Programme Index

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 26^th Nov 2017, 09:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 26^th Nov 2017, 19:00 on BBC Parliament

Andrew Marr speaks to leader of the Scottish Conservatives Ruth Davidson MSP, archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, musician Benny Andersson and lyricist Sir Tim Rice. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Marr
Interviewed Guest:: Ruth Davidson
Interviewed Guest:: John Sentamu
Interviewed Guest:: Benny Andersson
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Rice
Participant:: Robert Oxley
Participant:: Ellie Mae O'Hagan
Performer:: Jools Holland
Performer:: José Feliciano
Editor:: Rob Burley

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Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

The Andrew Marr Show

The Story of Musicals

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Jan 2012, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sat 3^rd Sep 2016, 22:30 on BBC Four HD

A look at how British musicals reclaimed the West End from American domination after WWII, with contributions from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosh and Tim Rice. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Stephen Franklin
Director:: Stephen Franklin
Executive Producer:: Juliet Rice
Participant:: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Participant:: Cameron Mackintosh
Participant:: Tim Rice
Participant:: Elaine Paige
Participant:: Ron Moody
Participant:: Bill Kenwright
Participant:: Sheila Hancock
Participant:: Harold Prince
Participant:: Robert Stigwood
Participant:: Tommy Steele
Participant:: Paul Nicholas
Participant:: Willy Russell

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Formats

Documentaries

Series

The Story of Musicals

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 1

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Dec 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Oct 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rock star Brian Pern. Brian reunites with his Thotch bandmates to discuss the making of their first ever jukebox musical, Stowe Boys. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Various:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Kathy Lette:: Lucy Montgomery
Ali Qu'ack:: Darius Mortazavi
Young Brian Pern:: Martin Freeman
Director of musical:: Kathy Burke
Young Pat Quid:: Will Sharpe
Young Tony Pebblé:: Jack Whitehall
Groupie Angie:: Lotte Rice
Groupie Sam:: Claudia Evans
Ned, Brian Pern's driver:: Tony Way
Young John:: Justyn Thomas
Young Mike:: Felix Taylor
DC Mike Northwood:: Phil Cornwell
DC Karen Bovis:: Julia Deakin
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Himself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Billy Bragg
Himself:: Tim Rice
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 3

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Dec 2014, 22:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Nov 2015, 01:30 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rocker Brian Pern, former frontman of the prog rock group Thotch. Brian records a charity Christmas record in aid of bipolar polar bears. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid / Pierre Sac:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Jess Hunt:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Ken LeGrange:: Roger Allam
Pepita Sanchez / Xanadu:: Lucy Montgomery
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Roy Wood
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Rick Parfitt
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Herself:: Chrissie Hynde
Herself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Tim Rice
Himself:: David Arnold
Herself:: Melanie C
Himself:: Billy Bragg
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Simon McCoy
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern

Series

Sir Patrick Moore: Astronomer, Broadcaster and Eccentric

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 11^th Dec 2012, 22:35 on BBC One EastLatest broadcast: Sun 13^th Jan 2013, 20:30 on BBC Four

A look back at the extraordinary life of Sir Patrick Moore, focusing on his work as an astronomer and broadcaster. With contributions from Brian May and Sir Tim Rice. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: Brian May
Participant:: Tim Rice

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Formats

Documentaries

HARDtalk

Sir Tim Rice - Lyricist

BBC News Channel

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Jun 2012, 04:30 on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Jun 2012, 00:30 on BBC News

Gavin Esler talks to Evita and The Lion King lyricist, Sir Tim Rice. After a ten year break from songwriting, he is completing a new work. What tempted him back? Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:: Tim Rice
Interviewer:: Gavin Esler

Genres

News

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

HARDtalk

HARDtalk

Sir Tim Rice - Lyricist

BBC News Channel

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 9^th Jun 2012, 00:30 on BBC News

Interviews with newsmakers and personalities. Gavin Esler talks to the lyricist Sir Tim Rice who, after a break from song-writing which lasted ten years, is completing a new work. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:: Tim Rice
Presenter:: Gavin Esler

Genres

News

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

HARDtalk

The Everly Brothers: Harmonies from Heaven

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Apr 2016, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 13^th Aug 2023, 00:55 on BBC Two Wales

Available for 1 month

Watch now

Documentary that celebrates the legendary harmony duo who ruled the charts in the late 1950s and early 60s with hits like Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie and Cathy's Clown. Show more

Contributors

Production Company:: 1515 Productions
Production Company:: Eagle Rock Entertainment
Director:: George Scott
Producer:: Nick de Grunwald
Producer:: Celia Moore
Participant:: Don Everly
Participant:: Michael McCall
Participant:: Art Garfunkel
Participant:: Graham Nash
Participant:: Tim Rice
Participant:: Dave Edmunds
Participant:: Jake Bugg
Participant:: Will Oldham
Participant:: Paul Gambaccini
Participant:: Waddy Wachtel
Participant:: Del Bryant
Participant:: Lucy O'Brien
Participant:: Teddy Thompson
Participant:: Paul du Noyer
Participant:: Keith Harris
Participant:: Anthony DeCurtis
Participant:: Albert Lee
Participant:: Bill Harlan
Participant:: Keith Richards

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Formats

Documentaries

Pointless Celebrities

Series 10

Episode 26: Musicals

Pointless Celebrities: Series 10

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 20^th May 2017, 18:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Jun 2018, 18:30 on BBC One Wales

A musicals edition of the quiz, with Tim Rice, Don Black, Siobhan Dillon, Connie Fisher, Claire Sweeney, Nigel Planer, Cory English and Phill Jupitus. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Alexander Armstrong
Presenter:: Richard Osman
Participant:: Tim Rice
Participant:: Don Black
Participant:: Siobhan Dillon
Participant:: Connie Fisher
Participant:: Claire Sweeney
Participant:: Nigel Planer
Participant:: Cory English
Participant:: Phill Jupitus
Executive Producer:: James Fox
Executive Producer:: Richard Hague
Executive Producer:: Dom Waugh
Series Producer:: John Ryan
Production Company:: Endemol Shine UK

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Pointless Celebrities

Series

Pointless Celebrities

Series 5

Episode 4: West End

Pointless Celebrities: Series 5

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 5^th Oct 2013, 17:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 25^th Aug 2016, 17:10 on BBC One Wales

Alexander Armstrong presents a West End edition of the quiz, with contestants including Jodie Prenger, Gary Wilmot, Kerry Ellis, Tim Rice, Paul Nicholas and Ben Foster. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Alexander Armstrong
Presenter:: Richard Osman
Participant:: Jodie Prenger
Participant:: Gary Wilmot
Participant:: Kerry Ellis
Participant:: Tim Rice
Participant:: Paul Nicholas
Participant:: Ben Foster
Participant:: Danielle Hope
Participant:: Richard Blackwood
Executive Producer:: Pam Cavannagh
Executive Producer:: David Flynn
Executive Producer:: Michelle Woods
Executive Producer:: James Fox
Series Producer:: John Ryan

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Pointless Celebrities

Series

The Andrew Marr Show

13/10/2013

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 13^th Oct 2013, 09:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 13^th Oct 2013, 09:15 on BBC One Wales

Andrew Marr is joined by political personalities and cultural figures for topical discussion. Guests include Ed Davey MP, Tristram Hunt MP, Sir Tim Rice and Malala Yousafzai. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Marr
Editor:: Barney Jones
Producer:: Libby Jukes
Producer:: Brian Hollywood
Broadcast Assistant:: Hannah Copeland
Participant:: Ed Davey
Participant:: Tristram Hunt
Participant:: Keir Starmer
Participant:: Malala Yousafzai
Participant:: Sarah Baxter
Participant:: Tim Rice

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Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

The Andrew Marr Show

Music Matters

It's A Musical World!

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 14^th Dec 2013, 12:15 on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: Sat 13^th Sep 2014, 12:15 on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Tom Service surveys the current landscape in the world of musical theatre. Guests include Sir Tim Rice, Michael Ball, Gwyneth Herbert, Francess Rufelle and Issy Suttie. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Tom Service
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Rice
Interviewed Guest:: Michael Ball
Interviewed Guest:: Marc Shaiman
Interviewed Guest:: Scott Wittman
Interviewed Guest:: Gwyneth Herbert
Interviewed Guest:: Frances Ruffelle
Interviewed Guest:: Isy Suttie
Interviewed Guest:: Neil Marcus
Interviewed Guest:: Rufus Norris
Interviewed Guest:: Adam Cork
Interviewed Guest:: Mark Shenton
Interviewed Guest:: Gareth Valentine
Interviewed Guest:: Andy Barnes
Interviewed Guest:: Bert Fink

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Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Music Matters

Friday Night, Saturday Morning

Series 1

Episode 7

Friday Night, Saturday Morning

Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 9^th Nov 1979, 23:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Mon 12^th Mar 2012, 00:30 on BBC Four

Talk show, hosted by Tim Rice and featuring a discussion about Monty Python's Life of Brian, which had been banned by local councils and caused protests. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Tim Rice
Participant:: John Cleese
Participant:: Michael Palin

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Series

Friday Night, Saturday Morning: Series 1

Sound of Musicals with Neil Brand

Episode 3: Seasons of Love

Sound of Musicals with Neil Brand

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 27^th Jan 2017, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 19^th Dec 2021, 23:45 on BBC Four

Available for years

Watch now

Neil explores why musical theatre is thriving in the 21st century, charting the rise of the 'megamusical' and seeing how they have also captured contemporary life. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Neil Brand
Producer:: Andy Hall
Director:: Andy Hall
Executive Producer:: John Das
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Rice
Interviewed Guest:: Alan Menken
Interviewed Guest:: Robert Lopez

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Formats

Documentaries

Series

Last Word

Sir George Christie, Leslie Thomas, Elena Baltacha, Sir William Benyon and Deborah Rogers

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 9^th May 2014, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 11^th May 2014, 20:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Obituary. Matthew Bannister remembers Glyndebourne owner Sir George Christie, Virgin Soldiers author Leslie Thomas, literary agent Deborah Rogers and tennis player Elena Baltacha. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matthew Bannister
Interviewed Guest:: Christopher Cook
Interviewed Guest:: Frederick Forsyth
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Rice
Interviewed Guest:: Simon Mansfield
Interviewed Guest:: Jo Durie
Interviewed Guest:: Russell Fuller
Interviewed Guest:: Richard Benyon
Interviewed Guest:: Ian McEwan
Interviewed Guest:: Gail Rebuck
Producer:: Neil George

Genres

FactualLife Stories

Brand

Last Word

Last Word

Baroness Heyhoe Flint, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Una Kroll, William Peter Blatty, Sir James Mancham

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 22^nd Jan 2017, 20:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sun 22^nd Jan 2017, 20:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Matthew Bannister on cricketer Baroness Heyhoe Flint, Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, campaigner Una Kroll, writer William Peter Blatty. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Matthew Bannister
Producer:: Neil George
Interviewed Guest:: Barbara Daniels
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Rice
Interviewed Guest:: Kasra Naji
Interviewed Guest:: Linda Hurcomb
Interviewed Guest:: Susan Dowell
Interviewed Guest:: Kim Newman
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Ecott

Genres

FactualLife Stories

Brand

Last Word

Saturday Live

Sir Tim Rice

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 28^th Apr 2018, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 28^th Apr 2018, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Sir Tim Rice on the latest Chess revival, food writer Diana Henry on the art of creating a menu, listener Talitha MacKenzie and Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls talks to JP Devlin. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Aasmah Mir
Presenter:: Richard Coles
Presenter:: JP Devlin
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Rice
Interviewed Guest:: Diana Henry
Derek Smalls:: Harry Shearer
Interviewed Guest:: Talitha MacKenzie
Interviewed Guest:: Robyn Hollingworth
Interviewed Guest:: Gail Porter
Producer:: Claire Bartleet

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Formats

Brand

Saturday Live

Just a Minute

Series 74

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Feb 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 8^th Mar 2016, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Gyles Brandreth, Tim Rice and Esther Rantzen join Paul Merton and Nicholas Parsons as they try to speak without deviation, hesitation or repetition in the classic panel game. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Nicholas Parsons
Panellist:: Paul Merton
Panellist:: Gyles Brandreth
Panellist:: Tim Rice
Panellist:: Esther Rantzen
Producer:: Victoria Lloyd

Genres

Comedy

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Just a Minute

Series

Just a Minute: Series 74

Just a Minute

Series 74

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 21^st Mar 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Mar 2016, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Nicholas Parsons asks Gyles Brandreth, Esther Rantzen, Paul Merton and Tim Rice to speak on the topic of his choosing - for just a minute. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Nicholas Parsons
Panellist:: Paul Merton
Panellist:: Gyles Brandreth
Panellist:: Tim Rice
Panellist:: Esther Rantzen
Producer:: Victoria Lloyd

Genres

Comedy

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Just a Minute

Series

Just a Minute: Series 74

My Life in Books: Series 2

My Life in Books

Series 2

Episode 4

BBC Two

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 1^st Mar 2012, 18:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Tue 22^nd Nov 2016, 06:15 on BBC Two HD

Anne talks books with lyricist Tim Rice and Strictly star Russell Grant. Tim reveals what his next musical venture is going to be and Russell shares his love of Middlesex. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Anne Robinson
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Rice
Interviewed Guest:: Russell Grant
Executive Producer:: Alex McLeod

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Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

My Life in Books

Series