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Much-loved BBC comedy series following the exploits of prematurely retired, ever-grumbling security guard Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson) and his exasperated, level-headed wife Margaret (Annette Crosbie). The series is a bitter-sweet sitcom set in suburban England, based on the maxim that idle hands make mischief. Victor is unsuited to a life of leisure but finds himself at just the wrong age to b

Billy Connolly ventures into the Arctic and learns to cope with the sub-zero temperatures, his only company being visits from inquisitive polar bears and the occasional film crew. (Senderinfo).

Die Dragqueens Mitzi (Hugo Weaving), Felicia (Guy Pearce) und Bernadette (Terence Stamp) treten in Sydney nur noch in miesen Clubs auf. Da kommt ein Auftrittsangebot aus Alice Springs gerade recht. In dem klapprigen Bus „Priscilla“ macht sich das Trio auf die 3334 km lange Reise durch die australische Wüste. \n\nFelicia nutzt die Fahrt, um ihre Obsession mit ABBA-Songs auszuleben; die bisexuelle M

In recent years, our knowledge of life beneath the waves has been transformed. Using cutting-edge technology in this extended special we celebrate the highlights from the series. From the intense heat of the tropics to our planet's frozen poles, through to its unexplored depths, we reveal new worlds and extraordinary never-seen-before animal behaviours. Starting in the tropical coral reefs – the m

Tom Stoppard is perhaps the world's leading, funniest and cleverest playwright. Ever since he hit the ground running in the 1960s with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, there has always been a streak of melancholy beneath the sparkling surface of his work. Now with his latest play, Leopoldstadt, he comes full circle and faces up to the pain and loss in his past. In this programme, he tells Al

Im Jahre 1593 versucht sich William Shakespeare als Autor von Theaterstücken zu behaupten. Mit seiner aktuell geplanten Komödie „Romeo und Ethel, die Piratentochter“ will es irgendwie auch nicht weitergehen. Als er plötzlich die wunderschöne Lady Viola de Lesseps kennenlernt, ändert sich alles. \n\nBeide sind voneinander sehr angetan. Doch es gibt ein großes Problem: Sie ist jemand anderem verspro

Mark Gatiss as Sherlock Holmes and Sanjeev Bhaskar as Dr Watson lead the cast in this stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's best-selling mystery, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Written and composed by Neil Brand, the BBC Symphony Orchestra provide the soundtrack to accompany this chilling and gripping thriller. With no theatrical set or props, our imagination is transported through music and dr

The most spectacular moments from the Seven Worlds, One Planet series that highlights the incredible rich and wonderful diversity of life found on our planets seven unique continents. Millions of years ago huge forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating seven distinct continents. Over time, each one developed its own remarkable wildlife. We see the extraordinary variety of life found in South

John le Carre converses with Mark Lawson about his fragmented childhood, life in the diplomatic service, working with Alec Guinness and his book A Most Wanted Man. Le Carre worked as an intelligence officer in the 1970s before turning to writing full time. His personal experiences during the Cold War informed a string of best-selling espionage novels including The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and

In recent years, our knowledge of life beneath the waves has been transformed. Using cutting-edge technology in this extended special we celebrate the highlights from the series. From the intense heat of the tropics to our planet's frozen poles, through to its unexplored depths, we reveal new worlds and extraordinary never-seen-before animal behaviours. Starting in the tropical coral reefs – the m

Relive some of the greatest film performances from a host of esteemed actors and actresses, as this series delves into the archives to celebrate their revered careers. Featuring interviews with stars at the height of their careers, each episode tells the story of an esteemed individual, focussing on their remarkable contribution to film. First airing in 2013, the series has profiled a number of di

Mondlicht über dem Meer, Wellen plätschern leise. Die Musik schwillt an, Beine zappeln, man hört ein Gurgeln, dann ist es wieder schrecklich still. Am Morgen danach spült die Flut einen Leichentorso an den Strand von Amity Island – offenbar das Opfer einer Haiattacke. \n\nZwei Urlauber müssen noch sterben, ehe der um die Touristeneinnahmen bangende Bürgermeister handelt. Und so fahren der Meeresbi

Drei Jahre nach den tödlichen Attacken des „Originals“ sucht wieder mal ein Fisch sein Futter am Strand von Amity. Weil bereits drei Menschen verschwunden sind, treibt der nervöse Sheriff Brody (Roy Scheider) die Badenden schon bei einem harmlosen Schwarm von Putzerfischen aus dem Wasser. Wieder spielt Bürgermeister Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) die Gefahr herunter und feuert den ungeliebten Propheten.