Classic & Period programmes available on BBC iPlayer 2009-11-08T10:02:52Z tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:/iplayer/feed/categories/drama/classic_and_period/list BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00fq2rs 2009-11-08T07:06:32Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00fq2rs/The_Merchant_of_Venice/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00fq2rs_150_84.jpg" alt="The Merchant of Venice" /> </a> </p> <p> A Jewish moneylender seeks to forfeit a literal pound of flesh from his Christian nemesis. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007tm49 2009-11-07T20:41:59Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007tm49/Charles_Dickens_Oliver_Twist_Pickpocket!/"> <img src="http://node1.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007tm49_150_84.jpg" alt="Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist: Pickpocket!" /> </a> </p> <p> The Artful Dodger introduces Oliver to Fagin, who offers an unusual apprenticeship. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007jp5q 2009-11-07T04:34:09Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007jp5q/Charles_Dickens_A_Tale_Of_Two_Cities_The_Storm_Gathers/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007jp5q_150_84.jpg" alt="Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities: The Storm Gathers" /> </a> </p> <p> Lucie's actions cause ructions, and France reverberates to the sound of marching mobs. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007k39w 2009-11-06T04:30:35Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007k39w/Charles_Dickenss_A_Tale_Of_Two_Cities_Beginnings/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007k39w_150_84.jpg" alt="Charles Dickens's A Tale Of Two Cities: Beginnings" /> </a> </p> <p> Mr Carton confesses his feelings, but across the Channel an air of vengeance is simmering. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007jp2v 2009-11-05T04:53:28Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007jp2v/Charles_Dickens_A_Tale_Of_Two_Cities_Promises/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007jp2v_150_84.jpg" alt="Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities: Promises" /> </a> </p> <p> Monsieur Le Marquis infuriates residents in Paris. Lucie hears echoes of dark footsteps. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00chp3n 2009-11-03T15:40:05Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00chp3n/Afternoon_Play_Dickens_Confidential_Why_Are_We_in_Afghanistan/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00chp3n_150_84.jpg" alt="Afternoon Play: Dickens Confidential: Why Are We in Afghanistan?" /> </a> </p> <p> By Mike Walker. Dickens and his team find themselves caught up in a web of espionage. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007jp08 2009-11-04T04:35:54Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007jp08/Charles_Dickens_A_Tale_Of_Two_Cities_Five_Years_Later/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007jp08_150_84.jpg" alt="Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities: Five Years Later" /> </a> </p> <p> The Manettes and Mr Lorry attend an Old Bailey treason trial. Stars Charles Dance. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007jp01 2009-11-03T04:46:52Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007jp01/Charles_Dickens_A_Tale_Of_Two_Cities_The_Year_1775/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007jp01_150_84.jpg" alt="Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities: The Year 1775" /> </a> </p> <p> A man 'recalled to life' connects London and Paris during the French Revolution. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00nkx97 2009-11-02T14:00:08Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nkx97/Drama_on_3_The_Lady_from_the_Sea/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00nkx97_150_84.jpg" alt="Drama on 3: The Lady from the Sea" /> </a> </p> <p> Lia Williams stars in a new version of Ibsen's late sensuous drama. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00nsp4s 2009-11-02T10:04:54Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nsp4s/Garrows_Law_Tales_from_the_Old_Bailey_Episode_1/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00nsp4s_150_84.jpg" alt="Garrow's Law: Tales from the Old Bailey: Episode 1" /> </a> </p> <p> Young, idealistic barrister William Garrow is instructed to defend a helpless serving girl </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00nhv35 2009-11-03T13:25:15Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nhv35/Classic_Serial_Bel_Ami_Episode_1/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00nhv35_150_84.jpg" alt="Classic Serial: Bel Ami: Episode 1" /> </a> </p> <p> Bel Ami is making the perfect match, but his past is about to catch up with him. </p>