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Dangerous Visions

The Illustrated Man

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Iain Glen plays the vagrant who claims his tattoos come to life after dark and predict the future in an adaptation by Brian Sibley of Ray Bradbury's iconic short story collection. Show more

Contributors

The Illustrated Man:
Iain Glen
The Youth:
Jamie Parker
The Tattoo Witch:
Elaine Claxton
The Driver:
Wilf Scolding
Brayling 2:
Patrick Kennedy
Applegate:
John P Arnold
Stimson:
Craige Els
Director:
Gemma Jenkins
Adaptor:
Brian Sibley

Genres

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A vagrant claims his tattoos come to life after dark and predict the future. Starring Iain Glen and Elaine Claxton. Show more

Contributors

The Illustrated Man:
Iain Glen
The Youth:
Jamie Parker
The Tattoo Witch:
Elaine Claxton
The Driver:
Wilf Scolding
Brayling 2:
Patrick Kennedy
Applegate:
John P Arnold
Stimson:
Craige Els
Director:
Gemma Jenkins
Adaptor:
Brian Sibley

Heroes and Villains

Episode 2: Cortes

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama documentary. The Spanish adventurer Hernan Cortes is supposed to have taken the Aztec empire with a few soldiers and 16 horses. Can that be true? Show more

Contributors

Hernan Cortes:
Brian McCardie
Dona Marina:
Vineeta Rishi
Pedro de Alvarado:
Andrew Howard
Gonzalo de Sandoval:
Nicholas Shaw
Martin Lopez:
David Maybrick
Velasquez:
Niall Macgregor
Montezuma:
Ramon Tikaram
Antonio De Villafana:
Alec Newman
Executive Producer:
Matthew Barrett

15 Minute Drama

A Small Town Murder

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Meera Syal returns as family liaison officer Jackie Hartwell. Jackie finds the body of a young man in Addley Woods. He appears to have shot himself. Show more

Contributors

Jackie:
Meera Syal
Hannah Cooper:
Amanda Root
David Cooper:
Alec Newman
Isabel Cooper:
Eva Feiler
Steph Webb:
Flora Montgomery
Sandra Hicks:
Susie Emmett
Producer:
Clive Brill
Director:
Clive Brill

Genres

15 Minute Drama

A Small Town Murder

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

A young man - Josh Cooper - has been found dead in some woods next to a shot gun. But family liaison officer Jackie Hartwell (Meera Syal) is not convinced he shot himself. Show more

Contributors

Jackie:
Meera Syal
Hannah Cooper:
Amanda Root
David Cooper:
Alec Newman
Isabel Cooper:
Eva Feiler
Steph Webb:
Flora Montgomery
Sandra Hicks:
Susie Emmett
Producer:
Clive Brill
Director:
Clive Brill

Genres

15 Minute Drama

A Small Town Murder

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

David Cooper seems to be implicated in the murder of his son, Josh. Family liaison officer Jackie Hartwell (Meera Syal) is investigating but has her doubts about his involvement. Show more

Contributors

Jackie:
Meera Syal
Hannah Cooper:
Amanda Root
David Cooper:
Alec Newman
Isabel Cooper:
Eva Feiler
Steph Webb:
Flora Montgomery
Sandra Hicks:
Susie Emmett
Producer:
Clive Brill
Director:
Clive Brill

Genres

15 Minute Drama

A Small Town Murder

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The Cooper home has been trashed following the murder of their son Josh. David Cooper has been cleared of involvement but Jackie Hartwell (Meera Syal) is still suspicious. Show more

Contributors

Jackie:
Meera Syal
Hannah Cooper:
Amanda Root
David Cooper:
Alec Newman
Isabel Cooper:
Eva Feiler
Steph Webb:
Flora Montgomery
Sandra Hicks:
Susie Emmett
Producer:
Clive Brill
Director:
Clive Brill

Genres

15 Minute Drama

A Small Town Murder

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Although Izzy has been unable to speak, Jackie Hartwell (Meera Syal) meets her to see if she can glean any further information. She discovers who murdered Josh Cooper - and why. Show more

Contributors

Jackie:
Meera Syal
Hannah Cooper:
Amanda Root
David Cooper:
Alec Newman
Isabel Cooper:
Eva Feiler
Steph Webb:
Flora Montgomery
Sandra Hicks:
Susie Emmett
Producer:
Clive Brill
Director:
Clive Brill

Genres

The Last Kingdom

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Historical drama. Uhtred wins the protection of Alfred, but his commitment to the new king spells trouble for his relationship with Brida. Show more

Contributors

Ragnar the Younger:
Tobias Santelmann
Brida:
Emily Cox
Leofric:
Adrian Bower
Odda the Elder:
Simon Kunz
Aethelwold:
Harry McEntire
Odda the Younger:
Brian Vernel
Beocca:
Ian Hart
King Aethelred:
Alec Newman
Storri the Scorcerer:
Henning Valin
Pretty Servant:
Nora Horich
Father Selbix:
Lorcan Cranitch
Director:
Anthony Byrne

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Drama about a cop whose investigation into the discovery of a 100-year-old body beneath the Edinburgh streets takes him on a dark journey into the capital's literary past. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Gritty drama about a young band from South London. Their attempts not to compromise fall by the wayside as everyday life and a tragedy impact on their lives. Show more

Natural World

2013-2014

Episode 9: Killer Whales: Beneath the Surface

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Documentary revealing the social side of the killer whale; a creature long feared as a sea monster until it was studied in captivity for the first time. Show more

Silent Witness

Series 13

Part 2: Run, Part 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Drama about a team of forensic pathologists. With Danielle missing and her lover on the run, Leo and the police struggle to unravel a complex web of deceit.

Contributors

Professor Leo Dalton:
William Gaminara
Dr Harry Cunningham:
Tom Ward
Dr Nikki Alexander:
Emilia Fox
Peter Carmody:
Alec Newman
DI Barry Neill:
John Bowe
Amanda Fry:
Natalie J Robb
Anne Cunningham:
Frances Tomelty
Janet Mander:
Jaye Griffiths
Frank Gardiner:
Leo Wringer
Ruth Gardiner:
Akiya Henry
Danielle Boyce:
Denise Gough
Alex Webb:
Nyasha Hatendi
Angela Carmody:
Sara Stephens
Mary Bradburn:
Diana Hardcastle
Glenda Carmody:
Kate Williams
Matthew Parsons:
Tat Whalley
Surveyor:
Gary Shelford
Director:
Sue Tully
Carmody's Son:
Joseph Timson
Carmody's Son:
Samuel Timson
Actor:
Mick Ford

Hope Springs

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama. Shoo's discovery of the missing Billy's mobile phone has serious consequences. To make matters worse, an Environmental Health Officer threatens to close down the hotel. Show more

Contributors

Ellie Lagden:
Alex Kingston
Hannah Temple:
Sian Reeves
Ann Marie Cairncross:
Ronni Ancona
Sadie Cairncross:
Annette Crosbie
Josie Porritt:
Vinette Robinson
Gil Cameron:
Paul Higgins
Euan Harries:
Alec Newman
Marius Gruber:
Clint Dyer
Mr Colin Laing:
Andy Gray
Dean McKenzie:
Richard Madden
Ronan Harries:
Tony McGeever
Ina Harries:
Lorraine McIntosh
Sergeant Jordon:
Lewis Howden
Courier:
Colin Harris
Director:
Ian Barnes
Writer:
Liz Lake

Hope Springs

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

With the news of Nathan's murder, the women believe the net is tightening. Roy must be on to their whereabouts and that spells danger; they urgently need to leave Hope Springs. Show more

Contributors

Ellie Lagden:
Alex Kingston
Ann Marie Cairncross:
Ronni Ancona
Euan Harries:
Alec Newman
Hannah Temple:
Sian Reeves
Sadie Cairncross:
Annette Crosbie
Gil Cameron:
Paul Higgins
Ina Harries:
Lorraine McIntosh
Josie Porritt:
Vinette Robinson
Dean McKenzie:
Richard Madden
Marius Gruber:
Clint Dyer
Gregg Munroe:
David Allan
Chris O'Neill:
Ashley Rice
Ronan Harries:
Tony McGeever
Frances McPherson:
Nicola Roy
Director:
Ian Barnes
Writer:
Liz Lake

Hope Springs

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama series. Determined to live out their lives on a Barbados beach, four ex-cons await their friend Mandy, who is set to fly in from Manchester with their passports. Show more

Contributors

Ellie Lagden:
Alex Kingston
Sadie Cairncross:
Annette Crosbie
Ann Marie Cairncross:
Ronni Ancona
Hannah Temple:
Sian Reeves
Josie Porritt:
Vinette Robinson
Roy Lagden:
Mark Frost
Marius Gruber:
Clint Dyer
Gil Cameron:
Paul Higgins
Euan Harries:
Alec Newman
Ronan Harries:
Tony McGeever
Ina Harries:
Lorraine McIntosh
Female Prison Officer:
Gayanne Potter
Wayne Fletcher:
Steve Money
Dean McKenzie:
Richard Madden
Writer:
Liz Lake

Hope Springs

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama series. With their three million pounds destroyed by the fire, the women are broke and resort to stealing Sadie's money. Also, Shoo threatens to leave the gang forever. Show more

Contributors

Ellie Lagden:
Alex Kingston
Sadie Cairncross:
Annette Crosbie
Gil Cameron:
Paul Higgins
Hannah Temple:
Sian Reeves
Ann Marie Cairncross:
Ronni Ancona
Josie Porritt:
Vinette Robinson
Dean McKenzie:
Richard Madden
Euan Harries:
Alec Newman
Marius Gruber:
Clint Dyer
Roy Lagden:
Mark Frost
Bookies Clerk:
Billy Mack
Mr Patterson:
Simon Weir
Frances McPherson:
Nicola Roy
Writer:
Liz Lake

Hope Springs

Episode 7

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Ann Marie plans to sell the hotel to a couple of city boys, but the women have other ideas.

Contributors

Ellie Lagden:
Alex Kingston
Sadie Cairncross:
Annette Crosbie
Ann Marie Cameron:
Ronni Ancona
Hannah Temple:
Sian Reeves
Josie Porritt:
Vinette Robinson
Gil Cameron:
Paul Higgins
Euan Harries:
Alec Newman
Dean McKenzie:
Richard Madden
Ronan Harries:
Tony McGeever
Ina Harries:
Lorraine McIntosh
David Sinclair:
Jim Sturgeon
Flavio Ermini:
Paul Hickey
Sergeant Jordon:
Lewis Howden
Roy Lagden:
Mark Frost
Director:
Brian Kelly
Writer:
Liz Lake

Hope Springs

Episode 8

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

The women's criminal past catches up with them when they get a surprise visit from Roy. As things go from bad to worse, will they ever live out their Barbados dream?

Contributors

Ellie Lagden:
Alex Kingston
Sadie Cairncross:
Annette Crosbie
Ann Marie Cameron:
Ronni Ancona
Euan Harries:
Alec Newman
Hannah Temple:
Sian Reeves
Josie Porritt:
Vinette Robinson
Gil Cameron:
Paul Higgins
Ina Harries:
Lorraine McIntosh
Ronan Harries:
Tony McGeever
Roy Lagden:
Mark Frost
Dean McKenzie:
Richard Madden
Director:
Brian Kelly
Writer:
Liz Lake

Waterloo Road

Series 8

Episode 12

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

School-based drama. After Phoenix and Harley win the lottery, they want to spend, spend, spend, but does their dad have other ideas? Nikki is forced to question her actions. Show more

Contributors

Nelson Taylor:
John Thomson
Phoenix Taylor:
Kaya Moore
Harley Taylor:
Kane Tomlinson-Weaver
Barry Barry:
Carl Au
Dynasty Barry:
Abby Mavers
Kacey Barry:
Brogan Ellis
Carol Barry:
Zoe Lucker
Nikki Boston:
Heather Peace
Jodie 'Scout' Allen:
Katie McGlynn
Lula Tsibi:
Marlene Madenge
Michael Byrne:
Alec Newman
Christine Mulgrew:
Laurie Brett
Daniel Chalk:
Mark Benton
Kevin Skelton:
Tommy Lawrence Knight
Lorraine Donnegan:
Daniela Denby-Ashe
Sian Diamond:
Jaye Jacobs
Connor Mulgrew:
Shane O'Meara
Imogen Stewart:
Kirstie Steele
Rhiannon Salt:
Rebecca Craven
Maggie Budgen:
Melanie Hill
Grantly Budgen:
Philip Martin Brown
Tom Clarkson:
Jason Done
Jack MacAlister:
Taylor Rhys
Sonya Donnegan:
Victoria Bush
Audrey McFall:
Georgie Glen
Liberty Gordon:
Adiza Shardow
Producer:
Nicola Larder
Director:
Steve Brett

Genres