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Ambassadors

Episode 2: The Prince's Trousers

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Oct 2013, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 28^th Dec 2013, 23:40 on BBC Two England

Comedy following diplomats to the fictional Tazbekistan. The embassy is thrown into chaos when minor royal Prince Mark of Bath arrives on a trade mission. Show more

Contributors

Keith Davis:: David Mitchell
Neil Tilly:: Robert Webb
Jennifer:: Keeley Hawes
The Prez:: Igal Naor
Caitlin:: Susan Lynch
Isabel:: Amara Karan
Tanya:: Natalia Tena
Natalia:: Shivaani Ghai
Prince Mark:: Tom Hollander
POD:: Matthew Macfadyen
French Ambassador:: Oliver Dimsdale
Jamatt:: Richard Katz
Mike Treasure:: Julian Lewis Jones
Amil Zarifi:: Krystian Godlewski
Sergei:: Andy Lucas
Ludmilla:: Debbie Chazen
Svecko:: Velibor Topic
US Ambassador:: Lachele Carl
Tall surveillance man:: George Lasha
Short surveillance man:: Sevan Stephan
Kevin:: James Doherty
Equerry:: Edward Hibbert
Eziz:: Daniel Rabin
Mrs Petrova:: Jenny Galloway
Ex-Pat Lady:: Janet Spencer-Turner
Tazbek Journalist:: Isobel Pravda
Director:: Jeremy Webb
Producer:: Chris Carey
Writer:: James Wood
Writer:: Rupert Walters

Genres

Series

Ambassadors

Ambassadors

Episode 3: The Tazbek Spring

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Nov 2013, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Mon 30^th Dec 2013, 01:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Comedy following diplomats to the fictional Tazbekistan. An anti-government rebellion takes to the streets, provoking a fierce crackdown by the army. Show more

Contributors

Keith Davis:: David Mitchell
Neil Tilly:: Robert Webb
Jennifer:: Keeley Hawes
The Prez:: Igal Naor
Caitlin:: Susan Lynch
Isabel:: Amara Karan
Tanya:: Natalia Tena
Robert Jackson:: Michael Smiley
POD:: Matthew Macfadyen
French Ambassador:: Oliver Dimsdale
Fergana:: Lydia Leonard
Oybek Yerzhan:: Umit Ulgen
Amil Zarifi:: Krystian Godlewski
Sergei:: Andy Lucas
Ludmilla:: Debbie Chazen
Svecko:: Velibor Topic
US Ambassador:: Lachele Carl
Tall surveillance man:: George Lasha
Short surveillance man:: Sevan Stephan
Kevin:: James Doherty
Captain Jones:: Ralph Jones
Captain:: Uriel Emil
Rebel:: Aleksandar Aleksiev
Mrs Petrova:: Jenny Galloway
Director:: Jeremy Webb
Producer:: Chris Carey
Writer:: James Wood
Writer:: Rupert Walters
Checkpoint soldier:: Marat Berdyyev

Genres

Series

Ambassadors

Ambassadors

Episode 1: The Rabbit Never Escapes

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 23^rd Oct 2013, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 28^th Dec 2013, 00:15 on BBC Two England

Comedy following diplomats to the fictional Tazbekistan. Keith tries to secure an arms contract for UK industry but a human rights activist causes trouble. Show more

Contributors

Keith Davis:: David Mitchell
Neil Tilly:: Robert Webb
Jennifer:: Keeley Hawes
The Prez:: Igal Naor
Caitlin:: Susan Lynch
Isabel:: Amara Karan
Tanya:: Natalia Tena
Natalia:: Shivaani Ghai
POD:: Matthew Macfadyen
French Ambassador:: Oliver Dimsdale
Jamatt:: Richard Katz
Stephen Pembridge:: Elliot Cowan
Simon Broughton:: Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Sergei:: Andy Lucas
Ludmilla:: Debbie Chazen
Svecko:: Velibor Topic
US Ambassador:: Lachele Carl
Short surveillance man:: Sevan Stephan
Kevin:: James Doherty
Mrs Petrova:: Jenny Galloway
Guide:: Danny Scheinmann
Tall surveillance man:: George Lasha
Daisy:: Helen Daniels
Director:: Jeremy Webb
Producer:: Chris Carey
Writer:: James Wood
Writer:: Rupert Walters

Genres

Series

Ambassadors

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 2: Potato Party

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Aug 2014, 22:00 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Jan 2023, 03:05 on BBC Three HD

Available for 7 months

Dylan plans a party as an elaborate way to seduce Zoe, while Dale is looking for a path in life - and alights on Cuckoo's potato van.

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 3: Tribunal

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Aug 2014, 22:00 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Jan 2023, 02:20 on BBC Three

Available for 7 months

Comedy series about a cuckoo in the family nest. Ken defends Steve for medical malpractice. Ben wants to set Dale up with one of Rachel's friends. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Pepe:: Sevan Stephan
Charles:: David Calder
Natalie:: Elisabeth Hopper
Policeman:: Brett Goldstein
Helen:: Karen Ascoe
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Writer:: Ben Edwards

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Cuckoo

Series

Cuckoo: Series 2

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 6: Neighbourhood Watch

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 11^th Sep 2014, 22:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Jan 2023, 03:20 on BBC Three

Available for 7 months

A night-time intruder leaves Ken questioning his manliness. Rachel and Ben are moving in together and Rachel has a decision to make.

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Zoe:: Holly Earl
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Pepe:: Sevan Stephan
Neil:: Chris Kendall
Terry:: Carl Rice
Policeman:: Nick Mohammed
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Ben Edwards

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Cuckoo

Series

Cuckoo: Series 2

Cuckoo

Series 2

Episode 7: Christmas Special

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Dec 2014, 22:25 on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Dec 2023, 22:05 on BBC Three HD

Available for 7 months

Lorna is full of the yuletide spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special, and Ken gets stuck in the middle. Show more

Contributors

Dale Ashbrick:: Taylor Lautner
Ken Thompson:: Greg Davies
Lorna Thompson:: Helen Baxendale
Rachel Thompson:: Esther Smith
Dylan Thompson:: Tyger Drew-Honey
Ben:: Matt Lacey
Connie:: Selina Griffiths
Steve:: Kenneth Collard
Zoe:: Holly Earl
Nina:: Juliet Cowan
Pepe:: Sevan Stephan
Midwife:: Robin French
Dr King:: Claire Redcliffe
John the Waiter:: Asim Chaudhry
Ticket Inspector:: Nathan Clough
Ticket Seller:: Rosalind Adler
Choir:: Out of the Blue
Director:: Ben Taylor
Producer:: Dan Hine
Writer:: Robin French
Writer:: Kieron Quirke
Production Company:: Roughcut TV

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Cuckoo

Series

Cuckoo: Series 2

Father Brown

Series 3

Episode 3: The Invisible Man

BBC One

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 7^th Jan 2015, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 7^th May 2020, 14:15 on BBC One South West

Series based on GK Chesterton's novels. The circus brings death to Kembleford when a clown is murdered. Father Brown must determine who the killer is. Show more

Contributors

Father Brown:: Mark Williams
Mrs McCarthy:: Sorcha Cusack
Lady Felicia:: Nancy Carroll
Laura Hope:: Justine Cain
Nicholas Wallis:: Joe Layton
Arthur Welkin:: Guy Henry
Reggie Smythe:: Sevan Stephan
Marvin Morris:: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Enid Flay:: Kiruna Stamell
Inspector Sullivan:: Tom Chambers
Sergeant Goodfellow:: John Burton
Producer:: Ceri Meyrick
Director:: Matt Carter
Series Producer:: Sam Hill
Executive Producer:: Will Trotter
Writer:: Tahsin Guner

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

Father Brown

Series

Father Brown: Series 3

Bleak House

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Available for years

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Lady Dedlock puts her reputation at risk when she pays an undercover visit to Nemo's former haunts. Show more

Contributors

Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Servant at London lodging:: Emily Jewell
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Jo:: Harry Eden
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Gridley:: Tony Haygarth
Mr Brownlow:: Alistair McGowan
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Usher:: Anthony Cozens
Mr Tangle:: Sevan Stephan
Allan Woodcourt:: Richard Harrington
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Landlady:: Amelda Brown
Tom Neckett:: Billy Hill
Charley Neckett:: Katie Angelou
Mr Bayham Badger:: Richard Griffiths
Mrs Badger:: Joanna David
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 14^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Available for years

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Richard's inability to settle causes a rift with John Jarndyce, much to Ada's dismay. Show more

Contributors

Jo:: Harry Eden
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Gridley:: Tony Haygarth
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sgt George:: Hugo Speer
Phil Squod:: Michael Smiley
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Smallweed:: Philip Davis
Charley Neckett:: Katie Angelou
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Mr Tangle:: Sevan Stephan
Mr Brownlow:: Alastair Galbraith
Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 9

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 2^nd Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Available for years

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Esther is shattered by Lady Dedlock's revelation. Tulkinghorn issues Lady Dedlock with a terrible ultimatum. Show more

Contributors

Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Boythorn:: Warren Clarke
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Mr Grubble:: Patrick Monckton
Richard Carstone:: Patrick Kennedy
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Smallweed:: Philip Davis
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Charley Neckett:: Katie Angelou
Mr Vholes:: Dermot Crowley
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Usher:: Anthony Cozens
Mr Brownlow:: Alistair McGowan
Mr Tangle:: Sevan Stephan
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 1: Episode 1: Part 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Apr 2009, 18:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Mon 21^st Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Esther Summerson is brought to the High Court of Chancery, where she is thrown together with two wards of the court. Show more

Contributors

Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Usher:: Anthony Cozens
Mr Tangle:: Sevan Stephan
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Mr Brownlow:: Alastair Galbraith
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Gridley:: Tony Haygarth
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Miss Barbary:: Kelly Hunter
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Nemo:: John Lynch
Jo:: Harry Eden
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Mrs Jellyby:: Liza Tarbuck
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Fortnum:: John Sheahan
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Neckett:: Rod Arthur
Pawnbroker:: Andy Linden
Mrs Pardiggle:: Roberta Taylor
Jenny:: Charlie Brooks
Brickmaker:: Cosh Omar

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 1: Episode 1: Part 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 28^th Apr 2009, 18:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Tue 22^nd Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Esther, Richard and Ada witness a tragedy and the elegant life of the beautiful Lady Dedlock is turned upside down. Show more

Contributors

Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Usher:: Anthony Cozens
Mr Tangle:: Sevan Stephan
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Mr Brownlow:: Alastair Galbraith
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Gridley:: Tony Haygarth
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Miss Barbary:: Kelly Hunter
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Nemo:: John Lynch
Jo:: Harry Eden
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Mrs Jellyby:: Liza Tarbuck
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Fortnum:: John Sheahan
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Neckett:: Rod Arthur
Pawnbroker:: Andy Linden
Mrs Pardiggle:: Roberta Taylor
Brickmaker:: Cosh Omar
Jenny:: Charlie Brooks

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series