Stephen Mangan

Keeping Up Appearances remains one of Britain's best loved series. Running for 5 years throughout the 90s, millions of viewers tuned in to watch the delightfully monstrous Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) as she attempted to climb the social ladder, only to be endlessly let down by her family. In this 90-minute celebration we feature the very best and most hilarious moments from the series, and cast, crew and celebrity fans pay tribute to the show and share backstage secrets. Featuring an exclusive interview with Dame Patricia Routledge, who shares her memories of the show, we learn how she came to be cast, how she developed the character, and what happened when the cameras stop rolling.

A bumbling Englishman and an uptight Israeli are desperate to get into the Gaza strip — “the safest place in the world” — when a virus breaks out, in this hilariously irreverent satire from British-Palestinian writer-director Basil Khalil.

A celebration of the comedian’s career that includes tales about shaggy dogs, vintage sketches, and his partnerships with famous people like Roy Barraclough, Shirley Bassey, and John Cleese.

A celebration of the much-loved holiday camp sitcom, featuring classic scenes and interviews with members of cast and crew including Su Pollard, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland, Paul Shane and Jimmy Perry. The programme reveals that Butlin's, the real-life inspiration for the series, were not impressed with the show, and there are backstage secrets, such as the day several cast members nearly drowned in the swimming pool

This new special reveals the secrets of the long-running sitcom's extraordinary success. Helped by former cast and crew members, families of the stars no longer with us, and celebrity fans, we learn the secrets of this comedy classic and get to see previously unseen interviews and rare behind-the-scenes archive footage.

Documentary on the art and culture of Florence in 15th century Tuscany and, in particular, the work of Eary Ranaissance painter Sandro Botticelli (1445-1501).

Once Upon a Time 4 years ago, a scientific advisor gets hit by the full farce of the government she's trying to help. Shot and edited remotely during lockdown, an all-star cast brilliantly bring to life the story of a disease expert who is wading through the treacle of government bureaucracy. Can she persuade the powers-that-be that we actually do need experts? And that ignoring the science can have deadly, global consequences...

Grace Brothers shut up shop over thirty years ago but for one night only we are reopening that infamous department store, climbing into the lift and going up to celebrate everything we love about Britain's brashest bawdiest sitcom, Are You Being Served?. Featuring side-splitting clips and behind the scenes footage, prepare to have your ribs well and truly tickled as we pay tribute to the true-blue sitcom phenomenon that is Are You Being Served?

Его манеры, настойчивость и великолепное чувство юмора с первого взгляда покорили неприступную Диану. После свадьбы молодожены отправляются в путешествие, где Робин тяжело заболевает. И теперь только любовь способна подарить ему вторую жизнь…Фильм основан на реальной истории.

A look behind the scenes as the world's most profitable toy maker opens its biggest ever Lego store, in London. Designer Justin's first ever kit finally hits the shelves, and Lego pro Duncan prepares to make the largest model ever - a replica of Tower Bridge.

A warm and witty celebration of Sue Townsend's life and writing, the story is told with the help of children from Sue's old school, her friends and family, as well as the comedy and literary stars she inspired - including Stephen Mangan, Ian Hislop, David Nicholls, Isy Suttie and Adrian Scarborough. Drawing on Sue Townsend's own archive of letters and notebooks, the film also features unseen photographs, footage and even her appointment diary, which includes poignant entries about her struggles with ill health, written in a humorous style instantly recognisable from her books.

Documentary that takes an inside look at the high-stakes, and sometimes murky, world of art collecting.

Comic fantasy telling the story of Rebekah, an innocent and beguiling Northern girl who accidentally becomes Chief Executive of News International and gets caught up in a seventies Watergate-style scandal.

Sky Arts’ adaptation of Joe Penhall’s 2012 Royal Court play Birthday sees Mangan reprise the role of Ed who endures a caesarian birth with his high-flying wife by his side.

Сколько нужно почтальонов для спасения мира? Достаточно одного, если он работает в паре с любопытным котом, готовым к любым приключениям.

Go up-river and deep into the jungle far from Brazil's cities and stadiums, where families of giant otters, tufted capuchin monkeys and mischievous coati (South American raccoon cousins) rally their wits to survive in a breathtakingly beautiful yet dangerous land.

This behind-the-scenes documentary features interviews with the creators and cast of the cult comedy "The IT Crowd", plus chats with celebrity fans.

A man becomes obsessed by the sight of his own double in an Italian film from the early 1960s.

Three of the best fisherman in Norway, Denmark and Finland try to prove their home fishing is the best on the planet and win the title of King Fisher.

70-е годы XX века. Золотое время «Формулы-1»: обтекаемые формы гоночных машин, брутальные на треке и ранимые в обычной жизни гонщики, сексуальные поклонницы, литры шампанского на финише для победителя… Два непримиримых соперника в истории гонок — обаятельный плейбой-англичанин Джеймс Хант и дисциплинированный перфекционист-австриец Ники Лауда — доводят себя до предела физической и психологической выносливости ради триумфа на трассе. Для них нет легких путей к победе и права на ошибку. Единственный промах гонщикам может стоить карьеры и даже жизни.

In London's bustling, yet desolate Trafalgar Square, an ancient corpse meets a pigeon with a broken wing.

The precautionary prowess of the British is proudly on display in this programme which proves that the wonder of apocalyptic wariness isn’t purely an American phenomenon. Civil unrest, financial chaos and natural disasters are everyday news – and, whether it involves survivalists stockpiling away in Surrey or completely upping sticks and moving to Slovakia, Preppers UK: Surviving Armageddon features British preppers who’ve armed themselves with much more than just a stiff upper lip. In Surrey, Royston is preparing for the aftermath of a solar flare and hosts a radio show for fellow preppers. Over in Buckinghamshire, tree surgeon Malcolm explains how he prepares for disaster by sampling the local wildlife – he has feasted on squirrel, rabbit, magpie, and even tried ant eggs! ....

The Comic Strip team return for a special 50s-style 'fugitive' film noir spoof. The 60-minute film, penned by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens, follows Prime Minister Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan), wanted for murder and on the run. Escaping from Number 10 and leaving behind his adoring wife Cherie (Catherine Shepherd), Tony vows to clear his name no matter what the consequences.

Channel 4 has conducted a survey with the leading TV critics and industry figures, and asked the public in a YouGov national poll, to tell us what they think was the greatest television of the last ten years.

A documentary film crew follows the first carbon neutral, organic, vegetarian expedition ever to attempt the North Pole. Simultaneously Saving the Planet and getting into the Guinness Book of Records Brian and Mark hope to kill two birds with one stone. Unfortunately, they have never done anything like this before.

A drama about a couple on the edge of divorce, their solicitors, their daughter and of course, their dog.

The rebirth of Amnesty International's legendary SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL at the Royal Albert Hall on 14th October - after a 15 year hiatus - was a resounding success. Bigger, Better and Ballsier than ever before, 'The Ball In The Hall' is a non-stop, rapid-fire, relentless smorgasbord of comedy and music. 6,000 people turned up to create a fantastic atmosphere as some of the best contemporary comic and music talent from both sides of the Atlantic delivered one show-stopping performance after another. Featuring never-before-seen collaborations, brand new sketches, explosive stand-up, off-stage performances, surprise ingredients and an anthem for the world, there has been nothing like it in the comedy world for years.

When thirty-something David isn't working as a photographer at a high-street photo studio he is stressing over his love-life. Torn between his rather-too-agreeable girlfriend Lisa and the exciting but tricky Nina, he has serious decision to make. When he gets it all wrong and loses them both he has to start all over again.

Комедия, которая рассказывает о том, как три пары соревнуются в конкурсе «Самая оригинальная свадьба года» журнала «Конфетти»… Наши герои показывают все, на что они способны и сами получают от этого удовольствие, но не всегда…

'Festival' is a black comedy set during the annual Edinburgh Fringe festival. The film is based around both the judging of a major comedy award and the performers at one of the smaller venues. Various plot strands interweave, including the bitter relationship between a famous self-obsessed British comic and his ever-suffering assistant, an actress debuting at the festival with a one-woman show about Dorothy Wordsworth and a depressed, rich housewife who spies on the stoned Canadian theatre troupe to whom she has rented out her house

Семь коротких историй, о шести разных людях.

A drama telling the story of the life of the writer of Frankenstein; the 19-year-old Mary Shelley. Telling of her influences, her writing and her personal life. The extraordinary story of how she created Frankenstein, one of the world's most terrifying monsters.

A rollicking adaptation of Kingsley Amis's first novel, Lucky Jim stars Stephen Tompkinson as Jim Dixon, a luckless lecturer at a provincial British university, trying to make a splash with his pompous boss, Professor Neddy Welch (Robert Hardy). Jim is also trying to make it with the woman of his dreams, Christine Callaghan (Keeley Hawes, Othello and Wives and Daughters), while simultaneously being pursued by the woman of his nightmares, fellow lecturer Margaret Peel (Helen McCrory, Anna Karenina). One (of many) complications is that Christine is the girlfriend of Professor Welch's egotistical artist son, Bertrand. Another is that Margaret keeps attempting suicide to get Jim's attention. But despite his misadventures, Jim keeps his eyes on the prize: a leg up on the ladder to a professorship in medieval history.

Fitness fanatic, Donald Leek, indulges in a monthly Chunky Monkey experience with, someone vaguely resembling movie-songstress, Julie Andrews, who he's expecting at 7:30pm. His obsession with Ms. Andrews (and her posterior) is somewhat disturbing to say the least. Before she arrives however, he has to dispose of the body parts of Mr Azam, manager of his favourite Indian restaurant, who has neglected to send him a Christmas card. He is interrupted by a peculiar assortment of unwelcome visitors, amongst them, Jesus Christ and a one-testicled self-made millionaire. Each one is as unhinged as their host, who retaliates to the intrusion in extreme fashion

Remake of the 1976 TV drama by Jack Rosenthal. An extra in a TV drama is finally given a line to say. He goes on to cause mounting chaos

A young woman brings out the worst in a group of friends on New Year's Eve.

Застенчивый банковский служащий решился на отчаянный шаг: выписал невесту с интернет-сайта «Из России с любовью». И вскоре в лондонском аэропорту он уже встречает свою загадочную Надю. Она не говорит по-английски, не выпускает сигарету изо рта, и согласна выйти за него замуж. Но слишком многое в ней смущает Джона. К тому же, по хорошей русской традиции, на день рождения Нади неожиданно заваливаются в гости два ее «братца».

Сразу после начала Второй мировой войны Гай Краучбэнк в желании оказаться как можно дальше от своей жены, эффектной блондинки и светской львицы Вирджинии Трой, открыто хвастающей своими изменами мужу, записывается добровольцем в британскую армию. Его бригаду переправляют в Дакар на помощь «свободным французам», штурмующим город. Несмотря на храбрость Гая, его возвращают в Англию и после краткого курса боевой подготовки в составе отряда коммандос вновь отправляют на фронт. В результате серии недоразумений Гая и его однополчан провозглашают героями, хотя и… немного опасными для общества. Тем более сильным контрастом военному опыту Гая становится его новое и страстное «знакомство» с бывшей женой…

Sam and Baggy are two non-committal slackers who while their time away with nonsensical affairs while dreaming of greater things in life. Paris and Zeke are two guardian angels who confront them with plans for change. Paris is a former dolphin while Zeke is a former squirrel.

Чем должен увлекаться сын шахтера? Сомнений нет: боксом и только боксом. Но у 11-летнего Билли Эллиота на этот счет было свое мнение. Он был влюблен в… балет. Отец и старший брат Тони впадают в ярость, когда узнают, что он «променял бокс» на менее «мужественный балет». И только острая на язык миссис Уилкинсон поддерживает Билли в его желании танцевать, и он получает шанс поступить в Королевскую балетную школу.

Решив круто изменить свою жизнь, очаровательная американка Марта бросила все и отправилась в Лондон, где ее угораздило в разное время познакомиться с каждым из троицы закадычных друзей: Дэниэлом, Фрэнком и Лоуренсом. Все трое влюбились в Марту, не подозревая, что теперь они — соперники. А когда тайна раскрылась, им пришлось и навыки английского бокса вспомнить, и услугами психоаналитика воспользоваться, и в многочисленных недоразумениях разбираться…

A young boy is sent to live with a group of senior citizens who have hidden double lives as Robin Hood style vigilantes .