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All There With My Cough Drops
Sun, 23 Sep 2007A look at the life of Jimmy Clitheroe, with contributions from friends and family.
Amazing Gracie: The Gracie Fields Story
Thu, 23 Sep 2004Documentary about the much-loved British singer and comic actress Gracie Fields.
Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters
Episode 5The Sherlock Holmes author writes to his mother debating his knighthood offer.
Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters
Episode 4The Sherlock Holmes author writes to his mother Mary about turning to politics.
Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters
Episode 3Extracts of the author's letters to his mother. A decision is taken to 'kill Holmes'.
Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters
Episode 2The author writes to his mother about marriage, fatherhood and Sherlock Holmes.
Benny Goodman: King of Swing
Episode 6Curtis Stigers remembers clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary year.
Series Catch-up Trial
Benny Goodman: King of Swing
Episode 5Curtis Stigers remembers clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary year.
Series Catch-up Trial
Benny Goodman: King of Swing
Episode 4Curtis Stigers remembers clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary year.
Series Catch-up Trial
Benny Goodman: King of Swing
Episode 3Curtis Stigers remembers clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary year.
Series Catch-up Trial
Benny Goodman: King of Swing
Episode 2Curtis Stigers remembers clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary year.
Series Catch-up Trial
Benny Goodman: King of Swing
Episode 1Curtis Stigers remembers clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary year.
Series Catch-up Trial
Between the Ears
Melting PointFeature on the environmental, cultural and musical significance of several icy landscapes.
Book of the Week - Stirred But Not Shaken: The Autobiography
Episode 5Keith was beginning to hate food and his excessive drinking was about to take its toll.
Book of the Week - Stirred But Not Shaken: The Autobiography
Episode 4Keith's television career is revived when his agent calls with a three-series deal.
Book of the Week - Stirred But Not Shaken: The Autobiography
Episode 3Having set up his restaurant in Bristol, Keith agreed to film a cookery slot for local TV.
Brian Cox's Jute Journey
Mon, 05 Oct 2009A journey into Brian Cox's past, and the jute trade which once linked Dundee with India.
The Choice
Tue, 24 Nov 2009Cathy O'Dowd on the choice she had to make when she saw a dying climber on Everest.
Comedy Confessions - Series 2
Episode 2Barry Cryer has 50 years worth of Comedy Confessions to tell Father Joe Mills.
Coming Home - Series 3
2. Gabby LoganGabby Logan and her father Terry Yorath learn of their family's heart-breaking story.
Series Catch-up
Coming Home - Series 3
1. Michelle CollinsActress Michelle Collins traces her grandfather's tragic life as a professional boxer.
Series Catch-up
Daughters of Britannia
1. IntroductionKatie Hickman examines the lives of diplomats' wives through their letters and diaries.
Desert Island Discs
Sir Stuart RoseKirsty Young's castaway is Sir Stuart Rose, executive chairman of Marks and Spencer.
The Essay - A Tribute to Mr Purcell
5. Purcell Re-InterpretedNicholas Kenyon on how Purcell's music has been preserved, revived and interpreted.
The Essay - A Tribute to Mr Purcell
4. Purcell's ReputationAndrew Pinnock on how Purcell's skills as an entrepreneur helped enhance his reputation.
The Essay - A Tribute to Mr Purcell
3. Purcell on the StageRoger Savage on Purcell's musical creations for the theatre.
The Essay - A Tribute to Mr Purcell
2. Purcell in PerformanceAndrew Parrott on researching and performing Purcell's Hail! bright Cecilia.
The Essay - Enlightenment Voices
Mary Wollstonecraft - Part 1Janet Todd considers Mary Wollstonecraft alongside other great Enlightenment thinkers.
Groucho Was My Father
Episode 1The daughter of the most famous cigar-smoker in film history shares some intimate epistles
History Zone
Canada ZoneTerry MacLeod of the CBC explores the historical links between Scotland and Canada.
In the Footsteps - Series 3
2. Flora MacDonaldSinger Eddi Reader follows in the footsteps of romantic heroine Flora MacDonald.
An Island Parish - Series 4
6. A Double BlessingIt's Easter, and the islanders prepare for the critically-important holiday season.
Series Catch-up
An Island Parish - Series 4
5. A Bolt From the BlueA bombshell throws Heike's life into total disarray and stuns her family and friends.
Series Catch-up
An Island Parish - Series 4
4. Closer to HeavenAuntie Kris has a secret plan for a surprising new business enterprise. (R)
Series Catch-up
An Island Parish - Series 4
3. Best Laid PlansReverend David Easton puts his reputation on the line as the dame in the panto. (R)
Series Catch-up
An Island Parish - Series 4
2. Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself DownThere's a question mark over the future of Heike's nurse Sara. (R)
Series Catch-up
An Island Parish - Series 4
1. Reeling from the BlowIsland vet Heike and her fiance Alistair ponder whether they can afford a proper wedding. (R)
Series Catch-up
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