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Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC News Channel HD

Joanna Gosling presents. Film director Ron Howard talks about his new film and what he thinks of Donald Trump. Grieving mothers explain what to say after the loss of a baby. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Joanna Gosling
Interviewed Guest:
Ron Howard

Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

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

Romantic comedy about a young boy saved from drowning by a beautiful mermaid, only to fall in love with her 20 years later when she returns to seek him out.

Contributors

Madison:
Daryl Hannah
Allen Bauer:
Tom Hanks
Freddie Bauer:
John Candy
Walter Kornbluth:
Eugene Levy
Mrs Stimler:
Dody Goodman
Mr Buyrite:
Shecky Greene
Dr Zidell:
Howard Morris
Tim the Doorman:
Tony Di Benedetto
Director:
Ron Howard
Producer:
Brian Grazer

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Top Gear

Series 20

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for 8 months

Featuring a motorsport-powered search for the world's best taxi and a tribute to BBC Television Centre. Film director Ron Howard is the star in the brand new Reasonably Priced Car. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Clarkson
Presenter:
Richard Hammond
Presenter:
James May
Interviewed Guest:
Ron Howard
Executive Producer:
Andy Wilman

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

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

Available for 23 days

The story of the rivalry between legendary F1 racing champions Niki Lauda and James Hunt, two charismatic drivers with entirely different approaches and personalities.

Contributors

James Hunt:
Chris Hemsworth
Niki Lauda:
Daniel Bruhl
Suzy Miller:
Olivia Wilde
Marlene Lauda:
Alexandra Maria Lara
Nurse Gemma:
Natalie Dormer
Alistair Caldwell:
Stephen Mangan
Director:
Ron Howard

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Loose Ends

Clive Anderson, Nikki Bedi, Ron Howard, Noah Hawley, Gordon Ramsay, Barrie Rutter, Martin Taylor, Scritti Politti

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Ron Howard, Noah Hawley, Gordon Ramsay and Barrie Rutter. With music from Martin Taylor and Scritti Politti. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Clive Anderson
Presenter:
Nikki Bedi
Interviewed Guest:
Ron Howard
Interviewed Guest:
Noah Hawley
Interviewed Guest:
Gordon Ramsay
Interviewed Guest:
Barrie Rutter
Performer:
Martin Taylor
Producer:
Sukey Firth

Front Row

Tony Jordan and Ron Howard, plus Kurt Masur remembered

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Arts news, interviews and reviews with guests Tony Jordan and Ron Howard. Plus Kurt Masur remembered and an alternative image of Christmas. Presented by John Wilson. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Ron Howard
Interviewed Guest:
Tony Jordan
Interviewed Guest:
Norman Lebrecht
Interviewed Guest:
Waldemar Januszczak
Producer:
Dymphna Flynn

Front Row

Ron Howard on The Beatles, Sharon Olds, Tom Ellis, Two Women

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Director Ron Howard on his documentary The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, plus poet Sharon Olds, artist Tom Ellis at the Wallace Collection and Ralph Fiennes' film Two Women reviewed. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Ron Howard
Interviewed Guest:
Sharon Olds
Interviewed Guest:
Tom Ellis
Interviewed Guest:
Viv Groskop
Presenter:
Kirsty Lang

The One Show

12/10/2016

Duration: 1 hour

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

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones and Ron Howard to talk about their new film, Inferno. Plus Gregory Porter performs live.

Contributors

Presenter:
Matt Baker
Presenter:
Alex Jones
Interviewed Guest:
Tom Hanks
Interviewed Guest:
Felicity Jones
Interviewed Guest:
Ron Howard
Performer:
Gregory Porter

Duration: 1 hour, 54 minutes

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

Ron Howard directs this definitive documentary about arguably the greatest tenor star who ever lived, Luciano Pavarotti. With contributions from family, lovers, collaborators and friends. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

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

The crew of a whaling ship battle to stay alive after an encounter with a huge whale. Action adventure based on the real-life maritime disaster that inspired Moby-Dick. Show more

Contributors

Owen Chase:
Chris Hemsworth
George Pollard:
Benjamin Walker
Matthew Joy:
Cillian Murphy
Thomas Nickerson:
Tom Holland
Tom Nickerson:
Brendan Gleeson
Herman Melville:
Ben Whishaw
Mrs Nickerson:
Michelle Fairley
Director:
Ron Howard

CINEMANIACS

Episode 5

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Oli White celebrates films and film-making. Apollo 13 director Ron Howard lends a hand when a group of young film-makers set out to make their own intergalactic adventure. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Oli White
Participant:
Michael Sheen
Executive Producer:
Lucinda Whiteley
Producer:
Julian Kemp
Director:
Julian Kemp
Participant:
Ron Howard

The One Show

19/07/2022

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One South WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Director Ron Howard talks about his latest film, Thirteen Lives, alongside hero cave diver Rick Stanton. Plus Ryan Gosling reveals all about his latest action film. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alex Scott
Presenter:
Roman Kemp
Interviewed Guest:
Ron Howard
Interviewed Guest:
Rick Stanton
Interviewed Guest:
Ryan Gosling

The Film Programme

Rush; Borrowed Time; Toronto Film Festival

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Francine Stock talks to director Ron Howard and writer Peter Morgan about Rush, the story of Formula One rivals Niki Lauda and James Hunt. Plus, actor Phil Davis on Borrowed Time. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest:
Ron Howard
Interviewed Guest:
Peter Morgan
Interviewed Guest:
Phil Davis
Producer:
Elaine Lester

Duration: 2 hours, 2 minutes

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

The story behind one of the most unforgettable moments in TV history - David Frost's interview with disgraced President Richard Nixon. Starring Michael Sheen and Frank Langella. Show more

Contributors

Richard Nixon:
Frank Langella
David Frost:
Michael Sheen
Director:
Ron Howard
James Reston Jr:
Sam Rockwell
Jack Brennan:
Kevin Bacon
Bob Zelnick:
Oliver Platt
Caroline Cushing:
Rebecca Hall
Swifty Lazar:
Toby Jones
Frank Gannon:
Andy Milder
Diane Sawyer:
Kate Jennings Grant
Ray Price:
Jim Meskimen
Pat Nixon:
Patty McCormack
Lloyd Davis:
Clint Howard

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Psychological thriller about a millionaire (Mel Gibson) who decides to take matters into his own hands when his son is kidnapped and a 2-million-dollar ransom demand is issued. Show more

Contributors

Tom Mullen:
Mel Gibson
Director:
Ron Howard
Agent Lonnie Hawkins:
Delroy Lindo
Maris Conner:
Lili Taylor
Clark Barnes:
Liev Schreiber
Cubby Barnes:
Donnie Wahlberg

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

Oscar-winning drama based on the true story of mathematician John Nash (Russell Crowe), who developed a mental illness after he was recruited for secret code-breaking duties. Show more

Contributors

John Nash:
Russell Crowe
Parcher:
Ed Harris
Alicia Nash:
Jennifer Connelly
Charles:
Paul Bettany
Hansen:
Josh Lucas
Helinger:
Judd Hirsch
Director:
Ron Howard
Thomas King:
Austin Pendleton
Executive Producer:
Todd Hallowell
Executive Producer:
Karen Kehela
Producer:
Brian Grazer
Producer:
Ron Howard
Composer:
James Horner
Director of photography:
Roger Deakins

Arrested Development

Series 2

Episode 13: Motherboy XXX

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Comedy series about a rich dysfunctional family. Lucille abducts George Michael for a mother-son dance, while Buster adjusts to having a hook for a hand. Show more

Contributors

Michael Bluth:
Jason Bateman
Lindsay Funke:
Portia De Rossi
George Oscar 'Gob' Bluth:
Will Arnett
Lucille Bluth:
Jessica Walter
George Michael Bluth:
Michael Cera
Buster Bluth:
Tony Hale
Tobias Funke:
David Cross
Mae 'Maeby' Funke:
Alia Shawkat
Narrator:
Ron Howard
Bride of Gob:
Amy Poehler