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The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

BBC Two

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 11^th May 2014, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 12^th Mar 2021, 21:00 on BBC Two Wales

As part of BBC Two's 50th birthday celebrations, this programme pulls from the shelf some rare and previously unseen comedy moments from some of the greatest names in comedy. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Tamsin Greig
Producer:: Sean Doherty
Director:: Sean Doherty
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

Genres

Comedy

Source: BBC Online

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 1: Dreams

BBC Three

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th May 2015, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Wed 17^th Jun 2015, 02:30 on BBC Three HD

Comedian Nick Helm kicks off his helter-skelter ride of songs, sketches, jokes, poetry, fireworks, stunts, dance and whatever else he can muster, plus he reveals his dreams.

Contributors

Presenter:: Nick Helm
Guitar:: David Trent
Bass guitar:: Ben Ellis
Guitar:: Jamie Smith
MD/Drums:: Andy Jones
Keyboards:: Ross Power
Dancer:: Xena Gusthart
Dancer:: Cassie Rogers
Dancer:: Jade Parker
Dancer:: Maureen Francis
The Producer:: Jason Dawson
Barman:: Mark Smith
Writer:: Nick Helm
Writer:: David Trent
Writer:: Mark Smith
Producer:: Rupert Majendie
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

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Series

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Source: BBC Online

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 2: Popular Culture

BBC Three

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th May 2015, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Thu 18^th Jun 2015, 02:00 on BBC Three

Nick Helm continues his helter-skelter ride of songs, sketches, poetry, stunts, dance and whatever else he can muster. This time, he looks at popular culture. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Nick Helm
Guitar:: David Trent
Bass guitar:: Ben Ellis
Guitar:: Jamie Smith
MD/Drums:: Andy Jones
Keyboards:: Ross Power
Dancer:: Xena Gusthart
Dancer:: Cassie Rogers
Dancer:: Jade Parker
Dancer:: Maureen Francis
The Producer:: Jason Dawson
Barman:: Mark Smith
Writer:: Nick Helm
Writer:: David Trent
Writer:: Mark Smith
Producer:: Rupert Majendie
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

Genres

Series

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Source: BBC Online

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 3: Romance

BBC Three

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th May 2015, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Thu 18^th Jun 2015, 02:30 on BBC Three

Nick Helm continues his helter-skelter ride of songs, sketches, jokes, poetry, fireworks, stunts, dance and whatever else he can muster. This time, he looks at romance. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Nick Helm
Guitar:: David Trent
Bass guitar:: Ben Ellis
Guitar:: Jamie Smith
MD/Drums:: Andy Jones
Keyboards:: Ross Power
Dancer:: Xena Gusthart
Dancer:: Cassie Rogers
Dancer:: Jade Parker
Dancer:: Maureen Francis
The Producer:: Jason Dawson
Barman:: Mark Smith
Writer:: Nick Helm
Writer:: David Trent
Writer:: Mark Smith
Producer:: Rupert Majendie
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

Genres

Series

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Source: BBC Online

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 4: War

BBC Three

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th May 2015, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Fri 19^th Jun 2015, 02:00 on BBC Three HD

Nick Helm continues his helter-skelter ride of songs, sketches, jokes, poetry, fireworks, stunts, dance and whatever else he can muster. Nick explores the subject of war. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Nick Helm
Guitar:: David Trent
Bass guitar:: Ben Ellis
Guitar:: Jamie Smith
MD/Drums:: Andy Jones
Keyboards:: Ross Power
Dancer:: Xena Gusthart
Dancer:: Cassie Rogers
Dancer:: Jade Parker
Dancer:: Maureen Francis
The Producer:: Jason Dawson
Barman:: Mark Smith
Writer:: Nick Helm
Writer:: David Trent
Writer:: Mark Smith
Producer:: Rupert Majendie
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

Genres

Series

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Source: BBC Online

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 5: Fame

BBC Three

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 2^nd Jun 2015, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Fri 19^th Jun 2015, 02:30 on BBC Three HD

Comedian Nick Helm presents a helter-skelter ride of songs, sketches, jokes, poetry, fireworks, stunts, dance and whatever else he can muster. This time, Nick talks about fame.

Contributors

Presenter:: Nick Helm
Guitar:: David Trent
Bass guitar:: Ben Ellis
Guitar:: Jamie Smith
MD/Drums:: Andy Jones
Keyboards:: Ross Power
Dancer:: Xena Gusthart
Dancer:: Cassie Rogers
Dancer:: Jade Parker
Dancer:: Maureen Francis
The Producer:: Jason Dawson
Barman:: Mark Smith
Writer:: Nick Helm
Writer:: David Trent
Writer:: Mark Smith
Producer:: Rupert Majendie
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

Genres

Series

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Source: BBC Online

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 6: Death

BBC Three

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Jun 2015, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Fri 19^th Jun 2015, 03:00 on BBC Three HD

Comedian Nick Helm presents a helter-skelter ride of songs, sketches, jokes, poetry, fireworks, stunts, dance and whatever else he can muster. Nick talks us through death.

Contributors

Presenter:: Nick Helm
Guitar:: David Trent
Bass guitar:: Ben Ellis
Guitar:: Jamie Smith
MD/Drums:: Andy Jones
Keyboards:: Ross Power
Dancer:: Montana Darby
Dancer:: Cassie Rogers
Dancer:: Jade Parker
Dancer:: Maureen Francis
The Producer:: Jason Dawson
Barman:: Mark Smith
Love Interest:: Rosa Robson
Writer:: Nick Helm
Writer:: David Trent
Writer:: Mark Smith
Producer:: Rupert Majendie
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

Genres

Series

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Source: BBC Online

Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular

2013

BBC Three

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Aug 2013, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Wed 14^th Jan 2015, 01:05 on BBC Three

From the Edinburgh Fringe, Seann Walsh introduces new comedy acts including Tom Rosenthal, Aisling Bea and Limerick-based hip-hop artists the Rubberbandits. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Seann Walsh
Director:: Richard Valentine
Producer:: Alex Moody
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

Genres

Brand

Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular

Source: BBC Online

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 1: Birth of Rock

BBC Four

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Nov 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Brian Pern takes an imagined journey through the last 50 years of rock music. He investigates its prehistoric origins and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Various:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
Ray Baker Thomas:: Matt Lucas
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Toddy Chunks Burnett:: Winston Garvey
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
John:: David Cummings
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Mickey Murray:: Michael Smiley
Captain Cupnutz:: Tony Way
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 2: Middle Age of Rock

BBC Four

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Nov 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting, charity singles and protest songs. Plus, how the Russians tried to take down the Concorde containing Phil Collins. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Voice of SAS soldier:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Nile Rodgers:: Danny John-Jules
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
Dancer:: Justyn Thomas
Dancer / Voice of Tracy:: Lucy Montgomery
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Pern Band: Guitar:: Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Noel Edmonds
Himself:: Phil Collins
Himself:: Roger Taylor

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern

Series

Brian Pern: The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Source: BBC Online

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 3: Death of Rock

BBC Four

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 4^th Dec 2015, 01:30 on BBC Four HD

Brian Pern looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Mickey Murray:: Michael Smiley
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
Wendy Mankowitz:: Frances Barber
Pepita / Gorilla Handler:: Lucy Montgomery
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Pern Band: Guitar:: Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Himself:: Noel Edmonds
Herself:: Miranda Sawyer
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Mike Read
Himself:: David Baddiel
Himself:: David Arnold
Himself:: John Humphrys

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern

Series

Brian Pern: The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Source: BBC Online

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

BBC Two

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Sat 24^th May 2014, 21:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th May 2014, 23:05 on BBC Two England

A celebration of 50 years of comedy on BBC Two, from The Likely Lads and Not Only... But Also in its first year in 1964, up to W1A and Rev. today. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Joanna Lumley
Producer:: Sean Doherty
Director:: Sean Doherty
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Participant:: Ricky Gervais
Participant:: Eric Idle
Participant:: Michael Palin
Participant:: Terry Jones
Participant:: Alan Alda
Participant:: Vic Reeves
Participant:: Bob Mortimer
Participant:: Rebecca Front
Participant:: Alexei Sayle
Participant:: David Mitchell
Participant:: Robert Webb
Participant:: Catherine Tate
Participant:: Bill Bailey
Participant:: Ian Hislop
Participant:: Sarah Millican
Participant:: Dara O Briain
Participant:: James Corden
Participant:: Sanjeev Bhaskar
Participant:: Armando Iannucci
Participant:: Prunella Scales
Participant:: Charlie Brooker
Participant:: Paul Whitehouse
Participant:: Tim Brooke-Taylor
Participant:: Graeme Garden
Participant:: Bill Oddie
Participant:: Jeremy Dyson
Participant:: Mark Gatiss
Participant:: Steve Pemberton
Participant:: Reece Shearsmith

Genres

Comedy

Source: BBC Online

Dirk Gently

16/12/2010

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 16^th Dec 2010, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 18^th Jun 2015, 02:00 on BBC Four HD

Drama. Holistic detective Dirk Gently's investigation into a missing cat links to an encounter with an old friend, an exploding warehouse, a missing billionaire and some biscuits. Show more

Contributors

Dirk:: Stephen Mangan
Richard:: Darren Boyd
Susan:: Helen Baxendale
DI Gilks:: Jason Watkins
Janice:: Lisa Jackson
Ruth:: Doreen Mantle
Gordon Way:: Anthony Howell
Dr Gerstenberger:: Miles Richardson
Harry:: Billy Boyle
Tom:: Elliot Sutherland
Reporter:: Alisha Bailey
Barman:: Alex Parry
Doctor:: Gary Pillai
Newsagent:: Joe Hall
Receptionist:: Leona Walker
Director:: Damon Thomas
Producer:: Chris Carey
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Writer:: Howard Overman

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Dirk Gently

Source: BBC Online

We the Jury

BBC Two

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 5^th Sep 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Mon 5^th Sep 2016, 23:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Sitcom pilot. William always knew he was destined to be a juror but he never imagined that when the day finally came, he would land the mother of all jury gigs - a murder trial. Show more

Contributors

Production Company:: Big Talk Productions
Director:: Ben Taylor
Writer:: James Acaster
Producer:: Josh Cole
Executive Producer:: Kenton Allen
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
William:: Edward Easton
Lucas:: Oliver Maltman
Jen 1:: Sophie Thompson
Wolf:: Vivienne Acheampong
Sam:: Kae Alexander
Olivia:: Diane Morgan
Mr Martin:: David Schaal
Don:: Samson Kayo
Hugh:: Kenneth Collard
Judge Henman:: Maggie Steed
Fiona:: Kerry Howard
Courtroom Artist:: Alexander Kirk
Kate:: Ritu Arya
Bradley the Lawyer:: Michael Higgs
Darren the Defendant:: Ricky Champ
Beryl:: Joanna Brookes

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Source: BBC Online

Defending the Guilty

Series 1

Episode 2

BBC Two

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Sep 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 24^th Sep 2019, 23:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

As Will grapples with whether to tell his girlfriend about his recent indiscretion, his new-found notoriety throws up a juicy opportunity. Show more

Contributors

Will:: Will Sharpe
Caroline:: Katherine Parkinson
Danielle:: Gwyneth Keyworth
Ashley:: Prasanna Puwanarajah
Liam:: Hugh Coles
Pia:: Hanako Footman
Nessa:: Claudia Jessie
Director:: Tom George
Producer:: Georgie Fallon
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Executive Producer:: Kenton Allen
Executive Producer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Big Talk Productions
Miles:: Mark Bonnar
Lee:: Josef Altin
Fiona:: Ingrid Oliver
Hetty:: Harriet Webb
Deanna:: Sasha Frost
Angela:: Clare Wille

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Brand

Defending the Guilty

Series

Defending the Guilty: Series 1

Source: BBC Online

Defending the Guilty

Series 1

Episode 3

BBC Two

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 1^st Oct 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 1^st Oct 2019, 23:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Caroline and Will take on a last-minute case, only to find themselves in a battle with the clock, a skittish victim and an underfunded system to bring a criminal to justice. Show more

Contributors

Will:: Will Sharpe
Caroline:: Katherine Parkinson
Danielle:: Gwyneth Keyworth
Ashley:: Prasanna Puwanarajah
Liam:: Hugh Coles
Pia:: Hanako Footman
Producer:: Georgie Fallon
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Executive Producer:: Kenton Allen
Executive Producer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Big Talk Productions
Director:: Tom George
Nessa:: Claudia Jesse
Annie:: Patricia Brake
Beth:: Vicki Pepperdine
Judge:: Peter Polycarpou
Graham:: Laurence Howarth
Matt:: Oliver Lansley
Sergent Wells:: Aki Omoshaybi
Kirsten:: Mia Rodgers

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Brand

Defending the Guilty

Series

Defending the Guilty: Series 1

Source: BBC Online

Defending the Guilty

Series 1

Episode 4

BBC Two

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 8^th Oct 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 8^th Oct 2019, 23:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

A series of odd incidents on the tube lands Caroline and Will with a hard-to-read client. Harmless crank or weirdo perv? Show more

Contributors

Will:: Will Sharpe
Caroline:: Katherine Parkinson
Danielle:: Gwyneth Keyworth
Ashley:: Prasanna Puwanarajah
Liam:: Hugh Coles
Pia:: Hanako Footman
Producer:: Georgie Fallon
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Executive Producer:: Kenton Allen
Executive Producer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Big Talk Productions
Director:: Tom George
Miles:: Mark Bonnar
Selina:: Sofia Barclay
Ronald:: Matthew Cottle
Dr Khaled:: Nick Mohammed
Fiona:: Ingrid Oliver
Judge:: Elizabeth Bennett
Young Barrister:: Ned Derrington
Toni:: Susannah Wise

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Brand

Defending the Guilty

Series

Defending the Guilty: Series 1

Source: BBC Online

Defending the Guilty

Series 1

Episode 5

BBC Two

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Oct 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 17^th Oct 2019, 23:50 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Chambers puts the pupils through their paces in a professionally acted mock trial. Will learns the brutal art of cross-examination from Caroline. Show more

Contributors

Will:: Will Sharpe
Caroline:: Katherine Parkinson
Danielle:: Gwyneth Keyworth
Ashley:: Prasanna Puwanarajah
Liam:: Hugh Coles
Pia:: Hanako Footman
Nessa:: Claudia Jesse
Miles:: Mark Bonnar
Phillip:: Daniel Rigby
Hannah:: Esther Smith
Barnes:: Delroy Brown
Morris:: Mehdi Haghzare
Matthews:: Hannah Livingston
Producer:: Georgie Fallon
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Executive Producer:: Kenton Allen
Executive Producer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Big Talk Productions
Director:: Tom George
Writer:: Alex McBride

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Brand

Defending the Guilty

Series

Defending the Guilty: Series 1

Source: BBC Online

Defending the Guilty

Series 1

Episode 1

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Sep 2018, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Sep 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy. Will is a pupil barrister. His boss doesn't respect him, his clients are all guilty, and he is fighting for his job. He is starting to wonder if he has got what it takes. Show more

Contributors

Will:: Will Sharpe
Caroline:: Katherine Parkinson
Danielle:: Gwyneth Keyworth
Ashley:: Prasanna Puwanarajah
Liam:: Hugh Coles
Pia:: Hanako Footman
Nessa:: Claudia Jessie
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Producer:: Georgie Fallon
Director:: Tom George
Executive Producer:: Kenton Allen
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Executive Producer:: Kieron Quirke
Author:: Alex McBride
Production Company:: Big Talk Productions

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Brand

Defending the Guilty

Series

Defending the Guilty: Series 1

Source: BBC Online

Defending the Guilty

Series 1

Episode 6

BBC Two

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 22^nd Oct 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Tue 22^nd Oct 2019, 22:00 on BBC Two Wales HD

It is the day the pupils get ‘on their feet', addressing a court for the first time. But Will is reeling from the break-up of his relationship - and wondering whether the law is really for him.

Contributors

Will:: Will Sharpe
Caroline:: Katherine Parkinson
Danielle:: Gwyneth Keyworth
Ashley:: Prasanna Puwanarajah
Liam:: Hugh Coles
Pia:: Hanako Footman
Nessa:: Claudia Jesse
Producer:: Georgie Fallon
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Executive Producer:: Kenton Allen
Executive Producer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Big Talk Productions
Director:: Tom George
Gavin:: Calvin Demba
Fiona:: Ingrid Oliver
Sister Hortense:: Anna Carteret
Chair:: Lolita Chakrabarti
Prison Guard:: Ross Gurney-Randall
District Judge:: Caroline Lee-Johnson
Judge One:: Kim Wall
Lorelei:: Brigid Zengeni
Stunt coordinator:: Gary Connery

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Brand

Defending the Guilty

Series

Defending the Guilty: Series 1

Source: BBC Online