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Big and Small

Series 1

Episode 14: Bad Luck Machine

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

The adventures of two unlikely friends. Big is working hard on his latest invention, a Good Luck Machine, but Small thinks it is actually giving them bad luck. Show more

Big and Small

Series 1

Episode 3: Fish Wish

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

The adventures of two unlikely best friends. Small sees a fish in the garden pond and wants to keep it in a bowl, but Big thinks fish are better left in the water. Show more

Duration: 2 hours, 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

The story of London and the people who made it into a global metropolis, narrated through a century of music and a wealth of compelling film archive. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bill Nighy
Narrator:
Andy Serkis
Director:
Julien Temple
Producer:
Rosa Bosch
Executive Producer:
Jonty Claypole
Executive Producer:
Christine Langan
Executive Producer:
Alan Yentob
Producer:
Amanda Temple
Producer:
Stephen Malit
Producer:
Julien Temple

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads

Series 1

A Lady of Letters

Duration: 31 minutes

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

Irene Ruddock dashes off letters with her trusty fountain pen, complaining about the failures of others. But when the police come by, it’s Irene who is in trouble. (Set in the 1980s).

Contributors

Irene Ruddock:
Imelda Staunton
Director:
Jonathan Kent
Executive Producer:
Kevin Loader
Executive Producer:
Nicholas Hytner
Production Company:
London Theatre Company

Genres

Psychoville

Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Desperate measures are called for as Jeremy Goode searches for the missing library book. Mrs Wren is in peril and only one man can save her. But will he be bothered? Show more

Contributors

Grace Andrews:
Imelda Staunton
Mansour:
Andy Lucas
David Sowerbutts:
Steve Pemberton
Maureen Sowerbutts:
Reece Shearsmith
Oscar Lomax:
Steve Pemberton
Peter Bishop:
Jason Watkins
Shahrouz:
Elyes Gabel
Jeremy Goode:
Reece Shearsmith
Detective Finney:
Mark Bonnar
Silent Singer:
Reece Shearsmith
Debbie Hart:
Daisy Haggard
Interviewer:
Richard Bacon
Director:
Matt Lipsey
Producer:
Justin Davies
Executive Producer:
Jon Plowman

Genres

Psychoville

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Surreal comedy series. The secret of the missing locket is finally exposed and the enormity of what is at stake revealed. But are there enough characters left alive to care?

Contributors

Grace Andrews:
Imelda Staunton
Detective Finney:
Mark Bonnar
Jennifer:
Stacy Liu
Sister Abigail:
Jenny Howe
London Man:
Alex Morgan
Peter Bishop:
Jason Watkins
David Sowerbutts:
Steve Pemberton
Jeremy Goode:
Reece Shearsmith
Policeman:
Marcus Garvey
Vicar:
Hugh Ross
Ehrlichmann:
Steve Pemberton
Maureen Sowerbutts:
Reece Shearsmith
Director:
Matt Lipsey
Producer:
Justin Davies
Executive Producer:
Jon Plowman

Genres

Duration: 59 minutes

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

In the run-up to the exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic, JK Rowling visits the British Library and reveals the real-life counterparts to her fantastical world. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Janet Lee
Director:
Jude Ho

Big and Small

Series 1

Episode 13: Starry Starry Night

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

The adventures of two unlikely friends. Big takes Small into the garden one evening to look at the stars, which he thinks are beautiful and magical. Show more

Big and Small

Series 1

Episode 11: Rain Dance

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

The adventures of two unlikely friends. Big is annoyed when Small cuts up his hosepipe to use as a rope in his rodeo show. To repay him, Small helps Big water the garden. Show more

Big and Small

Series 1

Episode 25: Five Minute Sled

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

The adventures of two unlikely friends. Big and Small are excited because it snowed overnight. Big wants to toboggan down the hill on his sledge, Daffodil. Show more

Big and Small

Series 1

Episode 8: Stormy Weather

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

The adventures of two unlikely best friends. Small is excited when a storm arrives because he wants to see lightning, but Big hides under the stairs for safety. Show more

Contributors

Voice of Ruby and Twiba:
Imelda Staunton
Voice of Big and Small:
Lenny Henry

Big and Small

Series 1

Episode 10: A Sound Idea

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

The adventures of two unlikely friends. Big and Small hear sounds one night and find Ruby practising a new song she has written about how lovely the Moon is. Show more

Big and Small

Series 1

Episode 19: Smashing Tomatoes

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

The adventures of two unlikely friends. Big's prize tomato has finally ripened. It is big and red and beautiful, and Small thinks it will taste really great. Show more

Big and Small

Series 1

Episode 20: Picture Perfect

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

The adventures of two unlikely friends. Big and Small decide to paint a portrait of Ruby, but they have very different styles of painting. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Actress Imelda Staunton talks to Mark Lawson about her life and career, from her early ambitions to become an actress to her role on the West End stage in Entertaining Mr Sloane. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth

Episode 1: Hail St Custards

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Anarchic Nigel's guide to skool life in the complete and utter shambles that is St Custards. Chiz chiz! Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth

A Tour of the Cages

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Molesworth and his friend Peason explain the different types of masters and how best to deal with them. Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth

Lessens and How to Avoyd Them

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Nigel's efforts to explain how best to bunk off class are thwarted by all the masters disappearing. Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth

Wizz for Atomms

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The Headmaster bans masters visiting the new under-matron, but skool bully, Grabber has other ideas. Stars Imelda Staunton. Show more