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1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Drama telling the true story of the Laconia, sunk on the 12th September 1942 by a German U-Boat, which then surfaced against orders to rescue the women, children and POWs on board. Show more
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Historical drama. U-156's deck is crowded with Allied survivors fished out of the South Atlantic, but in the fog of war an American bomber spots the craft and moves in to attack. Show more
80s drama about a Merseyside tarmac gang away on a contract on Teesside. There's a chance for some local diversion with the natives while keeping up the spirit of free enterprise. Show more
Drama series about life in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Chrissie, Dixie, Yosser, Loggo and George sign on before heading off to work for Malloy. Show more
Drama series set in 1980s recession-hit Britain. Chrissie and Angie are driven to despair by money problems and the Department of Employment investigators. Show more
Drama set in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Dixie Dean, working at night in the port as a security guard, is strongarmed into accepting bribes. Show more
Documentary which takes a look at Liverpool through the eyes of playwright, and city native, Alan Bleasdale, and at the unique sense of humour of the inhabitants.
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Documentary telling the story behind the success of Julie Walters. Includes interviews with Victoria Wood, Celia Imrie, Rupert Grint, Alan Bleasdale and Willy Russell. Show more
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Melvyn Bragg explores the relationship between class and culture. Key cultural figures discuss the radical 80s, Thatcherism, and the 90s assertion that we were all middle class. Show more
Drama series set in the recession-hit Britain of the Thatcher era. After his wife leaves him, and with no job, Yosser Hughes struggles to hold his family together. Show more
40 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Sue Lawley's castaway is playwright Alan Bleasdale. Show more
George reminisces about his younger days, recalling his hopeful, politically active youth. Show more
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Stars and programme-makers look back at landmark series from BBC Two, including Arena, Fawlty Towers, Life on Earth, Boys from the Blackstuff, DEF II, Newsnight and The Late Show. Show more
