Programme Index

Duration: 1 hour, 12 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 29^th Jun 2014, 22:25 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 22^nd Jan 2020, 23:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Alan Yentob meets the five surviving members of Monty Python - John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle - as they prepare to reunite on stage. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Alan Yentob
Interviewed Guest:: John Cleese
Interviewed Guest:: Michael Palin
Interviewed Guest:: Terry Jones
Interviewed Guest:: Terry Gilliam
Interviewed Guest:: Eric Idle
Producer:: Jack Cocker
Director:: Jack Cocker
Series Editor:: Alan Yentob

Monty Python's Life of Brian

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 22^nd Oct 2011, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Oct 2011, 23:00 on BBC Four

Surreal comedy about a man named Brian who is mistakenly hailed as the Messiah by a trio of not-so-wise men and then is doggedly followed by a troop of admiring worshippers. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: John Cleese
Actor:: Michael Palin
Actor:: Terry Gilliam
Actor:: Eric Idle
Actor:: Terry Jones
Director:: Terry Jones
Actor:: Carol Cleveland
Actor:: Kenneth Colley
Writer:: John Cleese

Genres

ComedySatire

Formats

Films

The One Show

21/11/2013

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Nov 2013, 19:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 21^st Nov 2013, 19:00 on BBC One Wales

Matt and Alex are joined by American singer Mary J Blige, plus Monty Python with news of their reunion.

Contributors

Presenter:: Matt Baker
Presenter:: Alex Jones
Participant:: Mary J Blige
Participant:: John Cleese
Participant:: Eric Idle
Participant:: Terry Gilliam
Participant:: Michael Palin
Participant:: Terry Jones
Editor:: Sandy Smith

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Brand

The One Show

Ella Enchanted

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Dec 2007, 13:20 on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: Mon 23^rd Dec 2013, 10:05 on BBC One Wales

Family adventure. A young girl, put under a spell to be obedient at all times, sets off on a journey to remove the curse, falling for a prince along the way. Show more

Contributors

Ella:: Anne Hathaway
Director:: Tommy O'Haver
Prince Char:: Hugh Dancy
Sir Edgar:: Cary Elwes
Slannen:: Aidan McArdle
Dame Olga:: Joanna Lumley
Hattie:: Lucy Punch
Olive:: Jennifer Higham
Mandy:: Minnie Driver
Narrator:: Eric Idle
Heston the Snake:: Steve Coogan
Benny:: Jimi Mistry
Lucinda Perryweather:: Vivica A Fox
Areida:: Parminder Nagra
Nish:: Jim Carter
Sir Peter:: Patrick Bergin
Ella's Mother:: Donna Dent
Brumhilda:: Heidi Klum
Prof. Edith:: Helen Norton
Vendor:: Emmet Kirwan
Koopooduk:: Alvaro Lucchesi
Pug:: Aaron Monaghan
Producer:: Jane Startz
Director of photography:: John de Borman
Composer:: Nick Glennie-Smith
Writer:: Karen Lutz
Writer:: Laurie Craig
Writer:: Kirsten Smith
Author:: Gail Carson Levine

Genres

DramaAction & Adventure

Formats

Films

Movie Connections

Series 2

Episode 1: Holy Grail

Movie Connections: Series 2

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 7^th Jan 2009, 22:45 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sat 3^rd Oct 2009, 23:40 on BBC Two Wales

Documentary series about Britain's biggest movies. Members of the Monty Python team take a critical look back at their first film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Ashley Jensen
Participant:: John Cleese
Participant:: Michael Palin
Participant:: Eric Idle
Participant:: Terry Gilliam
Participant:: Carol Cleveland
Participant:: Neil Innes
Participant:: Mark Forstater
Director:: Ewan Torrance
Producer:: Brendan O'Hara

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Documentaries

Brand

Movie Connections

Series

Monty Python: Almost The Truth - The BBC Lawyer's Cut

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 3^rd Oct 2009, 21:15 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 7^th Sep 2019, 21:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Documentary exploring the story of the Pythons - how the cast met, their early influences and how they went on to create groundbreaking television and later, successful movies. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: John Cleese
Participant:: Terry Jones
Participant:: Terry Gilliam
Participant:: Michael Palin
Participant:: Eric Idle
Participant:: Graham Chapman

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Documentaries

The Entire Universe

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 26^th Dec 2016, 21:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th Dec 2016, 21:30 on BBC Two HD

Eric Idle persuades Professor Brian Cox to present a lecture on the birth of the entire universe. Brian soon realises Eric is actually hosting a comedy and musical extravaganza. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Brian Cox
Presenter:: Eric Idle
The Big Bang:: Warwick Davis
Einstein:: Noel Fielding
Time & Space:: Hannah Waddingham
Participant:: Robin Ince
Eric Morecambe:: Jonty Stephens
Ernie Wise:: Ian Ashpitel
Participant:: Tim Peake
Participant:: Stephen Hawking
Music:: John Du Prez
Producer:: Lisa Clark
Director:: Matthew Amos

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Performances & Events

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Sat 24^th May 2014, 21:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th May 2014, 23:05 on BBC Two England

A celebration of 50 years of comedy on BBC Two, from The Likely Lads and Not Only... But Also in its first year in 1964, up to W1A and Rev. today. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Joanna Lumley
Producer:: Sean Doherty
Director:: Sean Doherty
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Participant:: Ricky Gervais
Participant:: Eric Idle
Participant:: Michael Palin
Participant:: Terry Jones
Participant:: Alan Alda
Participant:: Vic Reeves
Participant:: Bob Mortimer
Participant:: Rebecca Front
Participant:: Alexei Sayle
Participant:: David Mitchell
Participant:: Robert Webb
Participant:: Catherine Tate
Participant:: Bill Bailey
Participant:: Ian Hislop
Participant:: Sarah Millican
Participant:: Dara O Briain
Participant:: James Corden
Participant:: Sanjeev Bhaskar
Participant:: Armando Iannucci
Participant:: Prunella Scales
Participant:: Charlie Brooker
Participant:: Paul Whitehouse
Participant:: Tim Brooke-Taylor
Participant:: Graeme Garden
Participant:: Bill Oddie
Participant:: Jeremy Dyson
Participant:: Mark Gatiss
Participant:: Steve Pemberton
Participant:: Reece Shearsmith

Genres

Comedy

102 Dalmatians

Duration: 1 hour, 33 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 6^th Apr 2007, 17:05 on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Mar 2018, 13:25 on BBC One Wales

In this sequel to 101 Dalmatians, Cruella de Vil is out of prison and seemingly a changed woman. But she soon returns to her old tricks. Show more

Contributors

Cruella de Vil:: Glenn Close
Jean-Pierre Le Pelt:: Gerard Depardieu
Kevin Sheperd:: Ioan Gruffudd
Chloe Simon:: Alice Evans
Alonzo:: Tim McInnerny
Waddlesworth:: Eric Idle
Ewan:: Ben Crompton
Agnes:: Carol Macready
Mr Torte:: Ian Richardson
Judge:: Timothy West
Detective Armstrong:: Jim Carter
Mr Button:: Ron Cook
Director:: Kevin Lima
Producer:: Patricia Carr
Producer:: Edward S Feldman
Author:: Dodie Smith
Writer:: Kristen Buckley

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Formats

Films

Arena

Jonathan Miller

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 31^st Mar 2012, 21:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 28^th Nov 2019, 22:55 on BBC Four HD

Documentary exploring the life of Sir Jonathan Miller CBE, theatre and opera director, humorist and television presenter. With contributors including Kevin Spacey and Eric Idle. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: David Thompson
Director:: David Thompson
Series Editor:: Anthony Wall
Participant:: Jonathan Miller
Participant:: Kevin Spacey
Participant:: Eric Idle
Participant:: Oliver Sacks
Participant:: Penelope Wilton

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Formats

Documentaries

Brand

Arena

Casper

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Dec 2007, 10:55 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Fri 21^st Dec 2007, 10:55 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Stylish, visual effects-laden family fare about a lonely boy-ghost who befriends the young daughter of a ghost hunter. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Christina Ricci
Director:: Brad Silberling
Actor:: Bill Pullman
Actor:: Cathy Moriarty
Actor:: Eric Idle
Actor:: Amy Brenneman
Actor:: Ben Stein

Genres

Children'sEntertainment & Comedy

Formats

Films

The Graham Norton Show

Series 7

Episode 7

The Graham Norton Show: Series 7

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th May 2010, 22:35 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th May 2010, 00:10 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Graham talks to pop superstar Janet Jackson about her career and life after Michael; there's comedy from Marcus Brigstocke; and Monty Python legend Eric Idle drops in for a chat. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Graham Norton
Interviewed Guest:: Marcus Brigstocke
Interviewed Guest:: Eric Idle
Director:: Steve Smith
Producer:: Jon Magnusson

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

The Graham Norton Show

Series

And Now for Something Completely Different

Duration: 1 hour, 24 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Sat 3^rd Oct 2009, 22:15 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Jan 2024, 00:20 on BBC Four

Available for 5 months

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Film version of classic sketches and memorable moments from the Monty Python gang's long-running television series, including Nudge Nudge, Hell's Grannies and Dead Parrot. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Graham Chapman
Actor:: John Cleese
Actor:: Eric Idle
Actor:: Terry Gilliam
Actor:: Michael Palin
Actor:: Terry Jones
Director:: Ian MacNaughton
Actor:: Carol Cleveland
Actor:: Connie Booth
Producer:: Patricia Casey

Genres

ComedySketch

Formats

Films

Comedy Connections

Series 3

Episode 1: Monty Python's Flying Circus

Comedy Connections: Series 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 7^th Jan 2012, 21:30 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 7^th Jan 2012, 21:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Series charting the history of some of the best British comedy shows looks at the inside story of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Doon Mackichan
Participant:: John Cleese
Participant:: Michael Palin
Participant:: Eric Idle
Participant:: Terry Gilliam
Participant:: Carol Cleveland
Participant:: John Howard Davies
Participant:: Paul Fox
Series Producer:: Toby Stevens
Director:: Angus McIntyre

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Brand

Comedy Connections

Series

Hollywood Homicide

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Mar 2015, 23:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th Sep 2017, 00:25 on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Fast-paced tongue-in-cheek crime thriller. Two LAPD homicide cops who also moonlight in acting and real estate investigate the brutal murder of an aspiring young rap act. Show more

Contributors

Sgt Joe Gavilan:: Harrison Ford
Det KC Calden:: Josh Hartnett
Director:: Ron Shelton
Ruby:: Lena Olin
Lt Bennie Macko:: Bruce Greenwood
Antoine Sartain:: Isaiah Washington
Cleo Ricard:: Lolita Davidovich
Jerry Duran:: Martin Landau
Leroy Wasley:: Dwight Yoakam
Leon:: Keith David
Julius Armas:: Master P
Olivia Robidoux:: Gladys Knight
Wanda:: Lou Diamond Phillips
Detective Jackson:: Meredith Lynn
K-Ro:: undefined Kurupt
Celebrity:: Eric Idle
Silk Brown:: Andre Benjamin
Danny Broome:: James MacDonald
Writer:: Robert Souza
Writer:: Ron Shelton

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Formats

Films

The Graham Norton Show

Series 14

New Year's Eve Show

The Graham Norton Show: Series 14

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 31^st Dec 2013, 22:15 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Jan 2014, 00:20 on BBC One Wales

Graham ends the year with a bang as he is joined by the stars of Anchorman 2, the Monty Python team, Joan and Jackie Collins, Frank Skinner and Michael Bublé. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Graham Norton
Interviewed Guest:: Will Ferrell
Interviewed Guest:: Steve Carell
Interviewed Guest:: Christina Applegate
Interviewed Guest:: Paul Rudd
Interviewed Guest:: David Koechner
Interviewed Guest:: Dame Joan Collins
Interviewed Guest:: Jackie Collins
Interviewed Guest:: John Cleese
Interviewed Guest:: Eric Idle
Interviewed Guest:: Terry Jones
Interviewed Guest:: Michael Palin
Interviewed Guest:: Terry Gilliam
Interviewed Guest:: Frank Skinner
Interviewed Guest:: Michael Buble
Series Producer:: Jon Magnusson
Director:: Steve Smith

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

The Graham Norton Show

Series