Programme Index

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 14^th Feb 2017, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 14^th Feb 2017, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Drama based on the kidnapping of Shannon Matthews. After the discovery of Shannon, her friends and the police attempt to discover the truth behind her disappearance. Show more

Contributors

Julie Bushby:: Sheridan Smith
DC Christine Freeman:: Siobhan Finneran
Karen Matthews:: Gemma Whelan
Natalie Brown:: Sian Brooke
'Scouse' Pete Brown:: John Dagleish
PC Steve 'Kinchie' Kinchin:: Dean Andrews
DC Alex Grummit:: Steve Oram
Petra Jamieson:: Faye McKeever
Callie Brown:: Macy Shackleton
Michael Donovan:: Sam Chapman
Rev Kathy Robertson:: Rebecca Manley
Ian:: Martin Savage
Neil Hyett:: Darren Connolly
Amanda Hyett:: Charlotte Mills
Alice Meehan:: Cathy Breeze
Craig Meehan:: Tom Hanson
Sheryl:: Sally Carr
Peter Bushby:: William Hunt
Debbie:: Erin Shanagher
Tiffany Bushby:: Cody Ryan
Social Worker:: Rachel Logan
Stacey Bushby:: Kirsty Armstrong
Cecil:: Bill Maynard
Prosecuting Counsel:: Keir Charles
Judge:: Nicholas Jones
Detective Superintendent:: Paul Opacic
Producer:: Ken Horn
Director:: Paul Whittington
Writer:: Neil McKay
Production Company:: ITV Studios

Cornish Shorts

Series 1

Yn Mor (At Sea)

BBC

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Jan 2023, 05:50

Available for 3 months

Em works with her Dad on his lobster boat, but her mother, acrimoniously separated from her father, wants to give her a chance for a different life. Show more

Contributors

Em:: Jenny Jope
Dad:: Martin Savage
Mother:: Kate Rutter
Joey:: Tom Meredith
Director:: Zoe Alker

Genres

Drama

Brand

Cornish Shorts

Series

Cornish Shorts: Series 1

Drama on 4

Inappropriate Relationships

Episode 1

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 23^rd Feb 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Feb 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Psychological drama by Christopher Reason. Rosie Cavaliero plays Rachel, a probation officer who uncovers an abuse scandal, and puts herself and her family in danger. Show more

Contributors

Rachel:: Rosie Cavaliero
Paul:: Shaun Dooley
Chloe:: Shannon Flynn
Peter:: Nicholas Murchie
Father Fitzgerald:: Finlay Robertson
Leo:: Martin Savage
Stokes:: John Dougall
Mrs Monroe:: Karen Bartke
DJ:: Catriona McFarlane
Reporter:: John Bowler
Newsreader:: Alison Belbin
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko
Writer:: Christopher Reason

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Drama on 4

Inappropriate Relationships

Episode 2

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 2^nd Mar 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Mar 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Psychological drama by Christopher Reason. Rosie Cavaliero plays Rachel, a probation officer who uncovers an abuse scandal, and puts herself and her family in danger. Show more

Contributors

Rachel:: Rosie Cavaliero
Paul:: Shaun Dooley
Chloe:: Shannon Flynn
Peter:: Nicholas Murchie
Father Fitzgerald:: Finlay Robertson
Leo:: Martin Savage
Stokes:: John Dougall
Tariq:: Sacha Dhawan
Lydia:: Elizabeth Berrington
Bishop:: John Bowler
Reporter:: Alison Belbin
DJ:: Catriona McFarlane
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko
Writer:: Christopher Reason

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Drama on 4

Inappropriate Relationships

Episode 3

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 9^th Mar 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Psychological drama by Christopher Reason. Unable to trust her superiors at work, Rachel finds an unlikely ally in Tariq, a young investigative journalist. Show more

Contributors

Rachel:: Rosie Cavaliero
Paul:: Shaun Dooley
Chloe:: Shannon Flynn
Peter:: Nicholas Murchie
Father Fitzgerald:: Finlay Robertson
Tariq:: Sacha Dhawan
Lydia:: Elizabeth Berrington
Leo:: Martin Savage
Stokes:: John Dougall
Moz:: Jayson Benovichi-Dicken
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko
Writer:: Christopher Reason

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Drama on 4

Inappropriate Relationships

Episode 5

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 23^rd Mar 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Mar 2017, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Psychological drama. Rosie Cavaliero plays Rachel, a probation officer who uncovers an abuse scandal and puts herself and her family in danger. Show more

Contributors

Rachel:: Rosie Cavaliero
Paul:: Shaun Dooley
Chloe:: Shannon Flynn
Peter:: Nicholas Murchie
Father Fitzgerald:: Finlay Robertson
Leo:: Martin Savage
Stokes:: John Dougall
Tariq:: Sacha Dhawan
Lydia:: Elizabeth Berrington
Nikki:: Katherine Rose Morley
Samantha:: Karen Bartke
Newsreader:: Catriona McFarlane
Newsreader:: John Bowler
Newsreader:: Karen Bartke
Waiter:: Gavi Singh Chera
Director:: Sasha Yevtushenko
Writer:: Christopher Reason

Genres

Drama

Brand

Series

Extras

Series 1

Episode 6

BBC Two

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 25^th Aug 2005, 21:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Sat 28^th Mar 2020, 23:00 on BBC One HD

Available for years

Sitcom set in the world of film and TV extras. After a helping hand from Patrick Stewart, things look up for Andy and his agent when they're called in for a meeting at the BBC. Show more

Contributors

Andy Millman:: Ricky Gervais
Maggie Jacobs:: Ashley Jensen
Agent:: Stephen Merchant
Greg:: Shaun Pye
Barry:: Shaun Williamson
Himself:: Patrick Stewart
Damon Beesley:: Martin Savage
Iain Morris:: Guy Henry
Female Extra:: Michelle Terry
Male Extra:: Marlon Bulger
Film Director:: Michael Vivian
Secretary:: Naomi Taylor
Writer:: Ricky Gervais
Writer:: Stephen Merchant
Producer:: Charlie Hanson
Director:: Ricky Gervais
Director:: Stephen Merchant

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Extras: Series 1

Garrow's Law

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 14^th Nov 2010, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 15^th Nov 2010, 23:00 on BBC HD

Period drama. When 133 African prisoners are thrown overboard from a slave ship in suspicious circumstances, Garrow challenges the brutal trade that regards slaves as cargo. Show more

Contributors

William Garrow:: Andrew Buchan
John Southouse:: Alun Armstrong
Lady Sarah Hill:: Lyndsey Marshal
Sir Arthur Hill:: Rupert Graves
Silvester:: Aidan McArdle
Judge Buller:: Michael Culkin
Constable Yardley:: Steven McNicoll
Annie Christie:: Charlene Boyd
Mary Christie:: Victoria Balnaves
Peter Gilbert:: Benedict Sandiford
Hugh Gilbert:: Martin Savage
Gustavas Vassa:: Danny Sapani
James Kelsall:: Colin Tierney
Captain Collingwood:: Jasper Britton
Robert Stubbs:: Tony Maudsley
Lord Melville:: Stephen Boxer
John Farmer:: Anton Lesser
Director:: Ashley Pearce
Producer:: Nick Pitt

Genres

Brand

Garrow's Law

Series

Garrow's Law: Series 2

Lead Balloon

Series 2

Episode 8: Lucky

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 3^rd Jan 2008, 21:30 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 22^nd Mar 2011, 00:10 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Sitcom about an ex-celebrity comedian. Rick accuses Marty of lacking ambition, but a call from Hollywood changes everything - is this Rick's chance to leave it all behind? Show more

Contributors

Rick Spleen:: Jack Dee
Mel:: Raquel Cassidy
Marty:: Sean Power
Michael:: Tony Gardner
Magda:: Anna Crilly
Sam:: Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Ben:: Rasmus Hardiker
Steve:: Martin Savage
Siobhan:: Charlotte Hudson
Director:: Alex Hardcastle
Producer:: Alex Hardcastle
Writer:: Jack Dee
Writer:: Pete Sinclair

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Lead Balloon

Series

Lead Balloon: Series 2

Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 9^th May 2007, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th Oct 2011, 22:00 on BBC Four

Costume drama inspired by the life of London's East End music hall legend Marie Lloyd. Marie leads a music hall strike, but society is scandalised by her champagne lifestyle. Show more

Contributors

Marie Lloyd:: Jessie Wallace
Percy Courtney:: Richard Armitage
Freddie:: Lee Williams
Bernard:: Tom Payne
Alec Hurley:: Matthew Marsh
The Showman:: Shaun Parkes
Mrs Chant:: Amanda Root
Mr Belafonte:: Angus Barnett
Nelly Powers:: Annette Badland
Tilly Wood:: Star Ella Jones
Producer:: Rhonda Smith
Director:: James Hawes
Bride:: Sue Elliott-Nicholls
Bailiff:: Tim Faraday
Councillor 2:: Michael Mears
Solicitor:: James Puddephat
Dan Leno:: Martin Savage
Councillor 1:: Shaughan Seymour
Actor:: Jack Sweeney

Genres

The Moorside

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Feb 2017, 21:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 7^th Feb 2017, 21:00 on BBC One Wales

Drama based on the kidnapping of Shannon Matthews. In 2008, a girl goes missing on a council estate in the north of England, and a frantic search ensues. Show more

Contributors

Julie Bushby:: Sheridan Smith
DC Christine Freeman:: Siobhan Finneran
Karen Matthews:: Gemma Whelan
Natalie Brown:: Sian Brooke
'Scouse' Pete Brown:: John Dagleish
PC Steve 'Kinchie' Kinchin:: Dean Andrews
DC Alex Grummit:: Steve Oram
Anne:: Gail Kemp
Peter Bushby:: William Hunt
Tiffany Bushby:: Cody Ryan
Sheryl:: Sally Carr
Petra Jamieson:: Faye McKeever
Craig Meehan:: Tom Hanson
Debbie:: Erin Shanagher
Amanda Hyett:: Charlotte Mills
Neil Hyett:: Darren Connolly
Alice Meehan:: Cathy Breeze
Inspector Ian Gayles:: David Zezulka
Batley Searcher:: David Peel
Stacey Bushby:: Kirsty Armstrong
Callie Brown:: Macy Shackleton
Ian:: Martin Savage
Local Resident:: Steve Garti
Rev Kathy Robertson:: Rebecca Manley
DS Paul Brennan:: Paul Opacic
Producer:: Ken Horn
Director:: Paul Whittington
Writer:: Neil McKay
Production Company:: ITV Studios

Genres

DramaCrime

Brand

The Moorside

Series

The Moorside: Series 1

The Thick of It

Special: Spinners and Losers

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Jul 2007, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sat 24^th Oct 2009, 00:25 on BBC Four

Available for years

Political comedy. The Prime Minister resigns six months too early and all hell breaks loose at Number 10. Malcolm Tucker's political career hangs in the balance. Show more

Contributors

Malcolm Tucker:: Peter Capaldi
Ollie Reeder:: Chris Addison
Glenn Cullen:: James Smith
Terri Coverley:: Joanna Scanlan
Jamie:: Paul Higgins
Ben Swain:: Justin Edwards
Julius Nicholson:: Alex Macqueen
Robyn Murdoch:: Polly Kemp
Nick Hanway:: Martin Savage
Angela Heaney:: Lucinda Raikes
Adam:: Ben Willbond
Cleaner:: Diveen Henry
Cliff Lawton:: Tim Bentinck
Claire Ballentine:: Eve Matheson
Geoff Holhurst:: Rob Edwards
Dan Miller:: Tony Gardner
Writer:: Armando Iannucci
Writer:: Jesse Armstrong
Writer:: Simon Blackwell
Writer:: Tony Roche
Producer:: Adam Tandy
Director:: Armando Iannucci

Genres

ComedySatire

Brand

The Thick of It

Extras

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Sep 2006, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 9^th Jun 2007, 00:20 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for years

Sitcom set in the world of TV extras. Andy Millman has finally got his big break. He's trying to make a sitcom that will stand the test of time. The BBC have different ideas. Show more

Contributors

Andy Millman:: Ricky Gervais
Maggie Jacobs:: Ashley Jensen
Agent:: Stephen Merchant
Himself:: Orlando Bloom
Iain Morris:: Guy Henry
Defense Lawyer:: Sophia Myles
Rita/Herself:: Liza Tarbuck
Gobbler:: Andrew Buckley
Damon Beesley:: Martin Savage
Himself:: Keith Chegwin
Director:: Ricky Gervais
Director:: Stephen Merchant

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Brand

Series

Extras: Series 2

Extras

Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 5^th Oct 2006, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 8^th Apr 2007, 22:45 on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Sitcom about a former TV extra who gets his own BBC sitcom. An unprecedented array of stars turn out for Andy Millman's first BAFTA nomination, including Coldplay's Chris Martin. Show more

Contributors

Andy Millman:: Ricky Gervais
Maggie Jacobs:: Ashley Jensen
Darren Lamb:: Stephen Merchant
Himself:: Chris Martin
Himself:: Ronnie Corbett
Damon Beesley:: Martin Savage
Gobbler:: Andrew Buckley
Barry:: Shaun Williamson
Kimberley:: Sarah Moyle
Brains:: Jamie Chapman
Director:: Ricky Gervais
Director:: Stephen Merchant

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Brand

Series

Extras: Series 2

Extras

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 12^th Oct 2006, 21:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 15^th Apr 2007, 22:55 on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Sitcom about a former TV extra who gets his own BBC sitcom. In pursuit of credibility Andy takes a role in a play directed by Ian McKellen, a two-hander called A Month of Summers. Show more

Contributors

Andy Millman:: Ricky Gervais
Maggie Jacobs:: Ashley Jensen
Darren Lamb:: Stephen Merchant
Himself:: Ian McKellan
Barry:: Shaun Williamson
Iain Morris:: Guy Henry
Damon Beesley:: Martin Savage
Greg:: Shaun Pye
Rita:: Liza Tarbuck
Kimberley:: Sarah Moyle
Director:: Ricky Gervais
Director:: Stephen Merchant

Genres

ComedyCharacter

Brand

Series

Extras: Series 2