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Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Documentary going behind-the-scenes at The Clink, a restaurant located within the walls of HMP High Down Prison and mostly staffed by convicted criminals. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Idris Elba
Producer:
Jamie Berry
Director:
Jamie Berry
Executive Producer:
Pete Lawrence

The Wire

Series 3

Episode 8: Moral Midgetry

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed drama series. Colvin begins to see the benefits of his Amsterdam plan. Greggs and McNulty go on a road trip after a tip-off from Prez. Show more

Contributors

Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Det Roland "Prez" Prybylewski:
Jim True-Frost

Front Row

Idris Elba; Howard Hodgkin; V&A's Italian Courts

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Actor Idris Elba on his new album, painter Howard Hodgkin, and the V&A's Italian Courts reopen. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Idris Elba
Interviewed Guest:
Howard Hodgkin
Interviewed Guest:
Marjorie Trusted
Producer:
Dymphna Flynn

Front Row

Idris Elba, director; Listed buildings; Stig Abell, poet

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Idris Elba on directing his first film, Yardie. England now has 400,000 listed buildings. Too many or not enough? Plus, presenter Stig Abell writes a sonnet. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Stig Abell
Interviewed Guest:
Idris Elba
Interviewed Guest:
Deborah Mays
Interviewed Guest:
Douglas Murphy
Interviewed Guest:
Anton Lang
Producer:
Julian May

Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for years

The hammer-wielding hero returns for more mythology-inspired action from Marvel, this time battling a sinister race of Dark Elves to bring order to the cosmos. Show more

Duration: 2 hours, 18 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Idris Elba and Naomie Harris star in a biopic based on Nelson Mandela's autobiography, chronicling his journey from a rural village to one of the great leaders of the modern age. Show more

Contributors

Nelson Mandela:
Idris Elba
Winnie Madikizela:
Naomie Harris
Walter Sisulu:
Tony Kgoroge
Ahmed Kathrada:
Riaad Moosa
Raymond Mhlaba:
Zolani Mkiva
Andrew Mlangeni:
Simo Mogwaza
Govan Mbeki:
Fana Mokoena
Elias Motsoaledi:
Thapelo Mokoena
James Gregory:
Jamie Bartlett
Kobie Coetzee:
Deon Lotz
Evelyn Mase:
Terry Pheto
Producer:
Anant Singh

The Wire

Series 3

Episode 7: Back Burners

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed drama series. Herc is suprised to discover a blast from his past. Stringer is furious that Brianna wants to contact McNulty about her son's death. Show more

Contributors

Bubbles:
Andre Royo
Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Det Roland "Prez" Prybylewski:
Jim True-Frost

The One Show

21/11/2014

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by actor Idris Elba, plus John Sergeant brings together the man who helped Ronnie Biggs escape and the guard who took the blame's grandson. Show more

The One Show

05/07/2013

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Luther star Idris Elba joins Chris and Alex. Jay Rayner looks at garlic farming on the Isle of Wight and John Sergeant looks back at one of the UK's most mysterious bank raids. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alex Jones
Presenter:
Chris Evans
Interviewed Guest:
Idris Elba
Participant:
Billy Ocean
Participant:
Jay Rayner
Participant:
John Sergeant
Producer:
Ed Wells

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Jonathan Ross is joined by The Wire's Idris Elba, magnificent dissident Kiefer Sutherland and the gorgeous Gemma Arterton, plus there's music from Alphabeat. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jonathan Ross
Interviewed Guest:
Idris Elba
Interviewed Guest:
Kiefer Sutherland
Interviewed Guest:
Gemma Arterton
Producer:
Suzi Aplin
Director:
Mick Thomas
Executive Producer:
Addison Cresswell

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD

Andrew Marr is joined by political personalities and cultural figures to discuss current affairs. Guests include Vince Cable, Lord Mandelson and Idris Elba. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew Marr
Interviewed Guest:
Vince Cable
Interviewed Guest:
Peter Mandelson
Interviewed Guest:
Idris Elba
Participant:
Anna Soubry
Participant:
Jeremy Bowen
Participant:
Rory Bremner
Producer:
Libby Jukes
Broadcast Assistant:
Hannah Copeland

The One Show

01/03/2023

Duration: 19 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One NightlightLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Alex Jones and Alex Scott are joined by Graham Norton who’s returning to the stage. They also chat to Idris Elba live at the premiere of his new Luther movie. And Matt Allwright is in for Watchdog. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alex Jones
Presenter:
Alex Scott
Interviewed Guest:
Graham Norton
Interviewed Guest:
Idris Elba
Participant:
Matt Allwright

The One Show

08/04/2019

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One South East

Idris Elba joins Alex Jones and Matt Baker to talk about acting, rapping and performing at Coachella. Plus David Olusoga discusses the return of A House Through Time. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Matt Baker
Presenter:
Alex Jones
Interviewed Guest:
Idris Elba
Interviewed Guest:
David Olusoga
Participant:
Charles Venn

The One Show

10/12/2015

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Idris Elba joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones. Plus a group of Army medics are recognised by the Duke of Cambridge for their work in West Africa during the Ebola crisis. Show more

The Film Programme

Idris Elba on Mandela; Films for 2014; Newcastle Film Club

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Francine Stock talks to Idris Elba about playing Mandela. Plus films to watch out for in 2014 with Charles Gant and Kevin Markwick, and the award-winning Newcastle Film Club. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest:
Idris Elba
Interviewed Guest:
Charles Gant
Interviewed Guest:
Kevin Markwick
Interviewed Guest:
Daniel Bruhl

The Wire

Series 3

Episode 9: Slapstick

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed drama series. A long-standing agreement not to shoot people on Sundays is violated. Brianna seeks answers from Avon and Stringer. Show more

Contributors

Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Det Roland "Prez" Prybylewski:
Jim True-Frost

The Wire

Series 3

Episode 10: Reformation

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Critically acclaimed drama series. While Marlo raises the stakes against the Barksdale gang, Stringer is given an ultimatum by Prop Joe and the Co-op. Show more

Contributors

Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Bubbles:
Andre Royo
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Police Commissioner Ervin Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick

The Wire

Series 3

Episode 11: Middle Ground

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed drama series. While Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they've come, the police wire begins to yield information about them. Show more

Contributors

Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Russell "Stringer" Bell:
Idris Elba
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Bubbles:
Andre Royo
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Police Commissioner Ervin Burrell:
Frankie R Faison
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick

The Wire

Series 3

Episode 12: Mission Accomplished

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed drama series. In the season finale, Avon readies his troops for war with Marlo while the police round up their investigation. Show more

Contributors

Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Det. James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Avon Barksdale:
Wood Harris
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Det. Roland "Prez" Prybylewski:
Jim True-Frost
Russell 'Stringer' Bell:
Idris Elba
Det Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Bubbles:
Andre Royo

The Wire

Series 4

Episode 1: Boys of Summer

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed drama series. As the new school year approaches, four West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer vacation. Show more

Contributors

Michael Lee:
Tristan Mack Wilds
Det. Roland "Prez" Prybylewski:
Jim True-Frost
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Det. Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Director:
Joe Chappelle
Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Bubbles:
Andre Royo