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Winter 2014

Episode 7: Colm Toibin: His Mother's Son

Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Alan Yentob talks to acclaimed and curiously divided Irish writer Colm Toibin. Loud and affable in person, Toibin writes sombre stories of grief and quiet heartbreak. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alan Yentob
Interviewed Guest:
Colm Toibin
Interviewed Guest:
Fiona Shaw
Interviewed Guest:
Anne Enright
Interviewed Guest:
Nick Hornby
Series Editor:
Alan Yentob

The Film Programme

Best Films of the Year, Danny Elfman on Tim Burton, ET, Nick Hornby, The Curse of the British Museum

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for over a year

With Francine Stock. Featuring composer Danny Elfman on Tim Burton, Nick Hornby's first cinema memory, the curse of the British Museum, the voice of ET, and DVD pick of the year. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest:
Danny Elfman
Interviewed Guest:
Nick Hornby
Interviewed Guest:
Ben Burtt
Interviewed Guest:
Roger Luckhurst

The Film Programme

Bradley Cooper, Nick Hornby

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Presented by Francine Stock. Bradley Cooper discusses movie Burnt, and Nick Hornby talks about period drama film Brooklyn. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest:
Bradley Cooper
Interviewed Guest:
Nick Hornby

Front Row

Oscar Nominations Special

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for over a year

John Wilson reports on the nominations for the 2016 Academy Awards, including interviews with Leonardo DiCaprio, Alicia Vikander, Saoirse Ronan and Nick Hornby. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Leonardo DiCaprio
Interviewed Guest:
Alicia Vikander
Interviewed Guest:
Saoirse Ronan
Interviewed Guest:
Cate Blanchett
Interviewed Guest:
Jennifer Lawrence
Interviewed Guest:
Asif Kapadia
Interviewed Guest:
Sandy Powell
Interviewed Guest:
Nick Hornby
Interviewed Guest:
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
Interviewed Guest:
Juliet Stevenson

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Comedy. Four people are planning to jump off a building on New Year's Eve. They come together and try to resolve their issues.

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Loose Ends

Sara Cox, Mick Hucknall, Nick Hornby, Wayne Hemingway, Alecky Blythe, Mbongwana Star

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Clive Anderson is joined by guests Sara Cox, Mick Hucknall, Nick Hornby, Wayne Hemingway, Alecky Blythe and Mbongwana Star for conversation, music and comedy. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Clive Anderson
Interviewed Guest:
Sara Cox
Interviewed Guest:
Mick Hucknall
Interviewed Guest:
Nick Hornby
Interviewed Guest:
Wayne Hemingway
Interviewed Guest:
Alecky Blythe
Interviewed Guest:
Mbongwana Star
Producer:
Sukey Firth

State of the Union

Series 1

Marathon

Duration: 12 minutes

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

Wondering whether their marriage is running on empty, Louise and Tom meet prior to their first counselling session.

The first in a ten-part comedy series by Nick Hornby.

State of the Union

Series 1

Antique Globes

Duration: 10 minutes

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

After reflecting on the fallout of the first week, Louise discovers something troubling about Tom.

State of the Union

Series 1

Syria

Duration: 10 minutes

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

An awkward encounter for Tom before Louise arrives affects their conversation about fading passion.

State of the Union

Series 1

Plaster Cast

Duration: 10 minutes

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

Tom tries talking Louise into helping him with a silly lie, but presenting a united front proves difficult.

State of the Union

Series 1

Call the Midwife

Duration: 12 minutes

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

Louise and Tom, too often distracted down quarrelsome cul-de-sacs, need a more constructive outlook.

State of the Union

Series 1

Dolphins

Duration: 11 minutes

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

Improbable partners Tom and Louise recall their early love life. But can they picture a future together?

State of the Union

Series 1

Prison Sex

Duration: 9 minutes

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

Unsure until they share their responses, Tom and Louise discuss the rekindling of their relationship.

State of the Union

Series 1

Another Drink

Duration: 10 minutes

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

The prospect of continued counselling dents Tom’s optimism, but Louise likes what he says about love.

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Four celebrity duos put their driving skills and relationships to the test as they join in on a part of the Endurance Rally Association's Road to Saigon in a fleet of classic cars. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alex Kohler
Executive Producer:
Tom Clarke
Executive Producer:
Nick Hornby
Executive Producer:
Tina Flintoff
Production Company:
Optomen

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Four celebrity duos join in on a part of the Endurance Rally Association's Road to Saigon. Noel and Liz and Andi and Miquita drive into the night to reach Siem Reap. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Four celebrity duos join part of the Endurance Rally Association's Road to Saigon. The teams start a three-day journey across Cambodia totalling an eyewatering 900 kilometres. Show more