Gyles Brandreth

A feature-length special retrospective of one of Britain’s most beloved sitcoms, with new and archival interviews and footage examining the ...

A look at Dame Maggie Smith’s life from a two-up two-down in Essex to Broadway and Hollywood. Starring in more than 60 films and 70 plays ...

A profile of the actress from a strict Quaker upbringing in Yorkshire, through her staunch determination to make it as a thespian. There’s ...

On stage – in person – for one special performance the great Dame Judi Dench and Gyles Brandreth bring their West End sell-out show to Edinburgh. ...

A celebration of the much-loved holiday camp sitcom, featuring classic scenes and interviews with members of cast and crew including Su Pollard, ...

Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth travels to the West Yorkshire moors, known as “Bronte Country”. It is an area that shaped the Bronte ...

Born in Corfu in 1921, Prince Philip has lived on the national stage through Britain’s move from Empire to Commonwealth amid all the ...

Gyles Brandreth explores the landscape that influenced Thomas Hardy. The author spent most of his life in the south-west of England, and set his ...

A look back at the life and work of one of Britain’s greatest comediennes, featuring interviews with those who worked alongside Victoria.

Kirsty Young celebrates the 70th wedding anniversary of the Queen and Prince Philip by examining the longest royal marriage in British history ...

The story of how the introduction of breakfast television to the UK in 1983 led to a fierce battle for viewers between the BBC and ITV.

Margaret Thatcher – The Iron Lady is the first major documentary to look back on the development and impact of this remarkable woman, whom ...

Richard E. Grant looks at the history of Sherlock Holmes, including the many movie and TV adaptations.

Outstanding raconteur Kenneth Williams regales his spellbound audience in typical fashion with a long look back at his career – from his ...