Programme Index

The Man Who Crossed Hitler

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 21^st Aug 2011, 21:00 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Sat 27^th Aug 2011, 22:40 on BBC HD

Drama based on a true story. In 1931, with Germany on the brink of economic collapse, an audacious young prosecutor calls rising political star Adolf Hitler to the witness stand. Show more

Contributors

Hans Litten:: Ed Stoppard
Adolf Hitler:: Ian Hart
Margot Furst:: Sarah Smart
Rudolf Olden:: Anton Lesser
Walther Stennes:: Ronan Vibert
Producer:: Susan Horth

Genres

DramaHistorical

The Mrs Bradley Mysteries

Series 1

Episode 3: Laurels Are Poison

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Feb 2012, 21:00 on BBC Four

Series of murder mysteries. While Mrs Bradley is visiting an old friend at her haunted country house, one of the household is found poisoned in the parsley patch. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Adela Bradley:: Diana Rigg
Seth Billings:: Stuart Bunce
Ronnie Midwinter:: Michael Fox
George Moody:: Neil Dudgeon
Amy Parkin:: Michele Dotrice
Isobel Marchmont:: Phyllida Law
Alf Wolstenholm:: Kenneth MacDonald
Lacey Prideux:: Joanna Roth
Douglas Prideux:: Ronan Vibert
Director:: Martin Hutchings

Gwyneth Hughes - Victory

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 9^th Aug 2014, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 24^th Dec 2018, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The love triangle between Admiral Lord Nelson, Sir William Hamilton and Emma, Lady Hamilton. Starring Imogen Stubbs. From August 2014. Show more

Contributors

Emma:: Imogen Stubbs
Nelson:: Ronan Vibert
Hamilton:: Stuart Richman
Fanny:: Fiona Clarke
Mrs Cadogan:: Fiona Clarke
Kitty:: Verity-May Henry
Little Emma:: Verity-May Henry
Rev Edmund Nelson:: Seamus O'Neill
King George:: Seamus O'Neill
Beatty:: Seamus O'Neill
Greville:: Andonis James Anthony
Prince of Wales:: Andonis James Anthony
Hardy:: Andonis James Anthony
Beckford:: Jonathan Keeble
Lord St Vincent:: Jonathan Keeble
Pitt:: Jonathan Keeble
Horatia:: Sophie Downham
Writer:: Gwyneth Hughes
Producer:: Susan Roberts

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Saving Mr Banks

Duration: 1 hour, 59 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd Dec 2016, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 31^st Dec 2023, 14:20 on BBC One Wales HD

Available for 9 months

Uplifting drama telling the tale of how Walt Disney persuaded the guarded author of Mary Poppins to bring her creation to the big screen. Show more

Contributors

PL Travers:: Emma Thompson
Walt Disney:: Tom Hanks
Travers Goff:: Colin Farrell
Ginty:: Annie Rose Buckley
Margaret Goff:: Ruth Wilson
Ralph:: Paul Giamatti
Don DaGradi:: Bradley Whitford
Robert Sherman:: BJ Novak
Richard Sherman:: Jason Schwartzman
Tommie:: Kathy Baker
Aunt Ellie:: Rachel Griffiths
Diarmuid Russell:: Ronan Vibert
Director:: John Lee Hancock
Writer:: Kelly Marcel

Genres

DramaBiographical

Formats

Films

Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster

BBC Four

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 7^th Dec 2003, 20:00 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 3^rd Mar 2024, 22:30 on BBC Four HD

Available for 6 months

The true story of Frankenstein's monster and the woman who created him, Mary Shelley, using her own words and dramatic reconstructions of events in her life and from the novel. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Robert Winston
Mary Shelley:: Lucy Davenport
Mary Woolstencraft:: Harriet Walter
William Goodwin:: Clive Merrison
Frankenstein's Monster:: David Schofield
Victor Frankenstein:: Ronan Vibert
Percy Bysshe Shelley:: Oliver Chris
Lord Byron:: Stephen Mangan
Claire Clairmont:: Amy Phillips
Producer:: Mary Downes
Executive Producer:: Kim Thomas

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Formats

Documentaries

The Coroner

Series 1

Episode 3: That's the Way to Do It

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Nov 2015, 14:15 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Wed 18^th Aug 2021, 13:45 on BBC One Wales HD

Crime drama. When the town's new mayor is found dead in a hotel room, Jane's quest for the truth puts her own life in danger. Show more

Contributors

Una Drake:: Tilly Blackwood
John Holland:: Rupert Procter
Jane Kennedy:: Claire Goose
Gavin Drake:: Ronan Vibert
Hannah Drake:: Molly Hanson
DS Davey Higgins:: Matt Bardock
Danny Ball:: Leon Ockenden
Beth Kennedy:: Grace Hogg-Robinson
Clint Holman:: Oliver Gomm
Writer:: David Bowker
Producer:: Sandra MacIver
Director:: Matt Carter
Executive Producer:: Will Trotter

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

The Coroner

Series

The Coroner: Series 1

The Sarah Jane Adventures

Series 2

Episode 2: The Last Sontaran - Part 2

CBBC

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Sep 2008, 17:15 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Thu 4^th Dec 2014, 09:10 on CBBC HD

Available for years

The Sarah Jane Adventures

Children's drama series from the makers of Doctor Who. Sarah Jane has 40 minutes to stop Sontaran Commander Kaagh from destroying the Earth. Show more

Contributors

Sarah Jane Smith:: Elisabeth Sladen
Luke Smith:: Tommy Knight
Clyde Langer:: Daniel Anthony
Maria Jackson:: Yasmin Paige
Alan Jackson:: Joseph Millson
Chrissie Jackson:: Juliet Cowan
Kaagh:: Anthony O'Donnell
Voice of Mr Smith:: Alexander Armstrong
Professor Skinner:: Ronan Vibert
Lucy Skinner:: Clare Thomas
Series Producer:: Matthew Bouch
Producer:: Nikki Smith
Director:: Joss Agnew

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

The Sarah Jane Adventures: Series 2

The Sarah Jane Adventures

Series 2

Episode 1: The Last Sontaran - Part 1

CBBC

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Sep 2008, 16:35 on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Dec 2014, 09:10 on CBBC HD

Available for years

The Sarah Jane Adventures

Children's drama series from the makers of Doctor Who. Sarah Jane investigates alien lights and encounters an enemy from the past. Show more

Contributors

Sarah Jane Smith:: Elisabeth Sladen
Luke Smith:: Tommy Knight
Clyde Langer:: Daniel Anthony
Maria Jackson:: Yasmin Paige
Alan Jackson:: Joseph Millson
Chrissie Jackson:: Juliet Cowan
Kaagh:: Anthony O'Donnell
Voice of Mr Smith:: Alexander Armstrong
Professor Skinner:: Ronan Vibert
Lucy Skinner:: Clare Thomas
Producer:: Matthew Bouch
Director:: Joss Agnew

Genres

Children'sDrama

Brand

Series

The Sarah Jane Adventures: Series 2

Gladiatress

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Sep 2008, 23:35 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Tue 23^rd Apr 2013, 00:35 on BBC One Wales

Offbeat sword-and-sandals comedy-adventure about three unlikely heroines who set out to thwart a Roman invasion and save Celtic Britain in their own unique and outrageous style.

Contributors

General Rhinus:: David Hayman
Director:: Brian Grant
Caesar:: Ronan Vibert
Jean Marcosivellauniviromandiboule:: Philippe De Grossouvre
Dwyfuc:: Doon Mackichan
Smirgut the Fierce:: Fiona Allen
Worthaboutapig:: Sally Phillips
Dubonet Warrior:: Rory MacGregor
Mrs Goatsplitter:: Pam Ferris
Welsh Suitor:: Brendan O'Hea
Chamberlain:: William Chubb
Writer:: Nick Whitby
Queen Tuathfhlaifthfth:: Marcia Warren

Genres

Formats

Films

Shadow of the Vampire

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 4^th Apr 2004, 23:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Dec 2017, 01:15 on BBC Two Scotland

While on location in Czechoslovakia to film the 1920s classic Nosferatu, director FW Murnau (John Malkovich) and actor Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) conceal a secret from the crew. Show more

Contributors

Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau:: John Malkovich
Max Schreck:: Willem Dafoe
Greta SchrÃ¶der:: Catherine McCormack
Albin Grau:: Udo Kier
Fritz Arno 'Fritzy' Wagner:: Cary Elwes
Gustav von Wangenheim:: Eddie Izzard
Henrik Galeen:: Aden Gillett
Wolfgang MÃ¼ller:: Ronan Vibert
Elke:: Sophie Langevin
Maria:: Myriam Muller
Writer:: Steven Katz
Director:: E Elias Merhige
Producer:: Nicolas Cage
Producer:: Paul Brooks
Producer:: Jeff Levine
Composer:: Dan Jones
Director of photography:: Lou Bogue

Genres

DramaBiographical

Formats

Films

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Episode 2: How Is Lady Pole?

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 24^th May 2015, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th May 2015, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Historical fantasy drama. Mr Norrell takes on Jonathan Strange as his apprentice. However, it soon becomes clear that the pupil outshines the master. Show more

Contributors

Jonathan Strange:: Bertie Carvel
Mr Norrell:: Eddie Marsan
The Gentleman:: Marc Warren
Arabella:: Charlotte Riley
Lady Pole:: Alice Englert
Sir Walter Pole:: Samuel West
Childermass:: Enzo Cilenti
Vinculus:: Paul Kaye
Segundus:: Edward Hogg
Stephen Black:: Ariyon Bakare
Drawlight:: Vincent Franklin
Lascelles:: John Heffernan
Honeyfoot:: Brian Pettifer
Lord Liverpool:: Richard Durden
Lord Wellington:: Ronan Vibert
Jeremy Johns:: Steve Jackson
Lucas:: Robbie O'Neill
Auctioneer:: Julian Firth
Mrs Wintertowne:: Phoebe Nicholls
Mr Bickerton:: William Chubb
Admiral Desmoulins:: Timothy Watson
Perroquet:: Tom Lawrence
Geoffrey:: Clive Mendus
Naval Lieutenant:: John Dagleish
Storm Cloud Woman:: Elizabeth Counsell
Writer:: Peter Harness
Director:: Toby Haynes
Producer:: Nick Hirschkorn
Production Company:: JSMN (CD) Limited

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Episode 3: The Education of a Magician

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 31^st May 2015, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 31^st May 2015, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Jonathan Strange accesses ancient and troubling magic as he fights the Napoleonic armies, while Mr Norrell battles to keep his secrets hidden. Show more

Contributors

Jonathan Strange:: Bertie Carvel
Mr Norrell:: Eddie Marsan
The Gentleman:: Marc Warren
Arabella:: Charlotte Riley
Lady Pole:: Alice Englert
Sir Walter Pole:: Samuel West
Childermass:: Enzo Cilenti
Vinculus:: Paul Kaye
Segundus:: Edward Hogg
Stephen Black:: Ariyon Bakare
Drawlight:: Vincent Franklin
Lascelles:: John Heffernan
Honeyfoot:: Brian Pettifer
Lucas:: Robbie O'Neill
Jeremy Johns:: Steve Jackson
Davey:: Freddie Hogan
Grant:: Jamie Parker
De Lancey:: Mark Edel-Hunt
Lord Wellington:: Ronan Vibert
Lord Liverpool:: Richard Durden
Mary:: Claudia Jessie
Ned:: Jason Deline
Corpse 1:: Raphael Grosz-Harvey
Corpse 2:: Arthur Holden
Corpse 3:: Stuart Fink
Stephen's Mother:: Tetchena Bellange
White Slaver:: Matt Langton
Writer:: Peter Harness
Director:: Toby Haynes
Producer:: Nick Hirschkorn
Production Company:: JSMN (CD) Limited

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Episode 5: Arabella

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 14^th Jun 2015, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th Jun 2015, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Strange returns from Waterloo hoping for a peaceful new life, but the Gentleman's scheme for revenge wrecks all of his and Arabella's plans, leaving Jonathan Strange a ruined man. Show more

Contributors

Jonathan Strange:: Bertie Carvel
Mr Norrell:: Eddie Marsan
The Gentleman:: Marc Warren
Arabella:: Charlotte Riley
Lady Pole:: Alice Englert
Sir Walter Pole:: Samuel West
Childermass:: Enzo Cilenti
Vinculus:: Paul Kaye
Segundus:: Edward Hogg
Stephen Black:: Ariyon Bakare
Drawlight:: Vincent Franklin
Lascelles:: John Heffernan
Honeyfoot:: Brian Pettifer
Lord Wellington:: Ronan Vibert
Lord Liverpool:: Richard Durden
John Murray:: John Sessions
Henry:: Robert Hands
Davey:: Freddie Hogan
Grant:: Jamie Parker
Mary:: Claudia Jessie
Shackelton:: Neil Edmond
Hyde:: Dorian Lough
Carter:: Daniel Fearn
Writer:: Peter Harness
Director:: Toby Haynes
Producer:: Nick Hirschkorn
Production Company:: JSMN (CD) Limited

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

New Tricks

Series 10

Episode 9: Roots

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Sep 2013, 21:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Oct 2018, 23:40 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for years

Feathers are ruffled when new boss DCI Sasha Miller arrives to take over the running of UCOS. An unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed on an allotment in west London. Show more

Contributors

Steve McAndrew:: Denis Lawson
Danny Griffin:: Nicholas Lyndhurst
DCI Sasha Miller:: Tamzin Outhwaite
Gerry Standing:: Dennis Waterman
DAC Robert Strickland:: Anthony Calf
Massimo Gentile:: Robert Gillespie
Ned Hancock:: Barnaby Kay
Holly Griffin:: Storme Toolis
Ray Barlow:: Ronan Vibert
Anna:: Yana Titova
Todorov:: Oleg Kalninsh
Alberto Gentile:: Daniel Cerqueira
Alessandro Manzini:: John Moraitis
Dicky Smith:: Kenneth Collard
Cuilietta Gentile:: Anna Francolini
Young Massimo:: Antonio Mancino
Director:: Brian Grant
Producer:: Tom Mullens
Writer:: Roy Mitchell

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

New Tricks

Series

New Tricks: Series 10