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Novelist Beryl Bainbridge nominates explorer Robert Falcon Scott as a hidden romantic. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2003.

Beryl Bainbridge shares with Robin Ray, memories of ITMA, Shirley Temple and operetta - and how these stir her. From July 1991.

4/8. Odell's investigations get clouded when police suspect him of being involved in the crimes. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958.

In a mysterious case of blackmail, Chief Inspector West hunts a missing honeymooning bride. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.

Terry and Sandra come to blows when his ex winds up staying at the community centre. Stars Karl Howman. From August 2000.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London to try and claim compensation for their pier. Stars John Le Mesurier. From September 1984.

Alex Edelman looks into the future of humankind, with help from his audience at the University of Arts London. From 2020.

4/5. The talents of the blues singer are richly rewarded in the 1920s - but can the good times last? Readings Adjoa Andoh. From 2021.

9/10. 1960s Yorkshire: Election Day draws closer with Philip and Tom as rivals. Stars David Calder and Robert Glenister.

Sue Perkins sets ethical and moral conundra for Nathan Caton, Celia Pacquola, Dan Snow and Natalie Haynes. From May 2015.

3/4. Away from their model village, the duo tackle a civil war recreation. Stars Simon Greenall and Kay Stonham. From January 2002.

Bathsheba discovers sending William Boldwood a valentine card was a terrible mistake. Stars Alex Tregear and Toby Jones.

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Amy Gledhill, Andrew Maxwell and Rob Rinder.

Ben is in a coma. While his family wonder how to wake him up, his mind is busy elsewhere. Stars Neil Pearson. From July 2006.

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Arthur Smith chats again to Rachel Fairburn.

Craig Children and Martin Bain-Jones host the show for young folk. With Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. From December 1998.

Being a 'breatharian' sparks disaster for host Mel. Sketches and songs with Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine. From April 2000.

Novelist Beryl Bainbridge nominates explorer Robert Falcon Scott as a hidden romantic. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2003.

Beryl Bainbridge shares with Robin Ray, memories of ITMA, Shirley Temple and operetta - and how these stir her. From July 1991.

4/8. Odell's investigations get clouded when police suspect him of being involved in the crimes. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958.

In a mysterious case of blackmail, Chief Inspector West hunts a missing honeymooning bride. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.

Terry and Sandra come to blows when his ex winds up staying at the community centre. Stars Karl Howman. From August 2000.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London to try and claim compensation for their pier. Stars John Le Mesurier. From September 1984.

Alex Edelman looks into the future of humankind, with help from his audience at the University of Arts London. From 2020.

4/5. Blues singer Bessie's talents are richly rewarded in the 1920s - but can the good times last? Written and read by Jackie Smith.

9/10. 1960s Yorkshire: Election Day draws closer with Philip and Tom as rivals. Stars David Calder and Robert Glenister.

Sue Perkins sets ethical and moral conundra for Nathan Caton, Celia Pacquola, Dan Snow and Natalie Haynes. From May 2015.

3/4. Away from their model village, the duo tackle a civil war recreation. Stars Simon Greenall and Kay Stonham. From January 2002.

Bathsheba discovers sending William Boldwood a valentine card was a terrible mistake. Stars Alex Tregear and Toby Jones.

5/8. Odell's investigations start to reveal connections between the murders and the blackmail. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958.

Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.

With three wives, Clem can't keep up his treble life any longer. How can he escape them all? Stars Alex Lowe. From October 2003.

Unleashed on the patients, the medics are unprepared for the formidable Sister Virtue. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1968.

3/4. A mention in parliament brings an A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string. From 2021.

5/5. An exploration of stories that Bessie's death was due to delays in treatment. Read by Jackie Kay and Adjoa Andoh.

10/10. 1960s Yorkshire: Election Day and Andrea and Philip's wife, Kate, clash. Stars Robert Glenister and Deborah McAndrew.

The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.

It takes a 65-strong backstage team to put on the West End musical Dirty Dancing. Presented by Claudia Hammond. From 2008.

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Steve Williams.

5/5. Richard and Robert Sherman wrote Feed the Birds for the film Mary Poppins. Richard recalls how Walt Disney adored it. From 2016.

Claudia Hammond investigates the workings of five year old brains. Does neuroscience have a place in the classroom? From 2010.

5/8. Odell's investigations start to reveal connections between the murders and the blackmail. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958.

Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.

With three wives, Clem can't keep up his treble life any longer. How can he escape them all? Stars Alex Lowe. From October 2003.

Unleashed on the patients, the medics are unprepared for the formidable Sister Virtue. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1968.

3/4. A mention in parliament brings an A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string. From 2021.

5/5. An exploration of stories that Bessie's death was due to delays in treatment. Read by Jackie Kay and Adjoa Andoh.

10/10. 1960s Yorkshire: Election Day and Andrea and Philip's wife, Kate, clash. Stars Robert Glenister and Deborah McAndrew.

David Mitchell gets Pippa Evans, Geoff Norcott, Fern Brady and Simon Evans to lie with some truths. From January 2022.

Patrick faces a full house, as Maria takes on her pub competition. Stars Jim Sweeney and Cathryn Harrison. From August 2001.

One man proves constant in his love for Bathsheba, as she gives up on hopes of happiness. Stars Shaun Dooley and Alex Tregear.

5/5. Richard and Robert Sherman wrote Feed the Birds for the film Mary Poppins. Richard recalls how Walt Disney adored it. From 2016.

Claudia Hammond investigates the workings of five year old brains. Does neuroscience have a place in the classroom? From 2010.

5/8. Odell's investigations start to reveal connections between the murders and the blackmail. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958.

Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.

With three wives, Clem can't keep up his treble life any longer. How can he escape them all? Stars Alex Lowe. From October 2003.

Unleashed on the patients, the medics are unprepared for the formidable Sister Virtue. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1968.

3/4. A mention in parliament brings an A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string. From 2021.

5/5. An exploration of stories that Bessie's death was due to delays in treatment. Read by Jackie Kay and Adjoa Andoh.

10/10. 1960s Yorkshire: Election Day and Andrea and Philip's wife, Kate, clash. Stars Robert Glenister and Deborah McAndrew.

David Mitchell gets Pippa Evans, Geoff Norcott, Fern Brady and Simon Evans to lie with some truths. From January 2022.

Patrick faces a full house, as Maria takes on her pub competition. Stars Jim Sweeney and Cathryn Harrison. From August 2001.

One man proves constant in his love for Bathsheba, as she gives up on hopes of happiness. Stars Shaun Dooley and Alex Tregear.

New comedy set in an Ulster Parish somewhere near the border. This week lovesick council secretary Gerry Nearly is handcuffed and wrestled out of the singles night.

The award-winning comic adds up the cost of living and luxury. With Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard. From August 2009.

From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Arthur Smith chats again to Rachel Fairburn.

Overblown, melodramatic modern life. With Daniel Rigby, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd, Henry Paker and Jessica Ransom. From 2016.

Graham teaches Ben to abseil and the bathroom lock in the Unit base is broken. Stars Reece Shearsmith and Katy Wix. From 2014.

Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together their high-concept, high-paced sketch show. From 2014.

5/5. Richard and Robert Sherman wrote Feed the Birds for the film Mary Poppins. Richard recalls how Walt Disney adored it. From 2016.

Claudia Hammond investigates the workings of five year old brains. Does neuroscience have a place in the classroom? From 2010.

5/8. Odell's investigations start to reveal connections between the murders and the blackmail. Stars Robert Beatty. From 1958.

Michael Grant is taken for a ride, and Inspector West finds a door slammed in his face. Stars Patrick Allen. From 1967.

With three wives, Clem can't keep up his treble life any longer. How can he escape them all? Stars Alex Lowe. From October 2003.

Unleashed on the patients, the medics are unprepared for the formidable Sister Virtue. Stars Richard Briers. From July 1968.

3/4. A mention in parliament brings an A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string. From 2021.

5/5. An exploration of stories that Bessie's death was due to delays in treatment. Read by Jackie Kay and Adjoa Andoh.

10/10. 1960s Yorkshire: Election Day and Andrea and Philip's wife, Kate, clash. Stars Robert Glenister and Deborah McAndrew.

David Mitchell gets Pippa Evans, Geoff Norcott, Fern Brady and Simon Evans to lie with some truths. From January 2022.

Patrick faces a full house, as Maria takes on her pub competition. Stars Jim Sweeney and Cathryn Harrison. From August 2001.

One man proves constant in his love for Bathsheba, as she gives up on hopes of happiness. Stars Shaun Dooley and Alex Tregear.

A pregnant teenager and her feckless mother trade insults and repartee in 1950s Salford. With Siobhan Finneran and Beth Squires.

The humourist, writer and self-proclaimed Royalist muses on a menu of exotic and prehistoric dishes. From 1997.

The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1975.

6/6. Eric and Ernie celebrate the final show of the series, then go on a desert adventure. With Anita Harris. From 1966.

2/3. Public Historian and comedy nerd Greg Jenner is on an Arthurian quest to discover why comedy writers love history.

A pregnant teenager and her feckless mother trade insults and repartee in 1950s Salford. With Siobhan Finneran and Beth Squires.

Michael Spitzer assembles historical evidence and current theories to create a history of life on Earth. Read by Simon McBurney.

The humourist, writer and self-proclaimed Royalist muses on a menu of exotic and prehistoric dishes. From 1997.

The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1975.

6/6. Eric and Ernie celebrate the final show of the series, then go on a desert adventure. With Anita Harris. From 1966.

2/3. Public Historian and comedy nerd Greg Jenner is on an Arthurian quest to discover why comedy writers love history.

2/2. Psychologist Kris is falling in love with his replica wife, as his colleagues plot to destroy the planet. Stars Joanne Frogatt.

A pregnant teenager and her feckless mother trade insults and repartee in 1950s Salford. With Siobhan Finneran and Beth Squires.

Michael Spitzer assembles historical evidence and current theories to create a history of life on Earth. Read by Simon McBurney.

The humourist, writer and self-proclaimed Royalist muses on a menu of exotic and prehistoric dishes. From 1997.

The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1975.

6/6. Eric and Ernie celebrate the final show of the series, then go on a desert adventure. With Anita Harris. From 1966.

2/3. Public Historian and comedy nerd Greg Jenner is on an Arthurian quest to discover why comedy writers love history.

Angstrom comes closer to finally discovering the identity of the mysterious Ash Lad. Starring Matthew Holness and Nadia Kamil.

Britain's leading musical satirist (apart from Richard Stilgoe) makes his "comeback" with another series. From March 2005.

Breakfast dramas and memories of touring the USA with the Bonzo Dog Band. Songs and sketches from Neil Innes. From January 2003.

The pathologists face doing a holistic, non-invasive autopsy. Stars Peter Davison and Tracy-Ann Oberman. From June 2003.