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Yes, Minister

Series 2

Episode 4: The Greasy Pole

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Sitcom about a British government minister and the advisers who surround him. Jim Hacker finds himself in the middle of a row over the British Chemical Corporation.

Contributors

James Hacker:
Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley:
Derek Fowlds
Joan Littler:
Brenda Blethyn
Sir Wally McFarlane:
Freddie Earlle
Professor Henderson:
Jerome Willis
R A Crichton:
Geoffrey Toone
R A Crichton:
Jonathan Lynn
R A Crichton:
Antony Jay

Duration: 1 hour, 33 minutes

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

British comedy starring Jane Horrocks as a shy girl who rarely ventures outside her bedroom, until her talent for imitating famous singers is recognised by a local promoter. Show more

Contributors

Mari Hoff:
Brenda Blethyn
Laura Hoff 'Little Voice':
Jane Horrocks
Bouncer:
Adam Fogerty
Bouncer:
James Welsh
Stripper:
Karen Gregory
Arthur:
Fred Feast
LV's dad:
Graham Turner
Bunnie Morris:
Alex Norton
Director:
Mark Herman

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A Taste of My Life

Series 2

Episode 10: Brenda Blethyn

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Nigel Slater explores celebrities' experiences of food. Actress Brenda Blethyn talks with fondness about growing up as one of nine children in a time of rationing. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Family-oriented drama about a mother (Brenda Blethyn), her two grown-up daughters (Catherine Keener and Emily Mortimer), and a third adopted child who is just eight years old. Show more

Contributors

Michelle Marks:
Catherine Keener
Jane Marks:
Brenda Blethyn
Elizabeth Marks:
Emily Mortimer
Annie Marks:
Raven Goodwin
Kevin McCabe:
Dermot Mulroney
Dr Crane:
Michael Nouri

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Comedy drama. Struggling musician Claude (Billy Bob Thornton) and his wife Ruby put aside their own marital problems to help Claude's uncle, who has been accused of armed robbery. Show more

Contributors

Claude Montgomery:
Billy Bob Thornton
Ruby Montgomery:
Laura Dern
Julia Montgomery:
Brenda Blethyn
Elaine Bowen:
Jamie Lee Curtis
Lawrence Bowen:
Ben Affleck
OT Montgomery:
Andy Griffith
Hazel Montgomery:
Jim Varney
Producer:
Bruce Heller

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One South WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Feel-good drama. Redundant and despondent, former ship-builder Frank (Peter Mullan) finds a new goal in life after a passing remark about swimming the English Channel. Show more

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Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes

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

Drama about two strangers, a Guernsey smallholder and an African migrant, whose paths cross while searching for their children following the 7/7 London bombings. Show more

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The One Show

20/04/2012

Duration: 1 hour

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

Chatty man Alan Carr and one of the nation's favourite actresses Brenda Blethyn, join Chris Evans and Alex Jones. Plus giant puppets invade Liverpool. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Evans
Presenter:
Alex Jones
Interviewed Guest:
Alan Carr
Interviewed Guest:
Brenda Blethyn

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

Drama by Richard Curtis, telling the story of two ordinary mothers who are brought together by tragedy and go on to achieve something they never would have thought possible. Show more

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The Graham Norton Show

Series 15

Episode 6

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Graham Norton continues his anarchic talk show. He is joined by actress Brenda Blethyn, actor Stephen Mangan, fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier and singer Barry Manilow. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Graham Norton
Interviewed Guest:
Brenda Blethyn
Interviewed Guest:
Stephen Mangan
Interviewed Guest:
Jean Paul Gaultier
Interviewed Guest:
Barry Manilow
Series Producer:
Jon Magnusson
Director:
Steve Smith

The One Show

05/02/2015

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Actress Brenda Blethyn is on the sofa to talk about her latest TV role. Alex posts her first Comic Relief report from Uganda and there is a celebration of 50 years of Jackanory. Show more

The One Show

07/03/2016

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Fearne Cotton joins Matt in the studio, along with actor Brenda Blethyn. Alex presents live from the Irish Sea on day one of her Hell on High Seas challenge. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

James Martin presents the weekly cookery programme with help from top chefs Bryn Williams and Selin Kiazim. Actress Brenda Blethyn faces her food heaven or hell. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
James Martin
Participant:
Bryn Williams
Participant:
Selin Kiazim
Participant:
Brenda Blethyn
Participant:
Rick Stein
Participant:
Si King
Participant:
Dave Myers
Participant:
Tony Singh
Participant:
Brian Turner
Expert:
Olly Smith
Production Company:
Cactus TV

Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Hand-drawn animated film based on the award-winning book by author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, telling the true story of Raymond's own parents Ethel and Ernest. Show more

Contributors

Ethel Briggs:
Brenda Blethyn
Ernest Briggs:
Jim Broadbent
Raymond Briggs:
Luke Treadaway
Teenage Raymond Briggs:
Macready Massey
Producer:
Ruth Fielding
Production Company:
Lupus Films

The One Show

17/04/2017

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Vera star Brenda Blethyn joins Matt and Michelle on the sofa. And bringing a little amour to Easter proceedings is star of First Dates maitre d' Fred Sirieix. Show more

The One Show

24/01/2018

Duration: 1 hour

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

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by Chris Packham, Brenda Blethyn and DJ Trevor Nelson. Plus the show's fight against plastic continues.

Contributors

Presenter:
Matt Baker
Presenter:
Alex Jones
Interviewed Guest:
Chris Packham
Interviewed Guest:
Brenda Blethyn
Interviewed Guest:
Trevor Nelson

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Playful, moving portrait of Raymond Briggs, told through interviews with Raymond, animation illustrated by Chris Riddell, and contributions from friends and admirers. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Raymond Briggs
Interviewed Guest:
Nick Park
Interviewed Guest:
Andy Serkis
Interviewed Guest:
Posy Simmonds
Interviewed Guest:
Steve Bell
Executive Producer:
Richard Bright
Assistant Producer:
Amy Cameron
Production Manager:
Claire McCluskey
Production Coordinator:
Susan Scott
Animator:
Ross Hogg

The Buddha of Suburbia

Series 1

Episodes 1 and 2

Duration: 1 hour, 54 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Drama about an Anglo-Indian teen's sexual and political awakening in the 1970s. Karim's friend Jamila's future husband arrives from Bombay, but he seems more interested in finding 221b Baker Street. Show more