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Drama on 3

Finlandia

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

By Stephen Wyatt. Starring the late Tim Pigott-Smith, a drama blending the psyche of Jean Sibelius, his music and the Finnish national epic The Kalevala. Show more

Contributors

Jean Sibelius:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Female Voice:
Alex Tregear
Male Voice:
Chris Pavlo
Director:
Tracey Neale

Genres

Decline and Fall

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

Adaption of Evelyn Waugh's comedy novel. Valiantly taking the fall for Margot, Paul Pennyfeather finds himself in deep trouble with the law. Show more

Contributors

Paul Pennyfeather:
Jack Whitehall
Monsieur Galeon:
Jasper Jacob
Jane Jenkins:
Eleri Morgan
Journalist:
Ben McGregor
Peter Beste-Chetwynde:
Oscar Kennedy
Alistair Digby-Vaine-Trumpington:
Tom Stourton
Inspector Bruce:
Nicholas Murchie
Prosecution Council:
Michael Cochrane
Arthur Potts:
Matthew Beard
Chief Warder:
Paul Higgins
Philbrick:
Stephen Graham
Prison Medical Officer:
Tim Woodward
Prendergast:
Vincent Franklin
Harold:
Jack Brady
Wilfred Lucas-Dockery:
Jason Watkins
Officer Bowman:
Joseph Prowen
Margot Beste-Chetwynde:
Eva Longoria
Dr Fagan:
David Suchet
Mr Wilson:
Geoff McGivern
Writer:
James Wood
Producer:
Matthew Bird
Production Company:
Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd

The Rivals

Series 2

1. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of the Superfluous Finger

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more

Contributors

Van Dusen:
Paul Rhys
Dr Prescott:
Sean Murray
Miss Marsh:
Philippa Stanton
Hoskins:
Ben Crowe
Producer:
Liz Webb

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

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

Fantasy based on the classic tale. Alice, now 19 years old, is transported to Wonderland, where she must triumph over the Red Queen and the Jabberwock. Johnny Depp stars. Show more

Contributors

Mad Hatter:
Johnny Depp
Alice Kingsleigh:
Mia Wasikowska
White Queen:
Anne Hathaway
Stayne - Knave of Hearts:
Crispin Glover
Tweedledee / Tweedledum:
Matt Lucas
Director:
Tim Burton
Lord Ascot:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Helen Kingsleigh:
Lindsay Duncan
Lady Ascot:
Geraldine James
Aunt Imogene:
Frances de la Tour

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

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

Adaptation of the Tony-nominated stage play. When the new King Charles refuses to sign a bill into law, a constitutional crisis is detonated, threatening the monarchy's future. Show more

Contributors

William:
Oliver Chris
Prime Minister:
Adam James
James Reiss:
Tim McMullan
Mrs Stevens:
Priyanga Burford
Archbishop of Canterbury:
John Shrapnel
Speaker:
Ian Redford
Coottsey:
Max Bennett
Sir Matthew:
Rupert Vansittart
Executive Producer:
Greg Brenman
Executive Producer:
Roanna Benn
Executive Producer:
Mike Bartlett
Executive Producer:
Rupert Goold
Producer:
Simon Maloney
Director:
Rupert Goold
Production Company:
Drama Republic Ltd

Holby Blue

Series 1

Episode 8

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama series about the police officers and CID unit of Holby South. John confronts Harry as the net tightens around Stenga. Christian is intrigued by an old lady who hears voices.

Holby Blue

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama series about the police officers and CID unit of Holby South. Some uncomfortable truths emerge when Inspector Black's husband is brought into the station. Show more

Contributors

DI John Keenan:
Cal MacAninch
Insp Jenny Black:
Kacey Ainsworth
DS Luke French:
Richard Harrington
PC William Jackson:
Joe Jacobs
Kate Keenan:
Zoe Lucker
PC Robert Clifton:
Kieran O'Brien
PC Neil Parker:
Jimmy Akingbola
PC Kelly Cooper:
Chloe Howman
PC Lucy Slater:
Elaine Glover
DCI Harry Hutchinson:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Rachel Barker:
Sara Powell
Sgt Edward MacFadden:
David Sterne
Sgt Christian Young:
James Hillier
Alex Black:
Simon Lenagan
Executive Producer:
Tony Jordan
Executive Producer:
Karen Wilson
Writer:
Jeff Povey

The Barchester Chronicles

Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers

Episode 1: The New Bishop

Duration: 58 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. The archdeacon wants to be the bishop, but will the current prime minister who favours him remain in power? From February 2014. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Baxter:
Maggie Steed
Mr Harding:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Eleanor Bold:
Claire Price
Archdeacon Grantly:
Malcolm Sinclair
Obidiah Slope:
Richard Lumsden
Bishop Proudie:
James Lailey
Mrs Proudie:
Joanna Monro
Madeline Neroni:
Katherine Parkinson
1st Clergyman:
Joel MacCormack
Mrs Quiverful:
Carolyn Pickles
Dr Stanhope:
John Norton

Genres

The Barchester Chronicles

Anthony Trollope's The Last Chronicle of Barset

All The Work of His Life

Duration: 1 hour

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

Johnny's travel abroad solves Mr Crawley’s dilemma and brings him a new friend, but will it have repercussions? Stars Adam Kotz. Show more

The Barchester Chronicles

Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers

Episode 2: Things Unsaid

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Will the archdeacon's new vicar of St Ewold's be a challenge to the slippery chaplain, Obidiah Slope? From February 2014. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Baxter:
Maggie Steed
Mr Harding:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Eleanor Bold:
Claire Price
Mr Arabin:
Steve Toussaint
Archdeacon Grantly:
Malcolm Sinclair
Obidiah Slope:
Richard Lumsden
Madeline Neroni:
Katherine Parkinson
Mrs Proudie:
Joanna Monro
Bishop Proudie:
James Lailey
Mrs Quiverful:
Carolyn Pickles
Mr Quiverful:
John Norton

Genres

The Barchester Chronicles

Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers

Episode 3: Games at Ullathorne

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Miss Thorne organises a summer fete for Barchester and then develops a cunning plan for Eleanor. Starring Tim Piggott-Smith and Una Stubbs. From February 2014. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Baxter:
Maggie Steed
Mr Harding:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Archdeacon Grantly:
Malcolm Sinclair
Miss Thorne:
Una Stubbs
Eleanor Bold:
Claire Price
Obidiah Slope:
Richard Lumsden
Madeline Neroni:
Katherine Parkinson
Mr Arabin:
Steve Toussaint
Bishop Proudie:
James Lailey
Mrs Proudie:
Joanna Monro
Bertie Stanhope:
Joel MacCormack
Servant:
John Norton
Lady deCourcy:
Carolyn Pickles

Genres

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Drama about journalist Heather Brooke's fight for the disclosure of MPs' expenses under the Freedom of Information Act, resulting in one of the political scandals of the decade. Show more

Contributors

Heather Brooke:
Anna Maxwell Martin
Michael Martin MP:
Brian Cox
Andrew Walker:
Alex Jennings
Alan Keen MP:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Sir Stuart Bell MP:
David Calder
Speaker's Secretary:
Christopher Good
Hugh Tomlinson:
Neil Pearson
Ben Leapman:
Jeremy Swift
House of Commons Counsel:
Raquel Cassidy
Personal Assistant:
Naomi Frederick
Barry Long MP:
Rod Arthur
David Maclean MP:
Sam Graham
Redactor 2:
Stephanie Street
Douglas Hogg MP:
Geoffrey Beevers
Writer:
Tony Saint

Book of the Week

Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Touching, posthumous essays written Henning Mankell during his battle with cancer. The author recalls staging a Greek drama in Mozambique. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. From March 2016. Show more

Book of the Week

Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Set of posthumous essays dealing touchingly with cancer by the creator of Wallander. Mankell's spirits are raised by his childhood memories. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. From Mar 2016. Show more

Book of the Week

Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Posthumous essays dealing touchingly with cancer. Henning Mankell recalls bunking off school and heading for Paris, without any French or money. From March 2016. Show more

Book of the Week

Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Essays, published posthumously, by a writer dealing with cancer. Henning Mankell recalls a trip to a restaurant in Spain. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. From March 2016. Show more

Book of the Week

Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The author reveals his interest in cave paintings and what they reveal. Posthumous essays written by the creator of Wallander following his diagnosis of cancer. From March 2016. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One East MidlandsLatest broadcast: on BBC One London

James Martin hosts a show full of mouth-watering food, great chefs and celebrity guests. He is joined by chefs Marcus Wareing and Stuart Gillies and guest, actor Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
James Martin
Participant:
Marcus Wareing
Participant:
Stuart Gillies
Participant:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Participant:
Rick Stein

The Rivals

Series 2

2. Eugene Valmont: The Clue of the Silver Spoons

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont who tries to solve a series of thefts from dinner parties. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more

Contributors

Lionel Dacre:
David Seddon
Sophia Gibb:
Joanna Monro
Arletty:
Liza Sadovy
Maitre D':
Sean Murray
Producer:
Liz Webb

Duration: 1 hour

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

Andrew Marr is joined by guests including Nick Clegg, Chuka Umunna, US ambassador Matthew Barzun and actors Tim Pigott-Smith and Lydia Wilson. With music from Annie Lennox. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew Marr
Interviewed Guest:
Nick Clegg
Interviewed Guest:
Chuka Umunna
Interviewed Guest:
Sarah Boyack
Interviewed Guest:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Interviewed Guest:
Lydia Wilson
Participant:
Matthew W Barzun
Participant:
Sarah Baxter
Performer:
Annie Lennox
Producer:
Libby Jukes
Assistant Producer:
Hannah Copeland