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Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Nov 2017, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd May 2023, 22:00 on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends. Andy and Lance go to great lengths to protect their land. An audacious theft leaves Lance reeling. Andy quits his job. Show more

Contributors

Andy:: Mackenzie Crook
Lance:: Toby Jones
Becky:: Rachael Stirling
Art:: Simon Farnaby
Paul:: Paul Casar
Terry:: Gerard Horan
Toni:: Rebecca Callard
Sheila:: Sophie Thompson
Russell:: Pearce Quigley
Hugh:: Divian Ladwa
Kate:: Alexa Davies
Kelvin:: Kevin Bishop
Tim:: Tim Key
Writer:: Mackenzie Crook
Director:: Mackenzie Crook
Producer:: Gill Isles
Production Company:: Channel X

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Detectorists: Series 3

Detectorists

Series 3

Episode 5

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Dec 2017, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 19^th May 2023, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends. Andy and Lance become eco-warriors when they find their beloved oak tree is due to be felled. Andy stumbles upon treasure. Show more

Contributors

Andy:: Mackenzie Crook
Lance:: Toby Jones
Becky:: Rachael Stirling
Veronica:: Diana Rigg
Toni:: Rebecca Callard
Kate:: Alexa Davies
Art:: Simon Farnaby
Paul:: Paul Casar
Stanley:: Asa James Wallace
Solar Bloke:: Ben Langley
Builder:: Dan Phillips
Foreman Steve:: Dan Tetsell
Writer:: Mackenzie Crook
Director:: Mackenzie Crook
Producer:: Gill Isles
Production Company:: Channel X

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Detectorists: Series 3

Detectorists

Series 3

Episode 6

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 13^th Dec 2017, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th May 2023, 22:00 on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Comedy series. Andy and Lance have a last day on the farm, one last chance to pull out all the stops and find that gold. Terry's got a new gazebo. Show more

Contributors

Andy:: Mackenzie Crook
Lance:: Toby Jones
Becky:: Rachael Stirling
Veronica:: Diana Rigg
Toni:: Rebecca Callard
Kate:: Alexa Davies
Art:: Simon Farnaby
Paul:: Paul Casar
Stanley:: Asa James Wallace
Varde:: Orion Ben
Auctioneer:: Kevin Eldon
Terry:: Gerard Horan
Sheila:: Sophie Thompson
Russell:: Pearce Quigley
Louise:: Laura Checkley
Hugh:: Divian Ladwa
Writer:: Mackenzie Crook
Director:: Mackenzie Crook
Producer:: Gill Isles
Production Company:: Channel X

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Detectorists: Series 3

Detectorists

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 9^th Oct 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Tue 10^th Jan 2023, 22:00 on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends. Lance and Andy are on the trail of the holy grail of metal detecting - the final resting place of King Sexred of the East Saxons. Show more

Contributors

Andy:: Mackenzie Crook
Lance:: Toby Jones
Becky:: Rachael Stirling
Sophie:: Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Maggie:: Lucy Benjamin
Tony:: Adam Riches
Terry:: Gerard Horan
Sheila:: Sophie Thompson
Louise:: Laura Checkley
Varde:: Orion Ben
Hugh:: Divian Ladwa
Russell:: Pearce Quigley
Bishop:: David Sterne
Paul:: Paul Casar
Art:: Simon Farnaby
Writer:: Mackenzie Crook
Director:: Mackenzie Crook
Producer:: Adam Tandy

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Detectorists: Series 1

Paddington: The Man Behind the Bear

BBC Two

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 26^th Dec 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Dec 2023, 11:00 on BBC Two Wales HD

With readings by Hugh Bonneville, animation and contributions from celebrity fans, this film looks at the beloved character of Paddington and tells the story of his unassuming creator Michael Bond. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:: Richard Bright
Narrator:: Hugh Bonneville
Producer:: Eric Haynes
Interviewed Guest:: Jeremy Clarkson
Interviewed Guest:: Bernard Cribbins
Editor:: Gary Scott
Interviewed Guest:: Konnie Huq
Assistant Producer:: Louise Arthur
Interviewed Guest:: Heston Blumenthal
Production Manager:: Claire McCluskey
Interviewed Guest:: Valerie Singleton
Production Coordinator:: Susan Scott
Interviewed Guest:: Lauren Child
Animator:: Ross Hogg
Interviewed Guest:: Paul King
Composer:: Francis MacDonald
Interviewed Guest:: Stephen Fry
Interviewed Guest:: Simon Farnaby
Interviewed Guest:: Rosie Alison
Interviewed Guest:: Karen Jankel
Interviewed Guest:: Sue Bond
Interviewed Guest:: Brenda Bond
Interviewed Guest:: Tobago Cursoe
Interviewed Guest:: Peter Joseph
Interviewed Guest:: Barry Macey
Interviewed Guest:: Lucy Edwards
Director:: Eric Haynes

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Formats

Documentaries

Paddington 2

Duration: 1 hour, 36 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 26^th Dec 2019, 19:20 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Mar 2024, 09:55 on CBBC HD

Available for 7 months

Paddington finds the perfect gift for Aunt Lucy's birthday, but when the gift is stolen, he becomes the prime suspect, and it is up to the Browns to prove his innocence.

Contributors

Paddington:: Ben Whishaw
Mary Brown:: Sally Hawkins
Henry Brown:: Hugh Bonneville
Phoenix Buchanan:: Hugh Grant
Knuckles McGinty:: Brendan Gleeson
Judy Brown:: Madeleine Harris
Jonathan Brown:: Samuel Joslin
Mrs Bird:: Julie Walters
Mr Gruber:: Jim Broadbent
Mr Curry:: Peter Capaldi
Writer:: Paul King
Writer:: Simon Farnaby
Director:: Paul King

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Films

Quacks

Series 1

Episode 3: The Madman's Trial

BBC Two

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Aug 2017, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Aug 2018, 23:45 on BBC Two Wales

Comedy. William concocts a plan to cure a patient of his delusion. Robert looks to advance his reputation by securing the backing of a wealthy female patron. Show more

Contributors

John:: Tom Basden
Butterworth:: Osi Okerafor
Robert:: Rory Kinnear
Caroline:: Lydia Leonard
Harold:: Jamie Demetriou
William:: Mathew Baynton
Membership Officer:: Steve Brody
Mr Burton:: John Ramm
Mr Sui:: Logan Wong
Dr Flowers:: Simon Farnaby
Landlord:: Geoff McGivern
Peters:: Ed Gaughan
Dr King:: Timothy Bentinck
George Combe:: Miles Jupp
Lady Campbell:: Fenella Woolgar
Dr Edward Hopkins:: Edmund Digby-Jones
Director:: Andy De Emmony
Producer:: Imogen Cooper
Executive Producer:: James Wood
Editor:: Robin Peters
Writer:: Mathew Baynton
Stunt coordinator:: Andy Bennett
Composer:: Ian Arber
Executive Producer:: Justin Davies
Production Company:: Lucky Giant
Stunts:: Anthony Burford
Stunts:: Kye Mckee
Stunts:: Anthony Skrimshire

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Quacks

Series

Quacks: Series 1

The Persuasionists

Episode 6: The Australianess

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 13^th Feb 2010, 23:45 on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Fri 5^th Mar 2010, 01:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Sitcom. The agency is on the skids, and Australian boss Clive has identified the problem - the office isn't Australian enough. Show more

Contributors

Greg:: Adam Buxton
Clive:: Jarred Christmas
Keaton:: Simon Farnaby
Emma:: Daisy Haggard
Billy:: Iain Lee
Harriet:: Ingrid Oliver
Josephine:: Gemma Whelan
Director:: Tristram Shapeero
Producer:: Jon Rolph

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

The Persuasionists

Horrible Histories with Stephen Fry

Episode 2

Horrible Histories with Stephen Fry

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 26^th Jun 2011, 18:05 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 26^th Jun 2011, 18:05 on BBC One Yorkshire

Stephen Fry links the very best sketches from Series 1 and 2 of the award-winning comedy show. In this episode, a rich Georgian swaps lives with a peasant in Historical Wife Swap. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Stephen Fry
Actor:: Mathew Baynton
Actor:: Jim Howick
Actor:: Martha Howe-Douglas
Actor:: Laurence Rickard
Actor:: Ben Willbond
Actor:: Simon Farnaby
Actor:: Sarah Hadland
Actor:: Lawry Lewin
Actor:: Alice Lowe
Actor:: Katy Wix
Producer:: Caroline Norris
Producer:: Giles Pilbrow
Director:: Dominic Brigstocke
Director:: Steve Connelly
Director:: Chloe Thomas
Writer:: Mathew Baynton
Writer:: Dave Cohen
Writer:: Giles Pilbrow
Writer:: Steve Punt
Writer:: Laurence Rickard
Writer:: Colin Swash
Writer:: Ben Ward
Writer:: Ben Willbond

Genres

Series

Horrible Histories with Stephen Fry

Episode 3

Horrible Histories with Stephen Fry

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 3^rd Jul 2011, 18:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Jul 2011, 18:00 on BBC One Yorkshire

Stephen Fry links the best sketches from the award-winning comedy show. George IV receives some good news, and a WWII evacuee encounters the horrors of the countryside. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Stephen Fry
Actor:: Mathew Baynton
Actor:: Jim Howick
Actor:: Martha Howe-Douglas
Actor:: Laurence Rickard
Actor:: Ben Willbond
Actor:: Simon Farnaby
Actor:: Alice Lowe
Actor:: Giles Terera
Producer:: Caroline Norris
Producer:: Giles Pilbrow
Writer:: Dave Cohen
Writer:: Jon Holmes
Writer:: Greg Jenner
Writer:: Simon Littlefield
Director:: Dominic Brigstocke
Director:: Steve Connelly
Director:: Chloe Thomas
Writer:: Caroline Norris
Writer:: Giles Pilbrow
Writer:: Laurence Rickard
Writer:: Colin Swash
Writer:: Joe Tucker
Writer:: Raphael Warner

Genres

Series

Horrible Histories with Stephen Fry

Episode 4

Horrible Histories with Stephen Fry

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 10^th Jul 2011, 18:05 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 10^th Jul 2011, 18:05 on BBC One Yorkshire

Stephen Fry presents the best sketches from the award-winning comedy show. Prank-loving teenage Emperor Elagabalus hosts a dinner party on Roman Come Dine With Me. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Stephen Fry
Actor:: Mathew Baynton
Actor:: Jim Howick
Actor:: Martha Howe-Douglas
Actor:: Laurence Rickard
Actor:: Ben Willbond
Actor:: Simon Farnaby
Actor:: Sarah Hadland
Actor:: Alice Lowe
Producer:: Caroline Norris
Producer:: Giles Pilbrow
Writer:: Gerard Foster
Writer:: Jon Holmes
Writer:: Greg Jenner
Writer:: Oriane Messina
Director:: Dominic Brigstocke
Director:: Steve Connelly
Director:: Chloe Thomas
Writer:: Giles Pilbrow
Writer:: Steve Punt
Writer:: Laurence Rickard
Actor:: Katy Wix

Genres

Series

Horrible Histories: Series 4

Horrible Histories

Series 4

Episode 1

CBBC

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Apr 2012, 17:00 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th Apr 2024, 18:00 on CBBC Channel

Available for 8 months

Historical sketch show. Dick Whittington pitches a movie about his life, and some German bomber pilots find an unfortunate use for a tourist guidebook to Britain. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Mark Gatiss
Actor:: Steve Pemberton
Actor:: Reece Shearsmith
Actor:: Mathew Baynton
Actor:: Simon Farnaby
Actor:: Martha Howe-Douglas
Actor:: Jim Howick
Actor:: Laurence Rickard
Actor:: Ben Willbond
Actor:: Sarah Hadland
Director:: Steve Connelly
Director:: Dominic Brigstocke
Series Producer:: Caroline Norris
Producer:: Imogen Cooper
Executive Producer:: Melissa Hardinge
Executive Producer:: Richard Bradley
Writer:: Gerard Foster
Writer:: Dave Cohen
Writer:: Joe Tucker
Writer:: Ben Ward
Writer:: Giles Pilbrow

Genres

Brand

Horrible Histories

Series

Mindhorn

Duration: 1 hour, 21 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 22^nd Mar 2020, 22:45 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 19^th May 2024, 01:35 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for 5 months

A has-been actor, once the lead in popular TV detective series Mindhorn in the 80s, is called on to re-enact his most famous role for a police sting. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Sean Foley
Richard Thorncroft/Bruce Mindhorn:: Julian Barratt
Patricia Deville:: Essie Davis
DS Elena Baines:: Andrea Riseborough
Paul Melly:: Russell Tovey
PC Green:: Robin Morrissey
Jeffrey Moncrief:: Richard McCabe
Chief Inspector Derek Newsome:: David Schofield
Clive Parnevik:: Simon Farnaby
Writer:: Julian Barratt
Writer:: Simon Farnaby

Genres

Formats

Films

Jam and Jerusalem

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Dec 2006, 21:30 on BBC One SouthLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Jul 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

The village comes together to take part in the ancient tradition of 'Beating the Bounds', with the Ladies Guild in charge of refreshments. Sal and Tip make a discovery. Show more

Contributors

Sal Vine:: Sue Johnston
Tip:: Pauline McLynn
Rosie:: Dawn French
Eileen:: Maggie Steed
Queenie:: Doreen Mantle
Delilah Stagg:: Joanna Lumley
Caroline:: Jennifer Saunders
Tash:: Sally Phillips
Vicar:: Patrick Barlow
Susie:: Suzy Aitchison
Kate Bales:: Rosie Cavaliero
Freya:: Freya Edmondson
Colin:: Robbie Richardson
Marcus:: Nigel Lindsay
Spike:: Simon Farnaby
Ella:: Ella Edmondson
Raph:: Thomas Assafuah
Mrs Otterley:: Wendy Hill
Director:: Mandie Fletcher
Producer:: Jo Sargent

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Jam and Jerusalem: Series 1

Series

Jam and Jerusalem

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 4^th Jan 2008, 20:30 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Mon 3^rd Aug 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Comedy series about village life. Tash needs help getting over the fence at Glasto but Caroline is trying to stop the Magic Numbers breaking the swingball. Show more

Contributors

Sal Vine:: Sue Johnston
Rosie:: Dawn French
Tip:: Pauline McLynn
Caroline:: Jennifer Saunders
Tash:: Sally Phillips
Spike:: Simon Farnaby
Eileen:: Maggie Steed
Susie:: Suzy Aitchison
Queenie:: Doreen Mantle
Yasmeen Vine:: Salima Saxton
Writer:: Jennifer Saunders
Writer:: Abigail Wilson
Producer:: Pete Thornton

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Jam and Jerusalem: Series 2

Series

Jam and Jerusalem

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Jan 2008, 20:30 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Tue 4^th Aug 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Comedy series about village life by Jennifer Saunders. Sal has organised a ramble for the whole Guild, seeing it as an opportunity to have a nice stroll and a chat with friends. Show more

Contributors

Sal Vine:: Sue Johnston
Eileen:: Maggie Steed
Kate Bales:: Rosie Cavaliero
Spike:: Simon Farnaby
Lady Anne Crump:: Marcia Warren
Tip:: Pauline McLynn
Caroline:: Jennifer Saunders
Susie:: Suzy Aitchison
Rosie:: Dawn French
Tash:: Sally Phillips
Writer:: Jennifer Saunders
Writer:: Abigail Wilson
Producer:: Pete Thornton

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Jam and Jerusalem: Series 2

Series

Jam and Jerusalem

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 25^th Jan 2008, 20:30 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Thu 6^th Aug 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Comedy series about village life by Jennifer Saunders. Rosie feels the pressure during a sporting grudge match between Clatterford Guild and neighbouring rivals, Hole Guild. Show more

Contributors

Sal Vine:: Sue Johnston
Spike:: Simon Farnaby
Vicar:: Patrick Barlow
Colin:: Robbie Richardson
Rosie:: Dawn French
Janinie:: Elanor Grimes
Tip:: Pauline McLynn
Tash:: Sally Phillips
Eileen:: Maggie Steed
Susie:: Suzy Aitchison
Writer:: Jennifer Saunders
Writer:: Abigail Wilson
Producer:: Pete Thornton

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Jam and Jerusalem: Series 2

Series

Jam and Jerusalem

Series 3

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 9^th Aug 2009, 20:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Nov 2009, 20:00 on BBC HD

Comedy series about village life. Sal discovers an old planning application to convert the barn in the field behind her house, and enlists the Guild's help to stop the development. Show more

Contributors

Sal:: Sue Johnston
Rosie:: Dawn French
Jock:: Clive Russell
Caroline:: Jennifer Saunders
Eileen:: Maggie Steed
Tip:: Pauline McLynn
Kate Bales:: Rosie Cavaliero
James:: David Mitchell
Vicar:: Patrick Barlow
Spike:: Simon Farnaby
Tash:: Sally Phillips
Raph:: Thomas Assafuah
Writer:: Jennifer Saunders
Writer:: Abigail Wilson
Producer:: Francis Gilson
Yasmeen Vine:: Salima Saxton
Tim:: Tim Vine
Pauline:: Hazel John
Director:: Mandie Fletcher

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Jam and Jerusalem: Series 3

Series

Jam and Jerusalem

Series 3

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 23^rd Aug 2009, 20:00 on BBC One OxfordshireLatest broadcast: Mon 30^th Nov 2009, 20:00 on BBC HD

Rural comedy. Spike and Tash are finally ready to travel the world in their converted mobile library, but a confusion with the gears leads to a call-out for the emergency services. Show more

Contributors

Sal Vine:: Sue Johnston
Spike:: Simon Farnaby
Tash:: Sally Phillips
Jock:: Clive Russell
Tip:: Pauline McLynn
Kate Bales:: Rosie Cavaliero
Tish:: Patricia Potter
Raph:: Thomas Assafuah
Dr James Vine:: David Mitchell
Yasmeen Vine:: Salima Saxton
Megan:: Menna Trussler
Rosie:: Dawn French
Susie:: Suzy Aitchison
Eileen:: Maggie Steed
Caroline:: Jennifer Saunders
Pauline:: Hazel John
Himself:: Charles Dance
Writer:: Jennifer Saunders
Writer:: Abigail Wilson
Producer:: Francis Gilson
Director:: Mandie Fletcher

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Jam and Jerusalem: Series 3

Series