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Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Michael Portillo crosses the south east of Australia, from the seat of government in Canberra to the multi-ethnic heart of its second largest city, Melbourne, in the state of Victoria.

Narrowboater Robbie Cumming explores the Victorian village of Saltaire in West Yorkshire and moors up for the weekend in Leeds Dock.

Technical developments are enabling us to see the world of plants in ever greater detail, giving us insights into their remarkable abilities to adapt and survive.

With the help of pioneering scientists, will Florida's wildlife continue to weather the storm of a growing human population and a cast of animal invaders.

Desmond Hawkins explores the corner of England that featured so strongly in the life of Thomas Hardy.

Desmond Hawkins finds local features in the south and south west of England that can be identified in Thomas Hardy's novels, as well as reminders of the author's own life.

When Farmer Lodge brings home his new bride, a mysterious enemy awaits to blight their happiness.

Barnet has made an unhappy marriage, Downe a happy one. The lives of the 'Fellow Townsmen' become tragically interwoven.

Like a ghost from the past, the Halborough brothers' drunken father reappears to destroy their image of respectability. Dramatised by Dennis Potter and starring John Hurt.

This episode deals with class in all its shapes and sizes, from both sides of the class divide, in the UK, USA and India. Contains very strong language.

Michael Portillo crosses the south east of Australia, from the seat of government in Canberra to the multi-ethnic heart of its second largest city, Melbourne, in the state of Victoria.

Narrowboater Robbie Cumming explores the Victorian village of Saltaire in West Yorkshire and moors up for the weekend in Leeds Dock.

Dan Cruickshank reveals the extraordinary story behind the design of iconic WWI memorials.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Michael Portillo continues his exploration of southeast Australia in Melbourne, Victoria, guided by his 1913 Bradshaw.

As Robbie makes his way to Ripon in North Yorkshire, he tackles the fast-flowing River Ouse and is forced to make an emergency stop.

Documentary which explores the lost world of coal mining and the rich social and cultural lives of those who worked in what was once Britain's most important industry.

Writer David Nicholls looks back on his 2015 film adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel.

Romantic drama based on the classic novel by Thomas Hardy. An independent young woman preparing to take over her uncle's farm attracts the attention of three very different men.

The Sky at Night teams up with BBC Ideas to discover the secrets of archaeology and astronomy and to reflect on our ancestral skies.

A look at the evolution of the weather forecast from print via radio to TV and beyond.

Michael Portillo continues his exploration of southeast Australia in Melbourne, Victoria, guided by his 1913 Bradshaw.

As Robbie makes his way to Ripon in North Yorkshire, he tackles the fast-flowing River Ouse and is forced to make an emergency stop.

Documentary which explores the lost world of coal mining and the rich social and cultural lives of those who worked in what was once Britain's most important industry.

Mary reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 October 1996 and featuring Suede, Faithless, Babybird, Gina G, Enya, E-Motion, Cast and Spice Girls.

Julian Clary presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 November 1996 and featuring Reef, Livin' Joy, Alisha's Attic, Space, Wham!, Toni Braxton, Jimmy Nail, East 17 and Spice Girls.

With Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Spandau Ballet, ABBA and Blondie.

Bruno Brookes present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 November 1990 and featuring Black Box, Inspiral Carpets and Caron Wheeler.

Simple Minds take to the stage at the Hackney Empire to perform stripped-down and reimagined versions of songs spanning their career. Hosted by Jo Whiley.

Neil Diamond in concert from London's Roundhouse with his six-piece band performing tracks from his album Dreams, which explores 60s and 70s songs, and reinventing his classics.

Legendary singer-songwriter and former Kinks' frontman Ray Davies is the star of the last night of the Electric Proms, presented by Stuart Maconie at Camden's Roundhouse.