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Life Lines

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Carrie is a call handler in an ambulance control room. A man phones intent on taking his own life. Stars Sarah Ridgeway. Show more

Life Lines

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Ambulance call handler Carrie's own life is fast becoming as much of an emergency as the calls she takes. Stars Sarah Ridgeway. Show more

Life Lines

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Carrie must decide how to deliver help when precious resources can't be in two places at once. Stars Sarah Ridgeway. Show more

Life Lines

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Ambulance call handler Carrie never knows how any emergencies might impact her and her relationships. Stars Sarah Ridgeway. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 22 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

Drama telling the story of Hollywood's most glamorous couple, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, who acted together for the last time in Noel Coward's Private Lives in 1983. Show more

Contributors

Elizabeth Taylor:
Helena Bonham Carter
Richard Burton:
Dominic West
Kathryn Walker:
Sarah Hadland
John Cullum:
William Hope
Milton Katselas:
Stanley Townsend
Zev Bufman:
Greg Hicks
Liza Todd Burton:
Lucille Sharp
Sally Burton:
Cassie Raine
Journalist:
Trevor White
Journalist:
Jeff Mash

The Reckoning

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 56 minutes

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

Available for years

Now at the height of his fame, Savile engineers more opportunities for charity work to further conceal his abusive behaviour. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Savile:
Steve Coogan
Ray Teret:
Robert Emms
Sir Ludwig Guttman:
Henry Goodman
Bill Cotton:
Michael Jibson
Agnes Savile:
Gemma Jones
Writer:
Neil McKay
Production Company:
ITV Studios

The Reckoning

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for years

Savile is asked to host Jim’ll Fix It. Now at the peak of his fame and influence, Savile's status allowed him to hide in plain sight and silence the victims of his crimes. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Savile:
Steve Coogan
Bill Cotton:
Michael Jibson
Charles Hullighan:
Mark Lewis Jones
Dan Davies:
Mark Stanley
Writer:
Neil McKay
Production Company:
ITV Studios

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

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

1801. Drama based on a true story. Two keepers clash, making their duties doubly difficult even before terrible weather strands them with supplies and hope dwindling away.

Contributors

Thomas Howell:
Michael Jibson
Thomas Griffith:
Mark Lewis Jones
MacDonald:
Gerald Tyler
Company man 1:
Jason May
Company man 2:
Ian Virgo
Fisherman:
Stephen McDade
Men In Mist:
Charles Curran
Company Man 3:
Greg Mothersdale
Writer:
Chris Crow
Director:
Chris Crow

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

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

By Arnold Wesker. Classic drama set in 1958 in which an uneducated young woman raised in the country learns to express herself at a time of unprecedented social change. Show more

Contributors

Beatie Bryant:
Jessica Raine
Mrs Bryant:
Linda Bassett
Stan Mann:
David Burke
Jenny Beales:
Lisa Ellis
Mr Bryant:
Ian Gelder
Mr Healey:
Nic Jackman
Jimmy Beales:
Michael Jibson
Frank Bryant:
Carl Prekopp
Pearl Bryant:
Emma Stansfield

Genres

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

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

Contemporary drama in a rural setting.

Contributors

Director:
Julie Beckett
David Archer:
Tim Bentinck
Ruth Archer:
Felicity Finch
Tony Archer:
David Troughton
Helen Archer:
Louiza Patikas
Brian Aldridge:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer Aldridge:
Angela Piper
Alice Carter:
Hollie Chapman
Joe Grundy:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie Grundy:
Trevor Harrison
Ed Grundy:
Barry Farrimond
Shula Hebden Lloyd:
Judy Bennett
Jim Lloyd:
John Rowe
Adam Macy:
Andrew Wincott
Lynda Snell:
Carole Boyd
Peggy Woolley:
June Spencer
Johnny Phillips:
Tom Gibbons
Keith Carpenter:
Michael Jibson

The Archers

14/11/2014

Duration: 13 minutes

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

Peggy leaves her party early, and Ed does the right thing. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Julie Beckett
David Archer:
Tim Bentinck
Ruth Archer:
Felicity Finch
Tony Archer:
David Troughton
Helen Archer:
Louiza Patikas
Brian Aldridge:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer Aldridge:
Angela Piper
Alice Carter:
Hollie Chapman
Joe Grundy:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie Grundy:
Trevor Harrison
Ed Grundy:
Barry Farrimond
Shula Hebden Lloyd:
Judy Bennett
Jim Lloyd:
John Rowe
Adam Macy:
Andrew Wincott
Lynda Snell:
Carole Boyd
Peggy Woolley:
June Spencer
Johnny Phillips:
Tom Gibbons
Keith Carpenter:
Michael Jibson

Father Brown

Series 3

Episode 13: The Paradise of Thieves

Duration: 44 minutes

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

When a dead man is found inside a locked bank vault, Father Brown must solve the mystery to save an innocent man from paying the ultimate price.

Contributors

Father Brown:
Mark Williams
Samuel Harrogate:
William Gaminara
Martin Wheeler:
Michael Jibson
Julia Flanders:
Kirsty Besterman
Mrs McCarthy:
Sorcha Cusack
Lady Felicia:
Nancy Carroll
Sid Carter:
Alex Price
Thomas Brandon:
James Burrows
Stephen Browning:
Alexander Rain
Inspector Sullivan:
Tom Chambers
Sergeant Goodfellow:
John Burton
Producer:
Ceri Meyrick
Director:
Diana Patrick
Series Producer:
Sam Hill
Executive Producer:
Will Trotter

The Reckoning

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for years

In the early 60s, Jimmy Savile became famous as a DJ in the dance halls of Leeds and Manchester. He ran sell-out dances for young people - but was also able to exploit this position. Show more

Contributors

Jimmy Savile:
Steve Coogan
Ray Teret:
Robert Emms
Bill Cotton:
Michael Jibson
Agnes Savile:
Gemma Jones
Charles Hullighan:
Mark Lewis Jones
Eric Morley:
Neil Pearson
Writer:
Neil McKay
Production Company:
ITV Studios

November Dead List

Series 2

3. Cards

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

DCI Greave finds prayer cards depicting a Christian martyr’s death corresponding to the murder victims. Stars Lia Williams. Show more

Contributors

DCI Greave:
Lia Williams
John Sweeney:
Steve Toussaint
DS Ellison:
George Watkins
Eddie Paine:
Michael Jibson
DC Purkiss:
Katie Redford
Martin Turnbull:
Ewan Bailey
Neighbour:
Evie Killip
DCI Parslew:
Brian Protheroe
Writer:
Nick Perry

November Dead List

Series 2

4. Martyrs

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

DCI Greave receives a Dead List. The names belong to 1st century Christian martyrs - what's the connection? Stars Lia Williams. Show more

Contributors

DCI Greave:
Lia Williams
John Sweeney:
Steve Toussaint
Father Manu:
Paul Ready
DS Ellison:
George Watkins
Eddie Paine:
Michael Jibson
DC Purkiss:
Katie Redford
Receptionist:
Evie Killip
Writer:
Nick Perry

November Dead List

Series 2

1. Bodies

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

4 Extra Debut. In rural Norfolk, DCI Greave discovers two bodies in quick succession. But are they connected? Starring Lia Williams. Show more

Contributors

DCI Greave:
Lia Williams
John Sweeney:
Steve Toussaint
Father Manu:
Paul Ready
DS Ellison:
George Watkins
Eddie Paine:
Michael Jibson
DC Purkiss:
Katie Redford
Wardle:
Sean Baker
Martin Turnbull:
Ewan Bailey
Pathologist:
Susan Jameson
Operator:
Evie Killip
Writer:
Nick Perry

Genres

November Dead List

Series 2

2. Links

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for years

Two murder investigations have a connection to the Dead List murders in London a couple of years ago. Starring Lia Williams. Show more

Contributors

DCI Greave:
Lia Williams
John Sweeney:
Steve Toussaint
DS Ellison:
George Watkins
Eddie Paine:
Michael Jibson
DC Purkiss:
Katie Redford
Martin Turnbull:
Ewan Bailey
Neighbour:
Evie Killip
DCI Parslew:
Brian Protheroe
Writer:
Nick Perry

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Victoria Wood's musical, rooted in the Manchester of 1929 and 1969, is the story of two lonely middle-aged people who grab a second chance at life. Show more

Contributors

Mr Kirkby:
Daniel Rigby
Gertrude Riall:
Dorothy Atkinson
Mr Stanley:
Vincent Franklin
Sir Hamilton Harty:
Malcolm Sinclair
Commissionaire:
Ian Lavender
Young Enid:
Jessica Casby
Hewitt:
Sam Burles
Bus Conductor:
Carl Sanderson
Mr Chandler:
Michael Strobel
Killelea:
Nathan Rowley
Neighbour:
Kaya Brady
Tea Lady:
Pam Shaw
Youn Frank:
Andrew Carleton
Maitre d':
Robert Maxfield
Man with gramophone:
Michael Jibson
Man on tram:
William Fox
Businessman:
Mark Rowlands
Lecture hall Enid:
Hannah Cadec
Lecture hall Enid:
Emily Goodenough
Paris cafe intellectual:
Francesca Hoffman
Paris cafe intellectual:
Will Peaco
Peel Square passer-by:
Richard Jones
Berni Inn waiter:
Dan Reilly
Berni Inn waiter:
Gary Watson
Berni Inn waitress:
Tanya Robb
Berni Inn waitress:
Cat Simmons
Tango partner:
Sebastien Torkia
Urchin:
Sam Bluck
Producer:
Paul Frift
Director:
Victoria Wood

BBC Proms

2014

Kiss Me, Kate at the Proms

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

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

John Wilson and his orchestra are joined by a spectacular ensemble of singers and dancers from Broadway and the West End for a unique performance of the musical Kiss Me, Kate. Show more

Contributors

Fred Graham/Petruchio:
Ben Davis
Lilli Vanessi/Katharine:
Alexandra Silber
Bill Calhoun/Lucentio:
Tony Yazbeck
Lois Lane/Bianca:
Louise Dearman
First Man (Gunman):
James Doherty
Second Man (Gunman):
Michael Jibson
Harry Trevor/Baptista:
Ian Talbot
Harrison Howell:
Alex Bourne
Ralph (The Stage Manager):
Christopher Howell
Hortensio:
Gary Watson
Conductor:
John Wilson
Stage Director:
Shaun Kerrison
Choreographer:
Alistair David

The Last Kingdom

Series 1

Episode 8

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Historical drama. Leaving the safety of the marshes, a united Alfred and Uhtred prepare for a final decisive battle with the Danes. Show more

Contributors

Ragnar the Younger:
Tobias Santlemann
Brida:
Emily Cox
Leofric:
Adrian Bower
Aethelwold:
Harry McEntire
Queen Iseult:
Charlie Murphy
Odda the Younger:
Brian Vernel
Mildrith:
Amy Wren
Beocca:
Ian Hart
Wulfhere:
Sean Gilder
Father Asser:
Nicholas Rowe
Odda the Elder:
Simon Kunz
Director:
Peter Hoar