The effects of the tsunami will be dealt with in the drama

The drama, Tsunami - The Aftermath, is set in Thailand and will star Tim Roth, Toni Collette, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Okonedo and Hugh Bonneville.

It has been written by Abi Morgan, who wrote the critically-acclaimed dramas Sex Traffick and Murder.

BBC two controller Roly Keating said it paid tribute to survivors' "courage".

"The 2004 Asian tsunami shocked and devastated the world, touching the lives of people everywhere," he said.

Manic depression

"Since then, many questions have been asked and answers have been sought, but what this drama is able to do - through the searing writing talent of Abi Morgan - is to explore the cultural and personal fault lines that can be ruptured when catastrophe strikes.

"Its intention is to mark the unique nature and scale of this tragedy, and to pay tribute to some of the victims' and survivors' incredible courage," he said.

Stephen Fry will deal with the trauma of manic depression

Later this year, comedian Stephen Fry will front two films about the reality of living with manic depression.

The star - who has suffered from the illness - will speak to celebrities and other people dealing with the condition in - The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive.

Historian Simon Schama will tell the story of the making of eight masterpieces in a new series called Simon Schama's Power Of Art.

Adam Curtis, the producer of the award-winning documentary series on the war against terrorism The Power of Nightmares, has made a series about the collapse of trust and altruism called Cold Cold Heart.

The Catherine Tate Show returns for a third series

Another major documentary series will mark the 60th anniversary of the Nuremberg trial of senior Nazi war criminals.

Gardening presenter Monty Don will attempt to show how growing plants can transform the lives of young offenders in The Monty Don Project.

Oz And James' Big Wine Adventure will pair wine expert Oz Clarke and Top Gear presenter James May for a tour around France's wine region.