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Drama on 3

Artist Descending a Staircase

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

A radio production of Tom Stoppard's comic tragedy about the meaning and purpose of life and art, starring Derek Jacobi and Ian McDiarmid. Show more

Contributors

Martello (older):
Geoffrey Whitehead
Beauchamp (older):
Derek Jacobi
Donner (older):
Ian McDiarmid
Beauchamp:
Blake Ritson
Director:
Gordon House

Genres

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

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

World War I drama based on a true story. An army captain discovers a printing press in the ruins of Ypres, Belgium, in 1916, and decides to publish a satirical magazine. Show more

Contributors

Fred Roberts:
Ben Chaplin
Jack Pearson:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
General Mitford:
Michael Palin
Lieutnant Colonel Howfield:
Ben Daniels
Kate Roberts:
Emilia Fox
Harris:
Steve Oram
Henderson:
Jarrod Cooke
Smith:
Colin Ash
Winston Churchill:
Paul Kennedy
Field Nurse:
Emma Little
Chaplain:
Faolan Morgan
Writer:
Ian Hislop
Producer:
David Parfitt

Poldark

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Drama series. An informant in the smuggling ring poses a serious threat to all. George buys Ross's debt to finally crush him. Caroline returns to Cornwall to make an announcement. Show more

Contributors

Ross Poldark:
Aidan Turner
Demelza Poldark:
Eleanor Tomlinson
Verity Blamey:
Ruby Bentall
Aunt Agatha:
Caroline Blakiston
George Warleggan:
Jack Farthing
Dwight Enys:
Luke Norris
Elizabeth Poldark:
Heida Reed
Francis Poldark:
Kyle Soller
Caroline Penvenen:
Gabriella Wilde
Ray Penvenen:
John Nettles
Jim Vercoe:
Marc Danbury
Ted Carkeek:
Lewis Peek
Betty Carkeek:
Rose Reynolds
Rosina Hoblyn:
Amelia Clarkson
Jacka Hoblyn:
John MacNeill
Charlie Kempthorne:
Ross Green
Nick Vigus:
Sean Pogmore
Captain Henshawe:
John Hollingworth
Paul Daniel:
Ed Browning
Unwin Trevaunance:
Hugh Skinner
Reverend Halse:
Robin Ellis
Geoffrey Charles:
Nicholas Read
Cary Warleggan:
Pip Torrens
Captain McNeill:
Henry Garrett
Harris Pascoe:
Richard Hope
Zacky Martin:
Tristan Sturrock
Production Company:
Mammoth Screen

Poldark

Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Drama series. Needing money to open a mine free of George's influence, Ross strikes a deal with a local smuggler. Dwight, meanwhile, tries to diagnose an epidemic. Show more

Contributors

Ross Poldark:
Aidan Turner
Demelza Poldark:
Eleanor Tomlinson
Elizabeth Poldark:
Heida Reed
Francis Poldark:
Kyle Soller
Aunt Agatha:
Caroline Blakiston
George Warleggan:
Jack Farthing
Dwight Enys:
Luke Norris
Caroline Penvenen:
Gabriella Wilde
Ray Penvenen:
John Nettles
Harris Pascoe:
Richard Hope
Horace Treneglos:
Michael Culkin
Geoffrey Charles:
Nicholas Read
Captain Henshawe:
John Hollingworth
Zacky Martin:
Tristan Sturrock
Unwin Trevaunance:
Hugh Skinner
Jim Vercoe:
Marc Danbury
Jinny Carter:
Gracee O'Brien
Paul Daniel:
Ed Browning
Captain Andrew Blamey:
Richard Harrington
Mr Trencrom:
Richard McCabe
Charlie Kempthorne:
Ross Green
Esther Blamey:
Isabella Parriss
James Blamey:
Alexander Morris
Mark Daniel:
Matthew Wilson
Ted Carkeek:
Lewis Peek
Verity Blamey:
Ruby Bentall
Director:
Will Sinclair
Production Company:
Mammoth Screen

Duration: 24 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One EastLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Available for years

Zog and Gadabout try to rescue Princess Pearl, who has been locked up in her uncle's castle. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Contributors

Narrator:
Lenny Henry
The King:
Rob Brydon
Princess Pearl:
Patsy Ferran
Sir Gadabout:
Daniel Ings
The Unicorn:
Mark Bonnar
The Mermaid:
Alexandra Roach
Writer:
Max Lang
Director:
Sean Mullen

Harlots

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 46 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Brothel owner Margaret Wells is on the threshold of moving into a more up-market house in Soho when her premises are raided by the nightwatchmen. Show more

Contributors

Daniel Marney:
Rory Fleck Byrne
Charlotte Wells:
Jessica Brown Findlay
Thomas Haxby:
Edward Hogg
Sir George Howard:
Hugh Skinner
Director:
Coky Giedroyc
Nancy Birch:
Kate Fleetwood
Lord Repton:
Tim McInnerny
Justice Cunliffe:
Richard McCabe
William North:
Danny Sapani
Lydia Quigley:
Lesley Manville
Florence Scanwell:
Dorothy Atkinson
Margaret Wells:
Samantha Morton
Lucy Wells:
Eloise Smyth

Harlots

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 46 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Nancy has a plan to help Margaret in her vendetta with Lydia. William tells Margaret that a man has been asking after her in the taverns. Show more

Contributors

Daniel Marney:
Rory Fleck Byrne
Charlotte Wells:
Jessica Brown Findlay
Thomas Haxby:
Edward Hogg
Sir George Howard:
Hugh Skinner
Director:
Coky Giedroyc
Nancy Birch:
Kate Fleetwood
Justice Cunliffe:
Richard McCabe
William North:
Danny Sapani
Lydia Quigley:
Lesley Manville
Florence Scanwell:
Dorothy Atkinson
Margaret Wells:
Samantha Morton
Lucy Wells:
Eloise Smyth
Harriet Lennox:
Pippa Bennett-Warner
Emily Lacey:
Holli Dempsey
Nathaniel Lennox:
Con O'Neill

W1A

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Available for years

Comedy sequel to Twenty Twelve. With the London games successfully delivered, Ian Fletcher starts a new chapter in his life as head of values at the BBC. Show more

Contributors

Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
Neil Reid:
David Westhead
Narrator:
David Tennant
David Wilkes:
Rufus Jones
Izzy Gould:
Ophelia Lovibond
Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Nigel Trescott:
Simon Greenall
Sally Wingate:
Karen Ascoe
Adam Brady:
Laurence Howarth
Waiter:
Emil Lager
Director:
John Morton

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Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

Comedy sequel to Twenty Twelve. Ian Fletcher must defuse 'Wingategate' with a live interview after a TV presenter claims she has been discriminated against because of her age. Show more

Contributors

Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
David Wilkes:
Rufus Jones
Narrator:
David Tennant
Herself:
Jenni Murray
Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Woman's Hour B.A.:
Nadia Kamil
Director:
John Morton

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Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

Comedy sequel to Twenty Twelve. The debate about the future of the BBC is not helped when Ian Fletcher's salary comes under intense scrutiny in the press. Show more

Contributors

Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
Neil Reid:
David Westhead
Narrator:
David Tennant
Izzy Gould:
Ophelia Lovibond
Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Dan Shepherd:
Tom Basden
Matt Taverner:
Daniel Ings
Coco Lomax:
Sara Pascoe
Barney Lumsden:
Alex Beckett
Karl Marx:
Joel Fry
Director:
John Morton

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Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Available for years

Comedy sequel to Twenty Twelve. A national paper reveals Ian Fletcher's salary and that he took his PA at the Olympic Deliverance Commission on holiday to Italy. Show more

Contributors

Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
Neil Reid:
David Westhead
Sally Owen:
Olivia Colman
Narrator:
David Tennant
David Wilkes:
Rufus Jones
Izzy Gould:
Ophelia Lovibond
Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Barney Lumsden:
Alex Beckett
Elaine Pearson:
Elizabeth Berrington
Mark Stephenson:
Justin Edwards
Journalist:
Matt Addis
Indira Sahni:
Amani Johara
Director:
John Morton

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Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

A one-hour special marks the return of the award-winning comedy about the BBC. One year on and head of values Ian Fletcher has finally got his own office. Show more

Contributors

Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
David Wilkes:
Rufus Jones
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Neil Reid:
David Westhead
Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Matt Taverner:
Daniel Ings
Izzy Gould:
Ophelia Lovibond
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Narrator:
David Tennant
Dan Shepherd:
Tom Basden
Barney Lumsden:
Alex Beckett
Dave Green:
Andrew Brooke
Security Guard (NBH):
Asim Chaudhry
Karl Marx:
Joel Fry
Man in Broadcasting House:
Dan Mersh
Security Guard (OBH):
Marcus Onilude
Coco Lomax:
Sara Pascoe
Richard Cartwright:
Samuel West
Camilla:
Clare Wille
Director:
John Morton
Executive Producer:
Jon Plowman

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Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Available for years

Award-winning comedy about the BBC. Newsnight anchor Evan Davis is rumoured to be a contestant in the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, which doesn't go down well. Show more

Contributors

Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
David Wilkes:
Rufus Jones
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Neil Reid:
David Westhead
Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Matt Taverner:
Daniel Ings
Izzy Gould:
Ophelia Lovibond
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Narrator:
David Tennant
Dan Shepherd:
Tom Basden
Pilates Instructor:
Sarah Hadland
Director:
John Morton
Executive Producer:
Jon Plowman

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Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Award-winning comedy about the BBC. David needs to flesh out the programme idea behind One Big Family. And Lucy has been persuaded to take on a new job as head of Inclusivity. Show more

Contributors

Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
David Wilkes:
Rufus Jones
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Neil Reid:
David Westhead
Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Matt Taverner:
Daniel Ings
Izzy Gould:
Ophelia Lovibond
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Narrator:
David Tennant
Barney Lumsden:
Alex Beckett
Azia Zamani:
Shelley Conn
Sadiq Iqbal:
Amit Shah
Director:
John Morton
Executive Producer:
Jon Plowman

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Series 3

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

Comedy. In the year of charter renewal, head of values Ian Fletcher is tasked with identifying what the BBC does best and finding more ways of doing less of it better. Show more

Contributors

Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Ryan Chelford:
Ben Batt
Barney Lumsden:
Alex Beckett
Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Jens Smit:
Kare Conradi
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Karl Marx:
Joel Fry
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
Matt Taverner:
Daniel Ings
David Wilkes:
Rufus Jones
Izzy Gould:
Ophelia Lovibond
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
Coco Lomax:
Sara Pascoe
Clive Cook:
Derek Riddell
Michael Chung:
Will Sharpe
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Neil Reid:
David Westhead
Narrator:
David Tennant
Participant:
Gary Lineker
Participant:
Alan Shearer
Director:
John Morton
Executive Producer:
Jon Plowman

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Poldark

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One HD

Available for years

Period drama. Ross prepares for his trial as Demelza and Elizabeth try to help his cause. George does everything he can to harm Ross, and Francis wrestles with his conscience. Show more

Contributors

Ross Poldark:
Aidan Turner
Demelza Poldark:
Eleanor Tomlinson
Elizabeth Poldark:
Heida Reed
Francis Poldark:
Kyle Soller
Verity Blamey:
Ruby Bentall
Aunt Agatha:
Caroline Blakiston
George Warleggan:
Jack Farthing
Dwight Enys:
Luke Norris
Caroline Penvenen:
Gabriella Wilde
Ray Penvenen:
John Nettles
Jud Paynter:
Phil Davis
Reverend Halse:
Robin Ellis
Zacky Martin:
Tristan Sturrock
Cary Warleggan:
Pip Torrens
Paul Daniel:
Ed Browning
Charlie Kempthorne:
Ross Green
Harris Pascoe:
Richard Hope
Unwin Trevaunanee:
Hugh Skinner
Landlord:
Steve Jacobs
Jeffrey Clymer:
William Mannering
Geoffrey Charles:
Nicholas Reed
Tom Carne:
Mark Frost
Production Company:
Mammoth Screen

Poldark

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Period drama. As the election leads to rioting, Elizabeth goes to Bodmin herself. Demelza tries to influence the case by making a personal appeal to the judge. Show more

Contributors

Ross Poldark:
Aidan Turner
Demelza Poldark:
Eleanor Tomlinson
Elizabeth Poldark:
Heida Reed
Francis Poldark:
Kyle Soller
Verity Blamey:
Ruby Bentall
Aunt Agatha:
Caroline Blakiston
George Warleggan:
Jack Farthing
Dwight Enys:
Luke Norris
Caroline Penvenen:
Gabriella Wilde
Ray Penvenen:
John Nettles
Jud Paynter:
Phil Davis
Unwin Trevaunance:
Hugh Skinner
Jeffrey Clymer:
William Mannering
Jack Tripp:
Samuel Valentine
Paul Daniel:
Ed Browning
Judge Wentworth Lister:
Stephen Boxer
Landlord:
Steve Jacobs
Clerk of the Court:
Chris Gallarus
Tom Carne:
Mark Frost
Henry Bull:
Richard Dillane
Eli Clemmow:
Jason Gregg
Nick Vigus:
Sean Pogmore
Captain Bray:
Derek Frood
Foreman of the Jury:
Andrew McGillan
Captain Henshawe:
John Hollingworth
Mrs Zacky Martin:
Emma Spurgin Hussey
Zacky Martin:
Tristan Sturrock
Jinny Carter:
Gracee O'Brien
Ted Carkeek:
Lewis Peek
Production Company:
Mammoth Screen

W1A

Series 3

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

Comedy. Cross-dressing ex-Premier League footballer Ryan Chelford's appearance on Match of the Day did not go well. A summit meeting is arranged. Show more

Contributors

Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Ryan Chelford:
Ben Batt
Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Faiza Rajah:
Priyanga Burford
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
David Wilkes:
Rufus Jones
Izzy Gould:
Ophelia Lovibond
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
Fiona Craig:
Pooky Quesnel
Clive Cook:
Derek Riddell
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Neil Reid:
David Westhead
Narrator:
David Tennant
Director:
John Morton
Executive Producer:
Jon Plowman

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Series 3

Episode 4

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Available for years

Comedy. After an item on BBC Breakfast about plans to close the BBC Big Swing Band, the damage limitation team under Ian Fletcher is under huge pressure to limit damage. Show more

Contributors

Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Faiza Rajah:
Priyanga Burford
Paramedic:
Laura Checkley
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Adam Brady:
Laurence Howarth
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
David Wilkes:
Rufus Jones
Izzy Gould:
Ophelia Lovibond
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
Fiona Craig:
Pooky Quesnel
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Neil Reid:
David Westhead
Himself:
Brian Cox
Interviewer:
Sophie Raworth
Himself:
Hugh Grant
Director:
John Morton
Executive Producer:
Jon Plowman

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Series 3

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for years

Comedy. The renewal group has to respond to rumours that Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman is about to leave the BBC for a rival broadcaster. Show more

Contributors

Receptionist:
Kae Alexander
Jack Patterson:
Jonathan Bailey
Ian Fletcher:
Hugh Bonneville
Tasmin Howard:
Raquel Cassidy
Tracey Pritchard:
Monica Dolan
Jerry Guildencrantz:
Ivan Gonzalez
Siobhan Sharpe:
Jessica Hynes
Matt Taverner:
Daniel Ings
David Wilkes:
Rufus Jones
Izzy Gould:
Ophelia Lovibond
Tony Dixon (Producer):
Dominic Mafham
Ben Rosenstern:
Max Olesker
Anna Rampton:
Sarah Parish
Will Humphries:
Hugh Skinner
Lucy Freeman:
Nina Sosanya
Simon Harwood:
Jason Watkins
Neil Reid:
David Westhead
Narrator:
David Tennant
Himself:
Hugh Grant
Director:
John Morton
Executive Producer:
Jon Plowman

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