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Dirk Bogarde presents the story of Sir Alexander Korda's unfinished film I, Claudius. Featuring interviews with several of those involved and film footage from the original production.

Profile of the life and career of renowned British film director Michael Powell, from 2005, the year of his centenary. Featuring interviews with Stephen Frears, Alan Parker and Martin Scorsese.

Clive James travels to Rome in search of the dolce vita. During his stay, he meets a socialite prince, Mussolini's son and learns a lesson from a sexologist.

Liz McIvor explores how the nation's canals were saved following years of postwar neglect, becoming places of tranquillity and popular for boating holidays.

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.

Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Ian Broudie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 December 1996 and featuring Manic Street Preachers, Damage, Phil Collins, The Beautiful South, Snoop Doggy Dogg.

With Boyzone, George Michael, Oasis, The Bluetones, Babybird and Spice Girls. Contains scenes of flashing images.

Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 December 1977 and featuring Generation X, Hot Chocolate, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Bonnie Tyler, The Banned and Wings.

With Stereo MC's, Michael Jackson, Heaven 17, Dina Carroll, Boney M and Madonna.

The nutty boys perform One Step Beyond, Baggy Trousers, Our House and many more classics.

The Killers headline the legendary Reading Festival for the second time.

Live from the BBC in Glasgow at the end of a sell-out tour.

Performing True Faith, Blue Monday and Temptation, alongside collaborations with La Roux. Contains scenes of flashing images.

Ian Broudie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 December 1996 and featuring Manic Street Preachers, Damage, Phil Collins, The Beautiful South, Snoop Doggy Dogg.

With Boyzone, George Michael, Oasis, The Bluetones, Babybird and Spice Girls. Contains scenes of flashing images.

Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 December 1977 and featuring Generation X, Hot Chocolate, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Bonnie Tyler, The Banned and Wings.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Director Renny Rye looks back on the BBC TV adaptation of John Masefield's 1935 fantasy children's novel.

Kay Harker's adventures begin in the train on the way home for Christmas. There's snow on the wind and wild dogs roaming the countryside. Something mysterious is about to happen.

Knowing that he is going to be kidnapped, Cole Hawlings entrusts the Box of Delights to Kay until he's able to reclaim it.

Siegfried discovers that a gift given in good faith can deal out death. James discovers that dealing out death can accidentally be the gift to life.

Nyman Diving baptise the new ROV, but Martin's condition deteriorates. Contains scenes of drug use.

Anna brings the kids to their deceased father's home town. Contains some strong language.

Timothy Spall remembers British writer, poet, actor and musician Benjamin Zephaniah.

Benjamin Zephaniah is drawn into a battle of wits with a group of wild Romantic poets.

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

Jean and Judy pay Lionel a surprise visit at a conference in Norwich, but find him staying with another woman. Meanwhile, Alistair starts to show more interest in Jean.

Fletcher decides that Harris must be put on trial for stealing from another prisoner. Contains language which some may find offensive.

Kay Harker's adventures begin in the train on the way home for Christmas. There's snow on the wind and wild dogs roaming the countryside. Something mysterious is about to happen.

Knowing that he is going to be kidnapped, Cole Hawlings entrusts the Box of Delights to Kay until he's able to reclaim it.

Siegfried discovers that a gift given in good faith can deal out death. James discovers that dealing out death can accidentally be the gift to life.

Benjamin Zephaniah is drawn into a battle of wits with a group of wild Romantic poets.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

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.

After their visit to Norwich, it becomes clear that Alistair is in love with Jean, not Judy. Meanwhile, Jean aims to get back at Lionel for what happened at the lecture.

An intimate portrait of Judi Dench, told by some of the biggest names in entertainment.

Dame Judi Dench shares her memories of Talking to a Stranger, the groundbreaking 1960s drama by celebrated Z-Cars creator John Hopkins.

Terry (Judi Dench), the 30-year-old daughter of the Stephens family, reminisces about her past and tells of the family reunion on Sunday. Contains language which some may find offensive.

During the reunion, Mr Stephens (Maurice Denham) looks back at his life and recalls some previous family arguments. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

Celia Imrie takes a look at some of the leading ladies who've proved time and again, year after year, that they are amongst the very best of British talent.

An intimate portrait of Judi Dench, told by some of the biggest names in entertainment.

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.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

How the process of building Britain's canals resulted in furthering geological knowledge, as surveyor William Smith created the first geological map of England and Wales.

Reverend Richard Coles goes on a winter walk through the historic landscape of the North York Moors. Filmed in February 2020 before Covid restrictions were introduced.

Drawing on the BBC's rich archive, this documentary reveals the working practices, lives and opinions of some of the greatest photographers of the last 60 years.

Lucy Worsley tells the story of the royal photograph, showing how the royal family worked with generations of photographers to create images that reinvented the British monarchy.

Fiona Bruce uncovers the story of Leonardo da Vinci. She travels to Florence, Milan, Paris, Warsaw and to New York, where she is given an exclusive preview of a new Leonardo.

Comedian Jenny Eclair meets crafters using their skills to make the world a better place, one stitch at a time.

How the process of building Britain's canals resulted in furthering geological knowledge, as surveyor William Smith created the first geological map of England and Wales.

Fiona Bruce uncovers the story of Leonardo da Vinci. She travels to Florence, Milan, Paris, Warsaw and to New York, where she is given an exclusive preview of a new Leonardo.

Reverend Richard Coles goes on a winter walk through the historic landscape of the North York Moors. Filmed in February 2020 before Covid restrictions were introduced.

Lucy Worsley tells the story of the royal photograph, showing how the royal family worked with generations of photographers to create images that reinvented the British monarchy.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Liz McIvor charts the struggles of the builders and engineers tasked with creating a landscape of canals over the rugged terrain surrounding the Pennine hills.

For her Winter Walk, Amanda Owen, the 'Yorkshire Shepherdess', wanders across the Dales and describes what life is like living and working in this dramatic and wild landscape.

Classic prison-set sitcom. Blanco, who has been in prison for 17 years for a crime he always claimed he didn't commit, refuses parole. Fletcher decides to help out.

Realising how absurd it is that Judy and Alistair have feelings for Jean and Lionel instead of each other, the elders plan a picnic to show them that they are meant to be together.

Fiona Bruce traces the story of the love between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, meeting HRH Prince Charles and visiting the royal palaces that the couple made their own.

New death rituals in France shock police, and a former cult member becomes a suspect. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

Child survivors help the high-profile court case, but the hidden cult may still exist. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

Now on the run, Alamo orders his followers to leave the compound and take his wife's body. Contains scenes which some viewers may find disturbing.