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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Vladimir has two proofs, but Smiley has only found one. It was an erotic photograph of Otto Leipzig, the General's lieutenant. Show more

Contributors

George Smiley:
Alec Guinness
Toby Esterhase:
Bernard Hepton
Madame Ostrakova:
Eileen Atkins
Connie Sachs:
Beryl Reid
Hilary:
Norma West
Mr Carson:
Vass Anderson
Director:
Simon Langton

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Smiley gets into trouble with his superiors, who want the investigation closed. But he finally encounters the woman and gets her account.

Contributors

George Smiley:
Alec Guinness
Claus Kretzschmar:
Mario Adorf
Madame Ostrakova:
Eileen Atkins
Otto Leipzig:
Vladek Sheybal
Peter Guillam:
Michael Byrne
Saul Enderby:
Barry Foster
Director:
Simon Langton

Mother Love

Series 1

Part 1

Duration: 1 hour, 41 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Wedding bells sound for Kit and his bride Angela. But his devoted mother's hatred for Kit's father Alex threatens their happiness. Show more

Contributors

Helena Vesey:
Diana Rigg
Kit Vesey:
James Wilby
Alex Vesey:
David McCallum
Angela Vesey:
Fiona Gillies
Director:
Simon Langton

Mother Love

Series 1

Part 2

Duration: 1 hour, 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Furious that Alex has moved on after the death of his new wife, how will Helena deal with the next betrayal? Show more

Contributors

Helena Vesey:
Diana Rigg
Kit Vesey:
James Wilby
Alex Vesey:
David McCallum
Angela Vesey:
Fiona Gillies
Director:
Simon Langton

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One London

With six daughters to marry off, Mrs Bennet is thrilled when two bachelors arrive. However a visit from the Bennets' heir throws the family into disarray.

Contributors

Director:
Simon Langton
Elizabeth Bennet:
Jennifer Ehle
Mr. Darcy:
Colin Firth
Jane Bennet:
Susannah Harker
Lydia Bennet:
Julia Sawalha
Mrs. Bennet:
Alison Steadman
Kitty Bennet:
Polly Maberly
Mary Bennet:
Lucy Briers
Miss Bingley:
Anna Chancellor
Mrs. Hurst:
Lucy Robinson

Duration: 1 hour, 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One London

Elizabeth is furious to discover that Darcy is responsible for Jane's unhappiness. Meanwhile, Darcy realises where his heart truly lies.

Contributors

Director:
Simon Langton
Elizabeth Bennet:
Jennifer Ehle
Mr. Darcy:
Colin Firth
Jane Bennet:
Susannah Harker
Lydia Bennet:
Julia Sawalha
Mrs. Bennet:
Alison Steadman
Kitty Bennet:
Polly Maberly
Mary Bennet:
Lucy Briers
Miss Bingley:
Anna Chancellor
Mrs. Hurst:
Lucy Robinson

Duration: 1 hour, 41 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One London

Darcy introduces Elizabeth to his sister at Pemberley, but then distressing news arrives from Longbourn – Lydia has eloped with Mr Wickham.

Contributors

Director:
Simon Langton
Elizabeth Bennet:
Jennifer Ehle
Mr. Darcy:
Colin Firth
Jane Bennet:
Susannah Harker
Lydia Bennet:
Julia Sawalha
Mrs. Bennet:
Alison Steadman
Kitty Bennet:
Polly Maberly
Mary Bennet:
Lucy Briers
Miss Bingley:
Anna Chancellor
Mrs. Hurst:
Lucy Robinson

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

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

Complex espionage thriller about a former agent whose son dies under mysterious circumstances. When the man investigates, he discovers sinister Soviet connections. Show more

Contributors

Frank Jones:
Michael Caine
Director:
Simon Langton
Robert Jones:
Nigel Havers
Sir Adrian Chapple:
John Gielgud
Cynthia Goodburn:
Felicity Dean
Charles Greig:
Barry Foster

Formats

Supernatural

Episode 8: Dorabella

Duration: 55 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Chilling anthology series where membership to the secret society, The Club of the Damned, is granted through telling horror stories.

Contributors

Walter von Lamont:
Jeremy Clyde
Philip Hambleton:
David Robb
Dorabella:
Ania Marson
Dorabella's Father:
John Justin
Young Girl:
Sara Mason
Young Girl's Mother:
Sheila Gill
Young Girl's Father:
Michael Miller
Serving Wench:
Katy Allan
Old Crone:
Maggy Maxwell
Sir Charles:
Esmond Knight
Producer:
Pieter Rogers
Director:
Simon Langton

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Seminal 1980s spy drama series. The final confrontation between Smiley and Karla takes place. But in this game there are no victors, only losers.

Contributors

George Smiley:
Alec Guinness
Anton Grigoriev:
Michael Lonsdale
Toby Esterhase:
Bernard Hepton
Lauder Strickland:
Bill Paterson
Peter Guillam:
Michael Byrne
Mother Felicity:
Rosalie Crutchley
Director:
Simon Langton

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Two seemingly unconnected events summon master spy George Smiley from retirement. Show more

Contributors

George Smiley:
Alec Guinness
The General:
Curd Jurgens
Detective Chief Superintendent:
Michael Elphick
Madame Ostrakova:
Eileen Atkins
Oleg Kirov:
Dudley Sutton
Otto Leipzig:
Vladek Sheybal
Lauder Strickland:
Bill Paterson
Oliver Lacon:
Anthony Bate
Villem Craven:
Paul Herzberg
Nigel Mostyn:
Stephen Riddle
Murgotroyd:
Harry Walker
Sergeant Pike:
Trevor Cooper
Attache Kuznetsov:
Renny Krupinski
Director:
Simon Langton

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Lacon's instructions to Smiley are specific, but Vladimir had two proofs and was bringing them with him. Show more

Contributors

George Smiley:
Alec Guinness
The General:
Curd Jurgens
Madame Ostrakova:
Eileen Atkins
Otto Leipzig:
Vladek Sheybal
Oliver Lacon:
Anthony Bate
Villem Craven:
Paul Herzberg
Mr Brownlow:
Alan Rickman
Director:
Simon Langton

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Seminal 1982 spy drama series. Smiley is hot on the trail leading to Karla, but must make the ultimate sacrifice - cutting off his wife Ann.

Contributors

George Smiley:
Alec Guinness
Anton Grigoriev:
Michael Lonsdale
Lady Ann Smiley:
Sian Phillips
Lauder Strickland:
Bill Paterson
Otto Leipzig:
Vladek Sheybal
Peter Guillam:
Michael Byrne
Saul Enderby:
Barry Foster
Director:
Simon Langton