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The homes of two literary giants reveal personal treasures and the real people behind the pages.

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.

Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.

Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers.

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. The specialist subjects include Dear Evan Hansen, Elizabeth I and the feature films of David Lynch.

Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quickfire quiz where six plucky contestants must stay out of the light to be all right. Can anyone beat the lightning and win the £3,000 jackpot.

Daisy and Louis hope to ease their financial woes with a visit to the bank but discover they may not be on the same page after all.

Brian Cox considers what it is about our world that makes it a home for life and asks what transformed this once barren planet into the earth we know today.

With Michael Aspel. A Welsh dresser with no drawer handles and a sledge flag from Shackleton's ill-fated Antarctic trip of 1916 cause great excitement for the experts.

Flog It! comes from the ancestral home of the Spencer family, Althorp in Northamptonshire. Christina Trevanion and Will Axon find a selection of antiques and collectibles to take to auction.

Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes and Sonia test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.

Michael boards one of Europe's most dramatic railways, which winds through Corsica's breathtaking mountainous landscapes.

Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein, along with guest judge and gardening fan Fred Sirieix, continue the search to find Northern Ireland's greatest garden.

Kirsty Wilson and Brian Cuningham show how to help the garden's pollinators as they focus on planting that will attract bees.

It's the end of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, and Monty Don and Arit Anderson are celebrating the great British summer as we all get ready to spend more time in our gardens.

Two great country houses reveal stories of extravagant Grand Tours, royal luxury and one of Georgian society's most scandalous relationships.

This episode of Live at the Apollo is hosted by the fantastic Guz Khan as he introduces the fabulous Kiri Pritchard-McLean and the amazing Rhys James. Contains some strong language.

Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley. Followed by Weather.

Including Nudge Nudge, Hell's Grannies, Killer Cars, Dead Parrot and Blackmail. Contains adult humour.