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The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. [S,AD]

Dave Allen looks at the English, the Irish and many other illogical aspects of life - with his own unique wit and satirical observations. Contains adult humour. [S]

Billy Connolly ventures from stage to ice - a frozen Arctic Ocean inhabited by ten-foot polar bears. He must cope for a week. [S,AD]

Mark Cousins talks to actor Terence Stamp about his life and career. Contains some strong language. [S]

Three drag performers in flamboyant ball gowns brave the Australian outback in their battered tour bus, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Contains strong language. [1994] [S]

...Lectures: Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 1/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores her favourite space rock, the moon. [S,SL] [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

...Lectures: Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 2/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock searches the solar system for signs of alien life. [S] [HD]

This extended special of the nature documentary series journeys from the equator to the unexplored depths, meeting the best-loved characters from the series. [S,AD] [HD]

Bob Monkhouse entertains a room full of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass. The night became the stuff of legend among comedians. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]

... Tom Stoppard tells Alan Yentob the extraordinary story of his play Leopoldstadt. Deals with adult themes. [S] [HD]

In disguise, the stage-struck daughter of a wealthy merchant becomes Shakespeare's muse. Contains some scenes of a sexual nature. [1998] [S,AD] [HD]

8/8. A stage adaptation of this thriller with a live soundtrack by the BBC Symphony Orchestra. [S] [HD]

...Lectures: Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 2/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock searches the solar system for signs of alien life. [S,SL] [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

...Lectures: Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 3/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock ventures deep into our galaxy, on the hunt for alien life. [S] [HD]

A compilation of the most spectacular moments from the series, highlighting the rich and wonderful diversity of life found on our planet's seven unique continents. [S,AD] [HD]

Nigel Williams presents a documentary about spies, in fact and fiction, talking to author John le Carre, whose name is synonymous with espionage, about his extraordinary life. [S]

...Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Michael Jayston looks back on the BBC's adaptation of John le Carre's classic spy tale. [S] [HD]

1/7. Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. When summoned by the cabinet watchdog for intelligence affairs, Smiley agrees to head the hunt for a secret service mole. [S]

2/7. Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. Smiley is forced to go back over some very old ground when he is told a story about spies. [S]

John le Carre talks to Mark Lawson about his fragmented childhood, life in the diplomatic service, working with Alec Guinness and his book A Most Wanted Man. [S]