Shadowlands

BBC Two

Duration: 2 hours, 3 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 20^th Dec 2020, 14:45 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Aug 2023, 21:00 on BBC Four HD

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Romantic drama. CS Lewis, Oxford don and well-known children's author, appears to be content with his quiet academic life until he meets the forthright American poet Joy Gresham. Show more

Contributors

Jack Lewis:: Anthony Hopkins
Joy Gresham:: Debra Winger
Warnie Lewis:: Edward Hardwicke
Douglas Gresham:: Joseph Mazzello
Desmond Arding:: Julian Fellowes
Christopher Riley:: John Wood
Arnold Dopliss:: Roddy Maude-Roxby
Rupert Parrish:: Andrew Hawkins
Doctor Craig:: Peter Firth
Director:: Richard Attenborough

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DramaRelationships & Romance

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The Sheltering Sky

BBC Two

Duration: 2 hours, 11 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 10^th Oct 2010, 22:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th Aug 2014, 00:50 on BBC Two England

Drama about a couple of American socialites (John Malkovich and Debra Winger), who take a trip to North Africa in an attempt to patch up their marriage. Show more

Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Aug 2014, 22:30 on BBC One North WestLatest broadcast: Sat 6^th Sep 2014, 16:00 on BBC Two HD

A tribute to actor and director Lord Richard Attenborough. Narrated by Alan Rickman and featuring contributions from many of the people who worked closely with him. Show more