Programme Index

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th May 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 9^th Nov 2023, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

Comedy about William Shakespeare. Will struggles to find inspiration for Romeo whilst also dealing with an angry actor and an annoying guest. Show more

Lark Rise to Candleford

Series 2

Episode 9

Lark Rise to Candleford: Series 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 22^nd Feb 2009, 20:00 on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: Wed 25^th Feb 2009, 02:45 on BBC One Yorkshire

A feud between Lark Rise and the neighbouring village of Fordlow has been simmering for three generations, but it takes young love to bring the two communities together. Show more

Contributors

Alf Arless:: John Dagleish
Nan Carter:: Rebecca Night
Queenie Turrill:: Linda Bassett
Twister Turrill:: Karl Johnson
Minnie:: Ruby Bentall
Emma Timmins:: Claudie Blakley
Robert Timmins:: Brendan Coyle
Frank Timmins:: Fergus Drysdale
Laura Timmins:: Olivia Hallinan
Thomas Brown:: Mark Heap
Edmund Timmins:: Thomas Jones
Adult Laura:: Sarah Lancashire
Miss Ellison:: Sandy McDade
James Dowland:: Jason Merrells
Sally Arless:: Sophie Miles
Archie Arless:: Harry Miles
Ethel Timmins:: Martha Murdoch
Dorcas Lane:: Julia Sawalha
Fordlow Man:: Andrew Westfield
Lizzie Arless:: Hope Yeomans
Producer:: Ann Tricklebank
Director:: David Tucker

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Brand

Lark Rise to Candleford

Series

Upstart Crow

A Christmas Crow

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Dec 2017, 20:25 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Dec 2021, 18:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

Shakespeare comedy. When Marlowe, Kate and the usually awful Robert Greene look to be facing a miserable Christmas in London, Will's heart gets the better of him. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Queen Elizabeth:: Emma Thompson
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 1: Lord, What Fools These Mortals Be!

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Aug 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Aug 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

Shakespearean sitcom. Will has a problem with A Midsummer Night's Dream, a love potion and a donkey head. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Puck:: Ken Nwosu
Lord Egeus:: Nigel Planer
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 3

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 3: If You Prick Us, Do We Not Bleed?

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Sep 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Sep 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

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Shakespearean sitcom. A brilliant new actor has some surprising views about the authorship of Will's plays. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Wolf Hall:: Ben Miller
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Rodney:: Thomas Smith
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 3

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 6: Go On and I Will Follow

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Oct 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Oct 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Shakespearean sitcom. As Will wrestles with temptation a bigger threat to his family lurks in the wings. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Emelia Laier:: Montserrat Lombard
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 3

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 2: I Know Thee Not, Old Man

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 18^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Comedy. When his terrifying old teacher invites himself to stay, Will is unable to say no even though his presence stirs up some pretty awful memories. Show more

Contributors

Gerty:: Gemma Arrowsmith
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Simon Hunt:: Geoffrey Whitehead
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Gertrude:: Lizzie Winkler
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 2

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 3: I Did Adore a Twinkling Star

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Comedy. As a result of Robert Greene's scheming, Will has to write a romance set in an exotic foreign location. Meanwhile, Kate has fallen for Marlowe. Show more

Contributors

Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Silvia:: Margaret Clunie
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Valentine:: Jack Fox
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Servant:: Jacopo Menicagli
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Simon Hunt:: Geoffrey Whitehead
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 2

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 5: Beware My Sting!

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Oct 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Oct 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Shakespearean sitcom. Will is thrilled with his new play, in which a strong woman is crushed into submission by a man. For some reason, Kate is less than impressed. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 2

15 Minute Drama: A Little Twist of Dahl

15 Minute Drama

A Little Twist of Dahl

Episode 5: The Neck

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Dec 2012, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Dec 2017, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Rich, modern sculpture collector, Sir Basil Turton discovers his adulterous wife is trapped in a Henry Moore. Stars Chris Emmett. From March 2016. Show more

Contributors

Storyteller:: Charles Dance
Lionel Sturridge:: Jamie Glover
Sir Basil Turton:: Chris Emmett
Lady Turton:: Katie Scarfe
Jelks:: David Ryall
Major Haddock:: Mark Heap
Writer:: Stephen Sheridan
Director:: David Blount
Producer:: David Blount

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series

Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 2: The Play's the Thing

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th May 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Thu 16^th Nov 2023, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

Comedy about William Shakespeare. Will's controversial new play is about to be presented to Queen Elizabeth when it goes missing. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Matt Lipsey
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Anne Hathaway:: Liza Tarbuck
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Mary Arden:: Paula Wilcox
Susanna:: Helen Monks
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kempe:: Spencer Jones

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 1

Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 4: Love is Not Love

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 30^th May 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 30^th May 2016, 23:25 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

Comedy about William Shakespeare. Will has completed his final sonnet and senses literary immortality just around the corner. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Matt Lipsey
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
William Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Anne Hathaway:: Liza Tarbuck
Susanna:: Helen Monks
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Mary Arden:: Paula Wilcox
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
Emelia:: Montserrat Lombard
Southampton:: Adam Harley
Lord Inquisitor:: John Sessions

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 1

The Great Outdoors

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Jul 2010, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 12^th Apr 2012, 02:50 on BBC Four

Comedy featuring a misfit rambling club. Organiser Bob begins a titanic battle of wills with the newest member, Christine, for the heart and soul of his treasured walking group. Show more

Contributors

Christine:: Ruth Jones
Bob:: Mark Heap
Tom:: Steve Edge
Sophie:: Katherine Parkinson
Joe:: Stephen Wight
Hazel:: Gwyneth Keyworth
Victor:: Joe Tracini
Writer:: Kevin Cecil
Writer:: Andy Riley
Executive Producer:: Paul Schlesinger
Producer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor
Director:: Catherine Morshead
Production Manager:: Sam Moor

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Aug 2010, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 19^th Apr 2012, 03:05 on BBC Four

Comedy series about a misfit rambling club. New deputy leader Christine is winning the hearts and minds of the group, who have to deal with a farmer blocking public rights of way. Show more

Contributors

Christine:: Ruth Jones
Bob:: Mark Heap
Tom:: Steve Edge
Sophie:: Katherine Parkinson
Joe:: Stephen Wight
Hazel:: Gwyneth Keyworth
Victor:: Joe Tracini
Writer:: Kevin Cecil
Writer:: Andy Riley
Executive Producer:: Paul Schlesinger
Producer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor
Director:: Catherine Morshead
Production Manager:: Sam Moor

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 11^th Aug 2010, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 26^th Apr 2012, 02:40 on BBC Four

Comedy series about a misfit rambling club. On the annual trip to the south coast, Bob and Christine's rivalry comes to a head. Victor is hoping for his promised kiss from Hazel. Show more

Contributors

Christine:: Ruth Jones
Bob:: Mark Heap
Tom:: Steve Edge
Sophie:: Katherine Parkinson
Joe:: Stephen Wight
Hazel:: Gwyneth Keyworth
Victor:: Joe Tracini
Writer:: Kevin Cecil
Writer:: Andy Riley
Executive Producer:: Paul Schlesinger
Producer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor
Director:: Catherine Morshead
Production Manager:: Sam Moor

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

The Great Outdoors

Love Soup

Series 2

Episode 8: Lobotomy Bay

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 19^th Apr 2008, 21:45 on BBC One West MidlandsLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th Apr 2008, 21:45 on BBC One North West

Alice seems to be comfortably bedding in with out-of-work writer Douglas McVitie, in every sense. But is she ready for the pair to share an answering machine message? Show more

Contributors

Alice Chenery:: Tamsin Greig
Milly Russell:: Montserrat Lombard
Elliot Anderson:: Bill Bailey
Fae Maddison:: Amelia Curtis
Douglas McVitie:: Mark Heap
Trisha:: Lucy Speed
Wolf:: Simon Day
Peter:: Jonny Freeman
Elaine:: Thaila Zucchi
Kendra:: Niky Wardley
Writer:: David Renwick
Producer:: Verity Lambert

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Brand

Love Soup

Series

Love Soup: Series 2

Love Soup

Series 2

Episode 10: Whose God is it Anyway?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 3^rd May 2008, 21:45 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Sat 3^rd May 2008, 21:45 on BBC One South East

Comedy series chronicling eternally-single Alice's quest for the perfect partner. Alice questions her break-up with Douglas. Show more

Contributors

Alice Chenery:: Tamsin Greig
Milly Russell:: Montserrat Lombard
Cleo Martin:: Sheridan Smith
Douglas McVitie:: Mark Heap
Fae Maddison:: Amelia Curtis
Heather:: Joanna Page
Larry:: Lee Montague
Matilda:: Lynda Bellingham
Writer:: David Renwick
Producer:: Verity Lambert

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Brand

Love Soup

Series

Love Soup: Series 2

Outnumbered

Christmas Special 2012

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Dec 2012, 21:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 25^th Dec 2013, 01:20 on BBC One Scotland

Available for years

Sitcom. The Brockman family throw a Christmas party for their neighbours to help foster a sense of community. Of course, things do not go smoothly. Show more

Contributors

Mum:: Claire Skinner
Dad:: Hugh Dennis
Jake:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Daniel Roche
Karen:: Ramona Marquez
Gran:: Rosalind Ayres
Jane:: Hattie Morahan
Norris:: Mark Heap
Ray:: Sanjeev Bhaskar
Mary:: Sarah Woodward
Tatiana:: Susannah Doyle
PC Dixon:: Bob Cryer
Producer:: Andy Hamilton
Director:: Andy Hamilton
Writer:: Andy Hamilton
Producer:: Guy Jenkin
Director:: Guy Jenkin
Writer:: Guy Jenkin

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Outnumbered

Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 5: What Bloody Man is That?

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Jun 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Tue 20^th Dec 2016, 23:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Available for years

Comedy about William Shakespeare. The plague leads Will and his friends to escape to the family home in Stratford. On the way, they meet three witches. Show more

Contributors

William Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
The Weird Sisters:: Mina Anwar
The Weird Sisters:: Sarah Finigan
The Weird Sisters:: Christine Ozanne
Anne Hathaway:: Liza Tarbuck
Mary Arden:: Paula Wilcox
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Susanna:: Helen Monks
MacBuff:: Jonathan Watson
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Sir Thomas:: Geoff McGivern
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Servant:: Tom Edden
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Matt Lipsey
Producer:: Gareth Edwards

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 1

Home Front

19 June 1918 - Adeline Lumley

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 11 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Jun 2018, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Jun 2018, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

Listen now

On this day in 1918, the soft fruit harvest was reported at a quarter the yield of 1917, and in Devon, Adeline Lumley is hoping for a better return. Show more

Contributors

Adeline Lumley:: Helen Schlesinger
Rose Fairweather:: Helen Longworth
Arthur Hurst:: Mark Heap
Betty Newcombe:: Annie McKenzie
Silas Morrow:: Shaun Dooley
Cora Gidley:: Joanna Monro
Hector Gidley:: Brian Protheroe
Sylvia Graham:: Joanna David
Writer:: Lucy Catherine
Director:: Jessica Dromgoole

Genres

DramaHistorical

Formats

Docudramas

Brand

Home Front