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Duration: 60 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

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One-off family comedy. Father and son Len and Joe Spud have very little, but they become overnight billionaires when Len invents a new toilet roll. Show more

Contributors

Len Spud:
John Thomson
Sapphire Diamond:
Catherine Tate
Mrs Trafe:
David Walliams
Miss Sharpe:
Rebecca Front
Mr Darrow:
James Fleet
Himself:
Bryn Terfel
Gail Grubb:
Daisy Bernard
George Grubb:
Ellis Kirk
UK Newsreader:
Deborah Blake
Global Newsreader:
Todd Boyce
Global Newsreader:
Magdalene Mills
Global Newsreader:
Tina Chiang
Director:
Matt Lipsey
Producer:
Joanna Hanley
Executive Producer:
Jo Sargent
Production Company:
Little Bert Ltd

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Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on CBBC Channel

Available for years

Comedy drama about an unhappy schoolgirl who befriends a homeless man. The friendship leads her to Downing Street and brings her dysfunctional family back together. Show more

Contributors

Prime Minister:
David Walliams
Presenter:
Alex Macqueen
Sir Derek Dimble:
Steve Pemberton
Prime Minister's Aide:
Danny Lee Wynter
Producer:
Jo Sargent
Director:
Declan Lowney

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The Buddha of Suburbia

Series 1

Episodes 1 and 2

Duration: 1 hour, 54 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Drama about an Anglo-Indian teen's sexual and political awakening in the 1970s. Karim's friend Jamila's future husband arrives from Bombay, but he seems more interested in finding 221b Baker Street. Show more

The Buddha of Suburbia

Series 1

Episodes 3 and 4

Duration: 1 hour, 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Conclusion of Hanif Kureishi's drama about an Anglo-Indian teen's sexual and political awakening in the 1970s. Karim becomes a star actor and goes with Pyke’s play to New York.

Duration: 1 hour, 19 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Comedy. Two feuding brothers are forced to confront their reciprocal resentments when one of their daughters wants them both to cook for her wedding. Show more

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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

1930s comedy drama based on EF Benson's novels. The Tilling Summer Exhibition provides Lucia with a new battlefield to conquer. Mapp takes an opportunity to start a new trend. Show more

Contributors

Elizabeth Mapp:
Miranda Richardson
Grosvenor:
Soo Drouet
Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas:
Anna Chancellor
Georgie Pillson:
Steve Pemberton
Algernon Wyse:
Nicholas Woodeson
Susan Wyse MBE:
Pippa Haywood
Godiva 'Diva' Plaistow:
Felicity Montagu
Evie Bartlett:
Poppy Miller
Rev Kenneth 'Padre' Bartlett:
Paul Ritter
Major Benjamin 'Benjy' Flint:
Mark Gatiss
Irene Coles:
Gemma Whelan
Foljambe:
Jenny Platt
Hermione 'Hermy' Pillson:
Katy Brand
Ursula 'Ursy' Pillson:
Joanna Scanlan
Twistevant:
Andy Godfrey
Author:
EF Benson
Producer:
Susie Liggat
Executive Producer:
Lisa Osborne
adapting EF Benson:
Mark Gatiss
adapting EF Benson:
Steve Pemberton

The Driver

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Drama. Vince McKee's life is turned upside down when he agrees to be the driver for a criminal gang.

Contributors

Vince McKee:
David Morrissey
Colin Vine:
Ian Hart
Rosalind McKee:
Claudie Blakley
The Horse:
Colm Meaney
Kev Mitchell:
Lee Ross
Katie McKee:
Sacha Parkinson
Tim McKee:
Lewis Rainer
Joseph Paslowski:
Nathan McMullen
Tough Faced Woman:
Paula Wolfenden
Cashier Girl:
Shareesa Valentine
Earnest Young Man:
James Boyland
Shades Man:
Julian Gorman
Writer:
Jim Poyser
Director:
Jamie Payne

The Driver

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Drama about a driver for a criminal gang. Ros starts to suspect Vince is lying to her, while Vince is left distraught when Tim refuses to see him.

Contributors

Vince McKee:
David Morrissey
Colin Vine:
Ian Hart
Rosalind McKee:
Claudie Blakley
The Horse:
Colm Meaney
Detective Ryder:
Shaun Dingwall
Detective O'Connor:
Andrew Knott
Kev Mitchell:
Lee Ross
Katie McKee:
Sacha Parkinson
Tim McKee:
Lewis Rainer
Joseph Paslowski:
Nathan McMullen
Paramedic:
Luke Broughton
Mr Reynolds:
Lee Toomes
Man in Suit:
Giles Ford
Director:
Jamie Payne

The Driver

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Drama about a driver for a criminal gang. When Vince's alibi does not hold up, he has no choice but to follow through with the job, knowing it will change his life for ever.

Contributors

Vince McKee:
David Morrissey
Colin Vine:
Ian Hart
Rosalind McKee:
Claudie Blakley
The Horse:
Colm Meaney
Greg Tyler:
Karl Collins
Detective Ryder:
Shaun Dingwall
Detective O'Connor:
Andrew Knott
Kev Mitchell:
Lee Ross
Tim McKee:
Lewis Rainer
Katie McKee:
Sacha Parkinson
Melinda:
Kaye Wragg
Colin's Mum:
Deirdre Costello
Chinese Man:
Dan Li
Police Officer:
Emma Bipsham
Bouncer:
Mark Sheals
Director:
Jamie Payne

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Comedy drama about a Pakistani cab driver who has wholeheartedly embraced the best - and the worst - of British culture, much to the dismay of his deeply religious son. Show more

Contributors

Parvez:
Om Puri
Director:
Udayan Prasad
Mrs Fingerhut:
Judi Jones
Chief Inspector Fingerhut:
Geoffrey Bateman
Producer:
Chris Curling

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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 4: Problems in Moral Philosophy

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Mma Pekwane suspects her husband has bought a stolen car, so Mma Ramotswe offers some creative advice. Mma Makutsi embarks on her first case. Show more

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 5: Beauty and Integrity

Duration: 1 hour

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

Drama based on Alexander McCall Smith's novels. Mma Makutsi investigates behaviour at a local beauty pageant. Meanwhile, Cephas Buthelezi opens a rival agency. Show more

Contributors

Mma Makutsi:
Anika Noni Rose
JLB Maketoni:
Lucian Msamati
Cephas Buthelezi:
Paterson Joseph
Two Shots Pulani:
Kenneth Nkosi
Mr Patel:
Harish Patel
Patricia's Aunt:
Ruth Moore
Director:
Tim Fywell

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 6: A Real Botswana Diamond

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

The No.1 Ladies are the latest victims of the Kgale Hill break-ins and Mma Ramotswe and JLB Matekoni's engagement is not going as smoothly as expected. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 7 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on CBBC Channel

Available for years

Comedy drama based on David Walliams's children's book. Ben hates spending time with his boring granny while his parents are away. Little does he know that his granny has a secret. Show more

Contributors

Mr Parker:
Rob Brydon
Flavio Flavioli:
Robbie Williams
The Queen:
Joanna Lumley
Chief Inspector:
Tim Bentinck
Terrence:
George Hill
Executive Producer:
Mark Freeland
Producer:
Jo Sargent
Director:
Matt Lipsey
Writer:
Andy Riley

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 4 minutes

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

Available for years

Heartwarming comedy drama about a former WWII flying ace with Alzheimer's who is admitted to an old people's home, from which he is determined to escape for one last adventure. Show more

Contributors

Miss Trifle:
Michele Dotrice
Miss Verity:
Katy Brand
Shelley:
Alice Nokes
Gravedigger Butch:
Ricky Champ
Gravedigger Vince:
Samson Kayo
Security Guard:
Ed Kear
Voice of Adult Jack:
Rafe Spall
Executive Producer:
Jo Sargent
Producer:
Charlie Leech
Production Company:
King Bert Productions

Formats

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Available for years

Drama adaptation of the book by David Walliams. When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself on the miserable children's ward of St Hugo's Hospital. Show more

Contributors

Headmaster:
David Walliams
Dr Luppers:
Amit Shah
Sir Quentin Strillers:
Mark Heap
Executive Producer:
Jo Sargent
Producer:
Charlie Leech
Production Company:
King Bert Productions

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