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Ready Steady Cook

Series 21

Episode 23

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Ainsley Harriott hosts another seasonal 20-minute cooking challenge. Actors Ian Lavender and Patina Miller serve up an Anglo-American Christmas feast in the red and green kitchens. Show more

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Series 6

Episode 7: Rick Wakeman and Ian Lavender

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Prog rocker Rick Wakeman and best mate Ian Lavender enjoy a jolly B-road ride around Norfolk. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Rick Wakeman
Participant:
Ian Lavender
Expert:
Raj Bisram
Series Producer:
John Redshaw
Executive Producer:
Liam Hamilton

Yes, Minister

Series 3

Episode 3: Skeleton in the Cupboard

Duration: 30 minutes

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

A normally efficient local council is late with some paperwork, and Sir Humphrey wants to make an example of them.

Contributors

James Hacker:
Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley:
Derek Fowlds
Dr Richard Cartwright:
Ian Lavender
Alex Andrews - Reporter:
Donald Gee
Peter - Civil Servant:
John Pennington
Writer:
Antony Jay

Yes, Minister

Series 3

Episode 2: The Challenge

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Satirical political sitcom. Jim Hacker takes part in a television interview on local civil defence - but his interrogator is extremely tenacious.

Contributors

James Hacker:
Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley:
Derek Fowlds
Sir Arnold Robinson:
John Nettleton
Dr Richard Cartwright:
Ian Lavender
Writer:
Antony Jay

Dad's Army

Series 3

Episode 11: Branded

Duration: 33 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Wartime sitcom. There's trouble in the ranks of the Home Guard when the bravery of the gentle and well-mannered Pte Godfrey is called into question.

Contributors

Captain Mainwaring:
Arthur Lowe
Sgt Wilson:
John Le Mesurier
L/Cpl Jones:
Clive Dunn
Pte Frazer:
John Laurie
Pte Pike:
Ian Lavender
Pte Godfrey:
Arnold Ridley
Pte Walker:
James Beck
Chief AP Warden:
Bill Pertwee
Miss Godfrey:
Nan Braunton
2nd ARP Warden:
Stuart Sherwin
Doctor:
Roger Avon
Producer:
David Croft
Director:
Harold Snoad

VE Day 70

Episode 4: A Party to Remember

Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One London

Chris Evans hosts a spectacular celebration of the 70th anniversary of VE Day from Horse Guards Parade, featuring performances of wartime songs and testimonies from the era. Show more

Pointless Celebrities

Series 9

Episode 2: Comedy

Duration: 50 minutes

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

A special comedy edition of the quiz, with Simon Day, Paul Chowdhry, Emily Atack, Ian Lavender, Kerry Godliman, Graeme Garden, Steve Pemberton and Bob Mortimer. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Osman
Participant:
Simon Day
Participant:
Paul Chowdhry
Participant:
Emily Atack
Participant:
Ian Lavender
Participant:
Kerry Godliman
Participant:
Graeme Garden
Participant:
Steve Pemberton
Participant:
Bob Mortimer
Executive Producer:
Michelle Woods
Executive Producer:
James Fox
Executive Producer:
Dom Waugh
Series Producer:
John Ryan
Production Company:
Endemol Shine UK

Pointless Celebrities

Series 5

Episode 3: Sitcoms

Duration: 50 minutes

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

Alexander Armstrong presents a celebrity sitcom edition of the quiz, with contestants including Vicki Michelle, Ian Lavender, Simon Day, Meera Syal and Arabella Weir. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Osman
Executive Producer:
Pam Cavannagh
Executive Producer:
David Flynn
Executive Producer:
Michelle Woods
Executive Producer:
James Fox
Series Producer:
John Ryan
Participant:
Vicki Michelle
Participant:
Ian Lavender
Participant:
Simon Day
Participant:
Arabella Weir
Participant:
Meera Syal
Participant:
Phil Cornwell
Participant:
Ewen MacIntosh
Participant:
Simon Greenall

Dad's Army

Series 4

Episode 3: Boots, Boots, Boots

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of Walmington-on-Sea. Captain Mainwaring starts a foot-hardening programme which includes lengthy route marches. Show more

Contributors

Captain Mainwaring:
Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Arthur Wilson:
John Le Mesurier
Lance Corporal Jack Jones:
Clive Dunn
Private James Frazer:
John Laurie
Private Pike:
Ian Lavender
Private Godfrey:
Arnold Ridley
Private Walker:
James Beck
ARP Warden:
Bill Pertwee
Mrs Pike:
Janet Davies
Mr Sedgewick:
Erik Chitty
Producer:
David Croft

The Legend of Dick and Dom

Series One

Episode 11: Rock Hard

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on CBBC Channel

Children's sitcom. When the gang tries to pinch the King of Kong's conker, princes Dick and Dom are turned to stone. Is this the end for the heroes?

Dad's Army

Series 8

Episode 6: The Face on the Poster

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 2 months

Classic wartime sitcom. Mainwaring starts an advertising campaign to increase recruiting, but Wilson mixes up the photographs for the poster.

Contributors

Captain Mainwaring:
Arthur Lowe
Private Godfrey:
Arnold Ridley
Private Frazer:
John Laurie
Corporal Jones:
Clive Dunn
Sergeant Wilson:
John Le Mesurier
Private Walker:
James Beck
Private Pike:
Ian Lavender
Polish Officer:
Gabor Vernon
Chief ARP Warden Hodge:
Bill Pertwee
Private Sponge:
Colin Bean
Mr Bluett:
Harold Bennett
Police Sergeant:
Michael Bevis
Producer:
David Croft

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

Victoria Wood's musical, rooted in the Manchester of 1929 and 1969, is the story of two lonely middle-aged people who grab a second chance at life. Show more

Contributors

Mr Kirkby:
Daniel Rigby
Gertrude Riall:
Dorothy Atkinson
Mr Stanley:
Vincent Franklin
Sir Hamilton Harty:
Malcolm Sinclair
Commissionaire:
Ian Lavender
Young Enid:
Jessica Casby
Hewitt:
Sam Burles
Bus Conductor:
Carl Sanderson
Mr Chandler:
Michael Strobel
Killelea:
Nathan Rowley
Neighbour:
Kaya Brady
Tea Lady:
Pam Shaw
Youn Frank:
Andrew Carleton
Maitre d':
Robert Maxfield
Man with gramophone:
Michael Jibson
Man on tram:
William Fox
Businessman:
Mark Rowlands
Lecture hall Enid:
Hannah Cadec
Lecture hall Enid:
Emily Goodenough
Paris cafe intellectual:
Francesca Hoffman
Paris cafe intellectual:
Will Peaco
Peel Square passer-by:
Richard Jones
Berni Inn waiter:
Dan Reilly
Berni Inn waiter:
Gary Watson
Berni Inn waitress:
Tanya Robb
Berni Inn waitress:
Cat Simmons
Tango partner:
Sebastien Torkia
Urchin:
Sam Bluck
Producer:
Paul Frift
Director:
Victoria Wood

Holby City

Series 16

Episode 14: Intuition

Duration: 56 minutes

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

Colette finds herself under professional scrutiny, Jac and Jonny struggle to cope as their baby's life hangs in the balance and Mo's sister makes an impression at Holby. Show more

Contributors

Jac Naylor:
Rosie Marcel
Jonny Maconie:
Michael Thomson
Mo Effanga:
Chizzy Akudolu
Guy Self:
John Michie
Ric Griffin:
Hugh Quarshie
Bonnie Wallis:
Carlyss Peer
Jean Rimini:
Annabelle Apsion
Arthur Digby:
Rob Ostlere
Colette Sheward:
Louise Delamere
Zosia March:
Camilla Arfwedson
Adele Effanga:
Petra Letang
Harry Tressler:
Jules Knight
Mary-Claire Carter:
Niamh McGrady
Sacha Levy:
Bob Barrett
Dominic Copeland:
David Ames
Lola Massey:
Katharine Monaghan
Ruth Massey:
Daniele Lydon
Sophia Mason:
Lucy Black
Norman Lodge:
Ian Lavender
Chelsey Corman:
Dominique Jackson
Mr Solis:
Tom Beard

Doctors

Series 9

Episode 94: Bad Boys

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One London

Drama series. Julia gets embroiled with an old friend who has taken the law into his own hands - with dire consequences. Vivien visits the hospice where Sam used to live. Show more

Contributors

Julia Parsons:
Diane Keen
Peter Rogers:
Ian Lavender

Doctors

Series 12

Episode 199: Quarantine

Duration: 1 hour

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

The Mill is thrown into lockdown when the authorities suspect that someone inside is infected with a deadly virus. Will Simon discover the truth in time? Show more

Contributors

Cherry Malone:
Sophie Abelson
Victoria Liston:
Daisy Head
George Liston:
Simon Shepherd
Rowland Beckley:
Ian Lavender
Dr Elaine Cassidy:
Janet Dibley
Dr Zara Carmichael:
Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Dr Daniel Granger:
Matthew Chambers
Dr Jimmi Clay:
Adrian Lewis Morgan
Dr Heston Carter:
Owen Brenman
Dr Simon Bond:
David Sturzaker
Julia Parsons:
Diane Keen
Mrs Tembe:
Lorna Laidlaw
Karen Hollins:
Jan Pearson
Rob Hollins:
Chris Walker
Jack Hollins:
Nicolas Woodman
Imogen Hollins:
Charlie Clemmow
Elliott Taylorman:
Simon Chandler
Series Producer:
Mike Hobson
Series Producer:
Peter Eryl Lloyd
Producer:
Ella Kelly
Michael Buchan:
Fraser James
Mrs Tabitha Potter:
Carol MacReady

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for 11 months

Candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier, from his turbulent marriage to Hattie Jacques to his life-changing role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Ian Lavender
Participant:
Joan Le Mesurier
Participant:
Jimmy Perry
Participant:
Michael Palin
Participant:
Clive Dunn
Executive Producer:
Caroline Wright

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One North East & Cumbria

Ian Lavender travels to Grasmere in Cumbria to learn more about some of the wartime paintings found tucked away in churches and tiny galleries across the Lake District. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Ian Lavender
Participant:
Jon Culshaw
Executive Producer:
Jacqui Hodgson

Dad's Army

Series 9

Episode 2: The Making of Private Pike

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Classic wartime sitcom. Captain Mainwaring is given a staff car, which breaks down when Pike and his girlfriend borrow it to go to the pictures.

Contributors

Captain Mainwaring:
Arthur Lowe
Sgt Wilson:
John Le Mesurier
Lance Corporal Jones:
Clive Dunn
Pte Frazer:
John Laurie
Pte Godfrey:
Arnold Ridley
Pte Pike:
Ian Lavender
Pte Sponge:
Colin Bean
Chief ARP Warden Hodges:
Bill Pertwee
The Verger:
Edward Sinclair
Pte Walker:
James Beck
Mrs Pike:
Janet Davies
Producer:
David Croft

Dad's Army

Series 6

Episode 2: My British Buddy

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Classic wartime sitcom. As the first contingent of American soldiers arrives in Walmington-on-Sea, Captain Mainwaring and his troops prepare to welcome them.

Contributors

Captain Mainwaring:
Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson:
John Le Mesurier
Private Frazer:
John Laurie
Private Godfrey:
Arnold Ridley
Private Walker:
James Beck
Ivy Bandways:
Suzanne Kerchiss
Landlord:
Verne Morgan
Private Pike:
Ian Lavender
Corporal Jones:
Clive Dunn
US Sergeant:
Blain Fairman
Chief Warden Hodges:
Bill Pertwee
Mrs Pike:
Janet Davies
Mr Cheeseman:
Talfryn Thomas
Colonel Shultz:
Alan Tilvern
GHQ Colonel:
Robert Raglan
Producer:
David Croft