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The Wire

Series 3

Episode 10: Reformation

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Critically acclaimed drama series. While Marlo raises the stakes against the Barksdale gang, Stringer is given an ultimatum by Prop Joe and the Co-op. Show more

Contributors

Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Bubbles:
Andre Royo
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Police Commissioner Ervin Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick

The Wire

Series 3

Episode 11: Middle Ground

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed drama series. While Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they've come, the police wire begins to yield information about them. Show more

Contributors

Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Bubbles:
Andre Royo
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Police Commissioner Ervin Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick

The Wire

Series 4

Episode 10: Misgivings

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Acclaimed Baltimore police drama. Donut is taught a lesson for stealing cars, while Bubbles teaches Herc a lesson after being ignored by him. Marlo talks to Little Kevin. Show more

Contributors

Michael Lee:
Tristan Mack Wilds
Det. Roland "Prez" Prybylewski:
Jim True-Frost
Det. James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Det. Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Sgt. Ellis Carver:
Seth Gilliam
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Commissioner Ervin H. Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Lt. Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Bubbles:
Andre Royo

The Wire

Series 5

Episode 1: More with Less

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Acclaimed Baltimore police drama. McNulty and the detail continue to stake out Marlo's crew. A promoted Carver has to deal with police unhappy about unpaid overtime. Show more

Contributors

Det James 'Jimmy' McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Coun Thomas 'Tommy' Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Michael Lee:
Tristan Mack Wilds
Sgt Ellis Carver:
Seth Gilliam
Reginald 'Bubbles' Cousins:
Andre Royo
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
William Rawls:
John Doman
Ervin Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Det Shakima 'Kima' Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Michael Steintorf:
Neal Huff
Director:
Joe Chappelle

The Wire

Series 5

Episode 2: Unconfirmed Reports

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Acclaimed Baltimore police drama. Freamon keeps an eye on Marlo. At the newspaper, Gus has suspicions about Scott's story. McNulty hatches a plan. Show more

Contributors

Det James 'Jimmy' McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Michael Lee:
Tristan Mack Wilds
Reginald 'Bubbles' Cousins:
Andre Royo
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Ervin Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
William Rawls:
John Doman
Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Det Shakima 'Kima' Greggs:
Sonja Sohn

The Wire

Series 5

Episode 4: Transitions

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Acclaimed Baltimore police drama. The Baltimore Sun scrambles to confirm surprising news from City Hall. Marlo tries to win favour with the Greeks. Show more

Contributors

Det James 'Jimmy' McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Ellis Carver:
Seth Gilliam
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Det Shakima 'Kima' Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Director:
Daniel Attias

The Wire

Series 2

Episode 3: Hot Shots

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed crime drama series. Bunk and Freamon try to interview the non-English-speaking crew of the Atlantic Light. Stringer looks after D'Angelo's family. Show more

Contributors

Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Deputy Comm Ervin H Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Frank Sobotka:
Chris Bauer
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Beatrice "Beadie" Russell:
Amy Ryan
Col William A Rawls:
John Doman
Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Spiros "Vondas" Vondopoulos:
Paul Ben-Victor

The Wire

Series 2

Episode 4: Hard Cases

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Avon looks to strike a deal; McNulty enlists Bubbles in his search for Omar; Daniels sets up a new detail; the Greeks have a proposal for Nick and Ziggy. Show more

Contributors

Moreland Bubbles:
Andre Royo
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Det James 'Jimmy' McNulty:
Dominic West
Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Russell 'Stringer' Bell:
Idris Elba
Det Shakima 'Kima' Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Maj William A Rawls:
John Doman
D'Angelo Barksdale:
Larry Gilliard Jr
Deputy Comm Ervin H Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Det Ellis Carver:
Seth Gilliam

The Wire

Series 2

Episode 5: Undertow

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

US police drama. Daniels gets the detail back together. The Stevendores refuse to talk at the grand jury. McNulty prepares Omar as a star witness in Bird's murder trial. Show more

Contributors

Moreland Bubbles:
Andre Royo
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Det James 'Jimmy' McNulty:
Dominic West
Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Russell 'Stringer' Bell:
Idris Elba
Det Shakima 'Kima' Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Maj William A Rawls:
John Doman
D'Angelo Barksdale:
Larry Gilliard Jr
Deputy Comm Ervin H Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Det Ellis Carver:
Seth Gilliam

The Wire

Series 3

Episode 1: Time After Time

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed crime drama series. As the Franklin Terrace towers are demolished, the Barksdale crew look for new places to sell their drugs. Show more

Contributors

Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Deputy Comm Ervin H Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Mayor Clarence Royce:
Glynn Turman
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Det. Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Director:
Ed Bianchi

The Wire

Series 3

Episode 2: All Due Respect

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed crime drama series. Burrell is feeling heat from Councilman Carcetti and reaches an uneasy peace with the legislator. Show more

Contributors

Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Det. Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Deputy Comm Ervin H Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Director:
Steve Shill

The Wire

Series 3

Episode 6: Homecoming

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed drama series. Stringer Bell gets a lesson in construction management. Colvin unleashes the troops on the corner boys ignoring his new edict. Show more

Contributors

Bubbles:
Andre Royo
Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Police Commissioner Ervin Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Lieutenant Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick

The Wire

Series 5

Episode 5: React Quotes

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Acclaimed Baltimore police drama. Marlo makes a new business contact and learns a new communications trick. McNulty's case gets increased attention from the newspaper. Show more

Contributors

Det James 'Jimmy' McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Ellis Carver:
Seth Gilliam
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Det Shakima 'Kima' Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Director:
Daniel Attias

The Wire

Series 5

Episode 6: The Dickensian

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Acclaimed Baltimore police drama. Mystified by Omar's disappearance, Marlo and Chris ramp up their efforts to locate their nemesis. Show more

Contributors

Det James 'Jimmy' McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Ellis Carver:
Seth Gilliam
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Det Shakima 'Kima' Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Director:
Daniel Attias

The Wire

Series 2

Episode 1: Ebb Tide

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed crime drama series. McNulty is reassigned to the marine unit. Avon Barksdale continues to run his drugs empire from behind bars. Show more

Contributors

Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Deputy Comm Ervin H Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Frank Sobotka:
Chris Bauer
Beatrice "Beadie" Russell:
Amy Ryan
Col William A Rawls:
John Doman
Spiros "Vondas" Vondopoulos:
Paul Ben-Victor
Director:
Ed Bianchi
Writer:
Ed Bianchi

The Wire

Series 2

Episode 2: Collateral Damage

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed crime drama series. McNulty finds a way to get back at Rawls, and Sobotka confronts the Greeks about the bodies in the containers. Show more

Contributors

Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Deputy Comm Ervin H Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Frank Sobotka:
Chris Bauer
Lt Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Beatrice "Beadie" Russell:
Amy Ryan
Col William A Rawls:
John Doman
Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Spiros "Vondas" Vondopoulos:
Paul Ben-Victor
Director:
Ed Bianchi

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One SouthLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Romantic thriller remake. Self-made millionaire Thomas Crown has a dangerous hobby - stealing priceless works of art. But insurance investigator Catherine Banning is on his tail. Show more

Contributors

Thomas Crown:
Pierce Brosnan
Catherine Banning:
Rene Russo
Det Michael McCann:
Denis Leary
Andrew Wallace:
Ben Gazzara
Det Paretti:
Frankie R Faison
John Reynolds:
Fritz Weaver
Friedrich Golchan:
Charles Keating
Heinrich Knutzhorn:
Mark Margolis
The Psychiatrist:
Faye Dunaway
Proctor McKinley:
Michael Lombard

Formats

Duration: 2 hours, 2 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: 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
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
Judge:
Tom Mason
Passenger:
Rick Zieff
Agent Stokes:
Tobin Bell
Composer:
Trevor Jones
Director of photography:
Peter Biziou