British Broadcasting Corporation Television Service
Overview
| Works: | 9,718 works in 20,968 publications in 3 languages and 319,675 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Television adaptations Historical television programs Documentary television programs Television mini-series History Made-for-TV movies Nonfiction television programs Historical films |
| Roles: | prn, Producer, Production personnel, Contributor, Copyright holder, Originator, Distributor, Performer, Other |
| Classifications: | PR2807.A2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
.
Most widely held works about
British Broadcasting Corporation
- The hour( Visual )
- The hour( Visual )
- Facing the nation : television and politics, 1936-1976 by Grace Nisbet Goldie( Book )
- Inside BBC Television : a year behind the camera by Rosalie Horner( Book )
- DG : memoirs of a British broadcaster by Alasdair Milne( Book )
- The changing spaces of television acting : from studio realism to location realism in BBC television drama by Richard Hewett( Book )
- BBC TV presents : a fiftieth anniversary celebration : TV50 by Nicholas Moss( Book )
- Some you win : a life in racing by Julian Wilson( )
- The hour( Visual )
- Head of drama : the memoir of Sydney Newman by Sydney Newman( Book )
- BBC television : fifty years, November 14, 1986-January 31, 1987( Book )
- In a class of its own : BBC Education 1924-1994 by John Cain( Book )
- 6000 postcards( )
- Entertaining television : the BBC and popular television culture in the 1950s by Su Holmes( Book )
- BBC television : a British engineering achievement by British Broadcasting Corporation( Book )
- Stars in my eyes : a movie & media memoir by Barry Brown( Book )
- The hour( Visual )
- The hour( Visual )
- The Network television story by Nicholas Moss( Book )
- The Kaleidoscope BBC television drama research guide 1936-2006( Book )
more
fewer
Most widely held works by
British Broadcasting Corporation
Hamlet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
69 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This production of Shakespeare's masterpiece from Britain's renowned Royal Shakespeare Company was filmed on location rather than in the theatre. No recent stage production in Britain has attracted the excitement and nearly unanimous critical praise as this Hamlet. Dynamic, exciting, and contemporary, it breathes new life into Shakespeare's greatest play
69 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This production of Shakespeare's masterpiece from Britain's renowned Royal Shakespeare Company was filmed on location rather than in the theatre. No recent stage production in Britain has attracted the excitement and nearly unanimous critical praise as this Hamlet. Dynamic, exciting, and contemporary, it breathes new life into Shakespeare's greatest play
Planet Earth : the complete series by
David Attenborough(
Visual
)
6 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 2,105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Captures rare action, impossible locations, and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest, and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, [the program] takes you to places you've never been to experience sights and sounds never before captured on film. Prepare to be overwhelmed by the beauty and majesty of 'Planet Earth'"--Container
6 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 2,105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Captures rare action, impossible locations, and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest, and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, [the program] takes you to places you've never been to experience sights and sounds never before captured on film. Prepare to be overwhelmed by the beauty and majesty of 'Planet Earth'"--Container
A performance of Macbeth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in English and Hebrew and held by 2,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Driven by ambition and an unscrupulous wife, Macbeth murders the King of Scotland and claims the throne for himself. Haunted by ghosts and vexed by witches, he and his wife descend into the depths of madness and paranoia as they crumble beneath the weight of their crimes
54 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in English and Hebrew and held by 2,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Driven by ambition and an unscrupulous wife, Macbeth murders the King of Scotland and claims the throne for himself. Haunted by ghosts and vexed by witches, he and his wife descend into the depths of madness and paranoia as they crumble beneath the weight of their crimes
The Lion, the witch & the wardrobe by
C. S Lewis(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1988 and 2005 in English and held by 1,952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two brothers and two sisters cross through an enchanted wardrobe closet into the magical world of Narnia, the land of talking animals and mythical creatures. They discover that Narnia is under the evil power of the White Witch, who brings eternal winter to the land. It is up to the children to join the noble Aslan to bring springtime and happiness back to Narnia
36 editions published between 1988 and 2005 in English and held by 1,952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two brothers and two sisters cross through an enchanted wardrobe closet into the magical world of Narnia, the land of talking animals and mythical creatures. They discover that Narnia is under the evil power of the White Witch, who brings eternal winter to the land. It is up to the children to join the noble Aslan to bring springtime and happiness back to Narnia
The Mission by
Roland Joffé(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1986 and 2015 in English and held by 1,676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An epic about a man of the sword and a man of the cloth who unite to shield the Guarani South American Indian tribe from brutal subjugation by 18th-century colonial empires
9 editions published between 1986 and 2015 in English and held by 1,676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An epic about a man of the sword and a man of the cloth who unite to shield the Guarani South American Indian tribe from brutal subjugation by 18th-century colonial empires
Great expectations by
Charles Dickens(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 1,614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nothing is quite as it seems in this lush retelling of Dickens' classic coming-of-age story with colorful characters: conspirators, rogues, rakes, and wretches
6 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 1,614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nothing is quite as it seems in this lush retelling of Dickens' classic coming-of-age story with colorful characters: conspirators, rogues, rakes, and wretches
The Taming of the Shrew by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in English and held by 1,515 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The marriage of two strong-minded people provides the spark for a comic confrontation between the sexes: The "shrew," Katharina, is so ill-tempered she seems unlikely to find a husband. Her father refuses to let her younger sister marry until Katherina is off his hands. Petruchio appears, marries Katharina, and "tames" her so well that he wins a bet with two other men on a test of their wives' obedience. Dr. Miller's production portrays Petruchio as an early Puritan, to reflect his view that the play is about the need to set up a sober household
40 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in English and held by 1,515 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The marriage of two strong-minded people provides the spark for a comic confrontation between the sexes: The "shrew," Katharina, is so ill-tempered she seems unlikely to find a husband. Her father refuses to let her younger sister marry until Katherina is off his hands. Petruchio appears, marries Katharina, and "tames" her so well that he wins a bet with two other men on a test of their wives' obedience. Dr. Miller's production portrays Petruchio as an early Puritan, to reflect his view that the play is about the need to set up a sober household
Middlemarch by
George Eliot(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and held by 1,365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on George Eliot's novel, Middlemarch is set in early nineteenth century England and charts the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the town as it divides its population into two opposing factions: the conservatives and the liberals
15 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and held by 1,365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on George Eliot's novel, Middlemarch is set in early nineteenth century England and charts the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the town as it divides its population into two opposing factions: the conservatives and the liberals
Oedipus the King by
Sophocles(
Visual
)
56 editions published between 1984 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The play tells the beginning of the Oedipus saga, setting the stage and creating the characters who will continue the story to its conclusion in Antigone. Oedipus the King recounts the story of Oedipus, King of Thebes, a man, who out of stubborn pride, must know the truth at all costs
56 editions published between 1984 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The play tells the beginning of the Oedipus saga, setting the stage and creating the characters who will continue the story to its conclusion in Antigone. Oedipus the King recounts the story of Oedipus, King of Thebes, a man, who out of stubborn pride, must know the truth at all costs
I, Claudius by
Robert Graves(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1976 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of Robert Graves' version of the times of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Claudius told through the dying Claudius as he sets down the history of his family
25 editions published between 1976 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of Robert Graves' version of the times of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Claudius told through the dying Claudius as he sets down the history of his family
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 1,216 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows Precious Ramotste, a recently bereaved woman, as she sets up the only woman-run Private Detective Agency in Botswana and her attempts to get it off the ground. She gets help from Grace Makutsi, her new secretary, and Mr. JLB Matekoni, the owner and super mechanic of the wonderful Speedy Motors. Mma Ramotste takes on cases, meets many new people who need her help - from a woman who thinks the man who has turned up at her door is not her father, to another lady who has a boyfriend who may or may not be faithful to her
7 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 1,216 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows Precious Ramotste, a recently bereaved woman, as she sets up the only woman-run Private Detective Agency in Botswana and her attempts to get it off the ground. She gets help from Grace Makutsi, her new secretary, and Mr. JLB Matekoni, the owner and super mechanic of the wonderful Speedy Motors. Mma Ramotste takes on cases, meets many new people who need her help - from a woman who thinks the man who has turned up at her door is not her father, to another lady who has a boyfriend who may or may not be faithful to her
Auschwitz : inside the Nazi state(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2005 and 2015 in English and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"'Auschwitz: inside the Nazi state' is the result of three years of research, drawing on the close involvement of world experts, recently discovered documents and nearly 100 interviews with camp survivors and perpetrators, many of whom are speaking on the record for the first time. Their stories are brought to life through the innovative use of archive footage, dramatic recreations of key ... moments, and their ... testimony"--Container label
2 editions published between 2005 and 2015 in English and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"'Auschwitz: inside the Nazi state' is the result of three years of research, drawing on the close involvement of world experts, recently discovered documents and nearly 100 interviews with camp survivors and perpetrators, many of whom are speaking on the record for the first time. Their stories are brought to life through the innovative use of archive footage, dramatic recreations of key ... moments, and their ... testimony"--Container label
Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy by
John Le Carré(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"No doubt remains, a mole has infiltrated the Circus, code name for the British Secret Intelligence Service. It can only be one of four men operating at the very highest level. Sidelined agent George Smiley is covertly tapped to root out the mole, a task that requires a painstaking dig through the double-blind world of Cold War espionage and his own past"--Container
11 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"No doubt remains, a mole has infiltrated the Circus, code name for the British Secret Intelligence Service. It can only be one of four men operating at the very highest level. Sidelined agent George Smiley is covertly tapped to root out the mole, a task that requires a painstaking dig through the double-blind world of Cold War espionage and his own past"--Container
How art made the world by
Mark Hedgecoe(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and Chinese and held by 1,162 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reveals how the first big artistic discoveries were made and how they have cascaded down the centuries to define the look of the present day. Encompassing everything from cave paints to ceramics and pyramids to palaces, this film explores the global trend for unrealistic depictions of the human body; the secret powers of the feature film; how politicians manage to manipulate people so easily; visions of the afterlife; and why we use imagery at all
9 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and Chinese and held by 1,162 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reveals how the first big artistic discoveries were made and how they have cascaded down the centuries to define the look of the present day. Encompassing everything from cave paints to ceramics and pyramids to palaces, this film explores the global trend for unrealistic depictions of the human body; the secret powers of the feature film; how politicians manage to manipulate people so easily; visions of the afterlife; and why we use imagery at all
The silver chair by
C. S Lewis(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1989 and 2010 in English and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eustace is summoned back to the magical land of Narnia with his new friend Jill. Many years have passed since Eustace's last visit. King Caspian is old and frail. The mysterious disappearance years ago of his son, Prince Rilian, has remained unsolved. Aslan the lion charges the children to embark on a perilous journey through enchanted lands of giants and witches to find Rilian and bring him home
27 editions published between 1989 and 2010 in English and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eustace is summoned back to the magical land of Narnia with his new friend Jill. Many years have passed since Eustace's last visit. King Caspian is old and frail. The mysterious disappearance years ago of his son, Prince Rilian, has remained unsolved. Aslan the lion charges the children to embark on a perilous journey through enchanted lands of giants and witches to find Rilian and bring him home
Sense & sensibility by
Jane Austen(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sense and sensibility: Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love?
4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sense and sensibility: Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love?
No direction home : Bob Dylan by
Martin Scorsese(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in English and held by 1,133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A two part documentary on the fascinating career of Bob Dylan in the early sixties
2 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in English and held by 1,133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A two part documentary on the fascinating career of Bob Dylan in the early sixties
Daniel Deronda by
George Eliot(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 1,124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Daniel Deronda, a sensitive young Englishman of indistinct parentage, is forced to choose between the love of two very different women
4 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 1,124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Daniel Deronda, a sensitive young Englishman of indistinct parentage, is forced to choose between the love of two very different women
Prince Caspian, and ; The voyage of the Dawn Treader by
C. S Lewis(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in English and held by 1,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The magical land of Narnia is ruled by the corrupt King Miraz. His nephew Prince Caspian calls Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund to help him defeat Miraz and restore Narnia to its former glory. Years later, Caspian, Lucy, Edmund & cousin Eustace set sail to rescue the six lords banished by Caspian's evil uncle
28 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in English and held by 1,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The magical land of Narnia is ruled by the corrupt King Miraz. His nephew Prince Caspian calls Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund to help him defeat Miraz and restore Narnia to its former glory. Years later, Caspian, Lucy, Edmund & cousin Eustace set sail to rescue the six lords banished by Caspian's evil uncle
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and held by 1,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Film version of the Royal National Theatre production of King Lear, William Shakespeare's play about a foolish king who divides his realm between two ungrateful daughters
2 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and held by 1,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Film version of the Royal National Theatre production of King Lear, William Shakespeare's play about a foolish king who divides his realm between two ungrateful daughters
more
fewer
Audience Level
| 0 |
 |
1 | ||
| Kids | General | Special | ||
Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Ambrose Video Publishing Distributor Producer
- WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.) Producer Distributor
- BBC Video (Firm) Distributor Producer
- Time-Life Television
- WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) Publisher Producer
- Time-Life Video
- Time-Life Films Producer Distributor
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Author
- WGBH Video (Firm) Producer
Useful Links
Associated Subjects
Animals Benefactors Biotic communities British Broadcasting Corporation.--Television Service Children of murder victims Cold regions Cold War (1945-1989) Denmark Dylan, Bob, Earth (Planet) Eliot, George, England Ex-convicts Fathers--Death Ghost plays Great Britain Greek drama (Tragedy) Gruoch,--Queen, consort of Macbeth, King of Scotland Guarani Indians--Missions Habitat (Ecology) Hamlet--(Legendary character) Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) Kings and rulers Lewis, C. S.--(Clive Staples), Macbeth,--King of Scotland, Macbeth (Shakespeare, William) Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Marriage Melancholy Mothers and sons Murder Murder victims' families Narnia (Imaginary place) Natural history Oedipus--(Greek mythological figure) Poor children Princes Regicides Revenge Scotland Seven Reductions, War of the (1754-1756) Shakespeare, William, Singers South America Television broadcasting of news Tropics United States Young men Young women
Covers
Alternative Names
B.B.C.-T.V.
B.B.C. Television
BBC television
BBC Television company
BBC Television London
BBC Television Service
BBC-TV
BBC Τηλεόραση υπηρεσία του BBC
BBC 텔레비전
BBCTV
BBCTV (British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service)
Телебачення BBC
تلویزیون بیبیسی
英國廣播公司電視
英国放送協会のテレビ放送
Languages