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- A surprise wedding causes a fracture in friendships and tragedy strikes. Matty feels she has opened Pandora's box and fears that Cranford will never recover.
- "One of the worst movies that I've ever seen in my entire life.. no exaggeration."
- John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.
- London Regional Current Affairs programme. Some weeks political, some weeks cultural. Greg Dyke was the Deputy Editor.
- 1964–19681h 30m9.2 (22)TV EpisodeTodays theme: Talking to a Stranger 4: The Innocent Must Suffer.
- John Barton and members of the RSC present a workshop on how Shakespeare used the soliloquy to directly connect the character with the audience.
- Celebrated actress Judi Dench learns about her beloved father's time in WWI and her mother's Danish ancestors which takes her on a profound Shakespearean journey.
- In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's unique talents a star-studded cast performs songs from some of his best-loved shows. Bryn Terfel is the demon barber of Fleet Street and he's joined by Maria Freedman, Simon Russell Beale, Julian Ovenden, Caroline O'Connor, Daniel Evans and Jenna Russell, with a special guest appearance from Dame Judi Dench. David Charles Abell conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, aspiring young performers supported by the BBC Performing Arts Fund, and a specially formed BBC Proms Sondheim Ensemble.
- The irruption of the machine as a catalyst for the change in the forms and visions of artists in the early twentieth century. Cubism and Futurism as the movement of modern world and embodied in a canvas.
- Alan Bennett serves as tour guide to Westminster Abbey, in this brilliant, interesting, and witty documentary. The stories told are of a more obscure and fascinating history and Alan is given access to the hidden recesses and chambers that tourists would never see.
- A memorial concert dedicated to the work of the late Stephen Sondheim, performed by many of his old friends.
- Despite a severely limited budget and lack of government funding, The King's Head Theatre of London, founded by Dan Crawford, has been responsible for launching many famous names within the British entertainment industry. Over sixty contributors talk about their experiences at the King's Head Theatre. The documentary also follows Crawford as he casts, rehearses and mounts a production of Michael Wall's 'Women Laughing' just months before his untimely death.
- Premio Donostia translates to The Donostia Award. It is an honorific award given every year to either one, two or several actors and occasionally to directors. It is awarded during the San Sebastián International Film Festival, in Spain, and it was created in 1986. This particular short film, is footage of the 2009 winner, Ian McKellan.
- 2015–8.9 (42)TV EpisodeA companion piece to "Knights of Classic Drama," this documentary outlines some of the early career appearances of Britain's greatest actresses in the BBC Television archives.
- John Barton and the actors analyze a scene from Twelfth Night, identifying pointers towards character and staging.
- Some of Britain's most skilled restoration experts breathe new life into much-cherished family heirlooms that are dropped off by members of the public, who reveal the personal stories behind the items.
- The Royal National Theatre celebrates 50 years of excellent theatre, with extracts of some of the best plays of the last five decades, peformed by the countries best performers.
- A collection of selected scenes from some of the most popular plays produced by Cameron Mackintosh.
- The chronicles of history that was never covered in high school. The extreme, the unexpected, the untold and the flat-out weird parts of history. Because as weird as people seem today, we don't hold a candle to history.
- Martha and Jem are married and move into Miss Matty's home as lodgers. Dr. Harrison learns that Sophy has been sent away to stay with an aunt in Shropshire. When she returns home she contracts typhoid. Lady Ludlow mortgages the estate against Mr. Carter's advice. The ladies of Cranford decide they want to help their friend Miss Matty in her time of need. Mary manages to identify the man who sent the Valentine cards. Mr. Carter is injured in an explosion at the railway construction site and dictates his last will and testament. Major Gordon returns to Cranford but he also has a surprise for Miss Matty.
- Jo drafts in the voice of experience to get Michael and David in line. Georgia shares David's work without him knowing. Michael seeks resolution on what has happened to his neighbour.
- As war rages, Fanny and the Radletts reunite to live at Alconleigh, while Linda desperately awaits word from Fabrice.
- Episode: (2023)2007– 49m8.7 (44)TV EpisodeGraham is joined by Dame Judi Dench, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan, Eugene Levy, Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas. With music from Pink.
- Hugh Laurie hears joy, passion, love, even humor in blues. He is off on a journey with a bunch of musicians across America, from east coast to west, in honor of his hero Professor Longhair.
- A dark ride in EPCOT that takes you through the amazing story of human communication. From the prehistoric times and the development of language to present day and future technology this ride accompanied by a wonderful score by Edo Guidotti that will truly make you feel at the happiest place on Earth...
- In this celebration of the life and work of the hugely popular entertainer, who died in April 2016, friends and fans pay tribute to a great comic talent. Victoria Wood wrote some of television's greatest comedy sketches and musicals, and also won two BAFTA awards for her drama Housewife, 49. Stars including Sir Lenny Henry, Peter Kay and Alison Steadman talk about Victoria's contribution to entertainment, while friends and fellow actors including Celia Imrie, Michael Ball, David Threlfall and Anne Reid recall what it was like to work with the woman once voted as the person the British public would most like to have as their next door neighbour.
- Len and Hazel Wiles, a middle-aged childless couple who live on a remote farm, decide to adopt a coloured boy, Terry, who has no limbs because of the effects of Thalidomide. They encounter a great deal of resistance and scepticism from their friends and neighbours. Terry Wiles plays himself in this play.
- Jean has been complaining about the lack of surprise in her and Lionel's life. Taking this to mean that Jean is bored, Lionel decides to plan a surprise vacation telling Jean at the last minute and then whisking her away. With the help of Judy, Sandy and Alistair, he pulls out all the stops to plan the most surprising surprise ever.
- In Paris, Linda meets Fabrice de Sauveterre and an affair begins, but their happiness is soon threatened by war.
- 2001–200912mTV-Y8.6 (13)TV EpisodeAngelina nurses a sick butterfly back to health and then realizes that she must set him free.
- RuPaul searches for America's next drag superstar.
- David Tennant and Michael Sheen star as two actors whose West End play has been put on hold due to Covid-19, but whose director has persuaded them to carry on rehearsing online.
- A definitive eight part series on the rise and fall of the modern art movement presented by critic Robert Hughes.
- A classic live performance with the actor and raconteur. Peter Ustinov shares his comical stories with a celebrity audience.
- After an embarrassing performance at rowing on the river, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire where she meets his father, Rocky and his eccentric housekeeper Mrs. Bale. While in Hampshire, Lionel learns that his father plans on re-marrying.
- 1964–19681h 30m8.5 (16)TV Episode
- After a few months in the village, Dr. Harrison has caught the eye of several of the young ladies. He has focused his attention on the parson's daughter, Sophie Hutton, and hopes to spend some time with her at Lady Ludlow's garden party. Her younger brother Walter takes ill however. Captain Brown receives a visit from Major Gordon who has an interest in his daughter, Jessie. While she too is interested in the Major, she's not sure she can leave her father alone. Mayhem ensues when Mrs. Forrester's cow, Bessie, goes missing after someone leaves the gate open. Lady Ludlow's estate manager Mr. Carter catches young Harry Gregson trespassing but decides to hire him rather than report him to the constable. Matilda meets someone from her past. Rumors have it that the railway may be coming to Cranford.
- Railway construction begins. Dr. Harrison speaks to Sophy's father and he agrees that they can step out together. Harrison emphasizes that he cannot ask for her hand until he is better established and his practice more prosperous but that his intentions are entirely honorable. Caroline Tomkinson cannot understand why Dr. Harrison has not contacted her since receiving her Valentine day card so her sister decides to probe him. Mrs. Rose and her friends also misinterpret the Doctor's actions. Jessie Brown regrets having turned down Major Gordon's proposal of marriage and Mary Smith decides to do something about it. Lady Ludlow is not impressed when she learns that Mr. Carter has been teaching Harry Gregson to read and write and that he has been working in his office. Miss Matty's financial situation is severely affected when she learns that her bank has failed. May Day celebrations lead to confusion and confrontation when several ladies claim Dr. Harrison's affections.
- Cedric works to revitalize Lady Montdore, Lady Montdore and Polly reconcile, and Linda tries to help Christian's cause.
- 2007–20091h 28mTV-148.5 (309)TV EpisodeEveryone is overjoyed at the news that William Buxton and Peggy Bell are to be married - except it all comes as news to the elder Mr. Buxton who thinks his son is marrying beneath himself. With few choices left to him, William decides he will have to make his own fortune and begins working on the railroad with Mr. Brown. The ladies of the village are somewhat taken aback when Mrs. Jamieson announces that her sister-in-law, Lady Glenmire, will be visiting but then fails to invite anyone to meet her. It becomes known that Mrs. Jamieson thinks they are all beneath her Ladyship. Mr. Buxton has agreed to sell the railroad a small parcel of land they require in order to build the railroad to Cranford and puts the sale in the hands of Edward Bell. He thinks highly of the young man but he is to be deceived when not only does Edward cheat Mr. Buxton on the purchase price, he uses the deeds to the land to cover his own debts. Peggy soon faces the prospect of accompanying her brother to Canada where he hopes to start a new life. A series of unforeseen circumstances, including a cataclysmic accident, will bring all plans to a grinding halt.
- 2007– TV-148.5 (40)TV Episode
- Freddie and Stuart are having a party to celebrate their 49th anniversary. Ash accidentally invites Stuart's mother Mildred, who doesn't know her son is gay.
- Evil Richard plots his path to rule and layers that path with bodies of friend and foe alike.
- Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
- Artists around the UK come together to compete for who has the best original celebrity portrait.
- Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
- A linking together of Shakespeare's history plays chronicling the rise and fall of monarchs over the eighty-six years between Richard II and Richard III.
- A portrait of an enduring author illustrated by his own drawings plus family photographs, with reminiscences from his children, commentary by Tom Shippey and Verlyn Flieger, and excerpts from his works read by Dame Judi Dench.
- The family begins to notice that Lionel has become a tad hard of hearing. Feeling that they must do something about it, Jean, Judy and Sandy enlist Alistair's help in trying to find a way to tell Lionel, gently.
- Jean and Lionel try to remain calm on their wedding day, but many surprises including hiccups and missing family members don't help on the big day.
- In June 1842, Mary Smith arrives in Cranford to stay with her mother's friends Miss Matty and Miss Deborah Jenkyns. Cranford is a small town, on the edge of modernization. The railway now reaches Manchester and there is much change in the air. The village gossips are all aflutter when the local doctor announces that his cousin's son, Dr. Harrison, will soon be joining him in his medical practice. Harrison is a young bachelor who brings new medical ideas to the community. When the local tradesman, Jem Hearne, has an accident Harrison decides to try and save his arm rather than amputate it. Mary offers to assist him in the operation. Lady Ludlow plans her annual garden party and hopes that her long-absent and spendthrift son may return from Italy. The village welcomes other new residents when Captain Brown and his two daughters, one of whom is ill, move into the house across from the the Jenkyns'.
- It's Christmas-time and Miss Matty isn't sure it would appropriate to celebrate with friends and neighbors given the death of her sister. Mary Smith convinces her otherwise. Matty renews her friendship with her long ago love. Dr. Harrison hopes for a Christmas invitation from the Huttons but none is forthcoming as Sophy is uncomfortable in his presence since the death of her little brother. The residents of Cranford are suffering through a crime spree when Dr. Harrison's house is broken into and Mr. Johnson is attacked as he is closing his store. When Gregson is arrested for the crimes, young Harry has to admit that he and his father were out poaching at that time. By the time Valentine's day rolls around, Dr. Harrison's approach to Sophy receives a more positive reception. However, Miss Caroline Tomkinson receives an anonymous Valentine card and is more convinced than ever that Dr. Harrison is available.
- As Linda and Tony desperately try to obtain permission to marry, Fanny visits Polly at Hampton, where oddness abounds.
- Linda announces her pregnancy, Fanny marries, and a death occurs which will alter Polly's future irreparably.
- Shakespeare lived in perilous times and his plays contain ideas dangerous in his time--and ours. Judi Dench, Tobias Menzies and others perform Shakespeare's most moving and profound soliloquies, as we look at Shakespeare's take on monarchy, power, corruption, madness and the human condition.
- In the 1840s, Cranford is ruled by the ladies. They adore good gossip, and romance and change is in the air, as the unwelcome grasp of the Industrial Revolution rapidly approaches their beloved rural market-town.
- The Korean War, and a long lost letter, separate the lives of young lovers Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle, whose paths cross again by happenstance.
- A unique first-person narrative, sewn together from genuine testimonies of frontline soldiers.
- Victoria Wood giving her observations on life and songs that reflect what it's like to be a in a relationship.
- Following the 18-year success of their reviews on The Movie Show (1991), renowned Australian critics and film supporters David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz take to a new show, where each week they review five of the latest releases - ranging from big budget flicks to independent Iranian films - always with their unique chemistry, and familiar style that has made them Australian cultural icons.
- While Jean and Lionel announce their engagement to everyone, Stephen sets in motion his surprise anniversary party for Penny.
- Lionel and Jean spend the day at an old country town they used to visit frequently in their youth. Walking through the town they find that many things have changed but they manage to encounter old spots and some treasured memories.
- The day of Alistair and Judy's wedding is here and everyone hopes it will go off without a hitch. But a best man with a broken leg and the threat of an emotional breakdown from Alistair threaten to wreck everything.
- As the day of the wedding draws closer and closer, nerves are on high, the stress is mounting, the guest list is increasing and every day Jean and Lionel find something new that needs to be done.
- 1964–19681h 30m8.3 (16)TV Episode
- As Louisa's coming out ball approaches, Fanny and Linda grow impatient for their own.
- Lady Montdore's heir Cedric arrives, Jassy runs away, Polly returns from abroad, and Linda falls for a communist.
- 2007– 49m8.3 (48)TV EpisodeDame Judi Dench, discussing her book Shakespeare The Man Who Pays The Rent, Arnold Schwarzenegger promoting his road map for life, Top comedian and actor Jack Whitehall and the Repair Shop's Jay Blade talking about his memoir Life Lessons.
- A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V.
- Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
- David Tennant, star of Doctor Who, Good Omens and Broadchurch, gets talking with the biggest names from TV, movies, comedy and elsewhere.
- The 21st European Film Awards, broadcast from Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Feeling sorry for Mrs. Flack, Jean and Lionel are at a loss for ideas on how to get rid of her. Then Jean comes up with a crafty plan that will force Mrs. Flack to leave of her own accord.
- Judy, Alistair, Sandy and Harry return to Jean and Lionel's for a visit. Feelings run high as Jean begins to wish for grandchildren, Harry aims for a more dangerous side of the police force, and Alistair struggles to prove himself.
- Jean, Lionel, Judy, Sandy and Alistair all go to Rocky and Madge's wedding. Lionel learns to accept his crackpot father and soon-to-be stepmother and the fact that their bizarre marriage is really filled with the utmost love.
- Due to their last encounter with the country set, Jean and Lionel have abolished all hopes of remaining friends with the village people. When they go down to the country for a weekend however, they find that they are the new local heroes with a huge reputation to live up to.
- Just as Lionel starts to think he may actually get some work done on his miniseries, Penny bursts in claiming that she has left Stephen, who is having an affair.
- With Lionel's book finally on the shelves, Alistair has him in every book shop personally autographing the books. Jean, desperate to help Lionel, is phoning everyone she knows persuading them to buy Lionel's book. Then, Alistair comes up with a wild idea to help push book sales.
- Jean volunteers to hold a party for the elderly residents of a local retirement home. With the help of the whole family, she attempts to entertain the guests to the best of her ability, but some of the old folks are more enthusiastic than others.
- While staying at their country house for the weekend, Jean and Lionel notice that Mrs.Bale seems to be more agitated than usual. While Jean is determined to get to the bottom of it, Lionel stays in bed with a bug.
- Lionel and Jean bump into Jean's sister-in-law, Penny, and get invited to her and her husband's (Stephen) house for the weekend. Pretending they've only known each other for a few months, Jean and Lionel stumble into a weekend filled with lies about their relationship including the most personal of details.
- In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
- 1978–19831h 2m8.2 (14)TV EpisodeMorecambe and Wise get thrown out of a BBC van and start their first special at Thames television. Sketches include a Jungle Book skit in 'The Wonderful World of Ernie', 'I Remember it Well' at a French café, Peter Cushing comes looking for his money from when they worked at the BBC, 'Butler of the Year', and 'The Story of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde'.
- 2007–20091h 29mTV-148.2 (424)TV EpisodeIt's August 1844 and Miss Matty knows only too well that faces will always come and go in Cranford, but for now she is happy that her dear brother, Peter is home from India and that Martha, Jem and baby Tilly make for a lively household. Lady Ludlow is awaiting the return of her son, Septimus, and young Harry Gregson is about to start his education at Shrewsbury, benefiting from the moral support of Miss Galindo. Then there's news that wealthy widower, Mr Buxton has returned to live in Cranford, bringing with him his charming ward, Erminia and his handsome Eton-educated son, William. Whilst at nearby Thorn Cottage, Peggy Bell tries to make the best of things caring for her mother and brother Edward. Elsewhere, the world continues to change, but for now the railway has stopped five miles outside Cranford in spite of the efforts of Captain Brown. All too soon life in Cranford will change in some very unexpected ways.
- 2001–2009TV-Y8.2 (7)TV EpisodeMiss Lilly has a wonderful surprise to take Angelina and her class to (fictional) Dacovia for Ivor Operatski's Ice Fairy Princess performance. On the 5-day journey on board the Royal Stilton, Angelina sympathises for Miss Lilly's nephew Yuri being pushed around by the captain and in his love for the captain's daughter. Angelina carries out a plan to resolve this, but only gets Yuri into trouble. / When a storm comes, the ship gets wedged between a couple of very big icebergs. To make matters worse, the Pinkpaw twins have broken the radio. The dance performance takes place on the ship instead, but Angelina eventually gets an idea that enables the ship to get back on course and gets Yuri a well-deserved appreciation from the captain. They arrive at Dacovia in time for Ivor Operatski's Ice Fairy Princess performance.
- Before the winner of season ten is crowned, the queens return to spill the tea.