Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Nov 2015, 19:30 on BBC One South WestLatest broadcast: Tue 10^th Nov 2015, 19:30 on BBC Four HD

Following the attempts by the Northcott Theatre's new artistic director to turn around the venue's fortunes in the face of financial pressures and falling audiences. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Maureen Lipman
Participant:: John Nettles
Participant:: Lesley Joseph
Executive Producer:: Sam Smith
Producer:: Jeremy Hibbard

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Series

On Stage

Eskimo Day

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Apr 1996, 21:35 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Wed 28^th Jun 2023, 22:00 on BBC Four HD

Available for 11 months

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Jack Rosenthal-penned comedy drama following three sets of parents as they chaperone their children through the selection process of Cambridge University.

Contributors

Shani Whittle:: Maureen Lipman
James:: Alec Guinness
Simon:: James Fleet
Harriet:: Anna Carteret
Hugh:: Tom Wilkinson
Bevis:: David Ross
Pippa:: Laura Howard
Neil:: Benedict Sandiford
Writer:: Jack Rosenthal
Director:: Piers Haggard

Genres

Drama

Incredible Women

Series 5

Bella Hayman

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Oct 2016, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 18^th Oct 2016, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Jeremy Front spends 24 hours with the enfant terrible of British Theatre, Bella Hayman, and sits in on one of her secret rehearsals where Maureen Lipman has to pretend to be a pig. Show more

Educating Rita

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 5^th Aug 2007, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 30^th Aug 2022, 23:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Moving comedy drama about a young hairdresser (Julie Walters) who decides to better herself by enrolling at college. Based on Willy Russell's award-winning stage play. Show more

Contributors

Dr Frank Bryant:: Michael Caine
Rita Susan White:: Julie Walters
Director:: Lewis Gilbert
Brian:: Michael Williams
Trish:: Maureen Lipman
Julia:: Jeananne Crowley
Denny:: Malcolm Douglas
Rita's Father:: Godfrey Quigley
Elaine:: Dearbhla Molloy
Bursar:: Pat Daly
Collins:: Kim Fortune
Tiger:: Philip Hurdwood
Lesley:: Hilary Reynolds
Writer:: Willy Russell
Executive Producer:: Herbert L Oakes
Producer:: Lewis Gilbert
Composer:: David Hentschel
Director of photography:: Frank Watts

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Formats

Films

To Hull and Back

Series 3

Welcome to the Family

To Hull and Back: Series 3

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 12^th Mar 2018, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Jan 2023, 02:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sophie auditions for panto, allowing Sheila to get chummy with the ladies at the golf club. Starring Lucy Beaumont. From 2018. Show more

Contributors

Sophie:: Lucy Beaumont
Sheila:: Maureen Lipman
Jean:: Kerrie Marsh
Nigel the Director:: Mike Bubbins
Imran:: Shane Zaza
Writer:: Lucy Beaumont
Producer:: Sam Michell

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

To Hull and Back

Series

Angela Carter: Of Wolves and Women

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 4^th Aug 2018, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 4^th May 2020, 01:20 on BBC Four HD

A dark and delicious foray into novelist Angela Carter's extraordinary life, narrated by Sally Phillips. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: Maureen Lipman
Participant:: Kelly Macdonald
Participant:: Laura Fraser
Executive Producer:: Richard Bright
Director:: Jude Ho
Producer:: Jude Ho
Young Angela:: Hattie Morahan
Animator:: undefined Peepshow Collective

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

The Review Show

01/04/2011

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Apr 2011, 23:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 1^st Apr 2011, 23:00 on BBC Two England

Martha Kearney and guests Germaine Greer, Maureen Lipman, David Schneider and AL Kennedy discuss costume drama The Crimson Petal and the White, and the film Oranges and Sunshine. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Martha Kearney
Participant:: Germaine Greer
Participant:: Maureen Lipman
Participant:: David Schneider
Participant:: AL Kennedy

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Brand

The Review Show

25/11/2011

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 25^th Nov 2011, 23:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 26^th Nov 2011, 23:25 on BBC HD

Maureen Lipman and Paul Morley join Martha Kearney in the studio to discuss the film My Week with Marilyn.

Contributors

Participant:: Maureen Lipman
Executive Producer:: Andrew Lockyer

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Brand

The Review Show

27/01/2012

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 27^th Jan 2012, 23:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 29^th Jan 2012, 00:55 on BBC HD

Kirsty Wark and guests, including David Morrissey and Maureen Lipman, review the Royal Academy's major David Hockney exhibition, and George Clooney's latest film, The Descendants. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Kirsty Wark
Participant:: Maureen Lipman
Participant:: David Morrissey

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Brand

The Matt Lucas Awards

Episode 5

The Matt Lucas Awards: The Matt Lucas Awards

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 8^th May 2012, 22:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 11^th May 2012, 23:30 on BBC One Wales

Matt Lucas once more hosts his own awards ceremony - the Lucases - with the nominations provided by actress Maureen Lipman, comedian Julian Clary and stand-up Alex Horne. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:: Ashley Blaker
Presenter:: Matt Lucas
Participant:: Julian Clary
Participant:: Maureen Lipman
Participant:: Alex Horne
Director:: Barbara Wiltshire
Writer:: Ashley Blaker
Writer:: Matt Lucas
Producer:: Richard Grocock

Genres

Comedy

Brand

The Matt Lucas Awards

Series

The Review Show

Edinburgh Festival - Part 3

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 31^st Aug 2012, 23:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 1^st Sep 2012, 22:35 on BBC HD

For the last programme focusing on the Edinburgh Festival, Kirsty Wark and guests look at a radical re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland and a new take on Cinderella. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Kirsty Wark
Participant:: Maureen Lipman
Participant:: Paul Morley
Participant:: Sarah Crompton

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Brand

Maureen Lipman: If Memory Serves Me Right

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 18^th Apr 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Aug 2013, 00:50 on BBC Two Scotland

Documentary following actor and writer Maureen Lipman on a personal journey as she explores through her own recollections how memory works. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Maureen Lipman
Executive Producer:: Tina Fletcher-Hill
Producer:: Naomi Austin
Director:: Naomi Austin

Genres

FactualScience & NatureScience & Technology

Formats

Documentaries

Drama on 4

Becky Prestwich - Chopping Onions

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 16^th May 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 9^th May 2018, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. When three generations of Jewish women come together in the kitchen, they stir up much more than the soup. Starring Maureen Lipman. From May 2013. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Becky Prestwich
Ruth:: Maureen Lipman
Vanessa:: Sarah Smart
Esther:: Christine Cox
Taxi Driver:: Sushil Chudasama
Director:: Pauline Harris
Producer:: Pauline Harris

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Midweek

Maureen Lipman; Paul Whitehouse; Chris Bull; Desmond MacCarthy.

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 13^th Apr 2016, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 13^th Apr 2016, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Libby Purves meets actor Maureen Lipman, writer and comedian Paul Whitehouse, tightrope walker Chris Bull and farmer Desmond MacCarthy. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Libby Purves
Interviewed Guest:: Maureen Lipman
Interviewed Guest:: Paul Whitehouse
Interviewed Guest:: Chris Bull
Interviewed Guest:: Desmond MacCarthy
Producer:: Paula McGinley

Genres

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Midweek

Newsnight

20/04/2016

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th Apr 2016, 22:30 on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 20^th Apr 2016, 23:15 on BBC News Channel HD

With Evan Davis. Is the EU referendum America's business? Maureen Lipman remembers Victoria Wood. Plus victims of ISIS, and the London mayoral campaigns. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Evan Davis
Participant:: Maureen Lipman

Genres

News

Brand

Newsnight

To Hull and Back

Series 2

Is There Anyone Out There?

To Hull and Back: Series 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 17^th Aug 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 23^rd Sep 2022, 05:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger, but her Mum isn’t pleased. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From August 2016. Show more

Contributors

Sophie:: Lucy Beaumont
Sheila:: Maureen Lipman
Alan:: Matt Sutton
Writer:: Lucy Beaumont
Producer:: Carl Cooper

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

To Hull and Back

Series

Great Lives

Maureen Lipman on Dame Cicely Saunders

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Sep 2016, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 25^th Apr 2021, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

Actress and writer Maureen Lipman chooses the end-of-life care campaigner, Dame Cicely Saunders. With Matthew Parris. From 2016. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest:: Maureen Lipman
Interviewed Guest:: David Clark
Producer:: Perminder Khatkar

Genres

FactualLife Stories

Brand

Great Lives

Saturday Live

Maureen Lipman, Andy Bell

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 2^nd Aug 2014, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd Aug 2014, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Richard Coles and Suzy Klein are joined by Maureen Lipman, artist John Dolan and his dog, and athletes Allan and Margot Wells. Erasure's Andy Bell shares his Inheritance Tracks. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Richard Coles
Presenter:: Suzy Klein
Interviewed Guest:: Maureen Lipman
Interviewed Guest:: Alison Trim
Interviewed Guest:: John McCarthy
Interviewed Guest:: Mark King
Interviewed Guest:: John Dolan
Interviewed Guest:: Billy Seago
Interviewed Guest:: Bob Seago
Interviewed Guest:: Allan Wells
Interviewed Guest:: Margot Wells
Interviewed Guest:: Andy Bell
Producer:: Louise Corley

Genres

Formats

Brand

Saturday Live

A Good Read

Frankie Boyle and Maureen Lipman

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Feb 2015, 16:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 27^th Sep 2022, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for over a year

4 Extra Debut. Maureen Lipman, Frankie Boyle and Harriett Gilbert on books by Michael Blakemore, Barbara Trapido and Joseph Heller. From 2015. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Harriett Gilbert
Interviewed Guest:: Frankie Boyle
Interviewed Guest:: Maureen Lipman
Producer:: Sally Heaven

Genres

Brand

A Good Read

Tales from around the World

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 13^th Mar 2015, 05:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 4^th Jun 2015, 05:00 on BBC Two England

A series of six animated short films based on unusual tales from around the world. Narrated by Maureen Lipman, Meera Syal, Stephen Mangan and others. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Stephen Mangan
Narrator:: Meera Syal
Narrator:: Maureen Lipman

Genres

LearningSecondary