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Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

Complex relationship drama. In a sleepy British seaside resort, several lives intertwine following the funeral of a restaurant owner. Starring Tom Hollander and Bill Nighy. Show more

Drama on 4

The Lamp

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

In a remote rural library, a widow from Perthshire and a visiting Kenyan form an unlikely friendship. Written by Linda Cracknell and recorded on location at Innerpeffray Library. Show more

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Genres

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Sitcom pilot from Graham Linehan and Sharon Horgan. Meet the Alpha Mums, headed by queen bee Amanda. There is also chaotic Liz, events organiser Julia and stay-at-home dad Kevin. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Mrs Lawson:
Chetna Pandva
Production Company:
Delightful Industries
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd
Executive Producer:
Graham Linehan
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Helen Linehan
Associate Producer:
Holly Walsh
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Richard Boden

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Sitcom. Julia moves out of her comfort zone when she reluctantly invites the entire class to her daughter's birthday party. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Animal man:
Ben Crompton
Balloon video man:
Barnaby Ferris
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd
Production Company:
Delightful Industries
Producer:
Richard Boden
Director:
Juliet May
Executive Producer:
Graham Linehan
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Richard Boden

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Sitcom about motherhood. A pool party ruins Julia's plans before an important event at work. Liz is after a date, and a new dad on the scene puts Kevin's nose out of joint. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Pool Receptionist:
Toyin Ayedun-Alase
Pool Attendant:
Sharon Gavin
Malcolm Spender:
Richard Pepple
Mitch:
Ryan Pope
Director:
Juliet May
Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Graham Linehan
Production Company:
Delightful Industries
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd

Motherland

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Julia's childcare problems are solved after she finds the perfect nanny, but her friendship with Liz is strained. Amanda is keeping a low profile. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Debbie Louise:
Pearl Chanda
Mrs Lamb:
Jackie Clune
Alpha Mum 2:
Sabine Crossen
Alpha Mum 1:
Sarah Sharman
Director:
Juliet May
Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Graham Linehan
Production Company:
Delightful Industries
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd

Motherland

Series 2

Soft Opening

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Julia reluctantly agrees to help Amanda launch her new shop. But a careless online post leads to trouble. Liz resents gentrification and Kevin has written an unusual children's book. Show more

Motherland

Series 2

Good Job

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Julia struggles to abide by the rules at sports day. Kevin is devastated that a work presentation means he will miss the dads' race. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

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

Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper's obsessive desire for his nephew's fiancée Rosa drives him to destruction. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Lisa Osborne
Executive Producer:
Anne Pivcevic
John Jasper:
Matthew Rhys
Princess Puffer:
Ellie Haddington
Edwin Drood:
Freddie Fox
Revd Crisparkle:
Rory Kinnear
Miss Twinkleton:
Janet Dale
Mrs Crisparkle:
Julia McKenzie
Durdles:
Ron Cook
Mayor Sapsea:
Ian McNeice
Helena Landless:
Amber Rose Revah
Neville Landless:
Sacha Dhawan
Mr Grewgious:
Alun Armstrong
Schoolgirl 1:
Naomi Sheldon
Schoolgirl 2:
Eleanor Yates

Duration: 1 hour, 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper's obsessive desire for his nephew's fiancee Rosa drives him to destruction. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Anne Pivcevic
John Jasper:
Matthew Rhys
Princess Puffer:
Ellie Haddington
Edwin Drood:
Freddie Fox
Revd Crisparkle:
Rory Kinnear
Miss Twinkleton:
Janet Dale
Mrs Crisparkle:
Julia McKenzie
Durdles:
Ron Cook
Mayor Sapsea:
Ian McNeice
Helena Landless:
Amber Rose Revah
Neville Landless:
Sacha Dhawan
Mr Grewgious:
Alun Armstrong

Duration: 1 hour

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

Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Jasper is torn apart by Edwin's disappearance but pursues Rosa with an intensity that pushes him to the edge of sanity. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Lisa Osborne
Executive Producer:
Anne Pivcevic
John Jasper:
Matthew Rhys
Revd Crisparkle:
Rory Kinnear
Helena Landless:
Amber Rose Revah
Neville Landless:
Sacha Dhawan
Mr Grewgious:
Alun Armstrong
Bazzard:
David Dawson
Durdles:
Ron Cook
Mayor Sapsea:
Ian McNeice
Mrs Crisparkle:
Julia McKenzie
Princess Puffer:
Ellie Haddington
Miss Twinkleton:
Janet Dale
Omnibus Driver:
Edward Dogliani
Edwin Drood:
Freddie Fox
Captain Drood:
Rob Dixon
Schoolgirl 2:
Eleanor Yates
Schoolgirl 1:
Naomi Sheldon

Duration: 1 hour, 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

After a frustrating reunion with his unresponsive parents, airport security worker Joseph cracks under the pressures of his life and embarks on a frenzy of emotional release. Show more

Motherland

Christmas Special

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Nightlight

It’s time for Amanda’s festive soiree (dress code: tinsel and tiaras), and nothing says Christmas like evil Santa, Anne’s Christmas cocktails and a ban on dark drinks indoors. Show more

Contributors

Amanda:
Lucy Punch
Mrs Banbury Hughes:
Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Elizabeth:
Penny Ryder
Stunt coordinator:
Gary Connery
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Holly Walsh
Director:
Simon Hynd
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Drama about the relationship between singer, comedienne and national treasure Gracie Fields (Jane Horrocks) and Italian-born Hollywood director Monty Banks (Tom Hollander). Show more

Contributors

Gracie Fields:
Jane Horrocks
Monty Banks:
Tom Hollander
Harry Parr Davis:
David Dawson
Fred Stansfield:
Tony Haygarth
Jenny Stansfield:
Ellie Haddington
Guy - Driver:
Christian Contreras
Soldier 1:
Tom Meredith
Little Soldier/Journalist:
Ed Coleman
Basil Dean:
Alistair Petrie
Navy League Man:
Harry Ditson
Soldier 2:
Stephen Lloyd
Reporter 3:
Philip Desmeules
Radio DJ:
David Brooks
Reporter 1:
Nathan Nolan
Producer:
Janet Tyler

Ordinary Lies

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 1 hour

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

Drama. Beth finally starts to move on with her life, but as she and Mike grow closer, the family of her missing husband don't want to see her start a new life without him. Show more

Motherland

Last Christmas

Duration: 32 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One North East & Cumbria HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for 10 months

The mums (and Kevin) host the ultimate blended celebrations, but the big day takes a shocking turn at Julia’s. Show more

Holby City

Series 13

Episode 24: Second Coming

Duration: 57 minutes

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

Medical drama series. With Hanssen insistent he can save his life, and Jess applying emotional pressure, will Ric finally accept he has to go under the knife? Show more

Contributors

Ric Griffin:
Hugh Quarshie
Henrik Hanssen:
Guy Henry
Elliot Hope:
Paul Bradley
Greg Douglas:
Edward MacLiam
Jac Naylor:
Rosie Marcel
Chrissie Williams:
Tina Hobley
Sahira Shah:
Laila Rouass
Elizabeth Tait:
La Charne Jolly
Oliver Valentine:
James Anderson
Frieda Petrenko:
Olga Fedori
Jess Griffin:
Verona Joseph
Mary-Claire Carter:
Niamh McGrady
Bella Gribben:
Ruby Snape
Keith Gribben:
Ian Hughes
Jeanette Ryan:
Ellie Haddington
Producer:
Jane Wallbank

Atlantis

Series 2

Episode 6: The Grey Sisters

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 11 months

Drama series. As Ariadne lies on her deathbed, Jason resolves to do all he can to save her and embarks on a dangerous quest into the unknown. Show more

Contributors

Hercules:
Mark Addy
The Oracle:
Juliet Stevenson
Pasiphae:
Sarah Parish
Pythagoras:
Robert Emms
Ariadne:
Aiysha Hart
Melas:
Ken Bones
Pemphredo:
Susan Brown
Executive Producer:
Johnny Capps
Executive Producer:
Julian Murphy
Production Company:
Urban Myth Films (West)

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Paul Bettany portrays Charles Darwin during his great misgivings on completing his masterwork on evolution which contravened his wife's beliefs and would cause religious turmoil. Show more

Contributors

Charles Darwin:
Paul Bettany
Emma Darwin:
Jennifer Connelly
Reverend Innes:
Jeremy Northam
Thomas Huxley:
Toby Jones
Joseph Hooker:
Benedict Cumberbatch
Parslow:
Jim Carter
Dr Gully:
Bill Paterson
Annie Darwin:
Martha West
Technician:
Guy Henry
Nanny Brodie:
Ellie Haddington
Dr Holland:
Robert Glenister
Director:
Jon Amiel
Writer:
Jon Amiel

Motherland

Series 2

The Purge

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Kevin reluctantly hosts a last-minute Halloween party. Julia takes the kids trick or treating in an attempt to meet a celebrity who has just moved into the neighbourhood. Show more