Programme Index

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 10^th Aug 2011, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 14^th Jan 2016, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A husband and wife loathe each other and reconciliation looks unlikely. Black comedy starring Christian Rodska and Joanna Tope. Show more

Drama on 4

Colin Hough - Hard Boiled Eggs and Nuts

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Sep 2012, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 11^th Jul 2017, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Stan Laurel's relationship with his erratic mother Maggie holds the key to his future in comedy. Stars James Anthony Pearson. Show more

Contributors

Stan Laurel:: James Anthony Pearson
Madge:: Alexandra Mathie
AJ:: John-Paul Hurley
AE Pickard:: Mark McDonnell
Eunice:: Annie Louise Ross
Writer:: Colin Hough
Director:: Gaynor Macfarlane
Producer:: Gaynor Macfarlane

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama on 4

Happy Hollidays

Episode 2: Tycoon

BBC One Scotland

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Sep 2009, 22:35 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 14^th Sep 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Sitcom. When a potential investor in the site comes to stay, Colin extends the warmest of welcomes. Joyce, meanwhile, enthusiastically embraces the world of online auctions. Show more

Contributors

Colin Holliday:: Ford Kiernan
Mike Bryan:: Gavin Mitchell
Joyce Mullen:: Karen Dunbar
Debbi:: Kathleen McDermott
Producer:: Angela Murray
Director:: Douglas Mackinnon
Michelle Dinwodie:: Debbie Welsh
Sir John Peters:: Lewis MacLeod
Chairman Eddie:: Mark McDonnell
Producer:: Angela Murray
Director:: Douglas Mackinnon

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

Happy Hollidays

Happy Hollidays

Episode 6

BBC One Scotland

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 9^th Oct 2009, 22:35 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 12^th Oct 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Sitcom set in a caravan park. Colin and Mike vie to become the new chairman of the caravan site owners' organisation. Joyce, meanwhile, devises a secret money-making scheme. Show more

Contributors

Colin Holliday:: Ford Kiernan
Joyce Mullen:: Karen Dunbar
Mike Bryan:: Gavin Mitchell
Debbi:: Kathleen McDermott
Michelle Dinwoodie:: Debbie Welsh
Willie:: Billy Riddoch
Chairman Eddie:: Mark McDonnell
Council Worker:: Julie Austin
Writer:: Simon Carlyle
Writer:: Gregor Sharp
Producer:: Angela Murray
Director:: Douglas Mackinnon

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Series

Happy Hollidays

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Nick Nickleby

Episode 1

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 5^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 4^th Mar 2013, 17:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Modern re-telling of the Dickens classic. When the death of Nicholas Nickleby leaves his family ruined and homeless, his son Nick turns to their wealthy, estranged uncle for help. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Susan Breen
Director:: David Innes Edwards
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Nick:: Andrew Simpson
Mrs Smike:: Linda Bassett
Ralph:: Adrian Dunbar
Kat:: Jayne Wisener
Noggs:: Jonathan Harden
Squeers:: Mark McDonnell
Frannie:: Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky:: Gerry O'Brien
Maddy:: Caitlin Joseph
Mrs Nickleby:: Bronagh Gallagher
Dr Brightside:: Edward Peel
Verisopht:: Laurence Kennedy
Mr Bhray:: Ranjit Krishnamma
Maia:: Yasmin Poppy Kaftar
Mr Cobbey:: James Greene
Mrs Graymarsh:: Barbara Adair
Mr Bolder:: Howell Evans

Genres

Drama

Series

Nick Nickleby

Episode 2

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Mar 2013, 17:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Modern interpretation of the Dickens classic. Nick Nickleby and Mrs Smike, on the run from the police, throw in their lot with a mother-daughter duo with problems of their own. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Susan Breen
Director:: David Innes Edwards
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Nick:: Andrew Simpson
Mrs Smike:: Linda Bassett
Ralph:: Adrian Dunbar
Kat:: Jayne Wisener
Noggs:: Jonathan Harden
Squeers:: Mark McDonnell
Frannie:: Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky:: Gerry O'Brien
Mrs Nickleby:: Bronagh Gallagher
Mrs Graymarsh:: Barbara Adair
Mr Bolder:: Howell Evans
Mr Cobbey:: James Greene
DI Belton:: Rod Arthur
Venetia:: Clare Cathcart
Mariah:: Freya Parks
Talent Contest MC:: Danny Kehoe

Genres

Drama

Series

Nick Nickleby

Episode 3

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 7^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Mar 2013, 17:10 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Modern interpretation of the Dickens classic. Nick Nickleby finds help from an unlikely source after learning the truth about his uncle - and loses his heart to a familiar face. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Susan Breen
Director:: David Innes Edwards
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Nick:: Andrew Simpson
Mrs Smike:: Linda Bassett
Ralph:: Adrian Dunbar
Kat:: Jayne Wisener
Noggs:: Jonathan Harden
Squeers:: Mark McDonnell
Frannie:: Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky:: Gerry O'Brien
Maddy:: Caitlin Joseph
Mrs Nickleby:: Bronagh Gallagher
Mr Cheerybles:: David Henry
Mrs Graymarsh:: Barbara Adair
Mr Bolder:: Howell Evans
Mr Cobbey:: James Greene
Muzz:: Tony Jayawardena
Mrs Khenwigs:: Indira Joshi
Verisopht:: Laurence Kennedy
Maia:: Yasmin Poppy Kaftar

Genres

Drama

Series

Nick Nickleby

Episode 4

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 8^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 7^th Mar 2013, 17:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Modern interpretation of the Dickens classic. Nick Nickleby's life is on the line as his uncle Ralph battles to keep his plans afloat - and sends out Squeers to capture Mrs Smike. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Susan Breen
Director:: David Innes Edwards
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Nick:: Andrew Simpson
Mrs Smike:: Linda Bassett
Ralph:: Adrian Dunbar
Kat:: Jayne Wisener
Noggs:: Jonathan Harden
Squeers:: Mark McDonnell
Frannie:: Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky:: Gerry O'Brien
Maddy:: Caitlin Joseph
Mrs Nickleby:: Bronagh Gallagher
Mr Cobbey:: James Greene
Maia:: Yasmin Poppy Kaftar
Verisopht:: Laurence Kennedy
Mr Cheerybles:: David Henry
Muzz:: Tony Jayawardena
Mr Bhray:: Ranjit Krishnamma
Mr Bolder:: Howell Evans
Mrs Graymarsh:: Barbara Adair
Mrs Khenwigs:: Indira Joshi

Genres

Drama

Series

Nick Nickleby

Episode 5

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 9^th Nov 2012, 14:15 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Mar 2013, 17:15 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Modern interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic. The mystery of Mrs Smike's locket is revealed as Nick struggles to bring down his uncle Ralph. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Susan Breen
Director:: David Innes Edwards
Writer:: Joy Wilkinson
Nick:: Andrew Simpson
Ralph:: Adrian Dunbar
Kat:: Jayne Wisener
Noggs:: Jonathan Harden
Squeers:: Mark McDonnell
Frannie:: Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky:: Gerry O'Brien
Maddy:: Caitlin Joseph
Mrs Nickleby:: Bronagh Gallagher
Dr Brightside:: Edward Peel
Maia:: Yasmin Poppy Kaftar
Mrs Khenwigs:: Indira Joshi
Muzz:: Tony Jayawardena
Mr Bolder:: Howell Evans
Mr Cobbey:: James Greene
Mrs Graymarsh:: Barbara Adair
Mr Bhray:: Ranjit Krishnamma
Mr Cheerybles:: David Henry
Verisopht:: Laurence Kennedy
Venetia:: Clare Cathcart
Mariah:: Freya Parks

Genres

Drama

Series

Olga da Polga

Series 2

Olga Gets a Roommate

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Nov 2023, 10:40 on CBeebies HDLatest broadcast: Wed 20^th Mar 2024, 08:45 on CBeebies

Available for years

Olga tells her friends that her new roommate is international celebrity Daisy La Squeak, but it turns out to be a sweet young guinea pig just like her! Show more

Contributors

Mr Sawdust:: Greg Hemphill
Mrs Sawdust:: Julie Wilson Nimmo
Karen Sawdust:: Isla Mercer
Karen Sawdust Body Double:: Mila D'Annunzio
Voice of Olga da Polga:: Lesley Harcourt
Voice of Noel:: Susheel Kumar
Voice of Fangio:: Tim Licata
Voice of Graham:: Mark McDonnell
Voice of Daisy:: Nicola Stanton
Director:: Michael Hines
Composer:: Brollyman
Writer:: Sara Daddy

Genres

Brand

Series

Olga da Polga

Series 2

Trick or Treat

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Nov 2023, 10:40 on CBeebies HDLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Mar 2024, 08:45 on CBeebies

Available for years

Olga worries that Karen will be dressing as a cat like Noel for Halloween. But to her delight, when Karen comes out to show off her costume, she is dressed as Olga! Show more

Contributors

Mr Sawdust:: Greg Hemphill
Mrs Sawdust:: Julie Wilson Nimmo
Karen Sawdust:: Isla Mercer
Fatima's Mum:: Mandy Bhari
Fatima:: Krishna Nair
Karen Sawdust Body Double:: Mila D'Annunzio
Voice of Olga da Polga:: Lesley Harcourt
Voice of Noel:: Susheel Kumar
Voice of Fangio:: Tim Licata
Voice of Graham:: Mark McDonnell
Voice of Daisy:: Nicola Stanton
Writer:: Fiona Donaldson
Director:: Andrew Agnew

Genres

Brand

Series

Olga da Polga

Series 2

Olga and the Snake

First broadcast: Tue 28^th Nov 2023, 10:40 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Thu 21^st Mar 2024, 08:45 on CBeebies

Available for years

Olga thinks there’s a snake in the garden. But she is proved wrong when she finds out the ‘snake’ is just the garden hose. How is she going tell the others she got it wrong? Show more

Contributors

Mr Sawdust:: Greg Hemphill
Mrs Sawdust:: Julie Wilson Nimmo
Karen Sawdust:: Isla Mercer
Noah:: Joe Goodwin
Fatima:: Krishna Nair
Karen Sawdust Body Double:: Mila D'Annunzio
Voice of Olga da Polga:: Lesley Harcourt
Voice of Noel:: Susheel Kumar
Voice of Fangio:: Tim Licata
Voice of Graham:: Mark McDonnell
Voice of Daisy:: Nicola Stanton
Writer:: Fiona Donaldson
Director:: Michael Hines
Composer:: Brollyman

Genres

Brand

Series

Olga da Polga

Series 2

Olga’s Holiday

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Dec 2023, 10:40 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Tue 26^th Mar 2024, 08:45 on CBeebies

Available for years

Olga and Daisy head off with the Sawdusts for a holiday with Karen’s cousin Calum. They’re amazed when Calum’s guinea pig Boris is an even bigger tale-spinner than Olga.

Contributors

Mr Sawdust:: Greg Hemphill
Mrs Sawdust:: Julie Wilson Nimmo
Karen Sawdust:: Isla Mercer
Calum:: Leo Dempsey
Karen Sawdust Body Double:: Mila D'Annunzio
Voice of Olga da Polga:: Lesley Harcourt
Voice of Noel:: Susheel Kumar
Voice of Fangio:: Tim Licata
Voice of Graham:: Mark McDonnell
Voice of Daisy:: Nicola Stanton
Director:: Andrew Agnew
Writer:: Sara Daddy
Composer:: Brollyman

Genres

Brand

Series

Olga da Polga

Series 2

Olga the Detective

First broadcast: Thu 30^th Nov 2023, 10:40 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Mar 2024, 08:45 on CBeebies HD

Available for years

When he hears about a trip to the vet, Noel goes into hiding. Olga decides that she’s going to find him. She tracks down Noel using her remarkable detective skills. Show more

Contributors

Mr Sawdust:: Greg Hemphill
Mrs Sawdust:: Julie Wilson Nimmo
Karen Sawdust:: Isla Mercer
Karen Sawdust Body Double:: Mila D'Annunzio
Voice of Olga da Polga:: Lesley Harcourt
Voice of Noel:: Susheel Kumar
Voice of Fangio:: Tim Licata
Voice of Graham:: Mark McDonnell
Voice of Daisy:: Nicola Stanton
Composer:: Brollyman
Director:: Andrew Agnew
Writer:: Isabel Fay

Genres

Brand

Series

Olga da Polga

Series 2

Merry Christmas Olga

First broadcast: Fri 1^st Dec 2023, 10:40 on CBeebies HDLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Dec 2023, 10:40 on CBeebies HD

Available for years

Olga learns all about Christmas and tells Daisy and Noel about guinea pig celebration Piggymas! But she worries that Santa might have forgotten her new feeding bowl. Show more

Contributors

Mr Sawdust:: Greg Hemphill
Mrs Sawdust:: Julie Wilson Nimmo
Karen Sawdust:: Isla Mercer
Karen Sawdust Body Double:: Mila D'Annunzio
Voice of Olga da Polga:: Lesley Harcourt
Voice of Noel:: Susheel Kumar
Voice of Fangio:: Tim Licata
Voice of Graham:: Mark McDonnell
Voice of Daisy:: Nicola Stanton
Composer:: Brollyman
Director:: Michael Hines
Writer:: Sara Daddy

Genres

Brand

Series

Saturday Drama

Rebus: Black and Blue

Episode 1

Saturday Drama: Rebus: Black and Blue

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 28^th Jun 2008, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 17^th Aug 2013, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The maverick detective investigates murders in three cities - could they be linked? Ian Rankin's thriller stars Ron Donachie. Show more

Contributors

John Rebus:: Ron Donachie
Ludo Lumsden:: Iain Robertson
Siobhan Clarke:: Gayanne Potter
Jack Morton:: Simon Tait
Tracy Minchell:: Irene Allan
Judd Fuller:: Simon Donaldson
Edward Grogan:: Mark McDonnell
Briony McLean:: Natalie Bennett
Ryan Slocum:: John Kazek
Eve Cudden:: Juliet Cadzow
Joe Toal:: Laurie Ventry
Author:: Ian Rankin
Adaptor:: Chris Dolan
Director:: Bruce Young
Producer:: Bruce Young

Genres

Drama

Brand

Saturday Drama

Series

Saturday Drama

Rebus: Black and Blue

Episode 2

Saturday Drama: Rebus: Black and Blue

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 5^th Jul 2008, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 24^th Aug 2013, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The maverick detective's hunt for the serial killer makes him a possible target. Show more

Contributors

John Rebus:: Ron Donachie
Jack Morton:: Simon Tait
Ludo Lumsden:: Iain Robertson
Siobhan Clarke:: Gayanne Potter
Ryan Slocum:: John Kazek
Eve Cudden:: Juliet Cadzow
Mrs Slocum:: Irene Allan
Joanna Bruce:: Natalie Bennett
Edward Grogan:: Mark McDonnell
Judd Fuller:: Simon Donaldson
Stanley Toal:: Stevie Hannan
Author:: Ian Rankin
Adaptor:: Chris Dolan
Director:: Bruce Young
Producer:: Bruce Young

Genres

Brand

Saturday Drama

Series

Dog Squad

Series 1

Mission: Cheese Sandwiches

First broadcast: Fri 18^th Nov 2022, 16:00 on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: Thu 6^th Jun 2024, 14:50 on CBeebies

Available for years

Meagaidh and Tom visit a school to show the children how a search and rescue dog works. But disaster strikes when the cook goes missing with the children’s cheese sandwiches. Show more

Contributors

Meagaidh Voiced By:: Ashley Jensen
Himself:: Tom Gilchrist
Herself:: Meagaidh
Mrs Saka:: Cindy Awor
Cook:: Mark McDonnell
Ava:: Alice Orr
Children in Class:: Lily
Children in Class:: Darcie
Children in Class:: Rory
Children in Class:: Lauren
Children in Class:: Jack
Children in Class:: Abigail
Children in Class:: Millie Rose
Child Voice:: Theo
Series Producer:: Jack Cheshire
Executive Producer:: Terri Langan
Producer:: Jayne Austin
Director:: Michael Hines

Genres

Children'sFactual

Brand

Dog Squad

Series

Dog Squad: Series 1

Ideal

Series 6

Episode 8: The Housewarming

BBC Three

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Oct 2010, 22:30 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Jan 2012, 04:05 on BBC Three

Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer. While Nicki throws a monster fancy dress party, Tilly hosts a soiree upstairs. Moz tries to scrape together the ransom money. Show more

Contributors

Moz:: Johnny Vegas
Tilly:: Janeane Garofalo
Colin:: Ben Crompton
Paul:: Ryan Pope
Keith:: Mick Miller
Troy:: Tony Burgess
Carol:: Jo Enright
Tony:: Dan Li
Mrs Low:: Liz Sutherland
Chen:: Hon Ping Tang
Xavier:: Michael Kofi
Judith:: Joanna Neary
Cartoon Head:: David Sant
Brian:: Graham Duff
Rainbow:: Naomi Bentley
Jason:: Tim Fallows
Carmel:: Hanne Steen
Nicki:: Nicola Reynolds
Warren:: Malcolm Boyle
Astrid:: Elena Poulou
Ross:: John Robb
Josh:: Mark Radcliffe
PC:: Tom Goodman-Hill
Tania:: Emma Fryer
Yasuko:: Jaruka Kuroda
Brian 2:: Mark McDonnell
Barry Two Mouths:: Daniel Hayes
Jenny 2:: Rosie MacPherson
Jenny:: Sinead Matthews
Writer:: Graham Duff
Director:: Ben Wheatley
Producer:: Gill Isles

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Ideal

Series

Ideal: Series 6