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

Series of short dramas to mark the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. A diplomatic battle is raging at the UN. Show more

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

Drama with Albert Finney and Brenda Fricker. A gay bus conductor in 1960s Dublin meets opposition when he decides to stage a production of Oscar Wilde's banned drama Salome. Show more

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

The coming-of-age drama continues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First four episodes of a series of short dramas marking the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. Show more