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The Best Laid Plans

Episode 1: A Slight Admin Error

Duration: 30 minutes

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

4 Extra Debut. An idiot angel is sent to earth with a human body to fix his mistakes. Stars Ardal O'Hanlon and Geoff McGivern. From 2015. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Smallbone is set to lead a cycling protest against the building of a new multi-story car park. Stars Ardal O'Hanlon. From 2015. Show more

The Best Laid Plans

Would Like To Meet

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Will Smallbone find true love or, perhaps inevitably, make a complete hash of it? Starring Ardal O’Hanlon. From 2015. Show more

The Best Laid Plans

Caution: Angel At Work

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Smallbone gets a job in customer service at a supermarket, but ends up leading a protest. Stars Ardal O'Hanlon. From 2015. Show more

Decline and Fall

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

Adaption of Evelyn Waugh's comedy novel. Valiantly taking the fall for Margot, Paul Pennyfeather finds himself in deep trouble with the law. Show more

Contributors

Paul Pennyfeather:
Jack Whitehall
Monsieur Galeon:
Jasper Jacob
Jane Jenkins:
Eleri Morgan
Journalist:
Ben McGregor
Peter Beste-Chetwynde:
Oscar Kennedy
Alistair Digby-Vaine-Trumpington:
Tom Stourton
Inspector Bruce:
Nicholas Murchie
Prosecution Council:
Michael Cochrane
Arthur Potts:
Matthew Beard
Chief Warder:
Paul Higgins
Philbrick:
Stephen Graham
Prison Medical Officer:
Tim Woodward
Prendergast:
Vincent Franklin
Harold:
Jack Brady
Wilfred Lucas-Dockery:
Jason Watkins
Officer Bowman:
Joseph Prowen
Margot Beste-Chetwynde:
Eva Longoria
Dr Fagan:
David Suchet
Mr Wilson:
Geoff McGivern
Writer:
James Wood
Producer:
Matthew Bird
Production Company:
Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd

Episodes

Series 4

Episode 6

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for 11 months

Comedy series. Matt rushes to the hospital when he learns his father has had heart failure. However, his bedside manner is tested by his father's nightmare girlfriend. Show more

Contributors

As Himself:
Matt LeBlanc
Sean Lincoln:
Stephen Mangan
Beverly Lincoln:
Tamsin Greig
Assistant Director:
Jonathan Howard
Dr Lillian:
Troy Vincent
Nurse 2:
Jackie Mah
Charles Lincoln:
Richard Durden
Helen Basch:
Andrea Savage
Executive Producer:
David Crane
Executive Producer:
Jeffrey Klarik
Executive Producer:
Jimmy Mulville
Production Company:
Hat Trick Productions

SS-GB

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Drama series. It is 1941 and the Germans have won the Battle of Britain. Detective Douglas Archer finds himself working under the brutal SS in occupied London. Show more

Contributors

Douglas Archer:
Sam Riley
Barbara Barga:
Kate Bosworth
Fritz Kellermann:
Rainer Bock
PC Jimmy Dunn:
Aneurin Barnard
Mrs Sheenan:
Christina Cole
Sylvia Manning:
Maeve Dermody
Dr Oskar Huth:
Lars Eidinger
Harry Woods:
James Cosmo
Luftwaffe Pilot:
Max Befort
Soviet Lieutenant General:
Daniel Donskoy
Prostitute:
Susannah Wise
Journalist:
David Reed
Propaganda Journalist:
Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey
Bob Sheenan:
Kit Connor
Douggie Archer:
Louis Ashbourne Serkis
Kellermann's Driver:
Alexander Devrient
Blockwarden:
Jordan Long
Sir John Shields:
Paul Bentall
Huth's Office Sergeant:
Jules Armana
Two Brewers Unteroffizier:
Maximilian Dirr
Headmaster:
Geoff McGivern
Composer:
Dan Jones
Production Company:
Sid Gentle Films Ltd

Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 5: What Bloody Man is That?

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Available for years

Comedy about William Shakespeare. The plague leads Will and his friends to escape to the family home in Stratford. On the way, they meet three witches. Show more

Contributors

William Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
The Weird Sisters:
Mina Anwar
The Weird Sisters:
Sarah Finigan
The Weird Sisters:
Christine Ozanne
Anne Hathaway:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Arden:
Paula Wilcox
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Susanna:
Helen Monks
Burbage:
Steve Speirs
Sir Thomas:
Geoff McGivern
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Servant:
Tom Edden
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Matt Lipsey

Quacks

Series 1

Episode 1: The Duke's Tracheotomy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Medical comedy set in Victorian London. After a botched amputation, surgeon Robert is put under pressure by royal physician Dr Hendrick. Show more

Contributors

Peters:
Ed Gaughan
Mr Smiles:
Tom Godwin
Butterworth:
Osi Okerafor
Fitz The Guard:
Andy Linden
Dr Hendrick:
Rupert Everett
Caroline:
Lydia Leonard
Mrs Pope:
Georgie Glen
Duke Of Bedford:
Nicholas Blane
Producer:
Imogen Cooper
Writer:
James Wood
Executive Producer:
James Wood
Executive Producer:
Justin Davies
Composer:
Ian Arber
Stunt coordinator:
Andy Bennett
Stunt coordinator:
Billy Davey
Production Company:
Lucky Giant

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11

All About Eve

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Ed tries to stir up healthy anti-authoritarian rage as editor of the student magazine. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11

The Rectifier

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Inspired by his great-grandfather, Ed embarks upon writing a serious social history book. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2016. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 10

One Man, Two Charlies

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Ed is homeless, but he has a two-book deal and an empty furniture warehouse to caretake. Stars Christopher Douglas. From May 2015. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 10

Episode 4: Joan of the Junction

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Whilst looking for somewhere to live, Ed finds inspiration for a Sunday night TV drama. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2015. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 10

Moby Dave

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Nice lodgings, money - finally all’s going well for Ed - until someone loses their temper. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2015. Show more

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8

Keeping the Flame Alive

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Stan is to rent out Ed's flat for the Olympics – even though it's nowhere near the stadium. Stars Jenny Agutter. From May 2012. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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

A fantastical re-imagining of the events of 1979, when Monty Python made Life of Brian and the debate about what is an acceptable subject for comedy was blown wide open. Show more

Contributors

John Cleese:
Darren Boyd
Michael Palin:
Charles Edwards
Eric Idle/Disciple/Rabbi:
Steve Punt
Terry Jones:
Rufus Jones
Graham Chapman:
Tom Fisher
Terry Gilliam:
Phil Nichol
Barry Atkins:
Simon Greenall
US News Reporter/BBFC Rep:
Robin Sebastian
Nun/Montage Woman:
Belinda Stewart-Wilson
Black Panther/Montage Man:
Micah Balfour
Harry Balls/News Vendor:
Paul Chahidi
Prod Person/Sam Lowry:
Ian Bonar
PA to Head of Rude Words:
Selina Griffiths
Alan Dick/Desmond Lovely:
Jason Thorpe
Dog Walker/Petitioner:
Geoff McGivern
Andrew Thorogood:
Mark Heap
BBC Head of Rude Words:
Alex Macqueen
Gareth Nice/Angry Viewer:
David Birrell
Bernard Barnard QC:
Rupert Vansittart
Richard Klein:
Martin Marquez
Malcolm Muggeridge:
Michael Cochrane
BBC Head of Firing/Cabbie:
Kim Wall
Mervyn Stockwood:
Roy Marsden
Archbishop of York:
James Laurenson
Tim Rice:
Tom Price
Producer:
Polly Leys
Producer:
Kate Norrish
Executive Producer:
Matthew Read
Director:
Owen Harris
Writer:
Tony Roche

Genres

Quacks

Series 1

Episode 3: The Madman's Trial

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Comedy. William concocts a plan to cure a patient of his delusion. Robert looks to advance his reputation by securing the backing of a wealthy female patron. Show more

Contributors

Butterworth:
Osi Okerafor
Caroline:
Lydia Leonard
Membership Officer:
Steve Brody
Mr Burton:
John Ramm
Mr Sui:
Logan Wong
Dr Flowers:
Simon Farnaby
Peters:
Ed Gaughan
George Combe:
Miles Jupp
Lady Campbell:
Fenella Woolgar
Dr Edward Hopkins:
Edmund Digby-Jones
Producer:
Imogen Cooper
Executive Producer:
James Wood
Stunt coordinator:
Andy Bennett
Composer:
Ian Arber
Executive Producer:
Justin Davies
Production Company:
Lucky Giant
Stunts:
Kye Mckee

Little Dorrit

Episode 14

Duration: 1 hour

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

Available for years

Costume drama. Mr Merdle's death and the collapse of Merdle's Bank send shockwaves through London as thousands face financial ruin. Arthur returns to the Marshalsea a prisoner. Show more

Contributors

Mr Merdle:
Anton Lesser
Bath Attendant:
Stephen Marcus
Scary Butler:
Nicholas Jones
Fanny Dorrit:
Emma Pierson
Edmund Sparkler:
Sebastian Armesto
Arthur Clennam:
Matthew Macfadyen
Cavalletto:
Jason Thorpe
Amy Dorrit:
Claire Foy
Mrs Merdle:
Amanda Redman
Mrs Plornish:
Rosie Cavaliero
John Chivery:
Russell Tovey
Chivery:
Ron Cook
Mr Dorrit:
Tom Courtenay
Plornish:
Jason Watkins
Marshalsea Doctor:
Stuart Nurse
Henry Gowan:
Alex Wyndham
Miss Wade:
Maxine Peake
Tattycoram:
Freema Agyeman
Mrs Clennam:
Judy Parfitt
Flintwinch:
Alun Armstrong
Mr Casby:
John Alderton
Tip Dorrit:
Arthur Darvill
Flora Finching:
Ruth Jones
Daniel Doyce:
Zubin Varla
Mr Meagles:
Bill Paterson
Mrs Meagles:
Janine Duvitski
Maggy:
Eve Myles
Mr F's Aunt:
Annette Crosbie
Producer:
Lisa Osborne

Hard Sun

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for years

Pre-apocalyptic crime drama. London is under siege as Blackwood's reign of terror escalates. Father Dennis becomes a pariah. Hicks deduces where Renko has hidden the flashdrive. Show more

Contributors

DCI Charlie Hicks:
Jim Sturgess
DI Elaine Renko:
Agyness Deyn
Grace Morrigan:
Nikki Amuka-Bird
DS Keith Greener:
Owain Arthur
Mari Butler:
Aisling Bea
Thom Blackwood:
Richard Coyle
Father Dennis Chapman:
Dermot Crowley
Daniel Renko:
Jojo Macari
DS George Mooney:
Adrian Rawlins
DCS Roland Bell:
Derek Riddell
Will Benedetti:
Ukweli Roach
DS Mishal Ali:
Varada Sethu
DS Herbie Sarafian:
Joplin Sibtain
Jason Walker:
Stefano Braschi
Alan Beeny:
Geoff McGivern
Hattie Burton:
Maggie Daniels
Emilio Martinez:
Jermaine Dominique
Jamal Devain:
Noah Maxwell Clarke
Hailey Hicks:
Tamara Smart
Rebecca Leaver:
Skye Lourie
Miriam Blackwood:
Ania Marson
BBC News Reader:
Clive Myrie
Owen Butler:
Cameron King
Father Michael:
Sam Alexander
Dia Jeganathan:
Valentina Karol
Andreas Rateau:
Mateo Rufino
Writer:
Neil Cross
Executive Producer:
Neil Cross
Executive Producer:
Kate Harwood
Producer:
Hugh Warren
Director:
Nick Rowland
Production Company:
FremantleMedia

Siblings

Series 2

Episode 3: Old Man Model

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 3 months

Comedy series about the world's worst brother and sister. Hannah starts dating a hot underwear model, while Dan helps a terminally ill man have one last adventure. Show more