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Duration: 1 hour, 43 minutes

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

Coming-of-age drama in which a northern lad from a mining community (Jamie Bell) opts for ballet rather than boxing and must convince his father of his ambitions as a dancer. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Wilkinson:
Julie Walters
Jackie Elliot:
Gary Lewis
Billy Elliot:
Jamie Bell
Tony Elliot:
Jamie Draven
Billy, aged 25:
Adam Cooper
Grandma:
Jean Heywood
Michael Caffrey:
Stuart Wells
George Watson:
Mike Elliot
Mr Braithwaite:
Billy Fane
Debbie Wilkinson:
Nicola Blackwell
Gary Poulson:
Joe Renton
Dr Crane:
Steve Mangan
Vice-Principal:
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Writer:
Lee Hall
Producer:
Greg Brenman
Producer:
Jon Finn
Director of photography:
Brian Tufano

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Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

When a forensic psychologist (Toni Collette) questions a 17-year-old school boy charged with murdering his roommate, she discovers a bizarre world of secrets and mind games. Show more

Contributors

Nigel Colbie:
Tom Sturridge
Headmaster:
Patrick Malahide
John Colbie:
David Threlfall
Helen Colbie:
Cathryn Bradshaw
Susan Mueller:
Kate Maberly
Rev Donaldson:
Hugh Sachs

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)

Drama following the fluctuating fortunes of businessman Paul over the last 20 years of the 20th century, and Lizzie who comes to work for him as his secretary. Show more

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

The coming-of-age drama continues.

Contributors

Mrs Wilkinson:
Julie Walters
Jackie Elliot:
Gary Lewis
Billy Elliot:
Jamie Bell
Tony Elliot:
Jamie Draven
Billy, aged 25:
Adam Cooper
Grandma:
Jean Heywood
Michael Caffrey:
Stuart Wells
George Watson:
Mike Elliot
Mr Braithwaite:
Billy Fane
Debbie Wilkinson:
Nicola Blackwell
Gary Poulson:
Joe Renton
Dr Crane:
Steve Mangan
Vice-Principal:
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Writer:
Lee Hall
Producer:
Greg Brenman
Producer:
Jon Finn
Director of photography:
Brian Tufano

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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Coming-of-age drama in which a Northern lad from a mining community (Jamie Bell) opts for ballet rather than boxing and must convince his father of his ambitions as a dancer. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Wilkinson:
Julie Walters
Jackie Elliot:
Gary Lewis
Billy Elliot:
Jamie Bell
Tony Elliot:
Jamie Draven
Billy, aged 25:
Adam Cooper
Grandma:
Jean Heywood
Michael Caffrey:
Stuart Wells
George Watson:
Mike Elliot
Mr Braithwaite:
Billy Fane
Debbie Wilkinson:
Nicola Blackwell
Gary Poulson:
Joe Renton
Dr Crane:
Steve Mangan
Vice-Principal:
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Writer:
Lee Hall
Producer:
Greg Brenman
Producer:
Jon Finn
Director of photography:
Brian Tufano

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Front Row

Vic and Bob, Angela Gheorghiu, Theatre ghost stories

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer on their return to TV with Vic and Bob's Big Night Out. Legendary Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu. And stories of the ghosts that haunt our theatres. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Vic Reeves
Interviewed Guest:
Bob Mortimer
Interviewed Guest:
Angela Gheorghiu
Interviewed Guest:
Patrick Malahide

Book of the Week

This Long Pursuit

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Richard Holmes sets out his two rules of biography: following in the footsteps of his subjects and separating the facts from the speculations. Show more

Book of the Week

This Long Pursuit

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Richard Holmes examines the often ignored lives of women in the early history of science. Frequently derided by the male establishment, their contribution was a crucial catalyst. Show more

Book of the Week

This Long Pursuit

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Can the art of life-writing be taught? And what do students hope to achieve in pursuit of their subjects? Richard Holmes explores how we chronicle the lives of others. Show more

Book of the Week

This Long Pursuit

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The death of Shelley in July 1822 is one of the most powerful of all Romantic legends. How does the story of the end of a life alter our perception of all that has gone before? Show more

Book of the Week

This Long Pursuit

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

When William Blake died in 1827, he was 'already a forgotten man'. How was he resurrected? A meditation on the art of biography by a master of the genre, Richard Holmes. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland HD

Available for years

Bill Forsyth’s black comedy about a radio DJ who tries to settle the long-standing dispute between two Italian gangsters over the future of the lucrative ice cream market. Show more

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Extras

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Available for years

Sitcom set in the world of film and TV extras. Andy gives Maggie some advice on how to act around black people. Maggie helps Andy avoid the most boring Welshman in the world. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 32 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Romantic comedy about a 17th-century club in Ireland whose members attempt to woo wealthy heiresses, spirit them away at night and marry them before sunrise. Show more

Contributors

Catherine Kennedy:
Alice Evans
Garrett Byrne:
Daniel Lapaine
Anne Kennedy:
Sophia Myles
John Power:
Liam Cunningham
Lord Fermoy:
Edward Woodward
Robert Kennedy:
John Arthur

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Five Days

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Intricate thriller which tracks five 24-hour periods following the abduction of a young mother. Leanne's murder is eventually solved, but can the family get on with their lives? Show more

Drama on 4

Roald Dahl: Going Solo

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

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

Celebrating the centenary year of his birth, a dramatization of Dahl's autobiographical adventures beginning as he sets sail for Africa, aged 22. Narrated by Patrick Malahide. Show more

Contributors

Roald Dahl:
Patrick Malahide
Young Dahl:
John Heffernan
Major Griffiths:
Brian Protheroe
Mrs Griffiths:
Clare Perkins
Miss Trefusis:
Elizabeth Bennett
Parkinson:
Tom Forrister
Mackintosh:
Sam Rix
Snakeman:
Sean Baker
Sergeant:
Jason Barnett
Author:
Roald Dahl
Director:
Helen Perry

Genres

Drama on 4

Roald Dahl: Going Solo

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

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

Celebrating the centenary year of his birth, a dramatization of Dahl's autobiographical adventures. With war underway, pilot Dahl takes to the air in a series of daring deeds. Show more

Contributors

Roald Dahl:
Patrick Malahide
Young Dahl:
John Heffernan
Squadron Leader:
James Lailey
Medical Examiner:
Tom Forrister
Commodore:
Sean Baker
Pat Pattle:
Brian Protheroe
Operator:
Clare Perkins
Author:
Roald Dahl
Director:
Helen Perry

Genres

Drama on 4

Michael Butt - Albert Speer's Walk Around the World

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Known as Prisoner Number Five in Spandau prison, Albert Speer invented global journeys to keep sane. Stars Patrick Malahide, Daniel Weyman and Basher Savage. Show more

Contributors

Albert Speer:
Patrick Malahide
Narrator:
Daniel Weyman
Margaret Hess:
Mia Soteriou
American Tourist:
Patrick Brennan

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