhtar
Rukhsana Khan:
Ghizala Avan
Tahara Khan:
Shabana Bakhsh
Tariq Khan:
Ahmad Riaz
Parish Priest:
Gerard Kelly
Director:
Ken Loach

Duration: 1 hour, 19 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Drama-documentary telling the story of Geoffrey Wellum who, at the age of just 18, was one of the youngest Spitfire pilots to go into combat in the Battle of Britain. Show more

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Classic Serial

Rebus: The Black Book

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

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

As Rebus investigates an unsolved murder, someone kidnaps and suspends his brother over the Forth Bridge. Show more

Contributors

DI John Rebus:
Ron Donachie
Cafferty:
Gary Lewis
DC Siobhan Clarke:
Gayanne Potter
Mickey Rebus:
Steven McNicoll
DS Brian Holmes:
Sean Biggerstaff
CS Watson:
Douglas Russell
Eck Robertson:
Tony Cownie
Angus Gibson:
Richard Conlon
Heather:
Wendy Seager
Torrance:
Paul Young
Director:
Bruce Young
Producer:
Bruce Young

Book at Bedtime

Red or Dead

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

It's 1959, and Bill Shankly seizes the challenge of second division side Liverpool FC and throws himself into transforming the team. Show more

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Red or Dead

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

It's 1962, two years into his management, and Bill Shankly has taken Liverpool to the top of the Second Division. The team are pushing hard for promotion, but it's on a knife edge. Show more

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Red or Dead

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

It's 1963. Bill Shankly's hard work is paying off. For the first time since 1947, Liverpool are top of the First Division, but there is a long season ahead. Show more

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Red or Dead

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

It's 1971. Liverpool come within sight of the FA Cup, and Bill Shankly signs a young player who could take the team to greatness. Show more

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Red or Dead

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

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

In 1973, Bill Shankly takes Liverpool to their first European trophy, but is shaken by his wife's serious illness. Show more

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Red or Dead

Episode 7

Duration: 15 minutes

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

After winning the club's first ever UEFA cup, Bill Shankly's resignation at the height of his success stuns the football world. Show more

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Red or Dead

Episode 8

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Bill finds his retirement from football a hard path to walk, though the fans still love him deeply. Show more

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Red or Dead

Episode 9

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Bill Shankly visits a young footballer at the children's hospital who has been told he'll never play again. Show more

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Red or Dead

Episode 10

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Bill Shankly is invited to Rome to watch Liverpool in the European Cup final, the title he never won as manager, to his regret. Show more

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

The coming-of-age drama continues.

Contributors

Mrs Wilkinson:
Julie Walters
Jackie Elliot:
Gary Lewis
Billy Elliot:
Jamie Bell
Tony Elliot:
Jamie Draven
Billy, aged 25:
Adam Cooper
Grandma:
Jean Heywood
Michael Caffrey:
Stuart Wells
George Watson:
Mike Elliot
Mr Braithwaite:
Billy Fane
Debbie Wilkinson:
Nicola Blackwell
Gary Poulson:
Joe Renton
Dr Crane:
Steve Mangan
Vice-Principal:
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Writer:
Lee Hall
Producer:
Greg Brenman
Producer:
Jon Finn
Director of photography:
Brian Tufano

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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Coming-of-age drama in which a Northern lad from a mining community (Jamie Bell) opts for ballet rather than boxing and must convince his father of his ambitions as a dancer. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Wilkinson:
Julie Walters
Jackie Elliot:
Gary Lewis
Billy Elliot:
Jamie Bell
Tony Elliot:
Jamie Draven
Billy, aged 25:
Adam Cooper
Grandma:
Jean Heywood
Michael Caffrey:
Stuart Wells
George Watson:
Mike Elliot
Mr Braithwaite:
Billy Fane
Debbie Wilkinson:
Nicola Blackwell
Gary Poulson:
Joe Renton
Dr Crane:
Steve Mangan
Vice-Principal:
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Writer:
Lee Hall
Producer:
Greg Brenman
Producer:
Jon Finn
Director of photography:
Brian Tufano

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Stone

Series 4

Episode 2: Blood

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Available for years

By Vivienne Harvey. DCI Stone investigates the murder of a promising young Thai kick-boxer. Show more

Contributors

DCI John Stone:
Hugo Speer
DS Sue Kelly:
Deborah McAndrew
Kenny McQueen:
Gary Lewis

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland

Available for years

Claustrophobic drama. The skipper of a trawler (Gary Lewis) is close to bankruptcy. His son Sean (Martin Compston) agrees to smuggle Chinese workers. The trip proves traumatic. Show more