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Duration: 30 minutes

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

Sitcom based on a book by Danny Baker. Whilst doors are closing for Spud and the dockers, Danny witnesses the dawn of a new era. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Sitcom based on a book by Danny Baker. Romance is in the air as Sharon's wedding brings up old memories for Bet and Fred. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Sitcom based on a book by Danny Baker. Secrets abound as Spud and Danny lie about work and school, and Bet disappears into the night. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for 6 months

Drama recounting the true story of Philomena Lee who, decades after being forced to give up her infant son, enlists the help of an investigative journalist to track him down. Show more

Contributors

Philomena Lee:
Judi Dench
Martin Sixsmith:
Steve Coogan
Sally Mitchell:
Michelle Fairley
Sister Hildegarde:
Barbara Jefford
Mother Barbara:
Ruth McCabe
Pete Olsson:
Peter Hermann
Sally Mitchell:
Michelle Fairley
Writer:
Jeff Pope

Front Row

The Moorside, 20th Century Women, Peter Greenaway on Russian Revolution at 100

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Producer Jeff Pope on The Moorside starring Sheridan Smith, Annette Bening in 20th Century Women reviewed, Pygmalion at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Russian Revolution at 100. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Jeff Pope
Interviewed Guest:
Jenny McCartney
Interviewed Guest:
Peter Greenaway
Interviewed Guest:
Sam Pritchard
Interviewed Guest:
Max Ringham
Interviewed Guest:
Alex Beckett
Interviewed Guest:
Natalie Gavin
Presenter:
Samira Ahmed

Four Lives

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Available for years

A fourth man’s body is found, and the victims' families want answers. Stephen Port is arrested, but securing a guilty conviction for the murder of all four men is far from certain.

Contributors

Stephen Port:
Stephen Merchant
Sarah Sak:
Sheridan Smith
John Pape:
Rufus Jones
Jeanette Taylor:
Holly Aird
Ryan Edwards:
Samuel Barnett
Writer:
Neil McKay
Director:
David Blair
Producer:
Serena Cullen
Executive Producer:
Jeff Pope
Production Company:
ITV Studios

Four Lives

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Available for years

Another man’s body is found in the same place in London, but again the police rule it an overdose. Meanwhile, the suspicions of the previous two men’s families continue to rise.

Contributors

Stephen Port:
Stephen Merchant
Sarah Sak:
Sheridan Smith
John Pape:
Rufus Jones
Jeanette Taylor:
Holly Aird
Mandy Pearson:
Ella Kenion
Ryan Edwards:
Samuel Barnett
Daniel Whitworth:
Leo Flanagan
Writer:
Neil McKay
Director:
David Blair
Producer:
Serena Cullen
Executive Producer:
Jeff Pope
Production Company:
ITV Studios

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Sitcom based on a book by Danny Baker. Spud's money-making schemes end up giving him a nasty shock, whilst a trip to the theatre has an equally surprising outcome for Danny. Show more

Duration: 27 minutes

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

Sitcom based on a book by Danny Baker. Spud hatches a plan to help him with his latest career change, whilst things hot up between Danny and Miss Blondel. Show more

Contributors

Shaky:
Simon Day
Miss Blondel:
Julie Dray
Peter Tulloch:
Sam Melvin
Mrs Tulloch:
Tina Harris
Writer:
Jeff Pope
Producer:
Kate Crowther
Director:
Sandy Johnson

Duration: 1 hour, 31 minutes

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

Available for 4 months

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy reunite for a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953 but are distracted by plans for a comeback film and a personal rift. Show more

Contributors

Stan Laurel:
Steve Coogan
Oliver Hardy:
John C Reilly
Bernard Delfont:
Rufus Jones
Lucille Hardy:
Shirley Henderson
Ida Laurel:
Nina Arianda
Hal Roach:
Danny Huston
Nobby Cook:
John Henshaw
James Horne:
Joseph Balderrama
Writer:
Jeff Pope
Director:
Jon S Baird

Four Lives

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Available for years

When two young men are found dead in London, the police blame their deaths on overdoses. Their loved ones are unconvinced and try to find out the truth.

Contributors

Stephen Port:
Stephen Merchant
Sarah Sak:
Sheridan Smith
Anthony Walgate:
Tim Preston
Gabriel Kovari:
Jakub Svec
John Pape:
Rufus Jones
Karl Turner MP:
Ian Puleston-Davies
Writer:
Neil McKay
Director:
David Blair
Producer:
Serena Cullen
Executive Producer:
Jeff Pope
Production Company:
ITV Studios

Duration: 28 minutes

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

Sitcom based on a book by Danny Baker. Whilst Spud wonders how to make his daughter's wedding dreams come true, Danny's loyalty to the school football team is tested. Show more

Contributors

Mr Glover:
John Henshaw
Teddy Arseholes:
Gareth Hale
Headmaster:
Justin Edwards
Starkers:
Rob Jarvis
Cartwright:
Samuel Cummings
Mr Parslow:
Oliver Wilson
Miss Blondel:
Julie Dray
Phillip:
Frankie Fox
Bank Manager:
Gus Brown
Writer:
Jeff Pope
Producer:
Kate Crowther
Director:
Sandy Johnson

Duration: 27 minutes

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

Sitcom based on a book by Danny Baker. Spud begins a life away from the docks, and Danny finally enters Miss Blondel's dark room. Show more

Contributors

Headmaster:
Justin Edwards
Mr Glover:
John Henshaw
Mr Stutely:
Tim Key
Phillip:
Frankie Fox
Miss Blondel:
Julie Dray
Cilla Black:
Tara Wells
Anita Harris:
Debbie Brannan
Tony the Trotter:
Frank O'Sullivan
Housewife:
Jennifer Aries
Bill Hodges:
Mark Hadfield
Schoolboy:
Milo Pope
Writer:
Jeff Pope
Producer:
Kate Crowther
Director:
Sandy Johnson

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Sitcom based on a book by Danny Baker. Bet's yearning to broaden her horizons takes her and Spud to unusual places, whilst Danny has an enlightening sex education lesson. Show more

Contributors