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John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1

A Flock of Tigers

Duration: 30 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. A seemingly ordinary train ride turns into an unexpected adventure for Edmund and Dolorosa. Starring Celia Imrie and Charles Edwards. From October 2015. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Nigel Slater - Eating for England

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. Reflections for young Nigel. Celia Imrie and Julian Rhind Tutt star in an inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Nigel Slater - Eating for England

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Now in a home, Aunt Elvie still plays a central part in the life of Nigel Slater. Stars Celia Imrie and Julian Rhind Tutt. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Nigel Slater - Eating for England

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

As an adult, Nigel enjoys time with an aging Aunt Elvie who has some mysterious news. Stars Celia Imrie and Julian Rhind Tutt. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Nigel Slater - Eating for England

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Chocolates, least favourite sweets and funerals occupy Nigel Slater's time. Stars Celia Imrie and Julian Rhind Tutt. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

From Calendar Girls to Cranford, Celia Imrie has been a familiar face on both TV and film for more than four decades. The actress talks to Mark Lawson about her life and career. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 37 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Romantic comedy about a thirtysomething woman who is determined to take control of her life. She drinks, smokes and eats too much - and always chooses the wrong kind of man. Show more

Contributors

Bridget Jones:
Renee Zellweger
Daniel Cleaver:
Hugh Grant
Mark Darcy:
Colin Firth
Bridget's Mum:
Gemma Jones
Una Alconbury:
Celia Imrie
Uncle Geoffrey:
James Faulkner
Bridget's Dad:
Jim Broadbent
Mrs Darcy:
Charmian May
Mr Fitzherbert:
Paul Brooke

Duration: 1 hour

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

Andrew Marr is joined by international development secretary Andrew Mitchell and actress Celia Imrie. He also speaks to RBS chief executive Stephen Hester. Noah Stewart performs. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew Marr
Producer:
Libby Jukes
Performer:
Noah Stewart
Participant:
Andrew Mitchell
Participant:
Stephen Hester
Participant:
Celia Imrie
Participant:
Kelvin MacKenzie
Participant:
Kate Adie

Stories From the South Downs

Episode 2: Poor Lily Never-Quite-the-Ticket

Duration: 15 minutes

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

By TW Robinson. A granddaughter discovers that there may well be a reason for her grandmother's spiky behaviour and helps her to unravel her past. Read by Celia Imrie. Show more

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Best Of British

Victoria Wood

Duration: 39 minutes

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

A look back at the career of Victoria Wood, from a solitary childhood in 1960s Lancashire to becoming the first stand-up to sell out the Royal Albert Hall. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Tony Moss
Interviewed Guest:
Victoria Wood
Participant:
Julie Walters
Participant:
Celia Imrie
Participant:
Caroline Aherne
Participant:
Thora Hird
Participant:
Clive James

Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

Comic adventure based on the classic novels. The Borrowers' future is threatened when the house they live beneath falls into the hands of an evil lawyer who plans to destroy it. Show more

Contributors

Ocious P Potter:
John Goodman
Pod Clock:
Jim Broadbent
Homily Clock:
Celia Imrie
Exterminator Jeff:
Mark Williams
Officer Steady:
Hugh Laurie
Peagreen Clock:
Tom Felton
Joe Lender:
Aden Gillett
Victoria Lender:
Doon Mackichan
Town Hall Clerk:
Ruby Wax
Minty Branch:
Bob Goody
Writer:
John Kamps
Producer:
Tim Bevan
Producer:
Eric Fellner

Formats

After You've Gone

Series 1

Episode 1: Stuck in the Middle with You

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One North WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Sitcom. When Ann goes off to do charity work in Africa, ex-husband Jimmy gets full time custody of the kids... and his mother-in-law.

After You've Gone

Series 1

Episode 2: Silence of the Clams

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One North WestLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom concerning a jack-of-all-trades who gets divorced and ends up with his mother-in-law. Jimmy discovers more than he wants to know about Diana. Show more

After You've Gone

Series 1

Episode 6: Let's Get Quizzical

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom concerning a jack-of-all-trades who gets divorced and ends up living with his mother-in-law. To Jimmy's dismay, Siobhan and Diana bond at a pub quiz. Show more

Better Things

Series 1

Episode 2: Period

Duration: 24 minutes

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

Available for years

Comedy drama series. Sam hopes that she can no longer get pregnant, then has to handle her daughter's escalating bad behaviour and her mum's heightened eccentricity. Show more

Better Things

Series 1

Episode 1: Pilot

Duration: 25 minutes

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

Available for years

Comedy drama series. Single mother Sam Fox tries to raise her three daughters while keeping her acting career afloat. Show more

Contributors

Sam Fox:
Pamela Adlon
Voice of Phyllis:
Celia Imrie
Herself:
Julie Bowen
Director:
Louis CK
Writer:
Louis CK

Better Things

Series 1

Episode 3: Brown

Duration: 21 minutes

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

Available for years

Comedy drama series. Sam's latest work allows her to spend quality time with her best friend Sunny, and less endearing time with Sunny's husband Jeff. She also lands a date. Show more

Better Things

Series 1

Future Things

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Available for years

Sam takes care of Frankie when she runs a high fever, Duke when she has coins to turn in at the bank, and Max when she takes a frank look at her lackluster academic career.

Better Things

Series 1

Alarms

Duration: 24 minutes

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

Available for years

Sam learns that the scary part about getting old is the young people. She has issues with a young actor playing her son in a sit-com and with her hoarder mother Phyllis. Show more

Duration: 54 minutes

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

Seven-year-old Jess lives with her dominating mother until she is rudely removed from her peculiar Pentecostal home and sent to school.

Contributors

Small Jess:
Emily Aston
William:
Peter Gordon
Mrs Green:
Freda Dowie
Miss Jewsbury:
Celia Imrie
Jess' real mother:
Sophie Thursfield
Pastor Finch:
Kenneth Cranham
Mrs Arkwright:
Pam Ferris
Mrs Virtue:
Katy Murphy
Mrs Vole:
Sharon Bower
Ice Cream Man:
Bill Rogers
Boy next door:
Darren Scott
Gypsy Woman:
Kay Clayton
Church Pianist:
Tamar Swade
Director:
Beeban Kidron