The story of London and the people who made it into a global metropolis, narrated through a century of music and a wealth of compelling film archive. Show more
Arts documentary. A portrait of the pioneering forefather of cinema Eadweard Muybridge, whose work astounded audiences worldwide. Show more
Romantic drama about a gang of workers who go to paint the pylons that cross the Yorkshire Moors. When they are joined by an attractive backpacker, their camaraderie is shattered. Show more
Dark comedy with Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis as the infamous 19th-century duo who find new ways to supply bodies for Edinburgh's medical establishment to keep up with demand. Show more
Pop quiz. Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host David Walliams and panellists Andy Serkis, The Choir's Gareth Malone, Basshunter and comedian Josie Long. Show more
The Film Programme
The Lost Star of The Fallen Idol, Andy Serkis on his film studio
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Francine Stock talks to Bobby Henrey, the child star of one of the masterpieces of British cinema, Carol Reed's Fallen Idol. Show more
Thriller based on Jonathan Coe's best-selling novel, The Dwarves of Death. The lead singer of a rock group witnesses a bizarre murder apparently linked to a 1970s punk band. Show more
Drama celebrating the volatile relationship between poets Samuel Coleridge and William Wordsworth, played out against the background of the French Revolution. Show more
Natural World visits the Arizona desert, where a new honey ant queen wages an intense battle for survival as she attempts to build and defend her empire. Show more
Abruptly paralysed and reliant on a mechanical respirator, Robin Cavendish believes his life is over, but his wife Diana it determined to improve his prospects - even if it kills him. Show more
Little Dorrit
Episode 11
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Available for years
Costume drama. Mrs General starts her campaign to woo Mr Dorrit, Fanny turns the full beam of her attention on Sparkler, and Mr Dorrit receives an unwelcome reminder of his past. Show more
Little Dorrit
Episode 14
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Available for years
Costume drama. Mr Merdle's death and the collapse of Merdle's Bank send shockwaves through London as thousands face financial ruin. Arthur returns to the Marshalsea a prisoner. Show more
Little Dorrit Omnibus
Episode 7: Episodes 13 and 14
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Costume drama. Mr Dorrit returns to Venice a broken man after a London trip revives unwelcome memories. The collapse of Mr Merdle's bank sends shockwaves through the country. Show more
Little Dorrit
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Available for years
New adaptation of Dickens' story of love, honour and debt in 1820s London, written by Andrew Davies. Arthur Clennam seeks to learn more about young seamstress Amy Dorrit. Show more
Little Dorrit
Episode 2
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Available for years
Arthur befriends Amy Dorrit and involves himself in her family's affairs, hoping to pay off her brother's debt and give him the chance to start again. Show more
Little Dorrit
Episode 4
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Channel IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Available for years
Costume drama. Amy receives a proposal of marriage which throws her into confusion, Arthur is made a partner in the engineering works, and the villainous Rigaud arrives in London. Show more
Little Dorrit Omnibus
Episode 1: Episodes 1 and 2
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Arthur Clennam (Matthew Macfadyen) returns from China, determined to uncover the mystery of the House of Clennam, and begins his quest at the Marshalsea Debtors' Prison. Show more
Little Dorrit Omnibus
Episode 2: Episodes 3 and 4
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Amy visits Arthur to thank him for paying her brother's debts. John Chivery plucks up the courage to declare his love. The French villain Rigaud arrives in London. Show more
Little Dorrit
Episode 5
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Available for years
Costume drama based on the Dickens novel. Amy accompanies her sister Fanny to meet Mrs Merdle, queen bee of London society, and Rigaud comes into possession of the Clennam papers. Show more
Little Dorrit
Episode 6
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Available for years
Costume drama. Pancks recruits John Chivery to help him solve the mystery that connects the Dorrit family with the House of Clennam, while Arthur proposes to Pet Meagles. Show more