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The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 7

Duration: 48 minutes

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

John O’Neill ruffles official feathers in Yemen investigating the attack on the USS Cole, while Ali Soufan, though a Muslim, also feels unwelcome in such an orthodox country. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Writer:
Ali Selim
Ambassador Barbara Bodine:
Jennifer Ehle
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
General Qamish:
Ali Suliman
Toni-Ann Marino:
Jamie Neumann

Genres

Duration: 1 hour, 38 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Political thriller starring Jeff Daniels. A human rights activist comes to a small Mexican border town to help oversee union elections at a factory owned by a United States firm. Show more

Contributors

James Rhodes:
Jeff Daniels
Douglas Draper:
James Spader
Emily Thompson:
Portia De Rossi
Claudio Castillo:
Clifton Collins Jr

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Stylish drama set in 1950s America. TV reporter Ed Murrow (David Strathairn) takes a stand against the leader of the decade's anti-Communist witch-hunt, Senator Joseph McCarthy. Show more

Contributors

Sig Mickelson:
Jeff Daniels
Edward R Murrow:
David Strathairn
Mili Lerner:
Rose Abdoo
Jesse Zousmer:
Tate Donovan
John Aaron:
Reed Diamond
Eddie Scott:
Matt Ross
Shirley Wershba:
Patricia Clarkson
Joe Wershba:
Robert Downey Jr
Fred Friendly:
George Clooney
Palmer Williams:
Tom McCarthy
Don Hollenbeck:
Ray Wise
William Paley:
Frank Langella
Producer:
Grant Heslov
Director of photography:
Robert Elswit

Duration: 1 hour, 17 minutes

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

Drama starring James Franco, telling the story of the 1957 publication of Allen Ginsberg's poem Howl and his subsequent trial for obscenity, with the poem illustrated in animation. Show more

Contributors

Allen Ginsberg:
James Franco
Jack Kerouac:
Todd Rotondi
Neal Cassady:
Jon Prescott
Peter Orlovsky:
Aaron Tveit
Ralph McIntosh:
David Strathairn
Jake Ehrlich:
Jon Hamm
Lawrence Ferlinghetti:
Andrew Rogers
Judge Clayton Horn:
Bob Balaban
Gail Potter:
Mary-Louise Parker
Mark Schorer:
Treat Williams
David Kirk:
Jeff Daniels
Director:
Rob Epstein
Producer:
Rob Epstein

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 46 minutes

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

Being nagged to share key intel with the FBI, Diane Marsh resists, while John O’Neill has a hostile new boss to appease, and young Walla is shipped to Yemen. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt

Genres

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

Tense thriller about a janitor with brain damage (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who is lured into taking part in a bank heist by a charismatic gang boss and the stripper he uses as bait. Show more

Contributors

Gary Sprago:
Matthew Goode
Robert Pratt:
Bruce McGill
Barbara Pratt:
Alberta Watson
Mr Tuttle:
David Huband
Mrs Lange:
Alex Borstein
Deputy Ted:
Sergio Di Zio
Director:
Scott Frank

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 51 minutes

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

Biographical drama following American writer Truman Capote's research into the murder of a Kansas family that would form the basis for his book In Cold Blood. Show more

Contributors

Truman Capote:
Toby Jones
Nelle Harper Lee:
Sandra Bullock
Alvin Dewey:
Jeff Daniels
Perry Smith:
Daniel Craig
Dick Hickock:
Lee Pace
Babe Paley:
Sigourney Weaver
Bennett Cerf:
Peter Bogdanovich
Kitty Dean:
Gwyneth Paltrow
Diana Vreeland:
Juliet Stevenson
Marella Agnelli:
Isabella Rossellini
Marie Dewey:
Bethlyn Gerard

Duration: 2 hours, 12 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One South EastLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 2 months

Sci-fi adventure film. Astronaut Mark Watney is stranded on Mars and must find a way to contact Earth in the hope that scientists can devise a plan to bring him home. Show more

Contributors

Mark Watney:
Matt Damon
Zhu Tao:
Shu Chen
Rich Purnell:
Donald Glover
Bruce Ng:
Benedict Wong
Teddy Sanders:
Jeff Daniels
Melissa Lewis:
Jessica Chastain
Beth Johansen:
Kate Mara
Guo Ming:
Eddy Ko
Rick Martinez:
Michael Peña
Director:
Ridley Scott

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Action adventure with Keanu Reeves and Dennis Hopper. An LA cop attempts to foil a deranged bomber who has placed a bomb on a bus that will explode if the speed drops below 50mph. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Jan de Bont
Jack Traven:
Keanu Reeves
Howard Payne:
Dennis Hopper
Annie Porter:
Sandra Bullock
McMahon:
Joe Morton
Harry Temple:
Jeff Daniels
Stephens:
Alan Ruck
Jaguar Owner:
Glenn Plummer
Producer:
Mark Gordon
Composer:
Mark Mancina
Director of photography:
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Bus Passenger #1:
Simone Gad
Mrs. Kamino:
Natsuko Ohama

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 48 minutes

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

Powerful portrayal of the actual events leading up to September 11th 2001. The CIA withholds intel on an al-Qaeda plot, so FBI man John O’Neill hopes a young Muslim agent can help. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Robert Chesney:
Bill Camp
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Deb Fletcher:
Leslie Silva
Ayman al-Zawahiri:
Nasser Faris
John Miller:
CJ Wilson
Toni-Ann Marino:
Jamie Neumann
Mohamad al-Owhali:
Youssef Berouain
Director:
Alex Gibney

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 48 minutes

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

In Nairobi investigating the US embassy bombing, FBI man Bob Chesney hopes for a miracle, while John O’Neill’s faith in agent Ali Soufan results in him being sent to London. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Robert Chesney:
Bill Camp
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Chief Superintendent Barry James:
Tony Curran
Mohamad al-Owhali:
Youssef Berouain
Jason Sanchez:
Yul Vazquez
Director:
John Dahl

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 47 minutes

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

Arrogant analyst Martin Schmidt advocates bombing an al-Qaeda camp, while FBI men question suspects in Kenya and the UK, but evidence is scarce. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Robert Chesney:
Bill Camp
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Chief Superintendent Barry James:
Tony Curran
Mohamad al-Owhali:
Youssef Berouain
Anas al-Liby:
Ayman Samman
Ayman al-Zawahiri:
Nasser Faris
Writer:
Bash Doran
Director:
John Dahl

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 47 minutes

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

The CIA analysts make a breakthrough, but Martin Schmidt riles his superiors. Meanwhile John O’Neill is stressed by the Catholic church’s attitude to his messy private life. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Robert Chesney:
Bill Camp
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Director:
Ali Selim
Writer:
Adam Rapp
Ahmed al-Hada:
Nayef Rashed
Khalid al-Mihdhar:
Aladeen Tawfeek
Nawaf al-Hazmi:
Nebras Jamali

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 44 minutes

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

December 1999. Ali Soufan breaks stake-out rules over an al-Qaeda money man in Brooklyn, and the CIA believes it has a handle on US-bound terrorists. Show more

Contributors

John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Robert Chesney:
Bill Camp
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Nawaf al-Hazmi:
Nebras Jamali
Director:
Ali Selim

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 8

Duration: 47 minutes

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

January 2001. John O’Neill’s complicated life takes its toll, while Ali Soufan alienates his contacts in Yemen and Heather back home. The new Bush regime has altered priorities.

Contributors

Director:
Craig Zisk
Writer:
Bash Doran
John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Condoleezza Rice:
Eisa Davis
Floyd Bennet:
Sullivan Jones
Toni-Ann Marino:
Jamie Neumann
Bob Chesney:
Bill Camp
Jason Sanchez:
Yul Vazquez
Mohamed Atta:
Dhafer L'Abidine
Khalid al-Mihdhar:
Tawfeek Barhom
Nawaf al-Hazmi:
Nebras Jamali
General Qamish:
Ali Suliman
John Chihoyne:
Joe Corrigall

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 9

Duration: 46 minutes

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

Increased concern over al-Qaeda activity spurs both the CIA and FBI bosses to backtrack over intel, while John O’Neill hopes to move up in the world. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Craig Zisk
Writer:
Adam Rapp
John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Condoleezza Rice:
Eisa Davis
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Kathy Shaughnessy:
Virginia Kull
Barbara Bodine:
Jennifer Ehle
Toni-Ann Marino:
Jamie Neumann
Bob Chesney:
Bill Camp
Jason Sanchez:
Yul Vazquez
Mohamed Atta:
Dhafer L'Abidine
Khalid al-Mihdhar:
Tawfeek Barhom
Nawaf al-Hazmi:
Nebras Jamali
General Qamish:
Ali Suliman

Genres

The Looming Tower

Series 1

Episode 10

Duration: 47 minutes

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

Powerful conclusion to the fact-based drama. Fearing the worst for John O’Neill in New York, Ali Soufan’s temper causes problems in Yemen. The CIA seeks to protect a prime alliance, and itself. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Craig Zisk
John O'Neill:
Jeff Daniels
Ali Soufan:
Tahar Rahim
Richard Clarke:
Michael Stuhlbarg
George Tenet:
Alec Baldwin
Diane Marsh:
Wrenn Schmidt
Martin Schmidt:
Peter Sarsgaard
Condoleezza Rice:
Eisa Davis
Vince Stuart:
Louis Cancelmi
Bob Chesney:
Bill Camp
General Qamish:
Ali Suliman
Writer:
Ali Selim
Abu Jandal:
Zaki Youssef
John Chihoyne:
Joe Corrigall

Genres

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

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

Complex drama. The lives of three women from different generations are intertwined through Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway. Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep star. Show more

Contributors

Virginia Woolf:
Nicole Kidman
Laura Brown:
Julianne Moore
Clarissa Vaughan:
Meryl Streep
Leonard Woolf:
Stephen Dillane
Mrs Vanessa 'Nessa' Bell:
Miranda Richardson
Richard Brown:
Ed Harris
Julia Vaughan:
Claire Danes
Louis Waters:
Jeff Daniels
Kitty Barlowe:
Toni Collette
Sally Lester:
Allison Janney
Dan Brown:
John C Reilly
Producer:
Scott Rudin
Writer:
David Hare
Producer:
Robert Fox

Genres

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 47 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Thriller. Joe earns his money as a Looper, a hitman whose victims are sent from the future to the present through illegal time travel. Show more