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Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 22^nd Apr 2012, 22:25 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th Jul 2013, 01:05 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Humphrey Ker and Graham Linehan.

Contributors

Presenter:: Jo Brand
Participant:: Paul Merton
Participant:: Ian Hislop
Director:: Paul Wheeler
Producer:: Ben Wicks
Participant:: Humphrey Ker
Participant:: Graham Linehan

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Games & Quizzes

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Have I Got a Bit More News for You: Series 43

Have I Got Old News For You

Series 43

Episode 2

Have I Got Old News For You

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 14^th Jan 2013, 22:35 on BBC One OxfordshireLatest broadcast: Mon 14^th Jan 2013, 22:35 on BBC One Scotland HD

Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Humphrey Ker and Graham Linehan.

Contributors

Participant:: Paul Merton
Participant:: Ian Hislop
Director:: Paul Wheeler
Producer:: Ben Wicks
Presenter:: Jo Brand
Participant:: Humphrey Ker
Participant:: Graham Linehan

Genres

ComedySatire

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Games & Quizzes

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Have I Got Old News For You: Series 43

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Series 44

Episode 1

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Oct 2012, 22:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 15^th Oct 2012, 23:05 on BBC One Wales

Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Clare Balding and guest panellists Graham Linehan and Ken Livingstone.

Contributors

Presenter:: Clare Balding
Participant:: Paul Merton
Participant:: Ian Hislop
Director:: Paul Wheeler
Producer:: Ben Wicks
Participant:: Graham Linehan
Participant:: Ken Livingstone

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Games & Quizzes

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Have I Got a Bit More News for You: Series 44

Comedy Connections

Geoffrey Perkins

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 8^th Nov 2008, 21:45 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 8^th Nov 2008, 21:45 on BBC Two Scotland

A tribute to Geoffrey Perkins, comedy writer, performer and producer who had a glorious 30-year career. Friends and colleagues talk of his extraordinary success. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: Angus Deayton
Participant:: Catherine Tate
Participant:: Charlie Higson
Participant:: Paul Whitehouse
Participant:: Harry Enfield
Participant:: John Lloyd
Participant:: Jimmy Mulville
Participant:: Sophie Clarke-Jervoise
Participant:: Graham Linehan
Participant:: Ben Elton

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Documentaries

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Comedy Connections

Motherland

Pilot

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Sep 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 31^st Oct 2017, 23:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Sitcom pilot from Graham Linehan and Sharon Horgan. Meet the Alpha Mums, headed by queen bee Amanda. There is also chaotic Liz, events organiser Julia and stay-at-home dad Kevin. Show more

Contributors

Julia:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Liz:: Diane Morgan
Kevin:: Paul Ready
Amanda:: Lucy Punch
Ian:: Terry Mynott
Marion:: Ellie Haddington
Mrs Lawson:: Chetna Pandva
Janet:: Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Paul:: Oliver Chris
Anne:: Philippa Dunne
Sunita:: Sonita Henry
Production Company:: Delightful Industries
Production Company:: Merman Television Ltd
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Executive Producer:: Graham Linehan
Director:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:: Sharon Horgan
Writer:: Helen Linehan
Executive Producer:: Helen Linehan
Writer:: Holly Walsh
Associate Producer:: Holly Walsh
Executive Producer:: Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:: Richard Boden

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ComedySitcoms

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Count Arthur Strong

Series 1

Episode 3: The Radio Play

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Jul 2013, 20:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 28^th Sep 2013, 19:30 on BBC Two England

Sitcom about an out-of-work former variety star. Much to everyone's surprise, including his own, Arthur gets a part in a radio play. Show more

Contributors

Count Arthur Strong:: Steve Delaney
Michael Baker:: Rory Kinnear
John the Watch:: Andy Linden
Katya:: Ruth Posner
Bulent:: Chris Ryman
Sinem:: Zahra Ahmadi
Eggy:: Dave Plimmer
Sheila:: Lucy Briers
Dame Agnes:: Lindsay Duncan
Rachael:: Selina Griffiths
Luke:: Orlando Seale
Sound Engineer:: Andrew Spiers
Colin:: Jeremy Swift
Jennifer:: Alexandra Weaver
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Steve Delaney
Producer:: Richard Boden
Director:: Graham Linehan

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Brand

Count Arthur Strong: Series 1

Series

Count Arthur Strong

Series 1

Episode 5: Doctor Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Aug 2013, 20:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th Oct 2013, 19:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Sitcom about an out-of-work former variety star. A dog bite leads to an eventful visit to the hospital for Arthur and Michael. Arthur discovers a new stage in his career. Show more

Contributors

Count Arthur Strong:: Steve Delaney
Michael Baker:: Rory Kinnear
John the Watch:: Andy Linden
Katya:: Ruth Posner
Bulent:: Chris Ryman
Sinem:: Zahra Ahmadi
Eggy:: Dave Plimmer
Dog Owner:: Richard Atlee
Sheila:: Lucy Briers
Anaethetist Paul:: Marcus Garvey
Nurse:: Beth Ita
Dr Perle:: Simon Kunz
Police Sketch Artist:: Ben Moor
Talent Judge:: Gresby Nash
Ghita:: Nisha K. Nayar
Dr Freeman:: Ben Willbond
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Steve Delaney
Producer:: Richard Boden
Director:: Graham Linehan

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Brand

Count Arthur Strong: Series 1

Series

Count Arthur Strong

Series 1

Episode 6: The Seance

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Aug 2013, 20:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 19^th Oct 2013, 19:20 on BBC Two Scotland

Sitcom about an out-of-work former variety star with delusions of grandeur. Arthur and Michael attempt to contact an old friend and realize that goodbyes are difficult. Show more

Contributors

Count Arthur Strong:: Steve Delaney
Michael Baker:: Rory Kinnear
John the Watch:: Andy Linden
Bulent:: Chris Ryman
Sinem:: Zahra Ahmadi
Eggy:: Dave Plimmer
Priest:: Neil Edmond
Customer:: Dan Mersh
Producer:: Richard Boden
Director:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Steve Delaney

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Brand

Count Arthur Strong: Series 1

Series

Count Arthur Strong

Series 2

Episode 1: The Heist

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Jan 2015, 22:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 6^th Jan 2015, 23:05 on BBC One Wales

Sitcom about an out-of-work former variety star with delusions of grandeur. Count Arthur writes a novel full of salacious gossip. Show more

Contributors

Count Arthur Strong:: Steve Delaney
Michael Baker:: Rory Kinnear
Bulent:: Chris Ryman
Sinem:: Zahra Ahmadi
John the Watch:: Andy Linden
Sheila:: Lucy Briers
Eggy:: Dave Plimmer
Man with Dog:: Richard Betts
Peter:: Richard Huw
Karen:: Amanda Root
Simon:: Oliver Dimsdale
Producer:: Richard Boden
Director:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Steve Delaney
Executive Producer:: Richard Daws
Executive Producer:: Jon Rolph
Production Company:: Retort Television

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Brand

Count Arthur Strong: Series 2

Series

Count Arthur Strong

Series 2

Episode 3: We're Listening

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 20^th Jan 2015, 22:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 20^th Jan 2015, 23:35 on BBC One Scotland

Sitcom about an out-of-work former variety star with delusions of grandeur. Spurred on by sleepless nights and noise pollution on his street, Arthur enters politics. Show more

Contributors

Count Arthur Strong:: Steve Delaney
Michael Baker:: Rory Kinnear
Bulent:: Chris Ryman
Sinem:: Zahra Ahmadi
John the Watch:: Andy Linden
Eggy:: Dave Plimmer
Woman 3:: Heather Coombs
Young Volunteer:: Jonnie Bayfield
Woman 2:: Chetna Pandya
Man 1:: Terence Beesley
Woman 1:: Sarah Finigan
JP Cooling:: Jonathan Cullen
Aide:: Jamie Parker
Producer:: Richard Boden
Director:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Steve Delaney
Executive Producer:: Richard Daws
Executive Producer:: Jon Rolph
Production Company:: Retort Television

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Brand

Count Arthur Strong: Series 2

Series

Count Arthur Strong

Series 2

Episode 7: Fame at Last

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 17^th Feb 2015, 22:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th Feb 2015, 22:40 on BBC One Scotland

Sitcom about an out-of-work former variety star. Arthur gets a job as a television psychic and the resulting fame starts to go to his head. Show more

Contributors

Count Arthur Strong:: Steve Delaney
Michael Baker:: Rory Kinnear
Bulent:: Chris Ryman
Sinem:: Zahra Ahmadi
John the Watch:: Andy Linden
Eggy:: Dave Plimmer
Jonathan:: Tim Wallers
Eddie:: Tom Stourton
Joyce:: Anna Morris
Annabel:: Simone McAullay
Producer:: Richard Boden
Director:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Steve Delaney
Executive Producer:: Richard Daws
Executive Producer:: Jon Rolph
Production Company:: Retort Television

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Brand

Count Arthur Strong: Series 2

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Count Arthur Strong

Series 3

Episode 4: The Soupover

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd Jun 2017, 19:30 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Fri 23^rd Jun 2017, 20:30 on BBC One North West

Sitcom about an out-of-work former variety star with delusions of grandeur. What begins as a sleepover turns into something slightly more sinister.

Contributors

Count Arthur Strong:: Steve Delaney
Michael Baker:: Rory Kinnear
John the Watch:: Andy Linden
Bulent:: Chris Ryman
Sinem:: Zahra Ahmadi
Eggy:: Dave Plimmer
Birdie:: Bronagh Gallagher
Roger:: Colin Hoult
Director:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Steve Delaney
Producer:: Richard Boden
Director:: Richard Boden
Executive Producer:: Jon Rolph
Executive Producer:: Richard Daws
Production Company:: Komedia Entertainment
Production Company:: Delightful Industries
Production Company:: Retort Television

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ComedySitcoms

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Count Arthur Strong: Series 3

Series

Count Arthur Strong

Series 3

Episode 5: The Three Wishes

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Jun 2017, 20:30 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Jun 2017, 20:30 on BBC One Wales HD

Sitcom about an out-of-work former variety star with delusions of grandeur. Arthur attempts to build bridges with a surprising figure from his past.

Contributors

Count Arthur Strong:: Steve Delaney
Michael Baker:: Rory Kinnear
John the Watch:: Andy Linden
Bulent:: Chris Ryman
Sinem:: Zahra Ahmadi
Eggy:: Dave Plimmer
Birdie:: Bronagh Gallagher
Pool Guy:: Johnny Palmiero
John Shuttleworth:: Graham Fellows
Director:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Steve Delaney
Producer:: Richard Boden
Director:: Richard Boden
Executive Producer:: Jon Rolph
Executive Producer:: Richard Daws
Production Company:: Komedia Entertainment
Production Company:: Delightful Industries
Production Company:: Retort Television

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ComedySitcoms

Brand

Count Arthur Strong: Series 3

Series

Motherland

Series 3

Episode 2

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th May 2021, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Nov 2022, 22:00 on BBC Two England

Available for years

Liz has a shock as she helps Kevin navigate his divorce, Amanda battles Meg over trampoline club, and Julia considers religion in a bid to get Ivy into the right secondary school. Show more

Contributors

Julia:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Liz:: Diane Morgan
Amanda:: Lucy Punch
Kevin:: Paul Ready
Writer:: Sharon Horgan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Holly Walsh
Production Company:: Merman Television Ltd

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ComedySitcoms

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Motherland: Series 3

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Nov 2017, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Sep 2021, 00:15 on BBC Four

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Sitcom. Julia moves out of her comfort zone when she reluctantly invites the entire class to her daughter's birthday party. Show more

Contributors

Julia:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Amanda:: Lucy Punch
Liz:: Diane Morgan
Kevin:: Paul Ready
Anne:: Philippa Dunne
Paul:: Oliver Chris
Marion:: Ellie Haddington
Animal man:: Ben Crompton
Balloon video man:: Barnaby Ferris
Andrew:: Peter Singh
Ivy:: Connie Wilkins
Production Company:: Merman Television Ltd
Production Company:: Delightful Industries
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Producer:: Richard Boden
Director:: Juliet May
Writer:: Sharon Horgan
Writer:: Helen Linehan
Writer:: Holly Walsh
Executive Producer:: Graham Linehan
Executive Producer:: Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:: Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:: Richard Boden

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

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Motherland

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 14^th Nov 2017, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Sep 2021, 23:45 on BBC Four HD

Available for years

A school fundraiser is not Julia's idea of an evening out, but somehow she finds herself heavily involved in order to impress a former colleague and new mum crush. Show more

Contributors

Julia:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Amanda:: Lucy Punch
Liz:: Diane Morgan
Kevin:: Paul Ready
Anne:: Philippa Dunne
Paul:: Oliver Chris
Caroline Lacy:: Kirsty Bushell
Barbara:: Vilma Hollingbery
Mr Glencuddy:: Himesh Patel
Production Company:: Merman Television Ltd
Production Company:: Delightful Industries
Writer:: Sharon Horgan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Holly Walsh
Writer:: Helen Linehan
Director:: Juliet May
Producer:: Richard Boden
Executive Producer:: Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:: Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:: Richard Boden
Executive Producer:: Graham Linehan

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 21^st Nov 2017, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th Sep 2021, 00:15 on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Sitcom about motherhood. A pool party ruins Julia's plans before an important event at work. Liz is after a date, and a new dad on the scene puts Kevin's nose out of joint. Show more

Contributors

Julia:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Amanda:: Lucy Punch
Liz:: Diane Morgan
Kevin:: Paul Ready
Anne:: Philippa Dunne
Marion:: Ellie Haddington
Pool Receptionist:: Toyin Ayedun-Alase
May Lyn:: Elizabeth Chan
Pool Attendant:: Sharon Gavin
Malcolm Spender:: Richard Pepple
Mitch:: Ryan Pope
James:: Orlando Seale
Writer:: Sharon Horgan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Holly Walsh
Writer:: Helen Linehan
Director:: Juliet May
Producer:: Richard Boden
Executive Producer:: Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:: Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:: Richard Boden
Executive Producer:: Graham Linehan
Production Company:: Delightful Industries
Production Company:: Merman Television Ltd

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 28^th Nov 2017, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th Sep 2021, 00:45 on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Sitcom. While Paul is away, he has the perfect solution to aid Julia: he sends his parents to help. Meanwhile, Amanda has a clear-out and reluctantly gives Liz her old coat. Show more

Contributors

Julia:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Amanda:: Lucy Punch
Liz:: Diane Morgan
Kevin:: Paul Ready
Anne:: Philippa Dunne
Paul:: Oliver Chris
Lolly:: Lolly Adefope
Trevor:: Ross Armstrong
Geoff:: David Calder
Mrs Lamb:: Jackie Clune
Barbara:: Vilma Hollingbery
Flower Man:: Morgan Jones
Waiter:: Nikhil Parmar
Elizabeth:: Penny Ryder
Luke:: Bronson Webb
Writer:: Sharon Horgan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Holly Walsh
Writer:: Helen Linehan
Director:: Juliet May
Producer:: Richard Boden
Executive Producer:: Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:: Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:: Richard Boden
Executive Producer:: Graham Linehan
Production Company:: Delightful Industries
Production Company:: Merman Television Ltd

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Dec 2017, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th Sep 2021, 01:40 on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Julia's childcare problems are solved after she finds the perfect nanny, but her friendship with Liz is strained. Amanda is keeping a low profile. Show more

Contributors

Julia:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Amanda:: Lucy Punch
Liz:: Diane Morgan
Kevin:: Paul Ready
Anne:: Philippa Dunne
Marion:: Ellie Haddington
Debbie Louise:: Pearl Chanda
Mrs Lamb:: Jackie Clune
Alpha Mum 2:: Sabine Crossen
Lyndsey:: Sarah Kendall
Lee:: Nick Nevern
Lynn:: Clara Onyemere
Alpha Mum 1:: Sarah Sharman
Andrew:: Peter Singh
Tommy:: Roger Walker
Writer:: Sharon Horgan
Writer:: Graham Linehan
Writer:: Holly Walsh
Writer:: Helen Linehan
Director:: Juliet May
Producer:: Richard Boden
Executive Producer:: Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:: Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:: Richard Boden
Executive Producer:: Graham Linehan
Production Company:: Delightful Industries
Production Company:: Merman Television Ltd

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ComedySitcoms

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Series