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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Oct 1986, 21:25 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Tue 4^th Nov 2014, 22:00 on BBC Four HD

1980s drama series. Mary Fisher's romantic idyll with her lover Bobbo is beginning to fray a little as her drunken mother and her lover's demanding children invade their lives. Show more

The Life and Loves of a She-Devil

Episode 2

The Life and Loves of a She-Devil

Duration: 55 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 15^th Oct 1986, 21:25 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Tue 28^th Oct 2014, 22:00 on BBC Four HD

Adaptation of Fay Weldon's novel. Ruth, in the guise of Rita Rooney, persuades the elderly Mrs Fisher to visit her daughter Mary, Bobbo's mistress. Show more

Contributors

Mary Fisher:: Patricia Hodge
Bobbo:: Dennis Waterman
Ruth:: Julie T Wallace
Garcia:: Paul Herzberg
Blonde:: Julie Evans
Geoffrey Tupton:: Malcolm Terris
Nicola:: Caroline Butler
Andy:: Christopher Mossford
Mrs Trumper:: Ina Clough
Nurse Hopkins:: Miriam Margolyes
Mrs Fisher:: Liz Smith
Mrs Sweet:: Barbara Baber
Mrs Ivan:: Pamela Manson
Director:: Philip Saville
Producer:: Sally Head
Writer:: Fay Weldon
Writer:: Ted Whitehead

Genres

DramaPsychological

Series

The Life and Loves of a She-Devil

Episode 1

The Life and Loves of a She-Devil

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Oct 1986, 21:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Tue 21^st Oct 2014, 22:00 on BBC Four HD

A downtrodden housewife wreaks revenge on her husband. Ruth discovers her husband has fallen in love with another woman and in her fury discovers that she has extraordinary powers. Show more

Contributors

Mary Fisher:: Patricia Hodge
Bobbo:: Dennis Waterman
Ruth:: Julie T Wallace
Garcia:: Paul Herzberg
Brenda:: Noel Dyson
Angus:: John Bluthal
Nicola:: Caroline Butler
Andy:: Christopher Mossford
Herself:: Sue Cook
Herself:: Edna O'Brien
Director:: Philip Saville
Producer:: Sally Head
Writer:: Fay Weldon
Writer:: Ted Whitehead

Genres

DramaPsychological

Series

The Life and Loves of a She-Devil

Episode 4

The Life and Loves of a She-Devil

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Oct 1986, 21:25 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Tue 11^th Nov 2014, 22:20 on BBC Four HD

Drama series about the supernatural revenge of a woman scorned. Mary Fisher's life is in ruins - she has lost almost everything and in despair turns to her priest for comfort. Show more

Contributors

Mary Fisher:: Patricia Hodge
Father Ferguson:: Tom Baker
Bobbo:: Dennis Waterman
Ruth:: Julie T Wallace
Garcia:: Paul Herzberg
Sarah:: Nina Zuckerman
Nicola:: Caroline Butler
Andy:: Christopher Mossford
Nurse Black:: Teresa Garraway
Mrs Fisher:: Liz Smith
Brenda:: Noel Dyson
Angus:: John Bluthal
Bookshop Manageress:: Ann Pennington
Prison Warder:: Phil Ryan
Dr Rohn:: John Rowe
Dr Black:: Terrance Conder
Dr Ghengis:: Stephen Greif
Director:: Philip Saville
Producer:: Sally Head
Writer:: Fay Weldon
Writer:: Ted Whitehead

Genres

DramaPsychological

Series

French and Saunders

Series 1

Episode 3

French and Saunders: Series 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 23^rd Mar 1987, 21:00 on BBC Two England

Dawn and Jennifer reach for the padding and prosthetics as the infamous Fat Men make their first appearance on the spoof variety show.

Contributors

Performer:: Dawn French
Performer:: Jennifer Saunders
Performer:: Julie T Wallace
Performer:: Sharron Davies

Genres

Brand

French and Saunders

Series

Fags, Mags and Bags: Series 5

Fags, Mags and Bags

Series 5

Episode 3: Effervescent Members

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 10^th Oct 2012, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 19^th Sep 2016, 05:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Local headmistress Mrs Temple tackles Ramesh over a new range of sweets. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. From October 2012. Show more

Contributors

Ramesh:: Sanjeev Kohli
Dave:: Donald McLeary
Sanjay:: Omar Raza
Alok:: Susheel Kumar
Mrs Temple:: Julie T Wallace
Lovely Sue:: Julie Wilson Nimmo
Mrs Begg:: Marj Hogarth
Hilly:: Kate Brailsford
Bras Jeff:: Steven McNicoll
Writer:: Sanjeev Kohli
Writer:: Donald McLeary
Producer:: Gus Beattie

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Fags, Mags and Bags

Series

Dead Boss

Series 1

Episode 2

BBC Three

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Jun 2012, 23:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Aug 2012, 02:30 on BBC Three

Comedy murder mystery series. Helen has decided to put together a team for the prison quiz and her eye is on an unexpectedly special prize. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Sharon Horgan
Writer:: Holly Walsh
Producer:: Caroline Norris
Director:: Steve Bendelack
Executive Producer:: Jo Sargent
Helen Stephens:: Sharon Horgan
Margaret:: Jennifer Saunders
Tony:: Geoff McGivern
Christine:: Bryony Hannah
Laura:: Aisling Bea
Henry:: Edward Hogg
Mary:: Amanda Lawrence
Tim:: Tom Goodman-Hill
Frank:: Ricky Champ
Mrs Bridges:: Emma Pierson
Top Dog:: Lizzie Roper
Lennie:: Golda Rosheuvel
Fatty:: Susan Calman
Slasher:: Ashley McGuire
Yvonne:: Claire Prempeh
Terri:: Velile Tshabalala
Pamela:: Lizzie Daykin
Melissa:: Sarah Daykin
I'll Kill Again:: Julie T Wallace

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Dead Boss

Series

Dead Boss: Series 1

Dead Boss

Series 1

Episode 5

BBC Three

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 5^th Jul 2012, 22:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Aug 2012, 04:00 on BBC Three

Comedy murder mystery series. Governor Margaret announces the annual prison choir competition. Helen is certain to be made lead vocalist until the surprise appearance of Virna. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Sharon Horgan
Writer:: Holly Walsh
Producer:: Caroline Norris
Director:: Steve Bendelack
Executive Producer:: Jo Sargent
Helen Stephens:: Sharon Horgan
Margaret:: Jennifer Saunders
Tony:: Geoff McGivern
Christine:: Bryony Hannah
Laura:: Aisling Bea
Henry:: Edward Hogg
Mary:: Amanda Lawrence
Tim:: Tom Goodman-Hill
Frank:: Ricky Champ
Mrs Bridges:: Emma Pierson
Lennie:: Golda Rosheuvel
Fatty:: Susan Calman
Slasher:: Ashley McGuire
Yvonne:: Claire Prempeh
I'll Kill Again:: Julie T Wallace
Virna:: Caroline Quentin
Justin:: Barnaby Kay
Nigel:: Carl Barat
Governor Grantham:: Forbes Masson
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Pianist:: Richard Webb

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Dead Boss

Series

Dead Boss: Series 1

Dead Boss

Series 1

Episode 1

BBC Three

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Jun 2012, 22:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Aug 2012, 02:00 on BBC Three

Comedy murder mystery series. Helen Stephens is sent to prison for murdering her boss. While she struggles with her situation, those around her want to keep her inside. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Sharon Horgan
Writer:: Holly Walsh
Producer:: Caroline Norris
Director:: Steve Bendelack
Executive Producer:: Jo Sargent
Helen Stephens:: Sharon Horgan
Margaret:: Jennifer Saunders
Tony:: Geoffrey McGivern
Christine:: Bryony Hannah
Laura:: Aisling Bea
Henry:: Edward Hogg
Mary:: Amanda Lawrence
Tim:: Tom Goodman-Hill
Frank:: Ricky Champ
Mrs Bridges:: Emma Pierson
Top Dog:: Lizzie Roper
Lennie:: Golda Rosheuvel
Fatty:: Susan Calman
Slasher:: Ashley McGuire
Yvonne:: Claire Prempeh
Judge:: Trevor Martin
Mrs Cole:: Kerry Godliman
Kid:: Matthew Fenton
I'll Kill Again:: Julie T Wallace

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Dead Boss

Series

Dead Boss: Series 1

Big School

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd Aug 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 23^rd Aug 2013, 21:00 on BBC One North East & Cumbria

Comedy series set in a secondary school. It is talent show time, but the teachers are the acts and the pupils are the judges. Mr Church and Miss Postern enter with a duet. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: David Walliams
Writer:: undefined Dawson Bros
Director:: Tony Dow
Producer:: Jo Sargent
Mr Church:: David Walliams
Miss Postern:: Catherine Tate
Mr Gunn:: Philip Glenister
Ms Baron:: Frances de la Tour
Mrs Klebb:: Joanna Scanlan
Mr Barber:: Steve Speirs
Mr Martin:: Daniel Rigby
Mr Hubble:: James Greene
Pat:: Julie T Wallace
Manyou:: Joivan Wade
Nicholas:: Matthew Fenton
Beyonce:: Georgia Thompson
Tina:: Carla Ryan
Other teacher:: Matthew McPherson
Other teacher:: Joyce Veheary
Other teacher:: Beatrice Curnew

Genres

Brand

Series

Big School

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Aug 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Aug 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Comedy series set in a secondary school. Miss Postern is landed with running the draughts club and suggests merging with Mr Church's chess club. Meanwhile, a drugs scandal looms. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: David Walliams
Writer:: undefined Dawson Bros
Director:: Tony Dow
Producer:: Jo Sargent
Mr Church:: David Walliams
Miss Postern:: Catherine Tate
Mr Gunn:: Philip Glenister
Ms Baron:: Frances de la Tour
Mrs Klebb:: Joanna Scanlan
Mr Barber:: Steve Speirs
Mr Martin:: Daniel Rigby
Pat:: Julie T Wallace
Manyou:: Joivan Wade
Daphne:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Nicholas:: Matthew Fenton
Beyonce:: Georgia Thompson
Tina:: Carla Ryan
Other teacher:: Beatrice Curnew
Other teacher:: Joyce Veheary
Other teacher:: Matthew McPherson

Genres

Brand

Series

Big School

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 6^th Sep 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Sep 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Comedy series set in a secondary school. The drama department puts on a bold reimagining of Romeo and Juliet and Miss Postern steps in as theatre critic for the school magazine. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: David Walliams
Writer:: undefined Dawson Bros
Director:: Tony Dow
Producer:: Jo Sargent
Mr Church:: David Walliams
Miss Postern:: Catherine Tate
Mr Gunn:: Philip Glenister
Ms Baron:: Frances de la Tour
Mrs Klebb:: Joanna Scanlan
Mr Barber:: Steve Speirs
Mr Martin:: Daniel Rigby
Mr Hubble:: James Greene
Pat:: Julie T Wallace
Manyou:: Joivan Wade
Daphne:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Beyonce:: Georgia Thompson
Tina:: Carla Ryan
Simon:: Tom Davis
Josh:: Oliver Barry-Brook
Other teacher:: Joyce Veheary
Other teacher:: Beatrice Curnew
Other teacher:: Matthew McPherson

Genres

Brand

Series

Big School

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 13^th Sep 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Sep 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Comedy series set in a secondary school. Miss Postern has put herself down for an Ironman competition, but realises too late what is involved. Mr Gunn offers to help her train. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: David Walliams
Writer:: undefined Dawson Bros
Director:: Tony Dow
Producer:: Jo Sargent
Mr Church:: David Walliams
Miss Postern:: Catherine Tate
Mr Gunn:: Philip Glenister
Ms Baron:: Frances de la Tour
Mrs Klebb:: Joanna Scanlan
Mr Barber:: Steve Speirs
Mr Martin:: Daniel Rigby
Mr Hubble:: James Greene
Pat:: Julie T Wallace
Manyou:: Joivan Wade
Beyonce:: Georgia Thompson
Tina:: Carla Ryan
Other teacher:: Joyce Veheary
Other teacher:: Matthew McPherson
Other teacher:: Beatrice Curnew

Genres

Brand

Series

Big School

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 20^th Sep 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Sep 2013, 21:00 on BBC One HD

Comedy set in a secondary school. Mr Church is keen to be involved with Miss Postern's school trip to France, but with no places left he needs to find a way to get on the coach. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: David Walliams
Writer:: undefined Dawson Bros
Director:: Tony Dow
Producer:: Jo Sargent
Mr Church:: David Walliams
Miss Postern:: Catherine Tate
Mr Gunn:: Philip Glenister
Ms Baron:: Frances de la Tour
Mrs Klebb:: Joanna Scanlan
Mr Barber:: Steve Speirs
Pat:: Julie T Wallace
Manyou:: Joivan Wade
Nicholas:: Matthew Fenton
Beyonce:: Georgia Thompson
Tina:: Carla Ryan
Mr Rupesh:: Kulvinder Ghir
Other teacher:: Joyce Veheary
Other teacher:: Matthew McPherson
Celine:: Aurelie Amblard
Waiter:: Tim Inman

Genres

Brand

Series