Moscow, 1852. Nikolai Gogol nurses his-long suffering nose as he works on a sequel to his satirical novel, Dead Souls. Comedy by Alastair Jessiman. Show more
The three accused go on trial, but two of the kidnappers are determined to lay the blame on the person they claim is the ringleader. Starring Phyllis Logan. From October 2013. Show more
As the trial reaches its climax, young Sybil is called to give evidence. Starring Phyllis Logan and Helen Mackay. From October 2013. Show more
Sitcom. Charlie starts a rumour about himself that gets out of hand, and Gary's desire to enjoy his birthday is tested by some awful presents and unexpected guests. Show more
Gary complicates a training exercise by agreeing to pick up a cooker for his dad. Collecting it with a tank is one thing, hiding it from the sergeant is another.
First part of the radical reworking of Emile Zola's celebrated mining novel, Germinal. Show more
General Randy Badger arrives from America on official duty. He enlists Gary and the boys, and instigates his own mission - to drink beer and find his Scottish ancestors. Show more
Sitcom about an army corporal. While transporting a tank back to the barracks, the boys defy orders by stopping off at a service station for a bit of breakfast. Show more
Sitcom about an army corporal. After completing their latest tour of duty in Afghanistan, Gary and his friends resort to bribery to be allowed on an early flight home. Show more
Sitcom about an army corporal. Gary and his team apprehend a family of protesters dressed as rabbits at a climate control conference. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Glasgow, 1888. Tragedy strikes after art-loving Englishwoman Harriet Baxter meets Scottish painter Ned Gillespie. Starring Phyllis Logan. From October 2013. Show more
At the home of the artist Ned Gillespie, a New Year party goes horribly wrong - and young Sybil gets the blame. Victorian gothic mystery starring Phyllis Logan. From October 2013. Show more
Young Sybil's erratic behaviour continues to cause concern. Then tragedy strikes. Starring Phyllis Logan and Helen Mackay. From October 2013. Show more
The Gillespies' younger daughter Rose has been kidnapped. Meanwhile, her elder sister Sibyl is recovering after setting fire to herself with paraffin. From October 2013. Show more
Sitcom about an army corporal. Following a prank gone wrong, Sergeant Thomson punishes Gary and the boys by putting them on kitchen duty for an important dinner. Show more
Lost Sitcoms
Episode 1: Till Death Us Do Part
25 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Series which recreates three British classic lost sitcoms with a new cast. Alf arrives home to find that a burnt supper is the least of his worries. Show more
Sitcom about an army corporal. Gary and his team take part in an audition to be the faces of an army recruiting advert. But all does not go smoothly. Show more
Ellen looks into her mirror holding a pair of binoculars the wrong way round, and a tiny Mirror-Belle appears. She joins Ellen’s Easter egg hunt, hoping to find a giant golden egg.
Lost Sitcoms
Episode 3: Hancock's Half Hour
25 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Series which recreates three classic lost British sitcoms with a new cast. Tony has a new neighbour whose behaviour is very, very suspicious. Show more
By George Mackay Brown. A resonantly beautiful seasonal story. In Orkney, a father's lack of compassion is redressed years later by his three sons. Read by Robert Jack. Show more