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Henry Hitchings explores the lives and works of the radical 18th-century British novelists such as Defoe, Swift and Fielding who established the literary genres we recognise today. [S] [HD]

3/3. Huntingdon has abducted young Arthur, forcing Helen to return to him. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]

Henry Hitchings explores the lives and works of the radical 18th-century British novelists such as Defoe, Swift and Fielding who established the literary genres we recognise today. [S] [HD]

Documentary that explores the vital role that mosses played in the earth's evolution and how science is only beginning to unlock the secrets and potential of these amazing plants. [S] [HD]

The story of Timbuktu and its legacy of ancient manuscripts, proof that reading and writing books have been as important to Africans as to Europeans. [S,SL]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Accompanied by the gentle soundscape of the great outdoors, Yorkshire peer Sayeeda Warsi takes time out from her political life to seek peace and calm in the Dales. [S,AD] [HD]

4/10. Exeter College, Oxford, and Queen Mary University of London are represented by distinguished alumni in the fourth heat. [S] [HD]

Documentary following Judi Dench as she explores the lives of trees, discovering how they feel, how they communicate and how they fight off invading armies and extreme weather. [S,AD] [HD]

Live coverage from day 6 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship. [S] [HD]

Ensemble comedy drama directed by Dustin Hoffman. With Maggie Smith and Tom Courtenay. Contains some strong language. [2012] [S,AD] [HD]

Terry Wogan chats to Pauline Collins, Simon Callow, Esther Rantzen and Desmond Wilcox. [S]

Ensemble comedy drama directed by Dustin Hoffman. With Maggie Smith and Tom Courtenay. Contains some strong language. [2012] [S,AD] [HD]

Bunny Guinness finds out what Capability Brown might have created for his own garden. [S,AD] [HD]

Terry Wogan chats to Pauline Collins, Simon Callow, Esther Rantzen and Desmond Wilcox. [S]

Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of a centuries-old masterpiece in glass, the Great East Window at York Minster, the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the UK. [S] [HD]

Bunny Guinness finds out what Capability Brown might have created for his own garden. [S,AD] [HD]

Accompanied by the gentle soundscape of the great outdoors, Yorkshire peer Sayeeda Warsi takes time out from her political life to seek peace and calm in the Dales. [S,AD] [HD]

Documentary following Judi Dench as she explores the lives of trees, discovering how they feel, how they communicate and how they fight off invading armies and extreme weather. [S,AD] [HD]

Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of a centuries-old masterpiece in glass, the Great East Window at York Minster, the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the UK. [S] [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Live coverage from day 7 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship. [S] [HD]

Katy Hill presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 November 1998 and featuring The Tamperer feat Maya, Tatyana Ali, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Faith Evans, East 17 and Cher. [S]

Featuring Pilot, Ralph McTell, Mud, 10cc, David Essex, Johnny Nash, Guys & Dolls, The Tymes, Tammy Wynette, Bay City Rollers, Telly Savalas, Art Garfunkel, The Stylistics and CCS. [S]

Katy Hill presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 November 1998 and featuring The Tamperer feat Maya, Tatyana Ali, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Faith Evans, East 17 and Cher. [S]

6/15. Featuring vintage performances from Tom Jones, the Kinks and the Moody Blues. [S]

Live coverage from day 7 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship. [S] [HD]

Christmas special with Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Howard Jones, Duran Duran, Nik Kershaw, Culture Club, Thompson Twins, Jim Diamond, Wham!, Paul Young, George Michael and Band Aid. [S]

Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]

Featuring Pilot, Ralph McTell, Mud, 10cc, David Essex, Johnny Nash, Guys & Dolls, The Tymes, Tammy Wynette, Bay City Rollers, Telly Savalas, Art Garfunkel, The Stylistics and CCS. [S]

Katy Hill presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 November 1998 and featuring The Tamperer feat Maya, Tatyana Ali, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Faith Evans, East 17 and Cher. [S]

Christmas special with Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Howard Jones, Duran Duran, Nik Kershaw, Culture Club, Thompson Twins, Jim Diamond, Wham!, Paul Young, George Michael and Band Aid. [S]

Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Live coverage from day 8 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship. [S] [HD]

7/12. James rescues a client from imminent arrest, while Siegfried's old pal Stewie helps with an emergency operation. [S]

8/12. Mrs Pettinger's cat goes missing, and Rosie still wants to be a vet, even after helping to 'ring the bull'. [S]

9/12. Siegfried finds out who shot Jacob Pearson's dog and decides to resolve the situation by dealing with the culprit himself. [S]

1/6. Detective Jay Swan's homecoming is greeted by guns and friction with his father. Contains strong language. [S] [HD]

2/6. Confronting neo-Nazis is almost as challenging as attending a social event for Jay, while a cold case intrigues lawyer Anousha. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]

Michael Parkinson talks to Dame Judi Dench, comedian Peter Kay and zoologist and TV presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek. With music from Will Young. [S]

7/12. James rescues a client from imminent arrest, while Siegfried's old pal Stewie helps with an emergency operation. [S]

8/12. Mrs Pettinger's cat goes missing, and Rosie still wants to be a vet, even after helping to 'ring the bull'. [S]

9/12. Siegfried finds out who shot Jacob Pearson's dog and decides to resolve the situation by dealing with the culprit himself. [S]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

A re-edited, feature-length version of the classic 1972 Doctor Who story that introduced audiences to the formidable aquatic species the Sea Devils. [S,AD] [HD]

A collection of some of Sammy Davis Jr's finest moments on British television - showing off his unbeatable talents as singer and raconteur. [S] [HD]

A compilation of the best of Sammy Davis Jr's 1960s performances for the BBC, including classic songs like My Funny Valentine and impersonations of some well-known stars. [S]

A look at the lives of residents and visitors to Blencathra in the Lake District. [S] [HD]

Professor Alice Roberts reveals the natural history of the woolly mammoth. [S,AD] [HD]