Historian and broadcaster David Reynolds talks to dramatist Stephen Poliakoff about the inspiration behind his latest work - Close to the Enemy. Show more
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Stephen Poliakoff: A Culture Show Special
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
In a wide-ranging and frank interview, Stephen Poliakoff talks to Mark Kermode about the themes he explores in his works and how he has maintained his status as an auteur. Show more
Drama directed by Stephen Poliakoff. With Britain on the brink of war, the idyllic life of a young girl (Romola Garai) is destabilized when uncovers a secret. Show more
The secret service tasks Samuel with spying on the Shaws in exchange for an order of his invention, and Hannah discovers that Kathleen has a tragic family secret. Show more
Happy Birthday BBC Two
Episode 4
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
The series celebrating the story of BBC Two concludes with a look at more recent highlights, including comedy classics The Office, The League of Gentlemen and Goodness Gracious Me. Show more
After the shooting, Field places the Petruhkin home and factory under protection. Samuel makes his own plans and goes into hiding where he meets Kathleen in secret.
Samuel learns the truth about the Shaws and the MI5 men. He is invited to an extraordinary secret meeting, while Hannah becomes increasingly worried about her father’s safety. Show more
The Lost Prince
Episode 1
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Two-part drama telling the story of the youngest child of George V and Queen Mary, an epileptic with learning difficulties who was unable to take part in public life. Show more
The Lost Prince
Episode 2
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Concluding part of the historical drama about the epileptic son of George V. The royal families of Europe find their countries plunged into the conflict of the First World War. Show more
Dancing on the Edge
Interviewing Louis
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Drama. Stanley interviews the Louis Lester band at the peak of their fame for his Music Express magazine. Louis, Jessie and Carla give an insight into their thoughts about fame. Show more
Close to the Enemy
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Drama. At the end of the Second World War, a British intelligence officer must persuade a kidnapped German scientist to work with the British RAF to develop the jet engine. Show more
Free Thinking
Stephen Poliakoff and Linda Grant. Yuval Noah Harari.
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Philip Dodd is joined by novelist Linda Grant and writer-director Stephen Poliakoff to discuss post-Second World War Britain. Show more
Close to the Enemy
Episode 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Drama. Callum comes under increasing pressure from the secret service as he tries to help his brother and convince Dieter to work for the British. Show more
Close to the Enemy
Episode 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Drama. Everyone puts aside their differences in the search for Lotte, but Callum is forced to make a difficult choice. Show more
Close to the Enemy
Episode 4
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Drama. Kathy and Callum prevent a war criminal from leaving the country, but is he too important to prosecute? Meanwhile, Callum is getting dangerously close to Rachel. Show more
Close to the Enemy
Episode 5
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Drama. Victor claims to have made a shocking discovery about Dieter, while Rachel begins to suspect that Alex knows about her and Callum. Show more
Close to the Enemy
Episode 6
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Drama. Victor is desperate to disrupt Dieter's marriage, which causes him to be targeted by the secret service. Harold prepares to reveal his explosive secret about the government. Show more
Close to the Enemy
Episode 7
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
The drama series concludes. Victor suspects Callum is about to take violent action and is desperate to find a way of stopping him. Show more
Drama which explores the relationship between reclusive billionaire Elliot and Joe, the teenage son of a cleaner who takes care of a grand neighbouring house. Show more
4 Extra Debut. 1967: Maverick inventor Bill Galpin is getting rich while battling with his children, Roxanna and Danny. Stars Timothy Spall. Show more