View schedule at a glance
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Monday 16 Nov 2009
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00:00–01:00How the possibility of life on Mars has fuelled man's quest to visit the Red Planet. (R)
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01:00–02:00The true story of a top secret US attempt to send a spaceship to Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. (R)
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02:00–02:30Sir Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott explore Mars, the Red Planet. (R)
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02:30–03:30Documentary examining the causes and effects of lightning, one of nature's great enigmas. (R)
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03:30–04:006/8. Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter and Vince Cable decide if experts' theories are valid. (R)
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19:00–19:30The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
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19:30–20:0011/12. It's July and the team's first task is to get out into the meadow and start making hay. (R)
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20:00–21:002/4. Industrialist Harry Wright and his brother Bolling's images from around the globe. (R)
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21:00–22:25Surprising and illuminating drama about the life of children's storyteller Enid Blyton.
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22:25–23:05An imaginative study of the life of Enid Blyton, using drama, animation and documentary. (R)
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23:05–00:051/3. Andrew Graham-Dixon unravels the mysteries of the art of the pre-perspective era. (R)
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Tuesday 17 Nov 2009
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00:05–01:002/3. In Istanbul, Andrew Graham-Dixon immerses himself in the world of the Byzantine Empire. (R)
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01:00–02:003/3. Andrew Graham-Dixon examines early Christian art and the reasons for its evolution. (R)
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02:00–05:30Surprising and illuminating drama about the life of children's storyteller Enid Blyton. (R)
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19:00–19:30The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
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19:30–20:002/6. Aubrey Manning explores the Pembrokeshire coastline and its connections with the sea. (R)
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20:00–21:006/10. Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies. (R)
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21:00–22:007/18. Documentary about Nicky Haslam, one of the world's most respected interior designers.
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22:00–22:307/8. Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter and Dermot Murnaghan see if experts' theories are valid.
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22:30–00:35Drama about the Israeli occupation of Beaufort fort as it nears its end.
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Wednesday 18 Nov 2009
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00:35–01:25A look at the creation of Duran Duran's Rio, an optimistic, celebratory and visual album. (R)
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01:25–02:15Documentary charting the rise and fall of the pop group synonymous with 1980s glamour. (R)
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02:15–03:157/18. Documentary about Nicky Haslam, one of the world's most respected interior designers. (R)
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03:15–03:457/8. Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter and Dermot Murnaghan see if experts' theories are valid. (R)
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19:00–19:30The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
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19:30–20:00Sir Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott explore Mars, the Red Planet. (R)
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20:00–21:00How the possibility of life on Mars has fuelled man's quest to visit the Red Planet. (R)
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21:00–22:00Art historian Dr Gus Casely-Hayford explores the current state of British art.
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22:00–22:256/12. Bret becomes self-conscious, but David Bowie appears in his dreams with helpful advice. (R)
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22:25–22:557/8. Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter and Dermot Murnaghan see if experts' theories are valid. (R)
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22:55–00:257/13. When a stable owner is found dead in his barn, Wallander is at a loss for suspects. (R)
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Thursday 19 Nov 2009
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00:25–01:25Mark Lawson talks to explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes about his life's work. (R)
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01:25–01:557/8. Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter and Dermot Murnaghan see if experts' theories are valid. (R)
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01:55–02:55How the possibility of life on Mars has fuelled man's quest to visit the Red Planet. (R)
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02:55–03:55Art historian Dr Gus Casely-Hayford explores the current state of British art. (R)
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19:00–19:30The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
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19:30–20:00Griff Rhys Jones embarks on phase two of the restoration of his farm in Pembrokeshire. (R)
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20:00–21:001/3. Nicholas Crane rediscovers William Camden's 'lost' masterpiece, Britannia. (R)
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21:00–22:003/6. Diarmaid MacCulloch explores Eastern Orthodox Christianity's fight for survival.
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22:00–23:25Surprising and illuminating drama about the life of children's storyteller Enid Blyton. (R)
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23:25–23:554/8. The civil servants at DoSAC prepare for a visit from DoSAC shadow minister Peter Mannion. (R)
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23:55–00:255/6. A vicar goes to hilarious lengths to boost his congregation. (R)
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Friday 20 Nov 2009
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00:25–01:253/6. Diarmaid MacCulloch explores Eastern Orthodox Christianity's fight for survival. (R)
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01:25–02:50Surprising and illuminating drama about the life of children's storyteller Enid Blyton. (R)
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02:50–03:503/6. Diarmaid MacCulloch explores Eastern Orthodox Christianity's fight for survival. (R)
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03:50–04:20Griff Rhys Jones embarks on phase two of the restoration of his farm in Pembrokeshire. (R)
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19:00–19:30The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
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19:30–20:002/6. Jerry Douglas demonstrates his Grammy-winning dobro skills, and Eddi Reader performs. (R)
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20:00–23:40Nicholas Hytner's production of Verdi's Don Carlo from Covent Garden.
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23:40–00:102/3. Julia Bradbury and Robert Llewellyn compete in a quiz with questions set by the public. (R)
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Saturday 21 Nov 2009
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00:10–00:404/9. Three chess players take on a team who write puzzles for charity in the connections quiz. (R)
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00:40–02:10Using unseen photos and archive footage, a look at the career of rock star Paul Weller. (R)
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02:10–03:10Paul Weller performs numbers from his album 22 Dreams and hits from his back catalogue. (R)
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03:10–03:402/6. Jerry Douglas demonstrates his Grammy-winning dobro skills, and Eddi Reader performs. (R)
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03:40–04:102/3. Julia Bradbury and Robert Llewellyn compete in a quiz with questions set by the public. (R)
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19:00–20:00The life of adventurer Hugh Munro, who climbed and listed the high peaks of Scotland. (R)
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20:00–21:001/5. With the arrival of new residents the women of the town are sparkling with anticipation. (R)
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21:00–22:25Surprising and illuminating drama about the life of children's storyteller Enid Blyton. (R)
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22:25–23:153/8. Laure's net is closing in on Aziz, but she still has to call in a favour from Roban. (R)
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23:15–00:154/8. Rachid is dead, causing problems for both Karlsson and the police. (R)
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Sunday 22 Nov 2009
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00:15–01:15Art historian Dr Gus Casely-Hayford explores the current state of British art. (R)
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01:15–02:151/5. With the arrival of new residents the women of the town are sparkling with anticipation. (R)
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02:15–04:20Drama about the Israeli occupation of Beaufort fort as it nears its end.
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19:00–20:003/6. Diarmaid MacCulloch explores Eastern Orthodox Christianity's fight for survival. (R)
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20:00–21:002/5. Classic drama. The past returns to haunt the present. (R)
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21:00–22:00Actress Jane Horrocks talks to Mark Lawson about her life and career.
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22:00–23:45A woman who has attempted suicide develops an obsession with her physiotherapist.
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23:45–00:157/8. Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter and Dermot Murnaghan see if experts' theories are valid. (R)
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