Classic & Period programmes available on BBC iPlayer 2009-11-27T16:50:47Z 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:b007jrx0 2009-11-27T11:49:52Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007jrx0/EM_Forsters_Where_Angels_Fear_to_Tread_Episode_5/"> <img src="http://node1.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007jrx0_150_84.jpg" alt="EM Forster's Where Angels Fear to Tread: Episode 5" /> </a> </p> <p> The peace of Sawston is disturbed by the latest news from Italy about Lilia. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00ny5nr 2009-11-26T20:33:44Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ny5nr/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_14/"> <img src="http://node1.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00ny5nr_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 14" /> </a> </p> <p> Lizzie Hexam and Bella Wilfer meet at last, at a funeral in a country churchyard. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007jrwl 2009-11-27T03:17:52Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007jrwl/EM_Forsters_Where_Angels_Fear_to_Tread_Episode_4/"> <img src="http://node1.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007jrwl_150_84.jpg" alt="EM Forster's Where Angels Fear to Tread: Episode 4" /> </a> </p> <p> Misery in Monteriano, as English Lilia and Italian Gino's marriage starts to deteriorate. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00ny5np 2009-11-25T21:49:38Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ny5np/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_13/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00ny5np_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 13" /> </a> </p> <p> Silas Wegg is determined to find a copy of old Harmon's will. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007jrw4 2009-11-26T03:22:25Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007jrw4/EM_Forsters_Where_Angels_Fear_to_Tread_Episode_3/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007jrw4_150_84.jpg" alt="EM Forster's Where Angels Fear to Tread: Episode 3" /> </a> </p> <p> Lilia tries to adapt to life as a wife. Stars Teresa Gallagher. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00ny5nm 2009-11-24T20:34:24Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ny5nm/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_12/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00ny5nm_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 12" /> </a> </p> <p> Rogue Riderhood comes face to face with fate on a dark Thames night. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007k2fd 2009-11-25T03:34:11Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007k2fd/EM_Forsters_Where_Angels_Fear_to_Tread_Episode_2/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007k2fd_150_84.jpg" alt="EM Forster's Where Angels Fear to Tread: Episode 2" /> </a> </p> <p> The romanticism of Italy has cast a spell on widowed Lilia and she gets engaged. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00ny5pn 2009-11-23T20:57:10Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ny5pn/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_11/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00ny5pn_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 11" /> </a> </p> <p> Bella visits her parents and tries her hand at cooking, with mixed results. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00npggx 2009-11-27T10:07:33Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00npggx/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_5/"> <img src="http://node1.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00npggx_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 5" /> </a> </p> <p> There is a rumour on the river that Gaffer Hexam might have had a hand in Harmon's death. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00nyfv0 2009-11-23T13:08:23Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nyfv0/Drama_on_3_Don_Quixote_by_Thomas_DUrfey/"> <img src="http://node1.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00nyfv0_150_84.jpg" alt="Drama on 3: Don Quixote, by Thomas D'Urfey" /> </a> </p> <p> Don Taylor's adaptation of a stage version of Cervantes's classic picaresque novel. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007k2cz 2009-11-24T03:29:28Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007k2cz/EM_Forsters_Where_Angels_Fear_to_Tread_Episode_1/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007k2cz_150_84.jpg" alt="EM Forster's Where Angels Fear to Tread: Episode 1" /> </a> </p> <p> English prejudices clash with Italian passions when a young widow is sent abroad. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00p2jkh 2009-11-24T11:07:44Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00p2jkh/Garrows_Law_Tales_from_the_Old_Bailey_Episode_4/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00p2jkh_150_84.jpg" alt="Garrow's Law: Tales from the Old Bailey: Episode 4" /> </a> </p> <p> Mary Hamer begs Garrow to defend her husband, whose case takes a surprising turn. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b008d35d 2009-11-22T22:53:08Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b008d35d/Cranford_August_1842/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b008d35d_150_84.jpg" alt="Cranford: August 1842" /> </a> </p> <p> Classic drama. The past returns to haunt the present. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00nx8k4 2009-11-24T15:04:40Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nx8k4/Classic_Serial_Fair_Stood_The_Wind_For_France_Episode_2/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00nx8k4_150_84.jpg" alt="Classic Serial: Fair Stood The Wind For France: Episode 2" /> </a> </p> <p> John Franklin, a wounded British airman, is finally fit and plans his escape from France. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00nxkm8 2009-11-22T02:21:52Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nxkm8/Enid/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00nxkm8_150_84.jpg" alt="Enid" /> </a> </p> <p> Surprising and illuminating drama about the life of children's storyteller Enid Blyton. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b008cxm8 2009-11-21T22:52:01Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b008cxm8/Cranford_June_1842/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b008cxm8_150_84.jpg" alt="Cranford: June 1842" /> </a> </p> <p> With the arrival of new residents the women of the town are sparkling with anticipation. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007tcgx 2009-11-21T20:49:17Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007tcgx/Charles_Dickens_Oliver_Twist_Dark_Secrets/"> <img src="http://node1.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007tcgx_150_84.jpg" alt="Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist: Dark Secrets" /> </a> </p> <p> As the orphan recovers from his injuries, a dying woman reveals the truth about his past. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b007k2r7 2009-11-21T04:43:48Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007k2r7/Brideshead_Revisited_Episode_4/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b007k2r7_150_84.jpg" alt="Brideshead Revisited: Episode 4" /> </a> </p> <p> Charles is pleased to spot Julia on the ship, but stormy waters await. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00ntfl4 2009-11-20T21:00:17Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ntfl4/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_10/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00ntfl4_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 10" /> </a> </p> <p> Bradley Headstone has a very clear picture of his future and enlists Charlie Hexam's help. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00ntfmw 2009-11-20T01:07:38Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ntfmw/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_6/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00ntfmw_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 6" /> </a> </p> <p> Bella Wilfer, whose life has become decidedly more comfortable, confides in her father. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00ntfky 2009-11-20T01:05:27Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ntfky/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_7/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00ntfky_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 7" /> </a> </p> <p> A new life for Lizzie Hexam, a new mentor for Charlie, and new complications. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00ntfl0 2009-11-20T01:05:20Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ntfl0/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_8/"> <img src="http://node1.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00ntfl0_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 8" /> </a> </p> <p> Wegg comes to an agreement with Venus, as Bradley tries to do likewise with Eugene. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00ntfl2 2009-11-20T01:54:54Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ntfl2/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_9/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00ntfl2_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 9" /> </a> </p> <p> John Rokesmith sets about straightening his very untidy life. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00npggv 2009-11-26T10:09:04Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00npggv/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_4/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00npggv_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 4" /> </a> </p> <p> Silas Wegg, a literary man with a wooden leg, finds employment with the Golden Dustman. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00npggs 2009-11-25T10:08:12Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00npggs/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_3/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00npggs_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 3" /> </a> </p> <p> With young John Harmon presumed drowned, the Boffins have inherited old Harmon's fortune. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00npggq 2009-11-24T10:07:22Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00npggq/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_2/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00npggq_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 2" /> </a> </p> <p> How old John Harmon made his money out of rubbish, and the will he left to spite his son. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00npgh1 2009-11-23T10:06:48Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00npgh1/Womans_Hour_Drama_Our_Mutual_Friend_Episode_1/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00npgh1_150_84.jpg" alt="Woman's Hour Drama: Our Mutual Friend: Episode 1" /> </a> </p> <p> Tied to father and daughter's boat on the Thames, a lifeless shape bobs in the water. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00p1jyv 2009-11-22T17:28:24Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00p1jyv/Garrows_Law_Tales_from_the_Old_Bailey_Episode_3/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00p1jyv_150_84.jpg" alt="Garrow's Law: Tales from the Old Bailey: Episode 3" /> </a> </p> <p> Garrow successfully defends the detestable Edgar Cole much to Lady Sarah's disappointment. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00nvw04 2009-11-17T17:42:43Z <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nvw04/Garrows_Law_Tales_from_the_Old_Bailey_Episode_2/"> <img src="http://node2.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00nvw04_150_84.jpg" alt="Garrow's Law: Tales from the Old Bailey: Episode 2" /> </a> </p> <p> Garrow, now a celebrated Old Bailey barrister, defends the case of the infamous Monster. </p> tag:feeds.bbc.co.uk,2008:PIPS:b00nsp4s 2009-11-19T20:45:36Z <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>