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Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: 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

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Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: 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
Schlesinger:
Mel Smith
Donaldson:
Anthony Head
Harry Thornton:
Miles Richardson
Policeman:
Daniel Coonan
Prince of Wales:
Sam Troughton

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: 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
Schlesinger:
Mel Smith
Donaldson:
Anthony Head
Young Nurse:
Kirsty Oswald
Masterson:
John Goodman
Young Waiter:
Jack Farthing
Mrs Luscombe:
Jane Asher
Harry Thornton:
Miles Richardson

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: 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
Masterson:
John Goodman
Donaldson:
Anthony Head
Harry Thornton:
Miles Richardson
Schlesinger:
Mel Smith
Young Man:
Calvin Dean
Mrs Luscombe:
Jane Asher
Ballet Teacher:
Carla Mendonça

Dancing on the Edge

Interviewing Louis

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: 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
Josephine/Sarah:
Laura Haddock
Schlesinger:
Mel Smith
Harry Thornton:
Miles Richardson
Producer:
Faye Ward

The Young Ones

Series 2

Episode 1: Bambi

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: 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

Train Driver:
Alexei Sayle
Dr Carlisle:
Robbie Coltrane
Kendal Mintcake:
Ben Elton
Lord Snot:
Stephen Fry
Lord Monty:
Hugh Laurie
Dr Not the Nine O'Clock News:
Tony Robinson
Miss Money-Sterling:
Emma Thompson
Security Guard:
Mel Smith

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: 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

Woman at Lock-Up:
Maggie Steed
Man on Balcony:
Bill Moody

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Rock and Chips

The Frog and the Pussycat

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: 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
Jumbo Mills:
Lee Long
Albie Littlewood:
Jonathan Readwin
Gerald 'Jelly' Kelly:
Paul Putner
Reenie Turpin:
Emma Cooke
Barbara Bird:
Jessica Ashworth
Beryl Bird:
Samantha Spiro
Bernard Bird:
Alex Macqueen
Sergeant Foster:
Dave Lamb
Golden Egg Waiter:
Rufus Jones

Rock and Chips

Five Gold Rings

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: 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
DI Thomas:
Mel Smith
DC Stanton:
Tom Brooke
Ernie Rayner:
Robert Daws
Jumbo Mills:
Lee Long
Albie Littlewood:
Jonathan Readwin
Gerald 'Jelly' Kelly:
Paul Putner
Reenie Turpin:
Emma Cooke
Roger:
Giles New
Glenda's Gran:
Hazel Douglas
Sergeant Foster:
Dave Lamb
Woman in Cafe:
Joann Condon

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: 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

Duration: 33 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: 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

Grandmother:
Dorothea Alexander
Hospital Sister:
Frankie Cosgrave
Policewoman:
Janice Cramer
Shirley:
Jenny Jay
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

Duration: 2 hours, 9 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: 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

Contributors

Director:
Trevor Nunn
Duke Orsino:
Toby Stephens
Sir Andrew Aguecheek:
Richard E Grant
Sir Toby Belch:
Mel Smith

Not the Nine O'Clock News

Compilations

Episode 8

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: 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

Comedy Connections

Series 5

Episode 8: Alas Smith and Jones

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One North WestLatest broadcast: 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

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
Series Producer:
Graham Mitchell

The Ones

Series 1 - 40 Minute Versions

Episode 3: The One Griff Rhys Jones

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: 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

Himself:
Mel Smith
Office Worker:
Tom Hollander
Gang Boss:
Larry Lamb
Mr Bandyman:
Kevin McNally
Automated Checkout Voice:
Laura Haddock
Young Producer:
Josh McGuire
Mr Black:
Michael Melia
Endoscope Man:
Paul Putner
Executive Producer:
Geoff Posner
Production Manager:
Alison Passey

Genres

The Ones

Series 1

Episode 3: The One Griff Rhys Jones

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: 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

Himself:
Mel Smith
Office Worker:
Tom Hollander
Gang Boss:
Larry Lamb
Mr Bandyman:
Kevin McNally
Automated Checkout Voice:
Laura Haddock
Young Producer:
Josh McGuire
Mr Black:
Michael Melia
Endoscope Man:
Paul Putner
Executive Producer:
Geoff Posner
Production Manager:
Alison Passey

Genres

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: 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

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: 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
Masterson:
John Goodman
Donaldson:
Anthony Head
Schlesinger:
Mel Smith
Mrs Luscombe:
Jane Asher
Harry Thornton:
Miles Richardson
Young Man:
Calvin Dean

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: 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
Stanley Mitchell:
Matthew Goode
Masterson:
John Goodman
Donaldson:
Anthony Head
Schlesinger:
Mel Smith
Lady Winnet:
Ruth Gemmell
Harry Thornton:
Miles Richardson
Prince of Wales:
Sam Troughton