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Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Clare Balding introduces live coverage of the Challenge Cup fifth-round tie between holders St Helens and Catalans Dragons. Ray French leads the commentary team. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

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

Tanya Arnold introduces highlights from the opening round of the Super League play-offs. With the regular season now over, the top eight clubs do battle again. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Tanya Arnold introduces highlights of the second round of play-off games as teams compete to make the grand final. The first round saw two teams eliminated from the competition. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Tanya Arnold introduces highlights from Super League's qualifying play-off semi-finals where the highest-ranked side left in the competition get to choose their opponents. Show more

Rugby League: Four Nations

2009

Highlights 01/11/2009

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Tanya Arnold presents highlights of the clash between France and New Zealand in Toulouse. Commentary comes from Ray French and Robbie Paul. Show more

Rugby League: Four Nations

2010

New Zealand v England

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

England face New Zealand in the opening match of the 2010 Four Nations at Wellington's Westpac Stadium, with commentary from Dave Woods and Brian Noble. Show more

Rugby League: Four Nations

2010

Australia v Papua New Guinea

Duration: 2 hours, 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Live coverage from the Parramatta Stadium in New South Wales. Defending champions Australia get their campaign under way against Papua New Guinea. Show more

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Coverage of this season's Challenge Cup begins with two mouth-watering all Super League encounters - Catalans Dragons v Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos v St Helens. Show more

Rugby League: Challenge Cup

2008

Leeds Rhinos v St Helens

Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Channel Islands

Phil Jones presents live coverage of the Challenge Cup semi-final between Leeds Rhinos and reigning Cup holders St Helens, from the Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield. Show more

British New Wave

This Sporting Life

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

David Storey's repressed northern drama juxtaposes the trapped wants and needs of protagonist Arthur Machin with the stark aggression of the rugby pitch. Directed by Johnny Vegas. Show more

Contributors

Arthur Machin:
James Purefoy
Mrs Hammond:
Emily Watson
Maurice Braithwaite:
John Thomson
Judith Parkes:
Sheridan Smith
Mr Weaver:
Philip Jackson
Mrs Weaver:
Julia Davis
Lynda Hammond:
Sophie Wright
Mam (Machin):
Gwyneth Powell
Dad (Machin):
Wayne Forester
Commentator:
Ray French
Director:
Johnny Vegas
Adaptor:
Andrew Lynch

Genres

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The trapped wants and needs of protagonist Arthur Machin juxtaposed with the aggression of rugby. Stars James Purefoy, Sheridan Smith. Directed by Johnny Vegas. Show more

Contributors

Arthur Machin:
James Purefoy
Mrs Hammond:
Emily Watson
Maurice Braithwaite:
John Thomson
Judith Parkes:
Sheridan Smith
Mr Weaver:
Philip Jackson
Mrs Weaver:
Julia Davis
Lynda Hammond:
Sophie Wright
Mam (Machin):
Gwyneth Powell
Dad (Machin):
Wayne Forester
Commentator:
Ray French
Director:
Johnny Vegas
Adaptor:
Andrew Lynch

Genres

Rugby League World Cup

2008

England v New Zealand

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One West Midlands

Dave Woods introduces coverage of England's group match with New Zealand in Newcastle, Australia. Includes a look back at games between Scotland and Fiji and Ireland and Samoa. Show more

Rugby League World Cup

2008

Final: Highlights

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

Dave Woods presents highlights from the final of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. With commentary from Ray French and former GB coach Brian Noble. Show more

Rugby League: Challenge Cup

2011

Bradford v Wigan

Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Clare Balding introduces live coverage of the fifth-round tie between Bradford and Wigan. The Bulls fought off Halifax in the last round but now face the Super League champions. Show more

Rugby League: Challenge Cup

2011

Semi-Final: Castleford v Leeds

Duration: 2 hours, 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Clare Balding introduces live coverage of the Challenge Cup semi-final between Leeds and Castleford at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster. Show more

Rugby League: Challenge Cup

2010

Semi-Final: Warrington v Catalans Dragons

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

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

Clare Balding hosts coverage as Challenge Cup holders Warrington take on Catalans Dragons in an intriguing semi-final at the Stobart Stadium in Widnes. Show more

Rugby League: Challenge Cup

2011

Halifax v Bradford

Duration: 2 hours, 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Clare Balding presents live coverage from the Challenge Cup fourth round clash between local rivals Halifax and Bradford. With commentary from Ray French and Jonathan Davies. Show more

Rugby League: Challenge Cup

2011

Quarter-Final: Hull v Leeds

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Mark Chapman presents live Challenge Cup action from the KC Stadium where Hull FC take on 2010 runners-up Leeds. Commentators are Ray French and Jonathan Davies. Show more

Rugby League: Challenge Cup

2010

Crusaders v Catalans Dragons

Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Clare Balding hosts live coverage of the Challenge Cup fifth round tie between Crusaders and Catalans Dragons. Commentary comes from Ray French and Jonathan Davies. Show more

Rugby League: Challenge Cup

2010

Quarter Final - Bradford Bulls v Warrington Wolves

Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes

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

Clare Balding presents live coverage of the Challenge Cup quarter-final between Bradford Bulls and Warrington Wolves. With commentary from Ray French and Jonathan Davies. Show more