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The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 7

Duration: 48 minutes

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

John O’Neill ruffles official feathers in Yemen investigating the attack on the USS Cole, while Ali Soufan, though a Muslim, also feels unwelcome in such an orthodox country. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Writer:
Ali Selim
Ambassador Barbara Bodine:
Jennifer Ehle
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
General Qamish:
Ali Suliman
Toni-Ann Marino:
Jamie Neumann

Genres

Duration: 1 hour, 22 minutes

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

Sci-fi comedy drama. A former jewel thief with dementia is reluctant to accept his new robot assistant until the robot joins him in his illegal activities. Show more

Contributors

Madison:
Liv Tyler
Robot (voice):
Peter Sarsgaard
Sheriff Rowlings:
Jeremy Sisto
Robot Performer:
Rachael Ma
Shoplady:
Ana Gasteyer
Freckles:
Dario Barosso
Director:
Jake Schreier

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

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

Thriller. Danny Parker is a crystal meth addict in LA, hanging out with his junkie friends and earning money on the side as an informant. But is Danny everything he seems? Show more

Contributors

Danny Parker/Tom Van Allen:
Val Kilmer
Jimmy the Finn:
Peter Sarsgaard
Gus Morgan:
Doug Hutchison
Al Garcetti:
Anthony LaPaglia
Bubba:
BD Wong
Little Bill:
Danny Trejo
Director:
DJ Caruso

Genres

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 34 minutes

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

Drama based on the true story of a promising young journalist (Hayden Christensen) who is disgraced after being caught fabricating articles. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Billy Ray
Stephen Glass:
Hayden Christensen
Charles 'Chuck' Lane:
Peter Sarsgaard
Caitlin Avey:
Chloe Sevigny
Amy Brand:
Melanie Lynskey
Michael Kelly:
Hank Azaria
Adam Penenberg:
Steve Zahn
Lewis Estridge:
Mark Blum
Catarina Bannier:
Simone-Elise Girard
David Bach:
Chad Donella
Aaron Bluth:
Jamie Elman
Rob Gruen:
Luke Kirby
Writer:
Billy Ray

Dopesick

Series 1

The People vs Purdue Pharma

Duration: 1 hour, 2 minutes

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

Available for years

Activists step up the pressure by taking action against Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers - and Richard Sackler's empire is finally in trouble as Rick and Randy find ways to bring their case forth. Show more

Contributors

Dr Samuel Finnix:
Michael Keaton
Rick Mountcastle:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Sackler:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Billy Cutler:
Will Poulter
Randy Ramseyer:
John Hoogenakker
Betsy Mallum:
Kaitlyn Dever
Writer:
Beth Macy

Genres

Dopesick

Series 1

Black Box Warning

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Available for years

Richard Sackler and Purdue work the system to prevent their drug from being reigned in. Bridget has a breakthrough in her mission, and Betsy hits rock bottom. Show more

Contributors

Dr Samuel Finnix:
Michael Keaton
Rick Mountcastle:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Sackler:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Billy Cutler:
Will Poulter
Randy Ramseyer:
John Hoogenakker
Betsy Mallum:
Kaitlyn Dever
Writer:
Beth Macy

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 48 minutes

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

Powerful portrayal of the actual events leading up to September 11th 2001. The CIA withholds intel on an al-Qaeda plot, so FBI man John O’Neill hopes a young Muslim agent can help. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Robert Chesney:
Bill Camp
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Deb Fletcher:
Leslie Silva
Ayman al-Zawahiri:
Nasser Faris
John Miller:
CJ Wilson
Toni-Ann Marino:
Jamie Neumann
Mohamad al-Owhali:
Youssef Berouain
Director:
Alex Gibney

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 48 minutes

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

In Nairobi investigating the US embassy bombing, FBI man Bob Chesney hopes for a miracle, while John O’Neill’s faith in agent Ali Soufan results in him being sent to London. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Robert Chesney:
Bill Camp
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Chief Superintendent Barry James:
Tony Curran
Mohamad al-Owhali:
Youssef Berouain
Jason Sanchez:
Yul Vazquez
Director:
John Dahl

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 47 minutes

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

Arrogant analyst Martin Schmidt advocates bombing an al-Qaeda camp, while FBI men question suspects in Kenya and the UK, but evidence is scarce. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Robert Chesney:
Bill Camp
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Chief Superintendent Barry James:
Tony Curran
Mohamad al-Owhali:
Youssef Berouain
Anas al-Liby:
Ayman Samman
Ayman al-Zawahiri:
Nasser Faris
Writer:
Bash Doran
Director:
John Dahl

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 47 minutes

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

The CIA analysts make a breakthrough, but Martin Schmidt riles his superiors. Meanwhile John O’Neill is stressed by the Catholic church’s attitude to his messy private life. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Robert Chesney:
Bill Camp
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Director:
Ali Selim
Writer:
Adam Rapp
Ahmed al-Hada:
Nayef Rashed
Khalid al-Mihdhar:
Aladeen Tawfeek
Nawaf al-Hazmi:
Nebras Jamali

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 44 minutes

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

December 1999. Ali Soufan breaks stake-out rules over an al-Qaeda money man in Brooklyn, and the CIA believes it has a handle on US-bound terrorists. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Robert Chesney:
Bill Camp
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Nawaf al-Hazmi:
Nebras Jamali
Director:
Ali Selim

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 8

Duration: 47 minutes

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

January 2001. John O’Neill’s complicated life takes its toll, while Ali Soufan alienates his contacts in Yemen and Heather back home. The new Bush regime has altered priorities.

Contributors

Director:
Craig Zisk
Writer:
Bash Doran
John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Condoleezza Rice:
Eisa Davis
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Toni-Ann Marino:
Jamie Neumann
Bob Chesney:
Bill Camp
Jason Sanchez:
Yul Vazquez
Mohamed Atta:
Dhafer L'Abidine
Khalid al-Mihdhar:
Tawfeek Barhom
Nawaf al-Hazmi:
Nebras Jamali
General Qamish:
Ali Suliman
John Chihoyne:
Joe Corrigall

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 9

Duration: 46 minutes

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

Increased concern over al-Qaeda activity spurs both the CIA and FBI bosses to backtrack over intel, while John O’Neill hopes to move up in the world. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Craig Zisk
Writer:
Adam Rapp
John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Condoleezza Rice:
Eisa Davis
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Barbara Bodine:
Jennifer Ehle
Toni-Ann Marino:
Jamie Neumann
Bob Chesney:
Bill Camp
Jason Sanchez:
Yul Vazquez
Mohamed Atta:
Dhafer L'Abidine
Khalid al-Mihdhar:
Tawfeek Barhom
Nawaf al-Hazmi:
Nebras Jamali
General Qamish:
Ali Suliman

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 10

Duration: 47 minutes

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

Powerful conclusion to the fact-based drama. Fearing the worst for John O’Neill in New York, Ali Soufan’s temper causes problems in Yemen. The CIA seeks to protect a prime alliance, and itself. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Craig Zisk
John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Condoleezza Rice:
Eisa Davis
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Bob Chesney:
Bill Camp
General Qamish:
Ali Suliman
Writer:
Ali Selim
Abu Jandal:
Zaki Youssef
John Chihoyne:
Joe Corrigall

Genres

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

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

Biographical drama. Bobby Fischer lives for chess, winning all his junior matches. To become the youngest ever world champion, he needs to beat the Russian masters and his own increasing paranoia. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Edward Zwick
Bobby Fischer:
Tobey Maguire
Joan Fischer:
Lily Rabe
Regina Fischer:
Robin Weigert
Paul Marshall:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Father Bill Lombardy:
Peter Sarsgaard
Boris Spassky:
Liev Schreiber

Dopesick

Series 1

First Bottle

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Available for years

Richard Sackler begins to launch a powerful new painkiller. But is the drug safe enough to be released? Meanwhile, a rural doctor is introduced to the revolutionary powers of OxyContin. Show more

Contributors

Dr Samuel Finnix:
Michael Keaton
Rick Mountcastle:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Sackler:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Billy Cutler:
Will Poulter
Randy Ramseyer:
John Hoogenakker
Betsy Mallum:
Kaitlyn Dever
Writer:
Beth Macy

Genres

Dopesick

Series 1

Breakthrough Pain

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Available for years

OxyContin hits the market as Purdue Pharma's vast influence spreads across the country. Soon enough, patient feedback casts doubts over some of the marketing campaign's claims. Show more

Contributors

Dr Samuel Finnix:
Michael Keaton
Rick Mountcastle:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Sackler:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Billy Cutler:
Will Poulter
Randy Ramseyer:
John Hoogenakker
Betsy Mallum:
Kaitlyn Dever
Writer:
Beth Macy

Genres

Dopesick

Series 1

The Fifth Vital Sign

Duration: 55 minutes

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

Available for years

OxyContin is marketed in ever more aggressive ways as doctors are coaxed into rethinking their approach to patients’ pain. Rick and Randy investigate the world of pain societies. Show more

Contributors

Dr Samuel Finnix:
Michael Keaton
Rick Mountcastle:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Sackler:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Billy Cutler:
Will Poulter
Randy Ramseyer:
John Hoogenakker
Betsy Mallum:
Kaitlyn Dever
Writer:
Beth Macy

Genres

Dopesick

Series 1

Pseudo-Addiction

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for years

Sky-high OxyContin sales are jeopardised by reports of patients becoming addicted as steps are taken to safeguard the reputation of the drug. Show more

Contributors

Dr Samuel Finnix:
Michael Keaton
Rick Mountcastle:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Sackler:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Billy Cutler:
Will Poulter
Randy Ramseyer:
John Hoogenakker
Betsy Mallum:
Kaitlyn Dever
Writer:
Beth Macy

Genres

Dopesick

Series 1

Hammer the Abusers

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Available for years

Richard Sackler faces a catastrophic challenge to Purdue's bottom line. Bridget takes her fight to the FDA. Finnix is forced to reassess his life as Betsy struggles to kick her addiction. Show more

Contributors

Dr Samuel Finnix:
Michael Keaton
Rick Mountcastle:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Sackler:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Billy Cutler:
Will Poulter
Randy Ramseyer:
John Hoogenakker
Betsy Mallum:
Kaitlyn Dever
Writer:
Beth Macy

Genres