Dramas from BBC Learning English
The White Elephant: Episode 25: Brave
Episode 160527 / 27 May 2016
There's a criminal in the area but could he be coming to eat at The White Elephant and who's going to be the bravest person to confront him? Watch and learn some phrases related to being braveThe White Elephant: Episode 24: Honesty
Episode 160520 / 20 May 2016
Peter the waiter is shaken up when he nearly gets hit by a van but Gordon has no sympathy as he brags about his new mobile business venture. Can the two things be connected? Learn some phrases about honesty.The White Elephant: Episode 23: Sleepy
Episode 160513 / 13 May 2016
It's been a late night for the team at The White Elephant but Gordon seems remarkably lively. That's until he hears about an award that only he could win! Watch and learn some sleep-related phrases.
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The White Elephant: Episode 22: Disaster
Episode 160506 / 06 May 2016
It's a special 'sushi night' at the restaurant and Gordon is keen to make a good impression on the customers. But his best efforts don't quite go to plan and he runs out of an important ingredient. Is the evening going to be a disaster or can someone save the day? Watch and learn phrases used to talk about very unsuccessful events- completed
The White Elephant: Episode 21: Clean
Episode 160429 / 29 Apr 2016
The restaurant is about to get a visit from the health inspector. Everyone needs to make the place clean and tidy but Gordon has other ideas. And why does he need to clean up his act? Watch the video and listen out for the phrases used to do with being clean - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 20: Failure
Episode 160422 / 22 Apr 2016
The restaurant gets some customers from America who demand a meal that really puts Gordon's cooking skills to the test. Can he give them what they want or will he leave a bad impression? Find out by watching this episode and listening out for the phrases related to failure - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 19: Love
Episode 160415 / 15 Apr 2016
Lucky Mary! Someone has left her a special gift and she thinks she knows who it's from but is she right or has someone else in the kitchen got a soft spot for her? Find out in this episode and listen out for the phrases related to love - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 18: Excellence
Episode 160408 / 08 Apr 2016
A VIP [Very Important Person] has decided to come and eat at The White Elephant and try out the food. Gordon cooks him something really special - but is it what the customer had in mind? Find out in this episode and listen out for phrases related to excellence. - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 17: Timing
Episode 160401 / 01 Apr 2016
Something smells good in the kitchen – Gordon is preparing a special meal but unfortunately the red wine he's using isn't going into the cooking pot. Will the customers ever get to taste it – and will they want to? Watch this episode and listen out for the phrases related to timing - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 16: Calm!
Episode 160325 / 25 Mar 2016
Don't panic! Twenty-five people are heading for The White Elephant. Will Gordon really be able to cook for this many people? And how will Peter get all the orders written on his small notepad? Everyone needs to keep calm if they want this to go well. Listen out for the phrases related to keeping calm - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 15: Sad
Episode 160318 / 18 Mar 2016
Peter, the waiter, isn't happy. Somebody called Edith has died and the team are doing their best to comfort Peter with some wise words. Can grumpy Gordon think of a nice thing to say? And who is Edith anyway? Find out in this episode and listen out for the phrases related to sadness - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 14: Clever
Episode 160311 / 11 Mar 2016
The White Elephant restaurant is struggling to stay in business. It's up to the staff to think of an idea that will bring in enough money to save the restaurant! But, as usual, their grumpy chef Gordon needs some persuading. What will change his mind? Find out in this episode - and listen out for phrases related to being clever - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 13: Resilience
Episode 160304 / 04 Mar 2016
The White Elephant restaurant has had so few customers it might have to close down. Ceilia comes up with an idea to attract more diners, but there's one person who's not convinced... Will Gordon the chef change his mind? Find out in this episode and listen out for the phrases related to resilience that are used. - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 12: Shock!
Episode 160226 / 26 Feb 2016
When Mary and Ceilia arrive early for work they get the shock of their lives when they discover Gordon sleeping in the kitchen. What's caused him to spend the night there? Find out in this episode and listen out for shock-related phrases - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 11: Success
Episode 160219 / 19 Feb 2016
What is the secret of Gordon's success? Even when Mary gets an important qualification, he claims his experience is much more important. However, something happens which proves who has the most experience. Who will succeed? - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 10: Angry
Episode 160212 / 12 Feb 2016
Gordon, the chef, is usually an angry man but something in the kitchen has made him angrier than usual. Who can calm him down and get him cooking again before another customer disappears? - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 9: Secrets
Episode 160205 / 05 Feb 2016
Ceilia, the boss, has some news she can't keep to herself but as soon as she tells someone the news spreads. However, as the secret gets passed on, the information becomes less reliable. Find out what the secret is in today's episode - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 8: Lucky
Episode 160129 / 29 Jan 2016
Gordon is preparing something special for the customers but there's one ingredient that might not be to everybody's taste. Find out what happens and see why Mary's washing-up skills come in very useful - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 7: Late!
Episode 160122 / 22 Jan 2016
Oh no, there are three customers in the restaurant and no chef to cook any food. While Peter panics, Ceilia tries to find a solution and Mary helps get the kitchen ready. But when Gordon finally turns up, will there be any customers to cook any food for? Find out in this episode - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 6: Kindness
Episode 160115 / 15 Jan 2016
Peter's just had a nice surprise - his first ever tip - but he doesn't hold on to it for long. Gordon the chef gets a surprise too, when everyone realises what's happened to Peter's money. Watch this episode to find out what makes Gordon grumpy this time - and listen out for phrases related to kindness - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 5: Happy
Episode 160108 / 08 Jan 2016
Welcome back to the kitchen of The White Elephant restaurant. Gordon is unusually happy. What's making him so cheerful - and how long will it last? Watch and learn some useful everyday phrases related to being happy - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 4: Annoyed
Episode 151225 / 25 Dec 2015
The kitchen of The White Elephant restaurant is a busy place and Gordon the chef doesn't like it. Watch and learn some useful everyday phrases related to being annoyed - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 3: Broken
Episode 151218 / 18 Dec 2015
Find out what's going on in the kitchen of The White Elephant restaurant. There's a problem with the cooker and Gordon the chef isn't happy. Watch and learn some useful everyday phrases related to things that are broken - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 2: Quick!
Episode 151211 / 11 Dec 2015
Welcome back to The White Elephant. The staff at the restaurant are still waiting for their first customer, but when one eventually arrives they have to work quickly to make sure this one doesn't escape - completed
The White Elephant: Episode 1: Panic!
Episode 151204 / 04 Dec 2015
Welcome to The White Elephant - the restaurant with no customers. How will they cope when someone finally comes for a meal? - completed
Gulliver's Travels: Part 10: The journey's end
Episode 151127 / 27 Nov 2015
Can Gulliver remain in the land of the horses he loves so much? - completed
Gulliver's Travels: Part 9: In the land of the houyhnhnms
Episode 151120 / 20 Nov 2015
Gulliver finds himself on an island of talking horse-people - completed
Gulliver's Travels: Part 8: Horrible science
Episode 151113 / 13 Nov 2015
Gulliver visits the Great Academy of Lagado - completed
Gulliver's Travels: Part 7: Island in the sky
Episode 151106 / 06 Nov 2015
Gulliver has left the giants of Brobdingnag behind and begun a new adventure. An attack by pirates leaves him alone on an empty island, until something huge appears in the sky… - completed
Gulliver's Travels: Part 6: Gunpowder
Episode 151030 / 30 Oct 2015
Gulliver is in the land of the giants, Brobdingnag. He fears for his life and wants to return home to England. But first, he'll have to persuade the King to let him go - completed
Gulliver's Travels: Part 5: Palace of the giants
Episode 151023 / 23 Oct 2015
Gulliver is in the land of the giants, Brobdingnag. He is forced to perform every day in front of crowds of villagers, but his luck changes when a visitor from the royal palace arrives. - completed
Gulliver's Travels: Part 4: Voyage to Brobdingnag
Episode 151016 / 16 Oct 2015
After his adventures in the land Lilliput, Gulliver takes to sea again. This time he arrives in a country where he's not the largest, but the smallest... What will happen in the land of Brobdingnag? - completed
Gulliver's Travels: Part 3: Treachery and treason
Episode 151009 / 09 Oct 2015
Gulliver is a hero after helping Lilliput defeat their enemy Blefuscu. But when fire breaks out at the palace, can Gulliver help? - completed
Gulliver's Travels: Part 2: War with Blefuscu
Episode 151002 / 02 Oct 2015
Gulliver goes to war against Lilliput's enemies - completed
Gulliver's Travels: Part 1: Voyage to Lilliput
Episode 150925 / 25 Sep 2015
Gulliver arrives in the land of Lilliput - completed
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 10: The real Ernest is discovered
Episode 150918 / 18 Sep 2015
All is revealed in the final episode - completed
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 9: A reunion and a death
Episode 150911 / 11 Sep 2015
Lady Bracknell makes a surprise appearance - completed
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 8: The truth about Ernest
Episode 150904 / 04 Sep 2015
It's time for the men to admit they're not called Ernest - completed
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 7: The Misunderstanding
Episode 150828 / 28 Aug 2015
Cecily and Gwendolen both think they're engaged to someone called Ernest - completed
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 6: Cecily's confession
Episode 150821 / 21 Aug 2015
Algernon and Cecily's relationship takes an interesting twist - completed
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 5: Jack meets Ernest
Episode 150814 / 14 Aug 2015
Jack returns home to find his friend Algernon there. Algernon's pretending to be Jack's brother so he can win Cecily's heart - completed
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 4: A visit from Ernest
Episode 150807 / 07 Aug 2015
Algernon secretly goes to visit Cecily. He's pretending to be Jack's wicked younger brother, Ernest - completed
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 3: Lost and found
Episode 150731 / 31 Jul 2015
Jack has proposed to his darling Gwendolen, and she has accepted. But her mother is not happy. - completed
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 2: The Proposal
Episode 150724 / 24 Jul 2015
Algernon and Jack reveal they both lead double lives. But can Jack win the heart of the woman he really loves? - completed
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 1: Earnest or Ernest?
Episode 150717 / 17 Jul 2015
A young man visits his wealthy, young friend in Victorian London. But he's not exactly who he says he is… - completed
Jamaica Inn: Part 10: The truth is out
Episode 150710 / 10 Jul 2015
The Vicar of Altarnum knows the awful truth about who killed Mary's uncle and aunt. She has a dangerous journey ahead now, but help comes from an unexpected place. - completed
Jamaica Inn: Part 9: The Vicar of Altarnum
Episode 150703 / 03 Jul 2015
Mary has gone to vicar's house. She wants to talk to him about the murder of her uncle but he's not there. But later he arrives and he has some important news to tell her. What can it be? - completed
Jamaica Inn: Part 8: A shocking discovery
Episode 150626 / 26 Jun 2015
After the shocking events on the coast, Mary's uncle is now planning to escape from Jamaica Inn. He fears that someone is coming to kill him – someone who has been giving him the orders to wreck ships. She has to escape first to tell someone what she has seen but who can she trust? - completed
Jamaica Inn: Part 7: Shipwreck
Episode 150619 / 19 Jun 2015
Mary has been forced by her Uncle Joss to travel with him and his drunken men on Christmas Eve. She fell asleep but she's about to wake up and discover what Joss and his gang of bad men really get up to at night. - completed
Jamaica Inn: Part 6: The horse market
Episode 150612 / 12 Jun 2015
Following Mary's uncle's shocking confession - how he lures ships onto the rocks and drowns women and children - she escapes from the Inn and goes with his brother, Jem, to the horse market in Launceston. But things don't go to plan. - completed
Jamaica Inn: Part 5: Lost on the moor
Episode 150605 / 05 Jun 2015
Joss has returned to Jamaica Inn and is very angry about Mr Bassat's visit. He storms out of the house and sets off across the moor. Mary decides to follow him. - completed
Jamaica Inn: Part 4: The horse thief
Episode 150529 / 29 May 2015
Mary finds herself attracted to a visitor to Jamaica Inn. But who is he - and can he be trusted? Meanwhile, another visitor discovers some suspicious objects in an upstairs room... - completed
Jamaica Inn: Part 3: Strange goings-on
Episode 150522 / 22 May 2015
Mary has to work in the bar of Jamaica Inn on Saturday night. She gets to meet a group of rough and drunk men. Later that night there are some strange goings-on in the yard outside. What's happening - and why are people talking about murder? - completed
Jamaica Inn: Part 2: A cold and lonely place
Episode 150515 / 15 May 2015
Mary arrives at Jamaica Inn and meets her Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss. Immediately she discovers what a mean and scary man her uncle is. He sets the rules and tells her what to do. On her second day there she discovers a locked room – what is inside? - completed
Jamaica Inn: Part 1: Meet Mary Yellan
Episode 150508 / 08 May 2015
When Mary's mother dies, she goes to live with her aunt and uncle who run the Jamaica Inn. It lies in a remote and bleak corner of England. On her journey there she is warned to keep away. But why? - completed
Alice in Wonderland: Part 10: Alice's evidence
Episode 150501 / 01 May 2015
Alice is at the trial of the Knave of Hearts - and she is taller than ever before. The King asks the jury to give their verdict - but will the Queen let Alice escape without a punishment? - completed
Alice in Wonderland: Part 9: Who stole the tarts?
Episode 150424 / 24 Apr 2015
Alice finds herself at a trial. Did the Knave of Hearts steal the Queen's tarts? What does the Hatter know about it - and what's that funny feeling Alice is having? - completed
Alice in Wonderland: Part 8: Croquet with the Queen
Episode 150417 / 17 Apr 2015
Alice plays croquet with the Queen. But what are the rules - and how can Alice play croquet when the ball is a hedgehog? - completed
Alice in Wonderland: Part 7: A mad tea-party
Episode 150410 / 10 Apr 2015
Alice finds the Hatter and the March Hare having a very strange tea-party. They manage to make Alice angry - but how? And do riddles always have answers? - completed
Alice in Wonderland: Part 6: Pig and Pepper
Episode 150403 / 03 Apr 2015
Someone inside the Duchess's house is angry - but who? The Duchess's baby is making some very strange sounds and the Cheshire-Cat smiles while the cook throws things. Will Alice meet anyone who isn't mad? - completed
Alice in Wonderland: Part 5: Advice from a caterpillar
Episode 150327 / 27 Mar 2015
Alice is beginning to wonder who she is, when a caterpillar gives her some advice about a magical mushroom. But is it good advice – and who thinks Alice is a snake? - completed
Alice in Wonderland: Part 4: The White Rabbit's house
Episode 150320 / 20 Mar 2015
Alice is too big to fit inside the White Rabbit's house. The problem is, she's already inside it! How does she get out - and why is everyone throwing cakes? - completed
Alice in Wonderland: Part 3: The Caucus-race
Episode 150313 / 13 Mar 2015
Alice meets all sorts of creatures as she swims around in a pool of her own tears. She joins in a Caucus-race: but how can you win a race with no rules? And who will give the prizes? - completed
Alice in Wonderland: Part 2: The pool of tears
Episode 150306 / 06 Mar 2015
Alice can't stay the same size for more than a few minutes! When she's big, she cries a pool of tears. What will happen to her when she gets smaller again? - completed
Alice in Wonderland: Part 1: Down the rabbit hole
Episode 150227 / 27 Feb 2015
Alice is an ordinary girl, until the day a white rabbit runs past her, saying "I'm late!" Alice follows the White Rabbit as he runs down a rabbit hole, and a whole Wonderland of adventures begin… - completed
A Christmas Carol - ep 05 - The end of it
Episode 5 / 26 Dec 2014
Ebenezer Scrooge has been taken to several different places by three spirits. He saw that if he died, nobody would care because he is a bad man. How will this experience change Scrooge's life? - completed
A Christmas Carol - ep 04 - The third of three spirits
Episode 4 / 25 Dec 2014
Ebenezer Scrooge is getting used to the company of ghosts, but here's one he doesn't expect. - completed
A Christmas Carol - ep 03 - The second of three spirits
Episode 3 / 24 Dec 2014
Ebenezer Scrooge seems to be changing his ways. He has learnt a lesson from a ghost which took him to the past and now is ready to be visited by the Spirit of Christmas Present. - completed
A Christmas Carol - ep 02 - The first of three spirits
Episode 2 / 23 Dec 2014
Selfish businessman Ebenezer Scrooge receives a visit from the first of three spirits. This is the Spirit of Christmas Past. - completed
A Christmas Carol - ep 01 - Marley's ghost
Episode 1 / 22 Dec 2014
In this episode, you'll get to know Ebenezer Scrooge. Nobody seems to be able to get a kind word or even a smile out of him.
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