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House of Fools

Series 1

Episode 3: The Probation Affair

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Sitcom set in Vic and Bob's house. Bosh asks Vic, Bob, Julie and Beef to help convince his probation officer that he has become a decent member of society. Show more

Drama on 4

When the Laughter Stops

Duration: 45 minutes

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

By Sibusiso Mamba. Stand-up comic Rhakeele returns to Africa, hoping to reignite her and her husband's relationship and careers, but they soon find themselves out of their depth. Show more

Inside No. 9

Series 2

Episode 4: Cold Comfort

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

Chilling comedy. It is Andy's first day as a volunteer at the Comfort Support Line call centre. Is he really prepared for what is to come? Show more

Maya Angelou's Autobiographies

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

After her traumatic experience, Maya meets her first life line in the guise of the refined Mrs. Flowers. Starring Indie Gjesdal. Show more

Maya Angelou's Autobiographies

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Aged 15, Maya visits her estranged father, where they go on a chaotic, surprising trip to Mexico. Stars Pippa Bennett Warner. Show more

Short Works

BBC National Short Story Award 2018

Synsepalum

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Five commissioned short stories to celebrate the BBC National Short Story Award. In Synsepalum by Irenosen Okojie, a mysterious tailor makes fantastic frocks for his clients. Show more

Novels That Shaped Our World

Series 1

A Woman's Place

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Examining the novel from three unique perspectives. This episode shows the way that women writers, women readers and women's lives have been central to the novel. Show more

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

The Novel

The Empire Writes Back

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC News EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC News South Asia

The final episode of the series examines how the British Empire was celebrated in the novels of some writers and taken apart and upended by others. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 37 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Drama. High Court judge Fiona Maye is given the case of a 17-year-old Jehovah's Witness who refuses to undergo a blood transfusion for leukaemia that could save his life. Show more

Contributors

Writer:
Ian McEwan
Kevin Henry:
Ben Chaplin
Mark Berner:
Anthony Calf
Fiona Maye:
Emma Thompson
Amadia Kalu QC:
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Nigel Pauling:
Jason Watkins
Director:
Richard Eyre
Professor Rodney Carter:
Nicholas Jones

Genres

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

A teacher is determined to get black pupils at his school to engage, whether they like it or not. When his community turns against him, he loses everything.

Contributors

Director:
Ngozi Onwurah
Producer:
Anne Pivcevic
Joseph Pascale:
David Oyelowo
Executive Producer:
David Thompson
Executive Producer:
Hilary Salmon
Timothy:
David Gyasi

Genres

Formats

Songs of Praise

Easter Celebration

Duration: 35 minutes

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

Aled Jones is joined by Stephen Tompkinson and Nikki Amuka-Bird to tell the story of the first Easter. Only Boys Aloud perform their version of The Lord's Prayer. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Aled Jones
Participant:
Stephen Tompkinson
Participant:
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Series Editor:
David Taviner
Executive Producer:
Tommy Nagra

Five Days

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Intricate thriller which tracks five 24-hour periods following the abduction of a young mother. Leanne's body is discovered in a lake, and the family begins to turn on each other. Show more

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

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

Adaptation of Alexander McCall Smith's best-selling novel, directed by Anthony Minghella. Precious Ramotswe uses her inheritance to become Botswana's first female detective. Show more

Contributors

Mma Makutsi:
Anika Noni Rose
JLB Maketoni:
Lucian Msamati
Kremlin Busang:
David Oyelowo
Alice Busang:
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Daddy Bapetsi:
John Kani
Note Makoti:
Colin Salmon
Charlie Gotso:
Idris Elba
Lucky Sesana:
Tumisho Masha

Survivors

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Post-apocalyptic drama. Abby leaves her new friends in the hopes of finding her son, while Tom, Sarah, Al and Najid are drawn to the comfort and security of Samantha's community. Show more

Contributors

Abby Grant:
Julie Graham
Tom Price:
Max Beesley
Greg Preston:
Paterson Joseph
Anya Raczynski:
Zoe Tapper
Aalim Sadiq:
Phillip Rhys
Sarah Boyer:
Robyn Addison
Samantha Willis:
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Jimmy Garland:
Neil Millson
Najid Hanif:
Chahak Patel
Producer:
Hugh Warren

Genres

Small Island

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for 3 months

Andrea Levy's award-winning story of Jamaicans and Londoners during World War II. Hortense joins Gilbert, her new husband, in England, where he is lodging with Queenie Bligh. Show more

Contributors

Hortense:
Naomie Harris
Queenie:
Ruth Wilson
Narrator:
Hugh Quarshie
Winston:
Shaun Parkes
Mr Todd:
Roger Sloman
Mr Philip:
Glen Campbell
Aunt Dorothy:
Denise Black
Queenie's Mum:
Mary Jo Randle
Taxi Driver:
Terence Frisch
Miss Jewel:
Leonie Forbes
Mrs Ryder:
Rachel Pickup
Mr Ryder:
Andrew Havill
Pastor's Wife:
Avenia Powell
Miss Morgan:
Kerstin Pringle
Celia's Mum:
Dorothy Cunningham
Sergeant Baxter:
Damien Devaney
Calhoon:
Eoin Macken
Cinema Woman:
Barbara Adair
American GI:
Peter Brooke
Cinema GI:
Bentley Kalu
Military Police:
Tony Flynn

Luther

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Available for years

Crime drama. Luther faces the case of a man who murders wearing a Punch mask. As the body count rises, Luther must stop the killer and rescue the daughter of an old acquaintance. Show more

Contributors

DCI John Luther:
Idris Elba
Alice Morgan:
Ruth Wilson
DSU Martin Schenk:
Dermot Crowley
DS Justin Ripley:
Warren Brown
Mark North:
Paul McGann
DS Erin Gray:
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Benny 'Deadhead' Silver:
Michael Smiley
Caroline Jones:
Kierston Wareing
Producer:
Katie Swinden
Cameron Pell:
Lee Ingleby
Candice Calvert:
Bryony Afferson
Director:
Sam Miller
Writer:
Neil Cross

Luther

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

Crime drama. Luther must save Ripley's life in time to prevent Cameron's final murderous set piece. But will Jenny's ruthless and vengeful boss get in his way? Show more

Contributors

Mark North:
Paul McGann
Director:
Sam Miller
DSU Martin Schenk:
Dermot Crowley
Paul Hoby:
Brett Fancy
Ronald Bryson:
Nigel Cooke
DS Erin Gray:
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Andrei Kolchak:
John Albasiny
DCI John Luther:
Idris Elba
Cameron Pell:
Lee Ingleby
Toby Kent:
David Dawson
Frank Hodge:
Alan Williams
Benny 'Deadhead' Silver:
Michael Smiley
DS Justin Ripley:
Warren Brown
Alice Morgan:
Ruth Wilson
Caroline Jones:
Kierston Wareing
Producer:
Katie Swinden
Writer:
Neil Cross