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Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 28^th Dec 2009, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 3^rd Aug 2013, 23:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

The story behind Not the Nine O'Clock News, which launched the careers of performers Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson, and writer Richard Curtis. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: Mel Smith
Participant:: Griff Rhys Jones
Participant:: Pamela Stephenson
Participant:: John Lloyd
Participant:: Richard Curtis
Participant:: Billy Connolly
Participant:: Dara O Briain
Participant:: Rowan Atkinson
Executive Producer:: Karen Steyn
Producer:: Andy Humphries
Director:: Andy Humphries

Genres

Source: BBC Online

Smith and Jones: The Home-made Xmas Video

BBC Four

Duration: 33 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 23^rd Dec 1987, 21:30 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 13^th Dec 2018, 23:00 on BBC Four HD

Christmas special about a dysfunctional family with a video camera. What is a little over-indulgence for most of us is, for this clan, an orgy of hitherto uncharted proportions. Show more

Contributors

Dad:: Griff Rhys Jones
Len:: Mel Smith
Mum:: Diane Langton
Writer:: Robin Driscoll
Grandmother:: Dorothea Alexander
Alan:: Brian Coburn
Hospital Sister:: Frankie Cosgrave
Policewoman:: Janice Cramer
Shirley:: Jenny Jay
Baby:: Bruce Kilby
Neighbour:: Raymond Mason
Policeman:: Pete McCarthy
Grandfather:: Walter Sparrow
Ambulancewoman:: Rebecca Stevens
Mrs Aldershot:: Joanne Noble
Pub Landlord:: Stan Young
Producer:: John Kilby
Producer:: Jamie Rix
Director:: John Kilby

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Source: BBC Online

Morons from Outer Space

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 14^th May 2006, 00:40 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Thu 15^th Mar 2007, 00:25 on BBC One London

Wacky comedy about dim-witted aliens who crash-land on the M1 and end up being exploited by a journalist. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Griff Rhys Jones
Director:: Mike Hodges
Actor:: Mel Smith
Actor:: James Sikking
Actor:: Dinsdale Landen
Actor:: Jimmy Nail
Actor:: Joanne Pearce

Source: BBC Online

Not the Nine O'Clock News

Compilations

Episode 8

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 28^th Dec 2009, 22:30 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Dec 2009, 22:30 on BBC Two Scotland

The popular satirical show of the late 70s and early 80s which launched the careers of Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Rowan Atkinson
Actor:: Mel Smith
Actor:: Pamela Stephenson
Actor:: Griff Rhys Jones

Genres

Brand

Not the Nine O'Clock News

Series

Not the Nine O'Clock News: Compilations

Source: BBC Online

Twelfth Night

BBC Two

Duration: 2 hours, 9 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 24^th Aug 2007, 00:05 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 23^rd Dec 2018, 13:10 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Shakespeare's seasonal comedy about a shipwreck that separates identical twins Sebastian and Viola. Fearing for her safety, Viola disguises herself as her brother. Show more

The Ones

Series 1 - 40 Minute Versions

Episode 3: The One Griff Rhys Jones

BBC One

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 29^th Jan 2012, 22:50 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 29^th Jan 2012, 23:15 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Griff Rhys Jones returns to sketch comedy at the BBC alongside some of the biggest names in TV. Featuring a special guest appearance by former comedy partner Mel Smith. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Griff Rhys Jones
Himself:: Mel Smith
Office Worker:: Tom Hollander
Bob:: Hugh Bonneville
Gang Boss:: Larry Lamb
Mr Bandyman:: Kevin McNally
Peterson:: Dominic Applewhite
Mr Red:: Perry Benson
Automated Checkout Voice:: Laura Haddock
Lewis:: Aaron Ishmael
Young Producer:: Josh McGuire
Mr Black:: Michael Melia
Endoscope Man:: Paul Putner
Executive Producer:: Geoff Posner
Producer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor
Production Manager:: Alison Passey
Writer:: John O'Farrell

Genres

Comedy

Brand

The Ones

Series

The Ones: Series 1 - 40 Minute Versions

Source: BBC Online

The Ones

Series 1

Episode 3: The One Griff Rhys Jones

BBC One

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Jan 2012, 20:30 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th May 2012, 00:05 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Griff Rhys Jones returns to sketch comedy at the BBC alongside some of the biggest names in TV. Featuring a special guest appearance by former comedy partner Mel Smith. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Griff Rhys Jones
Himself:: Mel Smith
Office Worker:: Tom Hollander
Bob:: Hugh Bonneville
Gang Boss:: Larry Lamb
Mr Bandyman:: Kevin McNally
Peterson:: Dominic Applewhite
Mr Red:: Perry Benson
Automated Checkout Voice:: Laura Haddock
Lewis:: Aaron Ishmael
Young Producer:: Josh McGuire
Mr Black:: Michael Melia
Endoscope Man:: Paul Putner
Executive Producer:: Geoff Posner
Producer:: Alex Walsh-Taylor
Production Manager:: Alison Passey
Writer:: John O'Farrell

Genres

Comedy

Brand

The Ones

Series

The Ones: Series 1

Source: BBC Online

Comedy Connections

Series 5

Episode 8: Alas Smith and Jones

BBC One

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 2^nd Mar 2007, 22:35 on BBC One North WestLatest broadcast: Tue 24^th Dec 2013, 22:45 on BBC Two England

A look at Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones's sketch show, which dominated ratings throughout the 1980s, and its connections with other comedy shows. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Doon Mackichan
Participant:: Mel Smith
Participant:: Griff Rhys Jones
Participant:: Clive Anderson
Participant:: Rory McGrath
Participant:: Jimmy Mulville
Participant:: Graham Linehan
Participant:: Arthur Mathews
Participant:: Martin Shardlow
Participant:: Robin Driscoll
Participant:: John Howard Davis
Participant:: Peter Fincham
Director:: Kevin McMunigal
Series Producer:: Graham Mitchell

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Brand

Comedy Connections

Series

Comedy Connections: Series 5

Source: BBC Online

Consenting Adults

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Sep 2007, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sat 31^st Jul 2010, 22:30 on BBC Four

Drama based around the 1950s Wolfenden Report into the decriminalisation of homosexuality, in which the report's chairman struggles to come to terms with his son's homosexuality. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Charles Dance
Actor:: Sean Biggerstaff
Actor:: Samantha Bond
Actor:: Haydn Gwynne
Actor:: Mel Smith
Writer:: Julian Mitchell
Producer:: Richard Curson Smith

Genres

DramaHistorical

Source: BBC Online

High Heels and Low Lifes

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 20^th Apr 2008, 23:20 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Mon 22^nd Mar 2010, 00:15 on BBC One Wales

Comedy starring Minnie Driver and Mary McCormack. Two women living in London become embroiled in a dangerous battle of wits when they attempt to blackmail a gang of criminals. Show more

Contributors

Shannon:: Minnie Driver
Director:: Mel Smith
Frances:: Mary McCormack
Mason:: Kevin McNally
Tremaine:: Mark Williams
Danny:: Danny Dyer
Kerrigan:: Michael Gambon
Ray:: Darren Boyd
Tony:: Simon Scardifield
Doctor:: Ranjit Krishnamma

Genres

Comedy

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online

Dancing on the Edge

Episode 3

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 11^th Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Mon 18^th Feb 2013, 01:40 on BBC Two Wales

Drama about the rise to fame of a black jazz band in 1930s London. The band and their friends are devastated by Jessie's hospitalisation, and take turns to visit her. Show more

Contributors

Stanley Mitchell:: Matthew Goode
Louis Lester:: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Jessie:: Angel Coulby
Schlesinger:: Mel Smith
Sarah:: Janet Montgomery
Gunson:: Gerard Horan
Carla:: Wunmi Mosaku
Eric:: Sam Hoare
Mr Wax:: Allan Corduner
Rosie:: Jenna Coleman
Horton:: David Dawson
Donaldson:: Anthony Head
Young Nurse:: Kirsty Oswald
Masterson:: John Goodman
Young Waiter:: Jack Farthing
Mrs Luscombe:: Jane Asher
Harry Thornton:: Miles Richardson

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Dancing on the Edge

Source: BBC Online

Dancing on the Edge

Episode 5

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Mon 4^th Mar 2013, 23:50 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Drama about the rise of a jazz band in 1930s London. Louis can no longer hide out at the Music Express office so Stanley takes him to a suburban flat to escape the manhunt. Show more

Contributors

Louis Lester:: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Stanley Mitchell:: Matthew Goode
Eric:: Sam Hoare
Sarah:: Janet Montgomery
Rosie:: Jenna Coleman
Masterson:: John Goodman
Donaldson:: Anthony Head
Harry Thornton:: Miles Richardson
Mr Wax:: Allan Corduner
Carla:: Wunmi Mosaku
Schlesinger:: Mel Smith
Young Man:: Calvin Dean
Gunson:: Gerard Horan
Deirdre:: Caroline Quentin
Mrs Luscombe:: Jane Asher
Ballet Teacher:: Carla Mendonça
Horton:: David Dawson
Emily:: Isabella Blake-Thomas

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Dancing on the Edge

Source: BBC Online

Dancing on the Edge

Interviewing Louis

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 10^th Mar 2013, 22:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sat 16^th Mar 2013, 23:20 on BBC Two England

Drama. Stanley interviews the Louis Lester band at the peak of their fame for his Music Express magazine. Louis, Jessie and Carla give an insight into their thoughts about fame. Show more

Contributors

Louis Lester:: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Stanley Mitchell:: Matthew Goode
Jessie:: Angel Coulby
Josephine/Sarah:: Laura Haddock
Carla:: Wunmi Mosaku
Pamela:: Joanna Vanderham
Wesley:: Ariyon Bakare
Schlesinger:: Mel Smith
Harry Thornton:: Miles Richardson
Writer:: Stephen Poliakoff
Director:: Stephen Poliakoff
Producer:: Nicky Kentish Barnes
Producer:: Faye Ward

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Dancing on the Edge

Source: BBC Online

Dancing on the Edge

Episode 4

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th Feb 2013, 23:30 on BBC Two Wales

Drama about the rise of a jazz band in 1930s London. When the band plays for the Freemasons dinner, Louis realises he is about to be in conflict with a powerful elite club. Show more

Contributors

Louis Lester:: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Stanley Mitchell:: Matthew Goode
Jessie:: Angel Coulby
Rosie:: Jenna Coleman
Eric:: Sam Hoare
Sarah:: Janet Montgomery
Masterson:: John Goodman
Donaldson:: Anthony Head
Schlesinger:: Mel Smith
Horton:: David Dawson
Gunson:: Gerard Horan
Mrs Luscombe:: Jane Asher
Harry Thornton:: Miles Richardson
Mr Wax:: Allan Corduner
Emily:: Isabella Blake-Thomas
Young Man:: Calvin Dean

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Dancing on the Edge

Source: BBC Online

Dancing on the Edge

Episode 1

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sat 9^th Feb 2013, 23:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Drama about the rise to fame of a black jazz band in 1930s London at a time of extraordinary change. The band is invited to the heart of aristocratic society. Show more

Contributors

Louis Lester:: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Stanley Mitchell:: Matthew Goode
Masterson:: John Goodman
Jessie:: Angel Coulby
Sarah:: Janet Montgomery
Carla:: Wunmi Mosaku
Rosie:: Jenna Coleman
Mr Wax:: Allan Corduner
Deirdre:: Caroline Quentin
Schlesinger:: Mel Smith
Donaldson:: Anthony Head
Harry Thornton:: Miles Richardson
Policeman:: Daniel Coonan
Prince of Wales:: Sam Troughton

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Dancing on the Edge

Source: BBC Online

The Young Ones

Series 2

Episode 1: Bambi

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 8^th May 1984, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 21^st Apr 2024, 21:30 on BBC Two HD

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Anarchic sitcom about north London students in the 80s. The reprobates from Scumbag College test their mental dexterity on a TV quiz show. Show more

Contributors

Vyvyan:: Adrian Edmondson
Rick:: Rik Mayall
Neil:: Nigel Planer
Mike:: Christopher Ryan
Train Driver:: Alexei Sayle
Dr Carlisle:: Robbie Coltrane
Kendal Mintcake:: Ben Elton
Lord Snot:: Stephen Fry
Janet:: Tamsin Heatley
Lord Monty:: Hugh Laurie
Dr Not the Nine O'Clock News:: Tony Robinson
Miss Money-Sterling:: Emma Thompson
Bambi:: Griff Rhys Jones
Security Guard:: Mel Smith

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

The Young Ones

Series

The Young Ones: Series 2

Source: BBC Online

Babylon

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 7^th Sep 2009, 00:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Jul 2011, 01:05 on BBC Two England

Drama telling the story of Blue (Brinsley Forde), a young black man living in Brixton in 1980, as he hangs out, fronts a dub sound system, loses his job and is tested by racism. Show more

Contributors

Ronnie:: Karl Howman
Beefy:: Trevor Laird
Spark:: Brian Bovell
Lover:: Victor Romero Evans
Alan:: Mel Smith
Woman at Lock-Up:: Maggie Steed
Man on Balcony:: Bill Moody

Genres

Drama

Formats

Films

Source: BBC Online

Rock and Chips

The Frog and the Pussycat

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Apr 2011, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 3^rd May 2011, 01:30 on BBC One Wales

Period comedy drama. Joan and Fred plan to sail away to a wonderful new life together, but Fred's arrest for murder casts a cloud over their dreams. Show more

Contributors

Freddie Robdal:: Nicholas Lyndhurst
Joan Trotter:: Kellie Bright
Ted Trotter:: Phil Daniels
Reg Trotter:: Shaun Dingwall
Del Trotter:: James Buckley
Vi Trotter:: Paula Wilcox
DI Thomas:: Mel Smith
DC Stanton:: Tom Brooke
Ernie Rayner:: Robert Daws
Boycie:: Stephen Lloyd
Jumbo Mills:: Lee Long
Albie Littlewood:: Jonathan Readwin
Gerald 'Jelly' Kelly:: Paul Putner
Reenie Turpin:: Emma Cooke
Raymond:: Billy Seymour
Don:: Bobby Bragg
Gwen:: Joan Hodges
Barbara Bird:: Jessica Ashworth
Beryl Bird:: Samantha Spiro
Producer:: Gareth Gwenlan
Producer:: Gareth Gwenlan
Director:: Dewi Humphreys
Director:: Dewi Humphreys
Writer:: John Sullivan
Writer:: John Sullivan
Bernard Bird:: Alex Macqueen
Alberto:: Daniel Cerqueira
Sergeant Foster:: Dave Lamb
Val:: Alison Pargeter
Golden Egg Waiter:: Rufus Jones

Genres

Brand

Rock and Chips

Source: BBC Online

Rock and Chips

Five Gold Rings

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Dec 2010, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 4^th Jan 2011, 01:50 on BBC One Scotland

Period comedy drama following the exploits of the Trotter family. It is Christmas, 1960, and Cupid's little arrows are flying through the wintery skies over Peckham. Show more

Contributors

Freddie Robdal:: Nicholas Lyndhurst
Joan Trotter:: Kellie Bright
Ted Trotter:: Phil Daniels
Reg Trotter:: Shaun Dingwall
Del Trotter:: James Buckley
Vi:: Paula Wilcox
DI Thomas:: Mel Smith
DC Stanton:: Tom Brooke
Ernie Rayner:: Robert Daws
Boycie:: Stephen Lloyd
Jumbo Mills:: Lee Long
Albie Littlewood:: Jonathan Readwin
Gerald 'Jelly' Kelly:: Paul Putner
Reenie Turpin:: Emma Cooke
Raymond:: Billy Seymour
Don:: Bobby Bragg
Gwen:: Joan Hodges
Glenda:: Katie Griffiths
Edna:: Kacey Ainsworth
Producer:: Gareth Gwenlan
Director:: Dewi Humphreys
Writer:: John Sullivan
Roger:: Giles New
Glenda's Gran:: Hazel Douglas
Alberto:: Daniel Cerqueira
Amita:: Chandeep Uppal
Sergeant Foster:: Dave Lamb
Val:: Alison Pargeter
Woman in Cafe:: Joann Condon

Genres

Brand

Rock and Chips

Source: BBC Online

Dancing on the Edge

Episode 2

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Feb 2013, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sun 10^th Feb 2013, 23:50 on BBC Two Scotland

Drama about the rise to fame of a black jazz band in 1930s London. The Louis Lester Band has yet to reach the fame it so desires, but a wealthy recluse changes its fortunes. Show more

Contributors

Louis Lester:: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Jessie:: Angel Coulby
Carla:: Wunmi Mosaku
Stanley Mitchell:: Matthew Goode
Masterson:: John Goodman
Donaldson:: Anthony Head
Schlesinger:: Mel Smith
Sarah:: Janet Montgomery
Lady Winnet:: Ruth Gemmell
Rosie:: Jenna Coleman
Mrs Lee:: Joanna Brookes
Mr Wax:: Allan Corduner
Deirdre:: Caroline Quentin
Harry Thornton:: Miles Richardson
Prince of Wales:: Sam Troughton

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Dancing on the Edge

Source: BBC Online