BBC Remembers in order

A collection of documentaries from BBC apart of their remembers collection. 6 films, 1h 44m in all, in release order.

Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
2023 · 13 min
Ricky Tomlinson sits back in his chair and takes a fond look back at the much-loved comedy series The Royle Family, sharing his memories of playing head of the family Jim Royle and his experiences working with the show’s co-creator Caroline Aherne, who, as well as writing the show with co-star Craig Cash, also played Jim’s daughter Denise. Ricky talks about how a chance encounter helped him get the part of Jim, recounts what it was like filming some of the show’s most iconic moments, and tries to get the bottom of the origins of Jim’s famous, below-the-belt catchphrase.
New
Mackenzie Crook Remembers... Detectorists
Mackenzie Crook Remembers... Detectorists
2024 · 19 min
Mackenzie Crook shares what inspired him to write his hit series Detectorists - a funny and touching series about a group of metal detectorists (not detectors) in the fictional town of Danebury.
New
Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie
2025 · 14 min
A self-confessed comedy hero to Ruth Jones, Hattie Jacques was a core part of postwar British comedy history. Roles in the Carry On films and TV sitcoms such as Sykes and Hancock cemented her place in the nation’s heart. Yet her off-screen life was just as extraordinary – married to Dad’s Army star John Le Mesurier, she began an unconventional affair with her driver, a scandal that could have ended her career. Ruth looks back at Hattie, a one-off drama that captures the astonishing story.
New
Ross Kemp Remembers... EastEnders: Sharongate
2025 · 14 min
Actor Ross Kemp recalls one of the most explosive storylines in EastEnders - Sharongate - where Grant accidentally hears his wife confessing to being unfaithful with his brother.
New
Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker Remember... EastEnders: Yolande and Patrick
2025 · 28 min
Actors Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter, firm favourites with EastEnders fans, discuss their poignant two-hander episode from May 2024.
New
Pam St Clement Remembers... EastEnders: Pat and Frank's Affair
2025 · 16 min
Pam St Clement remembers how the nation was gripped by one of the most iconic episodes of EastEnders, when Pat’s affair with Frank was finally, and very publicly, exposed.
New

Frequently asked questions

What order should I watch BBC Remembers in?

1. Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family (2023), 2. Mackenzie Crook Remembers... Detectorists (2024), 3. Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie (2025), 4. Ross Kemp Remembers... EastEnders: Sharongate (2025), 5. Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker Remember... EastEnders: Yolande and Patrick (2025), 6. Pam St Clement Remembers... EastEnders: Pat and Frank's Affair (2025).

How long does it take to watch all of BBC Remembers?

About 1h 44m across 6 released films.

Do any BBC Remembers films have post-credit scenes?

None are listed on TMDB.