Moving comedy drama about a young hairdresser (Julie Walters) who decides to better herself by enrolling at college. Based on Willy Russell's award-winning stage play. Show more
When a young girl with a rare blood type falls critically ill, a doctor and a police inspector begin a race against time to track down a suitable donor for a blood transfusion. Show more
The true story of English war widow Violette Szabo, who was awarded the George Cross for her work as a secret agent in occupied France in the Second World War. Show more
Classic biopic about the heroic life of Douglas Bader, who became a World War II ace after losing both legs in an air crash. Show more
Crime drama. A petty thief joins forces with a suave gangster to steal some jewellery. However, the robbery goes wrong and an innocent man is shot.
Documentary series about Britain's biggest movies. Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Alison Steadman and others remember the making of 1980s classic Shirley Valentine. Show more
Desert Island Discs
Lewis Gilbert
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Kirsty Young's castaway is the film director Lewis Gilbert. Show more