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Wonder Boys

Pittsburgh English Professor Grady Tripp cannot finish his latest novel. Nor can he handle his wife leaving, his girlfriend's pregnancy announcement, the arrival of his editor or a strange talented student seeking mentorship. All in the same week.

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1 hour, 43 minutes

Last on

Thu 30 Jan 2025 21:30
BBC Four

Credits

Grady Tripp Michael Douglas
James Leer Tobey Maguire
Sara Gaskell Frances McDormand
Terry Crabtree Robert Downey Jr
Hannah Green Katie Holmes
Walter Gaskell Richard Thomas
Q Rip Torn
Director Curtis Hanson
Writer Steve Kloves
Novel Michael Chabon

Broadcasts

  • Sun 3 Feb 2008 22:45
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Sun 3 Feb 2008 23:05
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Sun 3 Feb 2008 23:45
    BBC One Wales
  • Tue 20 Jan 2009 23:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Wed 21 Jan 2009 00:00
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Sat 21 Feb 2009 21:00
    BBC HD
  • Fri 7 Aug 2009 22:30
    BBC HD
  • Wed 3 Nov 2010 23:25
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
  • Thu 4 Nov 2010 00:00
    BBC One Scotland
  • Thu 4 Nov 2010 00:05
    BBC One Wales
  • Sun 7 Nov 2010 23:45
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Sun 19 Dec 2010 22:00
    BBC HD
  • Tue 9 Oct 2012 23:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
  • Wed 10 Oct 2012 00:05
    BBC One Wales
  • Wed 10 Oct 2012 00:35
    BBC One Scotland
  • Sat 28 Sep 2013 23:10
    BBC Two HD, Scotland, England & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 29 Sep 2013 00:10
    BBC Two Wales
  • Sun 9 Oct 2016 23:40
    BBC Two England, Scotland, Northern Ireland & HD only
  • Mon 10 Oct 2016 00:25
    BBC Two Wales
  • Thu 30 Jan 2025 21:30
    BBC Four

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