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Live coverage from day four of the 2024 UK Snooker Championship.

Five-year-old Veeru has to endure relentless bullying and discrimination. Born to an Indian mother and a Nepalese father, in the Indian Himalayan village where he lives, he is taunted for being mixed race. This Storyville documentary follows the little boy over five transformative years as he grapples with the profound effects of racism, never retaliating, finally triumphing when he discovers a ta

Thomas Cromwell has gone down in history as one of the most corrupt and manipulative ruffians ever to hold power in England. A chief minister who used his position to smash the Roman Catholic church in England and loot the monasteries for his own gain. A man who used torture to bring about the execution of the woman who had once been his friend and supporter – Anne Boleyn. Diarmaid MacCulloch, pro

Stephen Smith explores the flamboyant Baroque court of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Louis created the Palace of Versailles so he could surround himself with aristocrats, artists, interior designers, gardeners, wigmakers, chefs and musicians. Hordes of ambitious courtiers scrambled to get close to the king, but unseemly goings-on in the royal bedchamber reflected the quickest path to power.

Celebrity chef Monica Galetti walks through the open landscapes of the North York Moors. Along the way she meets residents and samples local produce. Starting off with a glorious view over the frost-covered valley, Monica drops down into the historic village of Rosedale Abbey. Following the course of a stream up Rosedale, she climbs towards the heather, passing a fell runner on the way. On top of

Five-year-old Veeru has to endure relentless bullying and discrimination. Born to an Indian mother and a Nepalese father, in the Indian Himalayan village where he lives, he is taunted for being mixed race. This Storyville documentary follows the little boy over five transformative years as he grapples with the profound effects of racism, never retaliating, finally triumphing when he discovers a ta

Live coverage from day five of the 2024 UK Snooker Championship.

18 years ago, Michael Henchard sold his family whilst drunk at a fair. Now he is the mayor of Casterbridge, and his wife has returned.

Eminent, rich, respected and feared, the mayor of Casterbridge is also ashamed of his past. He decides to remarry Susan.

Jealousy poisons Henchard against his manager, Donald Farfrae. The mayor's troubles are only just beginning.

Rejected by her father, Elizabeth-Jane goes to work for Lucetta, who now pursues Farfrae. Meanwhile Henchard plots the ruin of his former manager.

A look through the archives at the talk show appearances of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

Stephen Smith explores the flamboyant Baroque court of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Louis created the Palace of Versailles so he could surround himself with aristocrats, artists, interior designers, gardeners, wigmakers, chefs and musicians. Hordes of ambitious courtiers scrambled to get close to the king, but unseemly goings-on in the royal bedchamber reflected the quickest path to power.

Autumnal fog and an overheating engine prove to be problems for narrowboater Robbie Cumming as he navigates a Roman waterway and the fast-flowing River Trent. It's a journey of many challenges as he runs aground and breaks down in Nottingham.

Jim Moir goes for a "power stroll through a strange landscape" as he explores the shingle peninsula of Dungeness in this corner of Kent. The comic, birdwatcher and Kent resident, famous for his comedy persona Vic Reeves, takes his time exploring a quirky section of the coast – an area he has come to know well over the years. Filming himself with a 360-degree camera, Jim walks along the shingle and

John Wilson talks to three-time Oscar-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker, who, for over five decades, has been Martin Scorsese's cutting room collaborator. Having edited Scorsese's first feature film in 1967, Thelma has worked on every one of his movies since Raging Bull, including Goodfellas, Casino, The Departed, Wolf of Wall Street, right up to his most recent features, The Irishman and Kil

Returning to England from a bombing run in May 1945, flyer Peter Carter's plane is damaged, and his parachute ripped to shreds. He has his crew bail out safely, but figures it is curtains for himself. He gets on the radio, and talks to June, a young American woman working for the USAAF, and they are quite moved by each other's voices. Peter then jumps, preferring this to burning up with his plane.

Eager young ballerina Victoria Page is delighted at being given the opportunity to dance with the renowned Ballet Lermontov, little realising the demands of its brilliant yet arrogant impresario will force a tragic choice between her career and her lover.

Michael Parkinson is joined by guests Sir Robert Helpmann, Claire Bloom and Eartha Kitt.

Autumnal fog and an overheating engine prove to be problems for narrowboater Robbie Cumming as he navigates a Roman waterway and the fast-flowing River Trent. It's a journey of many challenges as he runs aground and breaks down in Nottingham.

Jim Moir goes for a "power stroll through a strange landscape" as he explores the shingle peninsula of Dungeness in this corner of Kent. The comic, birdwatcher and Kent resident, famous for his comedy persona Vic Reeves, takes his time exploring a quirky section of the coast – an area he has come to know well over the years. Filming himself with a 360-degree camera, Jim walks along the shingle and

Two thousand years ago, one of history's most notorious individuals was born. Professor Mary Beard embarks on an investigative journey to explore the life and times of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus – better known to us as Caligula. Caligula has now become known as Rome's most capricious tyrant, and the stories told about him are some of the most extraordinary of any Roman emperor. He was

Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 November 1996 and featuring Ant & Dec, Shed Seven, Warren G feat Adina Howard, Bryan Adams, Kula Shaker, Garbage feat Tricky, Jimmy Nail, Fugees and The Prodigy.

Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 November 1996 and featuring Belinda Carlisle, Louise, Robert Miles feat Maria Nayler, Skunk Anansie, Fugees, Dunblane, Mark Owen, Sheryl Crow and The Prodigy.

1979 Top of the Pops collection, offering 60 minutes of the year's greatest, cheesiest and oddest performances. 1979 was the year music went portable with the launch of the Sony Walkman and another year Top of the Pops, the BBC's flagship music show, managed to still draw over 15 million viewers every Thursday night. The mod revival and 2 Tone was in full stomp, featured here with The Jam, The Spe

Peter Powell and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 November 1984. Featuring Nik Kershaw, The Eurythmics, Slade, Tina Turner, Kool & The Gang, Madonna, Alvin Stardust and Jim Diamond.

Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

Highlights from the 58th annual Country Music Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson. The CMAs are back to celebrate music over the last year on country music's biggest night. Morgan Wallen has received the most nominations this year, but he is in good company alongside stars such as Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Post Malone and one of the show's own hosts, Lainey Wilson.

Country music icon Kenny Rogers stars in a television special from 1979.

Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 November 1996 and featuring Ant & Dec, Shed Seven, Warren G feat Adina Howard, Bryan Adams, Kula Shaker, Garbage feat Tricky, Jimmy Nail, Fugees and The Prodigy.

Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 November 1996 and featuring Belinda Carlisle, Louise, Robert Miles feat Maria Nayler, Skunk Anansie, Fugees, Dunblane, Mark Owen, Sheryl Crow and The Prodigy.

1979 Top of the Pops collection, offering 60 minutes of the year's greatest, cheesiest and oddest performances. 1979 was the year music went portable with the launch of the Sony Walkman and another year Top of the Pops, the BBC's flagship music show, managed to still draw over 15 million viewers every Thursday night. The mod revival and 2 Tone was in full stomp, featured here with The Jam, The Spe

Peter Powell and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 November 1984. Featuring Nik Kershaw, The Eurythmics, Slade, Tina Turner, Kool & The Gang, Madonna, Alvin Stardust and Jim Diamond.

Country music icon Kenny Rogers stars in a television special from 1979.

Chris Beardshaw meets keen gardeners Jane and Chris Goodrick from Rhuddland, Wales, and helps turn their garden into an impressive mixture of plants and shrubs.

What can the vets do when a herd is struck by a disease for which there is no cure?

James is coerced into giving the wrong treatment.

Toril realises that the partying has gone too far and asks God for help to sober up. Frank gives Christian an ultimatum that would require a big investment. In Norwegian with English subtitles.

Komponent is on the verge of bankruptcy, Christian defies his father in front of the board, Marie celebrates her birthday, and Ingrid begins taking driving lessons. In Norwegian with English subtitles.

A chartered yacht lands on the remote and now abandoned island of Hirta, in the Outer Hebrides. Skipper Andrew, a former islander, tells of his life there and of the dramatic clash between two factions of the dwindling community over whether to leave or stay.

In 1978, Michael Powell, accompanied by leading actors John Laurie and Grant Sutherland, revisited the island of Foula, 40 years after they filmed The Edge of the World, to find out what became of the islanders and the impact the film had on their lives.

Profile of the life and career of renowned British film director Michael Powell.

Thomas Cromwell has gone down in history as one of the most corrupt and manipulative ruffians ever to hold power in England. A chief minister who used his position to smash the Roman Catholic church in England and loot the monasteries for his own gain. A man who used torture to bring about the execution of the woman who had once been his friend and supporter – Anne Boleyn. Diarmaid MacCulloch, pro

What can the vets do when a herd is struck by a disease for which there is no cure?

James is coerced into giving the wrong treatment.

Chris Beardshaw meets keen gardeners Jane and Chris Goodrick from Rhuddland, Wales, and helps turn their garden into an impressive mixture of plants and shrubs.

Concert which recalls the heady days of the 1960s folk revival, centring upon the singer-songwriter talents to emerge from the clubs of New York's Greenwich Village and beyond. Hosted by singer-songwriter Billy Bragg, it features Village originals Judy Collins, Roger McGuinn, Eric Andersen and Carolyn Hester, performing songs from their own repertoire and from their contemporaries who contributed

Bob Harris introduces Ralph McTell in concert at the BBC TV Theatre in 1976.

Jason Manford hosts a glittering musical celebration, with spectacular performances and special guests, including Beverley Knight, Nicole Scherzinger and Alfie Boe. Filmed in front of an audience of 12,000 fans of musicals at Manchester's AO Arena, 12 of the UK's West End and touring productions perform much-loved songs and exciting exclusives. Daniel Mays takes to the stage with Guys & Dolls, Alf

This collection of hits features several of Elaine Paige's personal favourites from the BBC's song and dance archives. Amongst them are some of the world's best-loved musicals, from Cats and The Lion King to Funny Girl and My Fair Lady, and from Sunset Boulevard and West Side Story to A Little Night Music and The Sound of Music. Together, they promise an irresistible mix for lovers of show tunes,

Multi-award-winning star of stage and screen Cynthia Erivo takes the Proms by storm as she sings the great American songbook of the 1950s and 60s. Backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, she celebrates the legendary female voices that have shown her the way – artists such as Nina Simone, Shirley Bassey, Billie Holiday, Etta James, and Gladys Knight. From showtunes to pop, from soul to French chanson,