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The English Patient

Duration: 2 hours, 33 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 30^th Mar 2008, 22:20 on BBC One North WestLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Aug 2014, 23:35 on BBC Two Wales

Sweeping romantic epic set at the end of the Second World War. A badly burned and unidentified pilot recounts a doomed love affair to the nurse tending him. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Anthony Minghella
Count Laszlo de Almásy:: Ralph Fiennes
Hana:: Juliette Binoche
Katharine Clifton:: Kristin Scott Thomas
David Caravaggio:: Willem Dafoe
Geoffrey Clifton:: Colin Firth
Fenelon-Barnes:: Clive Merrison
Major Muller:: Jurgen Prochnow
Kip:: Naveen Andrews
Madox:: Julian Wadham
Sergeant Hardy:: Kevin Whately
D'Agostino:: Nino Castelnuovo
Fouad:: Hichem Rostom
Corporal Dade:: Philip Whitchurch
Spalding:: Lee Ross
Writer:: Anthony Minghella
Author:: Michael Ondaatje
Producer:: Saul Zaentz
Composer:: Gabriel Yared
Director of photography:: John Seale

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Source: BBC Online

The Culture Show

2012/2013

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Jul 2012, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Jul 2012, 00:20 on BBC Two England

Andrew Graham-Dixon takes a photo tour of London's East End with David Bailey and Alan Yentob meets architect Renzo Piano, the mastermind behind Britain's tallest skyscraper. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Graham-Dixon
Presenter:: Alan Yentob
Presenter:: Mark Kermode
Presenter:: Miranda Sawyer
Participant:: Renzo Piano
Presenter:: Sarfraz Manzoor
Participant:: Willem Dafoe
Producer:: Hannah Robson
Series Editor:: Janet Lee

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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Magazines & Reviews

Brand

The Culture Show

Series

The Culture Show: 2012/2013

Source: BBC Online

Mississippi Burning

Duration: 2 hours, 2 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 12^th Jul 2009, 22:20 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th May 2013, 00:05 on BBC One Scotland

Powerful drama starring Gene Hackman. Two FBI agents with contrasting backgrounds investigate the murder of three civil rights workers in a small Mississippi township. Show more

Contributors

Agent Rupert Anderson:: Gene Hackman
Director:: Alan Parker
Agent Alan Ward:: Willem Dafoe
Mrs Pell:: Frances McDormand
Deputy Clinton Pell:: Brad Dourif
Mayor Tilman:: R Lee Ermey
Mayor Tilman:: R Lee Ermey
Sheriff Ray Stuckey:: Gailard Sartain
Clayton Townley:: Stephen Tobolowsky
Frank Bailey:: Michael Rooker
Lester Cowans:: Pruitt Taylor Vince
Agent Monk:: Badja Djola
Agent Bird:: Kevin Dunn
Eulogist:: Frankie R Faison
Producer:: Frederick Zollo
Judge:: Tom Mason
Writer:: Chris Gerolmo
Goatee:: Geoffrey Nauffts
Passenger:: Rick Zieff
Agent Stokes:: Tobin Bell
Producer:: Robert F Colesberry
Composer:: Trevor Jones
Director of photography:: Peter Biziou

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Source: BBC Online

American Psycho

Duration: 1 hour, 41 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 16^th Jun 2007, 23:00 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Jun 2007, 23:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Satirical drama based on the controversial novel about a successful 1980s yuppie who attempts to keep his homicidal impulses hidden from his friends and colleagues. Show more

Contributors

Patrick Bateman:: Christian Bale
Director:: Mary Harron
Paul Allen:: Jared Leto
Evelyn Williams:: Reese Witherspoon
Elizabeth:: Guinevere Turner
Det. Donald Kimball:: Willem Dafoe
Courtney Rawlinson:: Samantha Mathis
Jean:: Chloe Sevigny
Craig McDermott:: Josh Lucas

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Films

Source: BBC Online

Shadow of the Vampire

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 4^th Apr 2004, 23:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Dec 2017, 01:15 on BBC Two Scotland

While on location in Czechoslovakia to film the 1920s classic Nosferatu, director FW Murnau (John Malkovich) and actor Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) conceal a secret from the crew. Show more

Contributors

Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau:: John Malkovich
Max Schreck:: Willem Dafoe
Greta SchrÃ¶der:: Catherine McCormack
Albin Grau:: Udo Kier
Fritz Arno 'Fritzy' Wagner:: Cary Elwes
Gustav von Wangenheim:: Eddie Izzard
Henrik Galeen:: Aden Gillett
Wolfgang MÃ¼ller:: Ronan Vibert
Elke:: Sophie Langevin
Maria:: Myriam Muller
Writer:: Steven Katz
Director:: E Elias Merhige
Producer:: Nicolas Cage
Producer:: Paul Brooks
Producer:: Jeff Levine
Composer:: Dan Jones
Director of photography:: Lou Bogue

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DramaBiographical

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Films

Source: BBC Online

The Aviator

Duration: 2 hours, 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 20^th Apr 2008, 20:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 30^th Apr 2013, 23:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning biopic charting the life of eccentric film director Howard Hughes over a 20-year period. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett. Show more

Contributors

Howard Hughes:: Leonardo DiCaprio
Director:: Martin Scorsese
Katharine Hepburn:: Cate Blanchett
Ava Gardner:: Kate Beckinsale
Noah Dietrich:: John C Reilly
Juan Trippe:: Alec Baldwin
Ralph Owen Brewster:: Alan Alda
Professor Fitz:: Ian Holm
Errol Flynn:: Jude Law
Faith Domergue:: Kelli Garner
Jack Frye:: Danny Huston
Johnny Meyer:: Adam Scott
Roland Sweet:: Willem Dafoe
Producer:: Graham King

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DramaBiographical

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Films

Source: BBC Online

White Sands

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Oct 2007, 23:35 on BBC One East MidlandsLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Oct 2008, 00:55 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Enigmatic thriller about a New Mexico sheriff who stumbles into a high-ranking FBI case when he investigates a mysterious death. Show more

Contributors

Deputy Sheriff Ray Dolezal:: Willem Dafoe
Director:: Roger Donaldson
Lane Bodine:: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Gorman Lennox:: Mickey Rourke
Greg Meeker:: Samuel L Jackson
Molly Dolezal:: Mimi Rogers
Bert Gibson:: M Emmet Walsh

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DramaThriller

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Films

Source: BBC Online

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 22^nd Dec 2007, 23:05 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Fri 5^th Apr 2013, 00:00 on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Quirky comedy drama starring Bill Murray and Owen Wilson. Ocean wildlife filmmaker Steve Zissou - joined by a son he never knew of - seeks the sea creature that killed a friend. Show more

Contributors

Steve Zissou:: Bill Murray
Jane Winslett-Richardson:: Cate Blanchett
Ned Plimpton:: Owen Wilson
Eleanor Zissou:: Angelica Houston
Klaus Daimler:: Willem Dafoe
Alistair Hennessey:: Jeff Goldblum
Oseary Drakoulias:: Michael Gambon
Bill Ubell:: Bud Cort
Anne-Marie Sakowitz:: Robyn Cohen
Intern No1:: Matthew Gray Gubler
Pelé dos Santos:: Seu Jorge
Vladimir Wolodarsky:: Noah Taylor
Director:: Wes Anderson
Writer:: Wes Anderson
Writer:: Noah Baumbach

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Comedy

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Films

Source: BBC Online

The Graham Norton Show

Series 5

Episode 10

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th May 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Thu 14^th May 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two England

Joining Graham for this edition of the show are American film star Willem Dafoe and actress Ashley Jensen. Lily Allen performs her latest single Not Fair. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Graham Norton
Participant:: Willem Dafoe
Participant:: Ashley Jensen
Participant:: Lily Allen
Producer:: Jon Magnusson
Director:: Steve Smith

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Entertainment

Brand

The Graham Norton Show

Series

The Graham Norton Show: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

Graham Norton Uncut

Series 5

Episode 10

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 17^th May 2009, 23:30 on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Mon 18^th May 2009, 00:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Graham is joined by actors Willem Dafoe and Ashley Jensen, plus Lily Allen, who performs her latest single Not Fair. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Graham Norton
Participant:: Willem Dafoe
Participant:: Ashley Jensen
Participant:: Lily Allen
Producer:: Jon Magnusson
Director:: Steve Smith

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Entertainment

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Graham Norton Uncut

Series

Graham Norton Uncut: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

The Walker

Duration: 1 hour, 39 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 26^th May 2010, 23:45 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 2^nd Oct 2016, 02:00 on BBC Two HD

Stylish drama about an affable male escort in Washington DC who becomes embroiled in a murder plot that threatens to derail both his life and his career. Show more

Contributors

Carter Page:: Woody Harrelson
Lynn Lockner:: Kristin Scott Thomas
Natalie Van Miter:: Lauren Bacall
Abigail Delorean:: Lily Tomlin
Jack Delorean:: Ned Beatty
Larry Lockner:: Willem Dafoe
Emek Yoglu:: Moritz Bleibtreu
Chrissie Morgan:: Mary Beth Hurt
Mungo Tenant:: William Hope
Detective Dixon:: Geff Francis
Director:: Paul Schrader

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Source: BBC Online

The One Show

02/03/2012

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 2^nd Mar 2012, 19:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 2^nd Mar 2012, 19:00 on BBC One Wales

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Monty Python legends Michael Palin and Terry Jones and Hollywood star Willem Defoe drops by to chat about his latest role. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Chris Evans
Presenter:: Alex Jones
Participant:: Michael Palin
Participant:: Terry Jones
Participant:: Willem Dafoe
Participant:: Gyles Brandreth

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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Brand

Source: BBC Online

John Carter

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Sun 28^th Dec 2014, 18:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th Apr 2019, 00:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Action adventure film set in Arizona in 1868. A US Civil War veteran is transported to Mars and discovers a planet inhabited by giant barbarians. Show more

Contributors

John Carter:: Taylor Kitsch
Dejah Thoris:: Lynn Collins
Sola:: Samantha Morton
Tars Tarkas:: Willem Dafoe
Tal Hajus:: Thomas Haden Church
Matai Shang:: Mark Strong
Tardos Mors:: Ciaran Hinds
Sab Than:: Dominic West
Kantos Kan:: James Purefoy
Powell:: Bryan Cranston
Sarkoja Sarkoja:: Polly Walker
Daryl Sabara:: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Stayman/Helm:: Arkie Reece
Stayman:: Davood Ghadami
Lightmaster:: Pippa Nixon
Writer:: Mark Andrews
Writer:: Andrew Stanton
Director:: Andrew Stanton

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

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Films

Source: BBC Online

The Hunter

Duration: 1 hour, 34 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 8^th Mar 2015, 22:35 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Sun 27^th May 2018, 00:30 on BBC Two HD

Australian adventure film. David Martin, a professional tracker-assassin, is sent by a shadowy organisation to Tasmania in order to find and kill the last Tasmanian tiger. Show more

Contributors

David Martin:: Willem Dafoe
Lucy:: Frances O'Connor
Jack:: Sam Neill
Sass:: Morgana Davies
Rival hunter:: Callan Mulvey
Doug:: Sullivan Stapleton
Shakti:: Maia Thomas
Simon:: Dan Spielman
Jarrah:: Marc Watson-Paul
Bike:: Finn Woodlock
Middleman:: Jacek Koman
Publican:: John Brumpton
Pool player:: Dan Wyllie
Free:: Jamie Timony
Director:: Daniel Nettheim
Writer:: Alice Addison
Writer:: Wain Fimeri

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DramaThriller

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Films

Source: BBC Online

Mountain

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 29^th Apr 2018, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 27^th Jan 2021, 01:40 on BBC Four HD

Exploration of our obsessions with high places and how they have captured our imagination, set to a specially curated musical performance by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Jennifer Peedom
Narrator:: Willem Dafoe

Genres

FactualScience & NatureNature & Environment

Formats

Documentaries

Source: BBC Online

Arena

River

Duration: 1 hour, 8 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Jul 2022, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Jul 2022, 21:00 on BBC Four HD

River takes its audience on a journey through space and time spanning six continents, showing rivers on a scale and from perspectives never seen before.

Contributors

Narrator:: Willem Dafoe
Composer:: Richard Tognetti
Composer:: William Barton
Composer:: Piers Burbrook de Vere
Producer:: Jo-anne McGowan
Producer:: Jennifer Peedom
Producer:: John Smithson
Director:: Joseph Nizeti
Director:: Jennifer Peedom
Production Company:: Stranger Than Fiction

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Source: BBC Online

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Duration: 2 hours, 14 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Mon 27^th May 2024, 19:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 31^st May 2024, 20:45 on BBC Three

Available for 1 day

Revealed as the web-slinging superhero, Peter Parker wants the world to forget, so he begs a spell from Dr Strange, but with grave consequences. Show more

Contributors

Peter Parker/Spider-Man:: Tom Holland
MJ:: Zendaya
Doctor Strange:: Benedict Cumberbatch
Ned Leeds:: Jacob Batalon
Happy Hogan:: Jon Favreau
Max Dillon/Electro:: Jamie Foxx
Norman Osborn/Green Goblin:: Willem Dafoe
Flash Thompson:: Tony Revolori
Peter Parker / Spider-Man:: Andrew Garfield
J. Jonah Jameson:: JK Simmons
May Parker:: Marisa Tomei
Dr Otto Octavius / Dr Octopus:: Alfred Molina
Dr Curt Connors / The Lizard:: Rhys Ifans
Flint Marko / Sandman:: Thomas Haden Church
Wong:: Benedict Wong
Peter Parker / Spider-Man:: Tobey Maguire
Writer:: Chris McKenna
Writer:: Erik Sommers
Director:: Jon Watts

Genres

DramaAction & Adventure

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Films

Source: BBC Online

Platoon

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Fri 16^th Feb 2007, 23:15 on BBC One North East & CumbriaLatest broadcast: Fri 16^th Feb 2007, 23:15 on BBC One Wales

Vivid, Oscar-winning war drama following a 19-year-old college drop-out who signs up for service in Vietnam in 1967 and is plunged into the bloody chaos of life on the frontline. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Oliver Stone
Chris:: Charlie Sheen
Sergeant Barnes:: Tom Berenger
Sergeant Elias:: Willem Dafoe
King:: Keith David
Big Harold:: Forest Whitaker
Rhah:: Francesco Quinn
Bunny:: Kevin Dillon
Sergeant O'Neill:: John C McGinley
Junior:: Reggie Johnson
Lieutenant Wolfe:: Mark Moses
Lerner:: Johnny Depp
Tex:: David Neidorf
Sal:: Richard Edson

Genres

DramaWar & Disaster

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online

The Fault in Our Stars

Duration: 1 hour, 56 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 13^th Feb 2023, 20:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Sun 16^th Jun 2024, 21:00 on BBC Three

Available for 18 days

Emotional coming-of-age romance about two sharp-witted, unconventional teens who find love at a cancer support group. Based on John Green's best-selling young adult novel.

Contributors

Hazel:: Shailene Woodley
Gus:: Ansel Elgort
Frannie:: Laura Dern
Peter van Houten:: Willem Dafoe
Isaac:: Nat Wolff
Director:: Josh Boone
Writer:: Scott Neustadter
Writer:: Michael H Weber
Author:: John Green

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

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Films

Source: BBC Online

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