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  4. Schedule, Sunday 8 November 2009

'Documentaries' schedule for Sunday 8 November 2009

  1. 00:30–01:30
    BBC Four
    How a radical generation of 1960s and 70s musicians created a new German musical identity. (R)
  2. 02:30–03:30
    BBC Radio 7
    Robin Boyle recalls those who entertained the nation during the Second World War.
  3. 03:05–03:30
    BBC World Service
    Youssou N’Dour, the man who makes music to benefit Africa.
  4. 03:30–04:00
    BBC News Channel
    Prominent people remember the fall of the Berlin Wall. With Brian Hanrahan. (R)
  5. 04:50–05:05
    BBC Three
    3/10. A look at real life scams and cons, with commentary and advice on security from experts. (R)
  6. 06:30–07:00
    BBC Radio Wales
    Join Nick Servini and guests for a lively discussion about work and business.
  7. 06:32–07:00
    BBC World Service
    Mike heads to Barcelona to ask why climate change talks are slow, and he honours the bike
  8. 10:05–10:30
    BBC World Service
    1/3. Mike Wooldridge investigates extreme poverty, meeting Justa in Nicaragua, whose life ha...
  9. 10:30–11:00
    BBC News Channel
    Prominent people remember the fall of the Berlin Wall. With Brian Hanrahan. (R)
  10. 11:00–11:30
    BBC Radio 7
    5/6. Mark Radcliffe reveals how Ken Dodd became one of the greatest comic acts of our time.
  11. 11:05–11:30
    BBC World Service
    Evan Davis presents the business magazine.
  12. 11:32–12:00
    BBC World Service
    2/2. Wendy Robbins tells the story of two women who were raped as a result of the Bosnian war.
  13. 11:45–12:00
    BBC Radio 4
    Mark Whitaker tells the stories behind the British and French flowers of remembrance.
  14. 12:00–13:30
    BBC Parliament
    C-SPAN gains unprecedented access behind the scenes at the US Supreme Court.
  15. 13:00–14:00
    BBC Radio 3
    8/8. Lucie Skeaping visits the Baroque theatre at Cesky Krumlov castle in the Czech Republic. (R)
  16. 13:00–14:00
    BBC Radio 7
    Robin Boyle recalls those who entertained the nation during the Second World War.
  17. 13:00–13:30
    BBC Radio nan Gaidheal
    How Scotland influenced Charles Darwin, introduced by Finlay MacLeod.
  18. 13:00–14:00
    BBC WM
    Ed gives an intimate profile of a household name.
  19. 13:30–14:00
    BBC Radio 4
    The Europeans who are trying to persuade China's middle class to buy European fine foods. (R)
  20. 13:30–14:00
    BBC Radio nan Gaidheal
    Volunteers speak to Catriona Murray: the firefighters of Shawbost.
  21. 13:32–14:00
    BBC World Service
    Richard Hollingham reports on synthetic biology, a new science whose supporters hope wi...
  22. 14:05–14:30
    BBC World Service
    Lucy Ash looks at Russia's 3 all-female regiments that flew more than 30,000 missions o...
  23. 14:30–15:00
    BBC News Channel
    Prominent people remember the fall of the Berlin Wall. With Brian Hanrahan. (R)
  24. 14:45–15:00
    BBC Radio 4
    Clare Jenkins meets people with their own reasons for observing the two-minute silence.
  25. 16:00–17:00
    BBC HD
    5/6. A look at China's heartland, home to the giant panda and the golden snub-nosed monkey. (R)
  26. 16:10–16:20
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    Simon King ventures into the New Forest to watch the fallow deer. (R)
  27. 16:20–17:10
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    2/14. A tale of life on the Zambezi River, set against the epic backdrop of Victoria Falls. (R)
  28. 16:32–17:00
    BBC Radio Wales
    Rev Lionel Fanthorpe explores silence in remembrance, religion, philosophy, music and art.
  29. 16:56–17:00
    BBC Radio 4
    The Politburo resigns in East Germany - could the Berlin Wall fall next?
  30. 17:00–17:40
    BBC Radio 4
    Michael Robinson examines the latest tricks which some banks are using to increase profits
  31. 17:00–17:30
    BBC Radio 7
    5/6. Mark Radcliffe reveals how Ken Dodd became one of the greatest comic acts of our time.
  32. 17:10–17:35
    BBC Two (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland only)
    8/13. A pair of babysitters takes Rocket Dog's pups on an unexpected trip away from the burrow.
  33. 17:31–18:02
    BBC Radio Cymru
    Bryn Terfel sy'n darganfod mwy am ein caneuon eiconig. Bryn Terfel discusses iconic songs.
  34. 17:32–18:00
    BBC Radio Wales
    3/4. Poet Paul Henry examines how artist Gwen John was influenced by growing up in Tenby.
  35. 17:35–18:00
    BBC Two (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland only)
    9/13. Led by a pregnant Maybelline, the Aztecs battle rivals while Nikita's pups create chaos.
  36. 18:00–19:00
    BBC HD
    4/10. The nature documentary looks at fish as they dominate the planet's waters. (R)
  37. 18:00–19:00
    BBC One
    4/10. The nature documentary looks at fish as they dominate the planet's waters. (R)
  38. 19:00–20:00
    BBC Four
    1/6. Diarmaid MacCulloch shows how Christianity's origins lie east of Jerusalem and Rome. (R)
  39. 19:00–20:00
    BBC Two (Scotland only)
    3/3. The stories of Scottish pioneers of commerce and communication and their legacy. (R)
  40. 20:00–20:30
    BBC ALBA
    Dealbh air an dealbhadair Werner Kissling. A profile of photographer Werner Kissling. (R)
  41. 20:00–21:00
    BBC Four
    Personal stories of loss in conflicts from the First World War to the Falklands. (R)
  42. 20:00–21:00
    BBC Three
    4/9. Teenagers Hannah and James travel to Utah to live with the God-fearing Peck family. (R)
  43. 20:00–21:00
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    3/6. Ray follows in the footsteps of British pioneer Samuel Hearne on his epic 1,000-mile trip.
  44. 21:00–22:00
    BBC Four
    How children of the British Memorial School helped liberate Europe from the Nazis.
  45. 21:00–22:00
    BBC One (Scotland only)
    1/5. The story of the National Covenant of 1638 - a document that led to the Civil War.
  46. 21:00–22:00
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    In scenic Japan, Charley visits Hiroshima, rides a rollercoaster and sees Mount Fuji.
  47. 21:30–22:15
    BBC Radio 3
    Did artistic achievement in Eastern Europe collapse in 1989 along with the Berlin Wall?
  48. 22:00–23:00
    BBC HD
    3/6. Ray follows in the footsteps of British pioneer Samuel Hearne on his epic 1,000-mile trip.
  49. 22:25–23:25
    BBC One (except Northern Ireland, Scotland)
    In 2009, many consumers are forgoing foreign holidays. Can Britain's destinations cope?
  50. 22:45–23:45
    BBC One (Northern Ireland only)
    In 2009, many consumers are forgoing foreign holidays. Can Britain's destinations cope?
  51. 23:00–23:30
    BBC Radio 4
    Protests in East Germany force the resignation of the Mayor of Leipzig.
  52. 23:30–00:00
    BBC News Channel
    Prominent people remember the fall of the Berlin Wall. With Brian Hanrahan. (R)
  53. 23:35–00:35
    BBC Three
    4/9. Teenagers Hannah and James travel to Utah to live with the God-fearing Peck family. (R)
  54. 00:00–01:30
    BBC Four
    After battling mental illness, ex-Fleetwood Mac frontman Peter Green is recording again. (R)
  55. 00:00–01:00
    BBC HD
    4/10. The nature documentary looks at fish as they dominate the planet's waters. (R)
  56. 01:00–02:00
    BBC Radio 7
    Robin Boyle recalls those who entertained the nation during the Second World War.
  57. 01:30–02:30
    BBC Four
    The story of one of the biggest-selling bands of all time, told in the band's own words. (R)
  58. 01:35–02:35
    BBC Three
    1/3. Alex Riley sets out to unearth the horrors that could be in his meaty snacks. (R)
  59. 03:00–05:30
    BBC Four
    How children of the British Memorial School helped liberate Europe from the Nazis. (R)
  60. 03:05–03:30
    BBC World Service
    Lucy Ash looks at Russia's 3 all-female regiments that flew more than 30,000 missions o...
  61. 04:00–05:00
    BBC Three
    1/3. Alex Riley sets out to unearth the horrors that could be in his meaty snacks. (R)

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