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Post by loobyloo on Apr 22, 2023 16:21:52 GMT 1
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Category: News/Current Affairs
BBC Two
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Sat 22 April 2023
9:30pm-11:00pm (1 hour 30 mins) Spain 10:30pm-12:00am
The life and career of the pioneering musician, a black artist who grew up in the segregated American South and broke down barriers and took 1950s America by storm.
The Beatles and the Rolling Stones supported him and took inspiration from his musicianship and stagecraft, and he went on to influence artists as diverse as David Bowie,
Elton John, Michael Jackson and Prince. Featuring interviews with Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, Nile Rodgers and Big Freedia, alongside intimate contributions from friends,
bandmates and Little Richard himself, this feature-length documentary tells the story of a rollercoaster life
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 29, 2023 15:40:01 GMT 1
James Brown at the Electric Proms
Category: Music/Ballet/Dance
BBC Two
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Sat 29 April 2023
11:05pm-12:00am (55 mins) Spain 12:05am-1:00am
The Godfather of Soul's 2006 performance as part of the inaugural event at the Roundhouse in the London borough of Camden.
Featuring a showcase of jazz standards and classic tracks, with a 24-piece band and the London Community Gospel Choir joining Brown in one of his final performances
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Post by loobyloo on May 5, 2023 16:05:47 GMT 1
Fanny: The Right to Rock
Category: Music/Ballet/Dance
BBC Four
Freeview:106Virgin:108BT:106Freesat:108
Frid 5 May 2023
9:00pm-10:30pm (1 hour 30 mins) Spain 10:00pm-11:30pm
The story of critically acclaimed 1970s all-woman Filipino rock group Fanny, who despite critical acclaim and regular tours with bands including Chicago, Steely Dan and Slade,
faced both sexism and racism. Now as they re-form to record a new album in their seventies, they challenge the stigma of ageism as well.
With contributions from Bonnie Raitt, Todd Rundgren, the Runaways' Cherie Currie, Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastien,
Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, David Bowie's guitarist Earl Slick and bassist Gail Ann Dorsey,
and Steely Dan's Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter
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Post by loobyloo on May 8, 2023 16:11:10 GMT 1
A Life in Ten Pictures
Category: Music/Ballet/Dance
Season 1 Episode 4 of 6
BBC Two
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Mon 8 May 2023
10:50pm-11:50pm (1 hour) Spain 11:50pm-12:50pm
John Lennon: A Life in Ten Pictures A journey through the musician's life in 10 defining photos, with the secrets behind the images
revealed by those who were there and those who knew him best. The pictures show Lennon's lifelong search to find his place in the world, documenting
his disaffection with living the life of a Beatle and his relationship with the woman who became the love of his life, the avant-garde artist Yoko Ono
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Post by loobyloo on May 14, 2023 17:12:55 GMT 1
The Mauritanian (2021)
Category: Film
BBC Two
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Sun 14 May 2023
10:00pm-12:05am (2 hours 5 mins) Spain 11:00pm-1:05am
Believed by US intelligence to be the main recruiter for the 9/11 attacks, Mohamedou Ould Slahi is picked up from his home village in Mauritania and taken to Guantanamo Bay without charge.
His case is taken up by New Mexico lawyer Nancy Hollander, who is determined to take the US government to task for unlawful detention.
Fact-based legal drama, starrring Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley and Benedict Cumberbatch
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Post by loobyloo on May 21, 2023 16:13:12 GMT 1
Mobile 101
Category: General
Season 1 Episode 1 of 6
Channel 4
Freeview:104Sky:138Virgin:141BT:104Freesat:126
Sun 21 May 2023
10:55pm-12:05am (1 hour 10 mins) Spain 11:55pm-1:05am
Walter Presents: Mobile 101 Drama based on the true story of Nokia's rise from a small Finnish electronics company to a global titan of the mobile phone industry.
CFO Jorma Ollila warns CEO Kari Kairamo of the risks of his investments, as engineer Risto Salminen sets out to make the smallest mobile phone in the world. Starring Oona Airola. In Finnish and English
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Post by loobyloo on Jun 3, 2023 16:37:00 GMT 1
Black Music Legends of the 1980s
Category: Music/Ballet/Dance
Season 1 Episode 2 of 4
BBC Two
Freeview:102Sky:102Virgin:102BT:102Freesat:102
Sat 3 June 2023
9:10pm-10:10pm (1 hour) Spain 10:10pm-11:10pm
Prince: A Purple Reign Profile of the enigmatic American musician, who rose to fame in the 1980s with hits including 1999, Kiss and Raspberry Beret.
As well as achieving significant commercial success around the world, he won critical acclaim for his adventurous, genre-blurring albums, such as
Sign O' the Times and Around the World in a Day - while also making headlines for his sexually explicit lyrics and stage shows, as well as his
legal battle to retain control of his name and music. Featuring contributions by guitarist Dez Dickerson, Public Enemy frontman Chuck D,
soul singer Beverley Knight and Paisley Park label president Alan Leeds
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Post by loobyloo on Jun 9, 2023 16:15:28 GMT 1
Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story
Category: Music/Ballet/Dance
BBC Four
Freeview:106Virgin:108BT:106Freesat:108
Frid 9 June 2023
10:00pm-11:00pm (1 hour) Spain 11:00pm-12:00am
A documentary profile of the American singer, best known for her early 1970s hits such as The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Where Is the Love and Killing Me Softly with His Song.
The programme documents her middle class upbringing, born out of the self-contained hub of a segregated country, and her relative late breakthrough, occurring in her mid thirties.
As a solo and duet artist she had her detractors for adapting her style to white traditions, but eventually won over a nation with her soft, gentle tones.
Contributors include Dionne Warwick, Johnny Mathis and Cissy Houston, as well as several reflections from Flack herself
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 4, 2023 17:24:45 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 1 Episode 1
ITV3
Mon 4 Dec 2023
(5:25pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:25pm - 7:55pm
It is April 1912, and news arrives of the sinking of the Titanic with the loss of Downton's heir James and his son Patrick. The Dowager Countess Violet
hopes that the title and estate will pass on to the current Earl Robert's oldest daughter Mary. However, Robert decides not to name Mary his heir,
and after discovering that a distant cousin is set to inherit instead, invites the young man to Downton.
Original air date 2010-09-26
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 5, 2023 15:33:22 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 1 Episode 2
ITV3
Tues 5 Dec 2023
(5:50pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:50pm - 7:55pm
Matthew Crawley and his mother Isobel arrive at Downton, and Isobel and the Dowager Countess Violet find their views clashing from the outset. Matthew has difficulty settling in to this new life,
and the staff do little to ease his discomfort. Meanwhile Carson is mortified when confronted by his past, but finds an ally in an unexpected quarter.
Elsewhere, Violet attempts to promote a match between Matthew and Mary.
Original air date 2010-10-03
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 6, 2023 16:41:29 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 1 Episode 3
ITV3
Wed 6 Dec 2023
(5:50pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:50pm - 7:55pm
When Cora invites Evelyn Napier to stay at Downton, he brings along his friend Kemal Pamuk, an attache at the Turkish Embassy. Pamuk is attracted to eldest daughter Mary,
but he later suffers a fatal heart attack in her room. Mary turns to her mother for help, but they are not the only ones who know that Pamuk was in Mary's room that night.
Meanwhile, the staff find out that Housemaid Gwen is taking a correspondence course.
Original air date 2010-10-10
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 7, 2023 16:16:05 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 1 Episode 4
ITV3
Thurs 7th Dec 2023
(5:50pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:50pm - 7:55pm
The fair arrives in the village and Mrs Hughes finds herself the centre of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position at Downton.
Also, Violet and Isobel are in conflict over a medical ailment affecting Molesley. Elsewhere, Carson fears there is a thief at Downton.
Original air date 2010-10-17
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 8, 2023 15:38:30 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 1 Episode 5
ITV3
Frid 8th Dec 2023
(5:50 pm - 6:55 pm) Spain 6:50pm-7:55pm
As the village prepares for the annual flower show, Isobel finds herself in conflict with Violet, and Mary is introduced to a potential suitor, but it would seem she only has eyes for Matthew.
Anna realises who is to blame when a valuable snuff box goes missing, and Mrs Patmore tearfully reveals her fears to Carson that her career may be coming to an end.
Meanwhile, O'Brien engineers a way for Edith to take revenge on Mary. Drama, starring Maggie Smith and Robert Bathurst
Original air date 2010-10-24
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 12, 2023 17:22:37 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 1 Episode 7
ITV3
Tues 12 Dec 2023
(5:25pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:25pm - 7:55pm
Cora discovers she is pregnant, which leaves Mary wondering how to answer Matthew's proposal, since his situation would change completely if the baby turns out to be a boy.
Elsewhere, Mary accuses Edith of spreading the story that threatens to ruin her. Meanwhile, O'Brien is angry when she suspects that Cora is going to replace her,
so plans an accident for her mistress. Category Drama / Historical drama
Original air date 2010-11-07
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 13, 2023 16:43:44 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 2 Episode 1
ITV3
Wed 13 Dec 2023
(5:25pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:25pm - 7:55pm
The period drama returns for a second series. It is now 1916 and the family and servants are preparing the house for a benefits concert in aid of the local hospital.
New housemaid Ethel has replaced Gwen but she soon has everyone's backs up - and O'Brien plays a cruel trick on her. Robert is now Lord Lieutenant of the County
but is disappointed by not being at the front. Drama / Historical drama
Original air date 2011-09-18
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 14, 2023 16:37:30 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 2 Episode 2
ITV3
Thurs 14 Dec 2023
(5:40pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:40pm - 7:55pm
It is April 1917 and, with most of the men away at the front, Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house. Robert's new valet Henry Lang has just returned from the war,
but O'Brien is the only one to notice that he is not well. The suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest that they convert Downton into a convalescent hospital.
Also, Mary hears that Matthew is returning. Drama / Historical drama
Original air date 2011-09-25
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 15, 2023 16:00:06 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 2 Episode 3
ITV3
Frid 15 Dec 2023
(5:40pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:40pm - 7:55pm
It is 1917 and Downton has been turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers. There is a lot to do, and the arrival of the first patients turns the house upside down.
Matthew brings General Sir Herbert Strutt to inspect the home, unaware that Branson is planning to make the visit a memorable one. Meanwhile, Violet hopes to find skeletons in Lavinia's closet. Drama / Historical drama
Original air date 2011-10-02
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 18, 2023 16:00:46 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 2 Episode 4
ITV3
Mon 18 Dec 2023
(5:45pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:45pm - 7:55pm
Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora over the management of the convalescent home, Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in more trouble that she could ever imagine,
and there is worrying news from the front about Matthew and William. Meanwhile, Branson declares his feelings for Sybil, Robert goes out of his way to bring back Bates,
and O'Brien sticks her nose into Mrs Patmore and Daisy's business. Historical drama
Original air date 2011-10-09
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 19, 2023 17:08:23 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 2 Episode 5
ITV3
Tues 19 Dec 2023
(5:45pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:45pm - 7:55pm
Robert receives some shocking news from the front, Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like, and Bates is taken aback when Vera threatens to expose old secrets
which could bring down the Crawleys. Mary is the only one who can protect the family, but she pays a high price when she turns to Carlisle for help. Category Drama / Historical drama
Original air date 2011-10-16
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 20, 2023 16:07:49 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 2 Episode 6
ITV3
Wed 20 Dec 2023
(5:45pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:45pm - 7:55pm
1918: A wounded Canadian officer comes to Downton to recuperate and unsettles everything. He confides his secret to Lady Edith but what are his motives? And where will this leave the family?
Robert announces that the ceasefire will begin on the 11th November. Isobel has plans for Downton to continue to help the war wounded in some way but Cora has other ideas.
Elsewhere, Thomas is still scheming. Historical drama
Original air date 2011-10-23
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 21, 2023 16:33:48 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 2 Episode 7
ITV3
Thurs 21 Dec 2023
(5:45pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:45pm - 7:55pm
As the storms of war clear will life at Downton ever be the same again? A new development stuns the family. How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret?
Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new money-making scheme. Category Historical drama
Original air date 2011-10-30
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 22, 2023 16:56:35 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 2 Episode 8
ITV3
Frid 22 Dec 2023
(5:25pm-6:55pm) Spain 6:25pm - 7:55pm
With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? Spanish flu reaches Downton and a desperate Thomas looks for a way to re-establish himself.
Ethel faces a dilemma when the Bryants return with a heartbreaking proposition. A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future. Category Historical drama
Original air date 2011-11-06
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 25, 2023 16:31:58 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Christmas at Downton Abbey
ITV3
Mon 25 Dec 2023
(5:20pm-7:20pm) Spain 6:20pm - 8:20pm
Christmas 1919. Downton Abbey is hosting a lavish Christmas party, yet despite it being the season of goodwill, tensions are rife and Bates's arrest has cast a shadow over the festivities.
Will he be a condemned man or will he be found innocent in time to dance with his new wife at the annual servants' ball? Meanwhile, Mary has to consider her future
with Sir Richard Carlisle following a contretemps at the shooting party. Historical drama / Holiday
Original air date 2011-12-25
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 26, 2023 15:39:37 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 3 Episode 1
ITV3
Tues 26 Dec 2023
(5:20pm-6:50pm) Spain 6:20pm - 7:50pm
The acclaimed drama returns for a third series. Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain will they even make it to the altar?
New footman Alfred strives to meet Carson's high standards, under the watchful eye of his aunt O'Brien. Robert has some shocking news which brings financial worries to the fore.
Will he lose Downton and all it stands for? Historical drama
Original air date 2012-09-16
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 28, 2023 15:56:33 GMT 1
Downton Abbey
Series 3 Episode 3
ITV3
Thurs 28 Dec 2023
(5:40pm-6:50pm) Spain 6:40pm - 7:50pm
Edith's big day finally arrives, but will her enthusiasm finally convince the family that Strallan's age does not matter? It is the end of the line for Downton's finances
and Mary takes matters into her own hands - but the personal price could be high. Mrs Hughes is anxiously awaiting her results, Anna makes a breakthrough in helping Bates,
and is O'Brien moving on? Category Drama / Historical drama
Original air date 2012-09-30
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