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Rita Rudner
Singer, actress, dancer, comedienne: these are just some of the words the popular American comic can spell. Rita Rudner's first British series features stand-up comedy, sketches and songs.
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0Rita Rudner
Singer, actress, dancer, comedienne: these are just some of the words the popular American comic can spell. Rita Rudner's first British series features stand-up comedy, sketches and songs.
0Plunder
Emma Freud invites celebrity guests to unlock the film and video vaults.
0Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk
Eric Robson joins the master fellwalker and shares the highlights of his 190 mile walk from St. Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay on the North Yorkshire Coast. This classic, but unofficial, long-distance route was devised by Wainwright in 1972 and traversed what AW described as "the grandest territory in the North of England." Two-thirds of the route lie within three National Parks and today AW’s achievement is regarded by discerning walkers as the finest long trek in Britain.
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Seven-year-old Jess is removed from her peculiar Pentecostal home and sent to school.
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
Elvira introduces six programmes celebrating the rock phenomenon of deathless appeal - heavy metal.
Blackeyes
77-year-old Maurice James Kingsley writtes a successful novel about a fashion model, in this Dennis Potter miniseries. But Maurice’s furious niece recognises her life in its pages.
The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos
What happens when you take archived BBC footage and put it in the hands of several comedians? They dub over the original sound in a humorous way and create The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos. Surreal comedy series using clips from various films and people with voice-overs added to make a story.
0Michael Palin: The Art of Travel
Short travelogues in which Michael Palin experiences a bygone age of rail travel in the UK.
0In the Highest Tradition
A BBC series which delves into the world of British military tradition.
Nice Work
Dr Robyn Penrose is a lecturer in English at Rummidge University. Vic Wilcox is the Managing Director of Pringle's, an engineering firm in Rummidge. They meet when Robyn is told by her Head of Department to "shadow" Vic as part of Industry Year. They are initially hostile to each other but gradually come to understand each other's point of view. Based on the novel by David Lodge.
0A Wanted Man
A Wanted Man is a groundbreaking three‐part British miniseries first shown on BBC2 in September 1989. Directed by Nicholas Renton and written by Malcolm McKay, it evolved from his earlier one‐off play “The Interrogation of John” into a daring trilogy. The series follows the capture, trial, and psychological unravelling of a serial killer, offering an in‐depth exploration of criminal behavior and the ethical dilemmas faced by the justice system. With deliberate pacing, stark realism, and an unflinching look at human darkness, it challenges conventional crime dramas and compels viewers to confront unsettling questions about responsibility, morality, and the nature of evil. Critically acclaimed and award‐winning, A Wanted Man remains essential viewing for anyone seeking a thought‐provoking, intense, and unforgettable drama experience that not only entertains but also forces a deep reflection on the fragility of human nature and the complexities of justice.
Through The Dragon's Eye
Part of the BBC's educational "Look and Read" series, Through The Dragon's Eye tells the story of three children transported to the land of Pelamar by Gorwen the Dragon in order to repair the Veetacore: the "life source" of Pelamar. The children must race to find the missing pieces of the Veetacore and repair it before all life in Pelamar ceases to exist.
The Road to War
Eight country-by-country accounts of the origins of the Second World War.
0The Victorian Kitchen
Peter Thoday and Harry Dodson present this acclaimed BBC2 series focusing on the working relationship between the cook of a Victorian country house and the head gardener. A variety of foods from the past are examined as the programme recreates authentic breakfasts, afternoon teas, picnic lunches and dinner parties.
0The Bollywood Story
Shashi Kapoor presents a history of the Hindi film industry from its roots in 1913 to the 1980s, illustrated with clips and interviews.
0Under the Sun
BBC series exploring cultures around the world.
0Another Way of Telling: Views on Photography
Series of four programmes in which writer John Berger and photographer Jean Mohr question the nature and practice of photography. GB. Annalogue, for the BBC. BBC2 tx 07/05/1989 - 28/05/1989
KYTV
KYTV was a sketch-based show which lampooned the new satellite television companies which had begun to operate in the UK. Each week, a different aspect of 'cheap' television production and broadcasting provided the 'theme' for the sketches in the programme. Inept links and amateurish presentation were very much the order of the day.
Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives
David Attenborough presents a series on fossils and palaeontology.
0Elstree: Britain's Hollywood
Two-part documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of what was once the biggest film production centre outside Hollywood: Elstree.