Programme Index

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Nov 2010, 14:15 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Nov 2013, 14:15 on BBC One Wales

Drama. Divorcee Anne falls in love with a computer repair man, but problems arise when sister Lynne suggests their mother belongs in a care home. Show more

Agatha Christie: a Life in Pictures

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 17^th May 2008, 20:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 29^th Dec 2008, 16:45 on BBC Two Wales

Drama telling the remarkable true story of Agatha Christie, the queen of crime and the best-selling novelist of the 20th century. Christie kept her life and her world a mystery. Show more

Contributors

Agatha Christie:: Olivia Williams
Agatha Christie:: Anna Massey
Archie Christie:: Raymond Coulthard
Psychiatrist:: Stephen Boxer
Kenyon:: Mark Gatiss

Genres

DramaBiographical

Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 20^th Dec 2008, 13:50 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Wed 31^st Jul 2013, 12:10 on BBC Two England

Heart-warming drama. A widow (Joan Plowright) meets a young writer, who becomes her surrogate grandson. She wants to retain some independence, while he seeks inspiration. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Palfrey:: Joan Plowright
Ludovic Meyer:: Rupert Friend
Mrs Arbuthnot:: Anna Massey
Gwendolyn:: Zoe Tapper
Mr Osborne:: Robert Lang
Mrs Post:: Marcia Warren
Mrs Burton:: Georgina Hale
Mrs De Salis:: Millicent Martin
Mrs Meyer:: Clare Higgins
Violet:: Emma Pike
Summers, The Doorman:: Timothy Bateson
Director:: Dan Ireland
Writer:: Ruth Sacks

Genres

Drama

Formats

Films

The Importance of Being Earnest

Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 15^th Apr 2007, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 15^th Jul 2021, 20:00 on BBC Four

Adaptation of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, set in 1890s England. A comedy of mistaken identity ensues when two gentlemen friends use the same alias to pursue the women they love. Show more

Contributors

Algy:: Rupert Everett
Jack:: Colin Firth
Gwendolen:: Frances O'Connor
Cecily:: Reese Witherspoon
Lady Bracknell:: Judi Dench
Dr Chasuble:: Tom Wilkinson
Miss Prism:: Anna Massey
Lane:: Edward Fox
Merriman:: Patrick Godfrey
Gribsby:: Charles Kay
Pew opener:: Cyril Shaps
Dowager:: Marsha Fitzalan
Producer:: Barnaby Thompson
Director:: Oliver Parker
Author:: Oscar Wilde
Writer:: Oliver Parker

Genres

Comedy

Formats

Films

Season's Greetings

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 52 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 19^th Dec 2011, 22:00 on BBC Four

Adaptation of Alan Ayckbourn's black comedy about eight adults trying to have a happy family Christmas and failing dismally.

Contributors

Pattie:: Lesley Dunlop
Belinda:: Barbara Flynn
Neville:: Nicky Henson
Rachel:: Anna Massey
Bernard:: Geoffrey Palmer
Harvey:: Peter Vaughan

Genres

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 5^th Oct 2008, 21:00 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Thu 9^th Jul 2020, 20:00 on BBC Four

Last of the drama series based on Thomas Hardy's novel. Tess pleads with Angel to return home, all the while being relentlessly pursued by Alec. Will she find happiness? Show more

Contributors

Tess Durbeyfield:: Gemma Arterton
Alec D'Urberville:: Hans Matheson
Angel Clare:: Eddie Redmayne
Joan Durbeyfield:: Ruth Jones
Parson Tringham:: Donald Sumpter
John Durbeyfield:: Ian Puleston-Davies
Mrs D'Urberville:: Anna Massey
Groby:: Christopher Fairbank
Producer:: David Snodin

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 14^th Sep 2008, 21:00 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Thu 18^th Jun 2020, 20:00 on BBC Four HD

Four-part series based on the novel by Thomas Hardy. The beautiful and innocent Tess Durbeyfield is forced by hardship to seek support from her 'relatives', the D'Urbervilles. Show more

Contributors

Tess Durbeyfield:: Gemma Arterton
Alec D'Urberville:: Hans Matheson
Angel Clare:: Eddie Redmayne
Joan Durbeyfield:: Ruth Jones
Parson Tringham:: Donald Sumpter
John Durbeyfield:: Ian Puleston-Davies
Mrs D'Urberville:: Anna Massey
Groby:: Christopher Fairbank
Producer:: David Snodin

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 21^st Sep 2008, 21:00 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 25^th Jun 2020, 20:00 on BBC Four

Series based on the novel by Thomas Hardy. Tess returns home in confusion and shame, but finds work on a dairy farm where she meets the handsome Angel Clare again. Show more

Contributors

Tess Durbeyfield:: Gemma Arterton
Alec D'Urberville:: Hans Matheson
Angel Clare:: Eddie Redmayne
Joan Durbeyfield:: Ruth Jones
Parson Tringham:: Donald Sumpter
John Durbeyfield:: Ian Puleston-Davies
Mrs D'Urberville:: Anna Massey
Groby:: Christopher Fairbank
Producer:: David Snodin

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 28^th Sep 2008, 21:00 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Jul 2020, 20:00 on BBC Four HD

Drama series based on Thomas Hardy's novel. When Angel confesses to a dishonourable event in his past, Tess at last tells him about her relationship with Alec D'Urberville. Show more

Contributors

Tess Durbeyfield:: Gemma Arterton
Alec D'Urberville:: Hans Matheson
Angel Clare:: Eddie Redmayne
Joan Durbeyfield:: Ruth Jones
Parson Tringham:: Donald Sumpter
John Durbeyfield:: Ian Puleston-Davies
Mrs D'Urberville:: Anna Massey
Groby:: Christopher Fairbank
Producer:: David Snodin

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Frenzy

Duration: 1 hour, 56 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 2^nd Jan 2015, 00:05 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sun 11^th Sep 2016, 00:15 on BBC Two HD

Hitchcock thriller. A troubled man is hardly aware of a serial killer stalking London until a new attack makes him the police's only suspect. Show more

Contributors

Richard Blaney:: Jon Finch
Chief Inspector Oxford:: Alec McCowen
Robert Rusk:: Barry Foster
Hetty Porter:: Billie Whitelaw
Babs Milligan:: Anna Massey
Brenda Blaney:: Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Felix Forsythe:: Bernard Cribbins
Mrs Oxford:: Vivien Merchant
Director:: Alfred Hitchcock
Johnny Porter:: Clive Swift
Sergeant Spearman:: Michael Bates
Monica Barling:: Jean Marsh
Mrs Davison:: Madge Ryan
Sir George:: John Boxer
Neville Salt:: George Tovey
Hotel Porter:: Jimmy Gardner
Writer:: Anthony Shaffer
Producer:: Alfred Hitchcock

Genres

DramaCrime

Formats

Films

The Pallisers

Episode 7

Duration: 51 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 2^nd Mar 1974, 20:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Tue 2^nd Feb 2016, 14:50 on BBC Two Wales

Drama based on the six political novels by Anthony Trollope. John Grey and Alice have married. Plantagenet waits to see if he will be offered the exchequer again.

Contributors

Dolly Longstaffe:: Donald Pickering
Glenorca M'Cluskie:: Susan Hampshire
Plantagenet Palliser:: Philip Latham
Phineas Finn:: Donal McCann
Duke of Bungay:: Roger Livesey
Collingwood:: Maurice Quick
Laura Standish:: Anna Massey
Robert Kennedy:: Derek Godfrey
Mr Monk:: Bryan Pringle
Barrington Erle:: Moray Watson
Lawrence Fitzgibbon:: Neil Stacy
Director:: Hugh David
Producer:: Martin Lisemore
Writer:: Simon Raven
Author:: Anthony Trollope

Genres

Series

The Pallisers

Episode 11

Duration: 53 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 30^th Mar 1974, 20:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Mon 8^th Feb 2016, 13:05 on BBC Two HD

Drama based on the six political novels by Anthony Trollope. Phineas finds that his career as undersecretary of the colonies is in jeopardy. Show more

Contributors

Glenorca M'Cluskie:: Susan Hampshire
Duke of Ominum:: Roland Culver
Madame Max Goesler:: Barbara Murray
Mr Monk:: Bryan Pringle
Violet Effingham:: Mel Martin
Lord Chiltern:: John Hallam
Plantagenet Pallister:: Philip Latham
Robert Kennedy:: Derek Godfrey
Phineas Finn:: Donal McCann
Laura Kennedy:: Anna Massey
Mary Flood:: Maire Ni Ghrainne
Director:: Hugh David
Producer:: Martin Lisemore
Writer:: Simon Raven

Genres

Series

The Pallisers

Episode 12

Duration: 51 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 6^th Apr 1974, 20:40 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Wed 10^th Feb 2016, 13:05 on BBC Two HD

Madame Max refuses the Duke of Omnium's proposal after Glencora's intervention. Phineas helps Laura flee from Kennedy at the garden party.

Contributors

Glenorca M'Cluskie:: Susan Hampshire
Plantagenet Pallister:: Philip Latham
Duke of Omnium:: Roland Culver
Barrington Ehle:: Moray Watson
Madame Max Goesler:: Barbara Murray
Mr Monk:: Bryan Pringle
Robert Kennedy:: Derek Godfrey
Phineas Finn:: Donal McCann
Collingwood:: Maurice Quick
Laura Kennedy:: Anna Massey
Director:: Hugh David
Producer:: Martin Lisemore
Writer:: Simon Raven

Genres

Series

The Pallisers

Episode 16

Duration: 52 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 4^th May 1974, 21:50 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Mon 22^nd Feb 2016, 13:55 on BBC Two Wales

Drama based on the novels by Anthony Trollope. Phineas's career suffers because of rumours about his relationship with the Kennedys. Show more

Contributors

Glencora M'Clusckie:: Susan Hampshire
Plantagenet Palliser:: Philip Latham
Barrington Erle:: Moray Watson
Marie Goesler:: Barbara Murray
Mr Monk:: Bryan Pringle
Dolly Longstaffe:: Donald Pickering
Phineas Finn:: Donal McCann
Duke of St Bungay:: Roger Livesey
Collingwood:: Maurice Quick
Laura Kennedy:: Anna Massey
Writer:: Simon Raven
Producer:: Martin Lisemore
Director:: Hugh David

Genres

Series

The Pallisers

Episode 19

Duration: 52 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 25^th May 1974, 20:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Wed 24^th Feb 2016, 14:05 on BBC Two Wales

Drama based on the novels by Anthony Trollope. Laura's husband has died and she has become a rich woman. Marie is in Prague investigating Emilius's background. Show more

Contributors

Glencora M'Cluskie:: Susan Hampshire
Plantaganet Palliser:: Philip Latham
Barrington Erle:: Moray Watson
Marie Finn:: Barbara Murray
Mr Monk:: Bryan Pringle
Lord Chiltern:: John Hallam
Dolly Longstaffe:: Donald Pickering
Phineas Finn:: Donal McCann
Duke of St Bungay:: Roger Livesey
Collingwood:: Maurice Quick
Laura Kennedy:: Anna Massey
Violet Chiltern:: Mel Martin
Mr Chaffanbrass:: Peter Vaughan
Sir Gregory Grogram:: John Phillips
Lord Chief Justice:: Carleton Hobbs
Mr Gresham:: Robin Bailey
Mr Bonteen:: Peter Sallis
Rev Emilius:: Anthony Ainley
Gerard Maule:: Jeremy Clyde
Adelaide Palliser:: Jo Kendall
Peter Praska:: Brian Coburn
Clerk of the Court:: David Morrell
Lady Mary:: Heather Garrison
Photographer:: Jay Neill
Writer:: Simon Raven
Producer:: Martin Lisemore
Director:: Hugh David

Genres

Series

The Pallisers

Episode 26

Duration: 52 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 2^nd Nov 1974, 20:10 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Thu 3^rd Mar 2016, 13:05 on BBC Two HD

The final episode in the long-running saga based on the Anthony Trollope novels. Glencora's two sons are summoned to her bedside after she collapses.

Contributors

Alice Vavasor:: Caroline Mortimer
Alice's Maid:: Lynn Smith
Mr Fothergill:: John Nettleton
Dolly Longstaffe:: Donald Pickering
Burgo Fitzgerald:: Barry Justice
George Vavasor:: Gary Watson
Marchioness of Auld Reckie:: Sonia Dresdel
Lady Dumbello:: Rachel Herbert
Countess of Midlothian:: Fabia Drake
Glenorca M'Cluskie:: Susan Hampshire
Plantagenet Pallister:: Philip Latham
Duke of Ominum:: Roland Culver
Lord Brentford:: Lockwood West
Barrington Erle:: Moray Watson
Lawrence Fitzgibbon:: Neil Stacy
Madame Max Goesler:: Barbara Murray
Mr Mildmay:: Norman Shelley
Mrs Bunce:: Freda Cowling
Mr Monk:: Bryan Pringle
Violet Effingham:: Mel Martin
Mr Bunce:: Haydn Jones
Lord Chiltern:: John Hallam
Bunce's Crony:: John Scott Martin
Mr Clarkson:: Sydney Bromley
Plantaganet Palliser:: Philip Latham
Dolly Longstaffe:: Donald Pickering
Robert Kennedy:: Derek Godfrey
Phineas Finn:: Donal McCann
Duke of St Bungay:: Roger Livesey
Collingwood:: Maurice Quick
Laura Standish:: Anna Massey
Writer:: Simon Raven
Producer:: Martin Lisemore
Director:: Hugh David

Genres

Series

Possession

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Sep 2011, 23:35 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 16^th Oct 2017, 00:30 on BBC One Scotland HD

Romantic drama about two academics attempting to hold onto the discovery that a Victorian writer's romantic poems were penned for his lover, not his wife. Gwyneth Paltrow stars. Show more

Contributors

Maud Bailey:: Gwyneth Paltrow
Roland Michell:: Aaron Eckhart
Randolph Henry Ash:: Jeremy Northam
Christabel LaMotte:: Jennifer Ehle
Blanche Glover:: Lena Headey
Ellen Ash:: Holly Aird
Fergus Wolfe:: Toby Stephens
Euan:: Tom Hollander
Cropper:: Trevor Eve
Blackadder:: Tom Hickey
Lady Bailey:: Anna Massey
Paola:: Georgia Mackenzie
Sir George:: Graham Crowden
Director:: Neil LaBute
Writer:: David Henry Hwang
Writer:: Laura Jones
Writer:: Neil LaBute

Genres

Drama

Formats

Films

Bookmark

Enid Blyton

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Nov 2009, 22:25 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 22^nd May 2011, 22:25 on BBC Four

An imaginative study of the life of Enid Blyton, combining drama, animation and documentary.

Contributors

Enid Blyton:: Maureen Lipman
Imogen Blyton:: Anna Massey
Producer:: Ken Howard

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Series

Bookmark

The Pallisers

Episode 15