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Duration: 30 minutes

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

The first of two Fast Show 20th anniversary specials, including favourite characters. Ted and Ralph investigate Twitter, and Rowley Birkin QC talks about... who knows what? Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Comedy sketch show. Swiss Toni holds forth on bicycles, and eco-warrior Dave Angel is not happy about the breakfast arrangements on his eco summit in Helsinki. Show more

The Royle Family

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for 5 weeks

First episode of the sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. The phone bill arrives as Dave and Denise's wedding approaches - much to Jim's chagrin.

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod

The Royle Family

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for 5 weeks

Jim finds it hard to come to terms with the fact that he has to pay for the impending wedding, while Denise thinks Dave is not showing enough interest in it. Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod

The Royle Family

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for 5 weeks

Sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. It's Sunday afternoon and Nana is around.

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod

The Royle Family

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for 5 weeks

Sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. It's Jim's birthday, so the family celebrate in their own unique style.

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod

The Royle Family

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for 5 weeks

Sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. After a night out, Denise calls off the wedding.

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod

The Royle Family

Barbara's Old Ring

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for 5 weeks

Seasonal edition of the sitcom. It is Christmas at the Royles', and Barbara has gone overboard with the presents. Meanwhile, Dave reveals his Dragons' Den idea. Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Best:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Joe Carroll:
Peter Martin
Writer:
Craig Cash
Producer:
Lucy Ansbro

The Royle Family

Series 2

Episode 7: Christmas with the Royle Family

Duration: 39 minutes

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

Available for 5 weeks

Sitcom. On Christmas Day at the Royles', there could be an unexpected present for Denise.

Contributors

Denise Best:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Norma Speakman:
Liz Smith
Writer:
Craig Cash

The Royle Family

The Queen of Sheba

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One SouthLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Available for 5 weeks

Tension mounts as the family contemplate the prospect of becoming fully laminated throughout. A mysterious visitor reminds Nana of her favourite musical. Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Royle:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Anthony Royle:
Ralf Little
Little David:
Harry Cash
Joe Carroll:
Peter Martin
Mary Carroll:
Doreen Keogh
Lewis Royle:
Connor Marsh
Soloman:
Phil Mealey
Father Kennedy:
Jim Whelan
Callum:
Billy Cash
Writer:
Craig Cash
Director:
Mark Mylod
Producer:
John Rushton

The Royle Family

The New Sofa

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for 5 weeks

Festive special edition of the hit sitcom. Inspired by Nigella, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's mum and dad are invited. Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Best:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
David Best Sr:
Tom Courtenay
Jocelyn Best:
Helen Fraser
Writer:
Craig Cash
Producer:
John Rushton

The Royle Family

The Golden Egg Cup

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

Available for 5 weeks

It's a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration is planned. They have received the gift of money from their children, but what will they do with it? Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Best:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Cheryl Carroll:
Jessica Stevenson
Joe Carroll:
Peter Martin
Writer:
Craig Cash
Producer:
John Rushton

The Royle Family

Joe's Crackers

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for 5 weeks

Seasonal edition of the comedy drama. Barbara feels the strain as Jim is incapacitated, while Dave and Denise worry that Anthony's lavish presents will show them up. Show more

Contributors

Jim Royle:
Ricky Tomlinson
Barbara Royle:
Sue Johnston
Denise Best:
Caroline Aherne
Dave Best:
Craig Cash
Antony Royle:
Ralf Little
Cheryl Carroll:
Jessica Stevenson
Joe Carroll:
Peter Martin
Writer:
Craig Cash
Producer:
John Rushton

Sunshine

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Bittersweet comedy drama. Bernadette throws Bing out of the house because of his gambling, forcing him to move in with his father. Soon, even he cannot tolerate Bing's behaviour. Show more

Contributors

Bob 'Bing' Crosby:
Steve Coogan
George Crosby:
Bernard Hill
Bernadette:
Lisa Millett
Doreen:
Rita May
Bulldog:
Tony Mooney
Irishman:
Paul Hickey
Football Coach:
Cleveland Campbell
Richard:
Adam Zane
Receptionist:
Sarah Baxendale
Jennifer (Speed Dater):
Dorothy Atkinson
Mr Lister:
Anthony Bessick
Man at Bar:
Aidan Magrath
Director:
Craig Cash
Producer:
John Rushton
Writer:
Craig Cash

Series

Sunshine

Best Of British

Victoria Wood

Duration: 39 minutes

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

A look back at the career of Victoria Wood, from a solitary childhood in 1960s Lancashire to becoming the first stand-up to sell out the Royal Albert Hall. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Tony Moss
Interviewed Guest:
Victoria Wood
Participant:
Julie Walters
Participant:
Celia Imrie
Participant:
Caroline Aherne
Participant:
Thora Hird
Participant:
Clive James

Pound Shop Wars

Series 1

Episode 4: Too Posh to Pound Shop?

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Documentary series. Chris fights to win middle class customers by opening a branch in Harrogate, and he tries to launch Britain's first online pound store. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Kerry Brierley
Director:
Emeka Onono

Pound Shop Wars

Series 1

Episode 2: David and Goliath

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Documentary series. When Poundworld opens a store close to Peterborough's longest-running small independent pound shop, the shop's owner vows to take on the chain. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Kerry Brierley
Director:
Emeka Onono

Pound Shop Wars

Series 1

Episode 3: £1 Crime Spree

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Documentary series. Facing a shoplifting epidemic, Poundworld CEO Chris Edwards decides to employ undercover store detectives to catch the culprits. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Kerry Brierley
Director:
Emeka Onono

The Fast Show

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Available for 4 months

All the familiar comic faces feature alongside characters including Competitive Dad and Chris the Crafty Cockney. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Paul Whitehouse
Participant:
Charlie Higson
Participant:
Simon Day
Participant:
Caroline Aherne
Participant:
John Thomson