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First broadcast: Wed 10^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 31^st Jan 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a modern, young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. Vulture's crown of beautiful feathers gets burnt by the sun. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Vulture:: Felix Dexter
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Aardvark:: Johnny Daukes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 22: Why Caterpillar Is Never in a Hurry

First broadcast: Thu 11^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Feb 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies

Stories telling how animals got their distinctive parts. Caterpillar is never in a hurry, even when all the other animals are racing around. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Caterpillar/Butterfly:: Akiya Henry
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Woodpecker:: Akiya Henry
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Mama Cheetah:: Angelina Koinange
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 23: Why Lion Roars

First broadcast: Fri 12^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Thu 11^th Feb 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling how different animals got their distinctive characteristics. Following Flea's advice, Lion goes to the great cave of Tinga Tinga to get his roar back. Show more

Contributors

Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Flea:: Akiya Henry
Orange Monkey:: Ben Spybey
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Lizard:: Junior Simpson
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Bat:: Prince Abura
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Brand

Series

Human Traffic

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 36 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Mar 2010, 01:20 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 11^th Jan 2012, 00:05 on BBC One Scotland

Adult drama starring John Simm and Lorraine Pilkington. Six youths try to escape their pointless, humdrum lives with weekends of drugs and debauchery.

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 2: Why Snake Has No Legs

First broadcast: Thu 18^th Mar 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Aug 2018, 13:00 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. Snake had hundreds of legs, until he swapped them all for Millipede's eyes. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Snake:: Johnny Daukes
Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Pediless/Millipede:: Stephen K Amos
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

Genres

Formats

Animation

Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 24: Why Zebra Has Stripes

First broadcast: Wed 17^th Mar 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 21^st Feb 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. Zebra tries on a black coat to hide better in the savannah, but it is too tight. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Zebra:: Eddie Kadi
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Mama Cheetah:: Angelina Koinange
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Bruce Hobson
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 8: Why Owl's Head Turns All the Way Round

First broadcast: Thu 4^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Wed 27^th Jan 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. Owl becomes a night guard when mangoes start disappearing. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Owl:: Meera Syal
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Hyena:: Stephen K Amos
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

Genres

Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 16: Why Lizard Always Hides under Rocks

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Thu 28^th Jan 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. The animals teach greedy Lizard a lesson when he pinches their food. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Lizard:: Junior Simpson
Frog:: Njuguna Wakanyote
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Mosquito:: Ninia Benjamin
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Writer:: Bruce Hobson
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

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Brand

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 4: Why Tortoise Has a Broken Shell

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Tue 26^th Jan 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. When Tortoise fell and landed on his shiny shell, it broke into pieces. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Hare:: Felix Dexter
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Parrot:: Eddie Kadi
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Brand

Series

15 Minute Drama

Just a Girl: Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 18^th Dec 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 18^th Dec 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 23 days

15 Minute Drama: Just a Girl: Series 1

A sleepover for Amy with new friends brings things to a head between her parents. Show more

Contributors

Amy:: Louie Cordara
Gary:: Shaun Parkes
Charlotte:: Bettrys Jones
Ted:: Michael Garner
Dr ONeill:: Elaine Claxton
Director:: Polly Thomas
Writer:: Mark Davies Markham

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series

15 Minute Drama

Just a Girl: Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 19^th Dec 2014, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 19^th Dec 2014, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 23 days

15 Minute Drama: Just a Girl: Series 1

Gary finally comes to terms with the hormone blockers, but Charlotte has shocking news for him. Show more

Contributors

Amy:: Louie Cordara
Gary:: Shaun Parkes
Charlotte:: Bettrys Jones
Ted:: Michael Garner
Dr ONeill:: Elaine Claxton
Director:: Polly Thomas
Writer:: Mark Davies Markham

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 10: Why Tickbird Sits on Hippo's Back

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Mar 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th Feb 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how animals got their unique characteristics. Tickbird challenges Hippo to see who can drink the most in a single gulp. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Crab:: Terence Reis
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery

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Brand

Series

A Tale of Two Cities: Aleppo and London

2011/2012

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 20^th May 2018, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 22^nd Mar 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

A Tale of Two Cities: Aleppo and London

4 Extra Debut. Charles Dickens's iconic story of love, revolution and redemption, updated and set in contemporary Aleppo and London. Show more

Contributors

Taghreed:: Fatima Adoum
Lina:: Lara Sawalha
Jarvis:: Phil Davis
Shwan Dahkurdi:: Khalid Abdalla
Sid:: Shaun Parkes
Dr Mahmoud:: Nadim Sawalha
Cameraman:: Shiv Grewal
Emad:: Raad Rawi
Yakub:: George Georgiou
Samia:: Nathalie Armin
Syrian Protestor:: Ahmed Aziz
Director:: Polly Thomas
Producer:: Gill Parry
Author:: Charles Dickens
Adaptor:: Ayeesha Menon

Genres

Drama

Series

A Tale of Two Cities: Aleppo and London

2016

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 3^rd Jun 2018, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Mar 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

A Tale of Two Cities: Aleppo and London

Lina embarks on a desperate mission, while, Taghreed's obsessive need for revenge pushes her over the edge. Stars Fatima Adoum. Show more

Contributors

Taghreed:: Fatima Adoum
Lina:: Lara Sawalha
Jarvis:: Phil Davis
Shwan:: Khalid Abdalla
Sid:: Shaun Parkes
Dr Mahmoud:: Nadim Sawalha
Jerry:: Shiv Grewal
Emad:: Raad Rawi
Yakub:: George Georgiou
Samia:: Nathalie Armin
Fadi:: Ammar Haj Ahmad
Local Doctor:: Ammar Haj Ahmad
Director:: Polly Thomas
Producer:: Gill Parry
Author:: Charles Dickens
Adaptor:: Ayeesha Menon

Genres

Drama

Series

A Tale of Two Cities: Aleppo and London

2013/2014

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 27^th May 2018, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Mar 2022, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

A Tale of Two Cities: Aleppo and London

Lina is reporting from Aleppo when Taghreed confronts her. Back in London, a dark family secret is revealed. Stars Lara Sawalha. Show more

Contributors

Taghreed:: Fatima Adoum
Lina:: Lara Sawalha
Jarvis:: Phil Davis
Shwan:: Khalid Abdalla
Sid:: Shaun Parkes
Dr Mahmoud:: Nadim Sawalha
Jerry:: Shiv Grewal
The Driver:: Shiv Grewal
Emad:: Raad Rawi
Yakub:: George Georgiou
The General:: George Georgiou
Samia:: Nathalie Armin
Fadi:: Ammar Haj Ahmad
Local Doctor:: Ammar Haj Ahmad
Syrian Protestor:: Ahmed Aziz
Director:: Polly Thomas
Producer:: Gill Parry
Author:: Charles Dickens
Adaptor:: Ayeesha Menon

Genres

Drama

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 12: Why Peacock Struts

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Dec 2010, 12:20 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Mar 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Peacock wants to have the biggest and the best tail in Tinga Tinga. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Peacock:: Cyril Nri
Orange Monkey:: Karuga Ngigi
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Eagle:: Ninia Benjamin
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Owl:: Meera Syal
Crocodile:: Edward Kwach
Parrot:: Eddie Kadi
Vulture:: Felix Dexter
Warthog:: Kennie Andrews
Skunk:: Derek Griffiths
Snake:: Johnny Daukes
Chameleon:: Patrick Kanyeki
Woodpecker:: Akiya Henry
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Writer:: Edward Gakuya
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

Genres

Brand

Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 2

Series

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 2

Episode 13: Why Aardvark Has a Sticky Tongue

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Dec 2010, 12:20 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th Mar 2021, 16:50 on CBeebies HD

Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Aardvark did not used to have a sticky tongue, until he got it stuck in the honey log. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Claudia Lloyd
Director:: Richard Jeffery
Red Monkey:: Eugene Muchiri
Aardvark/Snake:: Johnny Daukes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Orange Monkey:: Karuga Ngigi
Yellow Monkey:: Faraaz Meghani
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Owl:: Meera Syal
Mole:: Sophie Thompson
Cheetah:: Sophie Okonedo
Hen:: Lindiwe Brown Mkhize
Spider:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Cricket/Skunk:: Derek Griffiths
Bat:: Prince Abura
Bushbaby:: Bhumi Patel
Composer:: Eric Wainaina
Writer:: Bruce Hobson
Writer:: Bridget Hurst
Writer:: Claudia Lloyd

Genres

Brand

Tinga Tinga Tales: Series 2

Series

Life after War: Haunted by Helmand

BBC Three

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 23^rd Jan 2013, 21:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Jan 2013, 23:20 on BBC HD

Through interviews with soldiers who survived an attack where five members of a platoon were killed, this film reveals how their lives are still haunted by the horrors of Helmand. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Michael Price
Producer:: Michael Price
Director:: Michael Price
Director:: Michael Price
Executive Producer:: Sam Collyns
Executive Producer:: Sam Collyns
Narrator:: Shaun Parkes
Narrator:: Shaun Parkes

Genres

Factual

Formats

Documentaries

Blue/Orange

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 14^th Oct 2008, 22:30 on BBC Four

Adaptation of Joe Penhall's play in which a junior doctor treating a young man diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder disagrees with a senior colleague over how to proceed Show more

Contributors

Dr Smith:: Brian Cox
Dr Flaherty:: John Simm
Christopher:: Shaun Parkes

Genres

Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 15: Why Porcupine Has Quills

First broadcast: Tue 23^rd Feb 2010, 16:10 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Tue 9^th Feb 2021, 12:40 on CBeebies HD

Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. How Porcupine lost her soft coat to naughty Jackal and replaced it with quills. Show more

Contributors

Monkey Red:: Eugene Muchiri
Porcupine:: Catherine Wambua
Monkey Orange:: Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:: Faraaz Meghani
Jackal:: Terence Reis
Lion:: Patrice Naiambana
Tortoise:: Shaun Parkes
Elephant:: Lenny Henry
Hippo:: Johnnie Fiori
Flamingo:: Flaminia Cinque
Tickbird:: Tameka Empson
Composer:: Eric Wainaina

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