The Great Depression and the Second World War changed what was expected of the arts; Alan Yentob asks if the current recession could see the next transformation. Show more
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Arts series. An updated tribute to Simon Gray, one of Britain's foremost playwrights, best known for his work with Harold Pinter, and as the writer of the notorious Cell Mates. Show more
Alan Yentob asks what, in times like these, art is worth, and what it is for, and Simon Callow tells how the big moment for publicly-funded art in Britain was the Second World War. Show more
Eccentric museum staff at the former country home of a terrible 18th century poet expect the WI. Stars Jane Horrocks. From 2016. Show more
As Peter is forced to visit town, Julian’s in charge and spies a chance to finally make his mark. Stars Simon Callow. From 2016. Show more
Biographical drama. After a suicide attempt, a once highly-regarded composer recounts his story, going back to his heyday, where he first met the young Mozart. Simon Callow stars. Show more
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Wicky is hired by a theatre where a male strip show has got out of hand. A self-important clown, a whimsical theatre manager and a broken fire alarm turn his day into a nightmare. Show more
Saturday Kitchen
17/12/2016
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD
Angela Hartnett is joined by chefs Francesco Mazzei and Jordan Bourke and guest Simon Callow. Susie Barrie picks wines to go with the studio dishes. Show more
Alexander Armstrong presents a theatre edition of the quiz that rewards the answers that no-one else could think of, with guests including Simon Callow and Imogen Stubbs. Show more
The Company
Episode 1
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Three-part drama series based on the Robert Littell bestseller of CIA intrigue. Agent Jack McAuliffe's missions in Hungary and Cuba are betrayed by 'Sasha', the Soviet mole. Show more
The team make an audio tour hoping to bring visitors flocking, but can't agree on who’ll star in it. Stars Tom Bell. From 2018. Show more
Peter and Julian want to retrieve a valuable pudding artefact and enlist some crooked help. Starring Simon Callow. From 2018. Show more
Charles Dickens and the Doctor team up as corpses stalk the streets of Victorian Cardiff.
It’s Christmas Eve, and Dr Parkway has booked an overnight stay in a reputedly haunted church. Why is he keen to be away from his other guests? A twisted ghost story for Christmas. Show more
Tom organises a murder mystery when a storm scuppers plans - the team are left to try it themselves. Stars Tom Bell. From 2018. Show more
Spoof rockumentary series. The original Thotch line-up are forced to reform after they are sued by their former manager Basil Steel for non-payment of royalties. Show more
The offer of an honorary degree at an ex-polytechnic sends Peter into a depressive spiral. Stars Simon Callow. From 2018. Show more
A pub quiz is staged to decide who is bright enough to run the museum's finances. Special guest Graham Fellows. From 2018. Show more
Children's sci-fi drama featuring an investigative journalist. When the Slitheen's latest scheme is halted, the Blathereen arrive - but can they be trusted?