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Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

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

Adventure drama based on the true story of the confrontation between two Europeans and two lions in Africa during the 1890s. Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer star. Show more

Contributors

Charles Remington:
Michael Douglas
Col John Henry Patterson:
Val Kilmer
Robert Beaumont:
Tom Wilkinson
Samuel:
John Kani
Dr David Hawthorne:
Bernard Hill
Helena Patterson:
Emily Mortimer
Abdullah:
Om Puri
Angus Starling:
Brian McCardie
Mahina:
Henry Cele

Book of the Week

Long Walk to Freedom

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Nelson Mandela tells the story of his early life, the death of his father , and his move to Johannesburg to escape a forced marriage. Show more

Book of the Week

Long Walk to Freedom

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Working in a law firm in Johannesburg and doing a degree, Mr Mandela becomes interested in politics and is soon involved with the ANC, the party fighting for black rights. Show more

Book of the Week

Long Walk to Freedom

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Mr Mandela's involvement with the ANC leads to his arrest and trial for High Treason. Show more

Book of the Week

Long Walk to Freedom

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Gone underground as an organiser for the ANC using the name David Motsamayi, Mr Mandela is asked to set up a military wing of the organisation. Show more

Book of the Week

Long Walk to Freedom

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

After 20 years imprisonment on Robben Island, the political situation is changing, and Mr Mandela is moved suddenly to a prison on the mainland. Show more

Last Word

Aretha Franklin, VS Naipaul, Winston Ntshona, Nan Joyce

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Obituary Series. Matthew Bannister on author VS Naipaul, activist Nan Joyce, actor Winston Ntshona and singer Aretha Franklin. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Aatish Taseer
Interviewed Guest:
Anna Farmar
Interviewed Guest:
John Kani
Interviewed Guest:
Trevor Nelson
Producer:
Paul Waters

Silent Witness

Series 12

Part 2: Finding Rachel, Part 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One Channel IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

Drama series about a team of forensic pathologists. Nikki clashes with Zambian police as she investigates the death of a British medical student.

Contributors

Dr Nikki Alexander:
Emilia Fox
Dr Harry Cunningham:
Tom Ward
Professor Leo Dalton:
William Gaminara
Peter Ellis:
Patrick Baladi
Christopher Andrews:
Kevin Doyle
Dr Phiri:
John Kani
DI Cosmas Hamukoma:
Tumisho Masha
Bethany Andrews:
Nina Milner
Katembula:
Fana Mokoena
Stephen Harrington:
Robert Pugh
Harriet Andrews:
Sian Webber
Producer:
George Ormond

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Adaptation of Alexander McCall Smith's best-selling novel, directed by Anthony Minghella. Precious Ramotswe uses her inheritance to become Botswana's first female detective. Show more

Contributors

Mma Makutsi:
Anika Noni Rose
JLB Maketoni:
Lucian Msamati
Kremlin Busang:
David Oyelowo
Alice Busang:
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Daddy Bapetsi:
John Kani
Note Makoti:
Colin Salmon
Charlie Gotso:
Idris Elba
Lucky Sesana:
Tumisho Masha

Wallander

Series 4

Episode 1: The White Lioness

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Available for years

Detective drama. When a Swedish national goes missing in Cape Town, Wallander is brought in to piece together the mysterious puzzle. Show more

Contributors

Kurt Wallander:
Kenneth Branagh
Grace Mthembu:
Bonnie Mbuli
Axel Hedeman:
Alex Ferns
Max Khulu:
John Kani
Inga Hedeman:
Tessa Jubber
Linda Wallander:
Jeany Spark
Conference Delegate:
Clint Wilkenson
Colonel Julian van Heerden:
Deon Lotz
Bernie Mewiya:
Tumisho Masha
Detective:
Gavin Werner
Concierge:
Patrick Madise
Local Man:
Chris April
Township Boy:
Nkcubeko Tutu
Miranda Khulu:
Thokozile Ntshinga
Female Guest:
Quanita Adams
Male Guest:
Ernie St Claire
Nomalanga Mthembu:
Latita Ndzwayiba
Elderly Woman:
Mary Twala
Second Assasin:
Siya Mayola
Production Company:
Left Bank Pictures (TV) Ltd
Production Company:
Yellow Bird Rights AB

Duration: 1 hour, 46 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One South West HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 5 months

Classic Disney animation. Simba, a young lion cub, is forced to flee his kingdom when his evil uncle frames him for the murder of his father. Show more

Contributors

Simba (voice as adult):
Donald Glover
Scar (voice):
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Mufasa (voice):
James Earl Jones
Timon (voice):
Billy Eichner
Pumbaa (voice):
Seth Rogen
Zazu (voice):
John Oliver
Rafiki (voice):
John Kani
Nala (voice as adult):
Beyoncé
Shenzi (voice):
Florence Kasumba
Sarabi (voice):
Alfre Woodard
Director:
Jon Favreau