The often-hilarious stories of the BBC's first 50 years. The corporation's pioneers describe its evolution – which was often by accident rather than design.
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The series spans 1 season with 3 episodes in total (avg. 3 per season).
Each episode runs approximately 89 minutes.
The show is currently in production with new episodes still being made.
Originally aired on BBC Four, BBC Two.
Executive produced by Magnus Temple.
1998
In the Red is a three-part BBC Two black comedy crime miniseries adapted by Malcolm Bradbury from Mark Tavener's novel of the same name, which had been inspired by the writer's early experiences working for the BBC and the Liberal Party. The serial stars Warren Clarke as BBC Reporter George Cragge and Alun Armstrong as Police Superintendent Frank Jefferson, investigating a series of murders of London bank managers, a small political party contesting a by-election, and a plan to overthrow the Director-General of the BBC.
2012
2024
Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.
2024
Ex-SAS leader Billy Billingham takes viewers on an immersive journey that looks at how police and enforcement teams are increasingly using military and SAS tactics to catch criminals.
2025
This docuseries aims to provide a complete picture of the most famous 160 minutes in maritime history, telling the astonishing story of the sinking of the Titanic in real time. From the crucial seconds just before the ship hits the iceberg, to the moment the hull sinks beneath the waves, this boxset series pieces together the events, minute by minute, to reveal exactly what happened to the 2240 passengers and crew on 14 and 15 April, 1912.
2009
1997
A compelling, innovative true crime series focused on the role of forensic science in solving some of the most perplexing crimes of our time. Looking at how examination of DNA, teeth, and insects, among other things, can be used to solve crimes.
2024
Get up close to artists, writers, actors, comedians and poets – and discover both what fires their imaginations and the forces that have shaped their extraordinary lives.
2024
Why does everyone - left and right, rich and poor, young and old - love Dolly Parton? During a road trip through the American state of Tennessee, Ilse DeLange and Frank Evenblij go in search of the answer to this question.
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English
United Kingdom
10/22/2022
3/3/2024
