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'Factual' schedule for Monday 28 May 2012

  1. 00:00–01:00
    BBC Parliament
    Andrew Neil and Tim Donovan with the latest political news, interviews and debate. (R)
  2. 00:25–01:25
    BBC Two (Wales only)
    1/2. A 70th-anniversary television event telling the story of the fall of Singapore in 1942.
  3. 00:45–01:45
    BBC One (except Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales)
    2/2. Ewan McGregor journeys up the Congo River following a vaccine trail supported by Unicef. (R)
  4. 01:00–02:00
    BBC Parliament
    Weekly studio programme looking back at the week in Westminster, with Keith Macdougall. (R)
  5. 01:30–02:00
    BBC News Channel
    Matthew Stadlen spends the day with Jacqueline Gold, chief executive of Ann Summers. (R)
  6. 01:40–03:10
    BBC Four
    Documentary exploring the contradictions of Frederick Delius's colourful life. (R)
  7. 02:00–02:30
    BBC Parliament
    Shirin Wheeler reports on the work of the European Parliament in session in Strasbourg. (R)
  8. 02:30–04:00
    BBC Parliament
    Recorded coverage of House of Commons proceedings in Westminster Hall. (R)
  9. 02:45–03:30
    BBC One
    2/15. Dominic Littlewood follows an operation aimed at stopping the trade in fake medicines. (R)
  10. 03:10–04:10
    BBC Four
    4/14. Documentary looking at the variety of wild animals inhabiting the Himalayas. (R)
  11. 03:30–04:00
    BBC One
    12/25. Michael Portillo visits the home in Hartlebury of Queen Victoria's favourite bishop. (R)
  12. 04:00–04:30
    BBC One
    6/45. Central chefs Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster cook their starters. (R)
  13. 04:00–04:30
    BBC Parliament
    Shirin Wheeler reports on the work of the European Parliament in session in Strasbourg. (R)
  14. 04:25–05:25
    BBC Three
    3/6. Two irresponsible dog owners spend a week learning to work with army dogs in Canada. (R)
  15. 04:30–06:00
    BBC Parliament
    Recorded coverage of House of Commons proceedings in Westminster Hall. (R)
  16. 05:30–05:45
    BBC News Channel
    The latest business news, with reports from Singapore, Frankfurt, London and New York.
  17. 06:00–07:35
    BBC Parliament
    Recorded coverage of proceedings in Westminster Hall from Thursday 24 May.
  18. 07:35–09:00
    BBC Parliament
    The Science and Technology committee session from Wednesday 23 May.
  19. 09:00–10:00
    BBC Parliament
    Weekly studio programme looking back at the week in Westminster, with Keith Macdougall. (R)
  20. 09:15–10:00
    BBC One
    6/15. City of London police go in pursuit of one of the country's most audacious ID fraudsters.
  21. 10:00–11:00
    BBC One
    Martin and Lucy visit properties in Basford, Faverham and Wigton.
  22. 10:00–10:30
    BBC Parliament
    Shirin Wheeler reports on the work of the European Parliament in session in Strasbourg. (R)
  23. 10:30–13:30
    BBC Parliament
    Questions to the mayor of London, Boris Johnson, from Wednesday 23 May.
  24. 11:00–11:45
    BBC One
    18/40. Clive Holland helps the homeowners who quality assurance guarantees have been reneged on. (R)
  25. 11:45–12:15
    BBC One
    Wendy Shackleton wants to raise 800 pounds to restore some furniture. (R)
  26. 12:15–13:00
    BBC One
    1/32. The teams go bargain-hunting in Edinburgh, with experts Paul Laidlaw and Charles Hanson.
  27. 13:30–14:15
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    19/20. Writer Sophie Partridge and auctioneer Paul Arrowsmith go head-to-head in Dartmoor. (R)
  28. 13:30–14:30
    BBC Parliament
    A special debate on Scotland's constitutional future with a panel of senior politicians.
  29. 14:15–15:00
    BBC One
    Denise Nurse helps a retired couple find a character property in rural Hampshire. (R)
  30. 14:30–15:00
    BBC Parliament
    Live questions in the House of Lords, including the Crime and Courts Bill.
  31. 15:00–15:45
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    11/25. The team searches for the heirs of James Somers but they are unsure where he was born. (R)
  32. 15:00–23:00
    BBC Parliament
    Live coverage of the day's proceedings in the House of Lords. (R)
  33. 15:45–16:30
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    26/30. Britain's skill at growing veg has inspired some amazing dishes. (R)
  34. 16:30–17:15
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    17/60. Paul Martin visits Little Moreton Hall, a fine Elizabethan timber-framed manor house. (R)
  35. 17:15–18:00
    BBC HD
    6/10. A heathland fire sparks a mercy mission to save some of Britain's rarest wildlife. (R)
  36. 17:15–18:00
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    11/30. Mark Franks and David Harper compete for bargains at a Paris flea market. (R)
  37. 18:30–19:30
    BBC HD
    6/20. Paul Martin and the Flog It team are valuing antiques on Torquay's English Riviera. (R)
  38. 19:00–19:30
    BBC One
    Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country.
  39. 19:10–19:35
    BBC ALBA
    4/6. A series on the history of Scotch whisky. (R)
  40. 19:30–20:00
    BBC Four
    3/4. Julia tells how the Kennet & Avon was restored after being given a lottery heritage grant. (R)
  41. 19:30–20:00
    BBC HD
    36/45. Three chefs from the South West begin putting together their Olympic Feast.
  42. 19:30–20:00
    BBC One (Wales only)
    4/4. Derek Brockway walks into the foothills of the Cambrian mountains, and explores Laugharne. (R)
  43. 19:30–19:57
    BBC One (except Wales)
    Dr Jack Kreindler and Professor Greg Whyte tackle pain with a series of experiments.
  44. 19:30–20:00
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    36/45. Three chefs from the South West begin putting together their Olympic Feast.
  45. 20:00–21:00
    BBC Four
    A celebration of the golden age of air travel when Britain ruled the skies. (R)
  46. 20:00–21:00
    BBC HD
    1/12. Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan present from Springwatch's home in mid-Wales.
  47. 20:00–21:00
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    1/12. Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan present from Springwatch's home in mid-Wales.
  48. 20:30–21:00
    BBC ALBA
    8/16. Cathy and her guests discuss the role of women in politics. (R)
  49. 21:00–22:00
    BBC ALBA
    14/20. The story of four groups aiming for success at the FilmG short film competition. (R)
  50. 21:00–22:25
    BBC Four
    Documenting the Graf Zeppelin airship's circumnavigation of the globe in 1929. (R)
  51. 21:00–22:00
    BBC HD
    1/2. How control of Afghanistan was seen by Victorian Britain as key to the security of India.
  52. 21:00–22:00
    BBC One (except Northern Ireland)
    3/3. The renovation work could spell disaster for Chatsworth's wedding season.
  53. 21:00–22:00
    BBC One (Northern Ireland only)
    3/3. Dan Snow reveals how the dramatic surrender of the German U-boat fleet came about.
  54. 21:00–22:00
    BBC Two (except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue))
    1/2. How control of Afghanistan was seen by Victorian Britain as key to the security of India.
  55. 22:00–22:30
    BBC ALBA
    6/6. Emma and Derek Go! Explore! a variety of activities on offer in Edinburgh and Lothian. (R)
  56. 22:25–23:25
    BBC Four
    A history of one of the world's most challenging mountains and its infamous north face. (R)
  57. 22:30–23:30
    BBC ALBA
    Life on the Isle of Lewis as told by the MacDonald Sisters. First broadcast in 1969. (R)
  58. 22:30–23:00
    BBC Three
    3/10. POD meets a tanned WAG wannabe whose boyfriend is, unfortunately, a plumber.
  59. 22:35–23:05
    BBC One (Wales only)
    3/4. Rhod Gilbert tries being a tattooist's apprentice - but must first get one himself.
  60. 22:35–23:35
    BBC One (Northern Ireland only)
    3/3. The renovation work could spell disaster for Chatsworth's wedding season.
  61. 23:00–00:00
    BBC HD
    1/3. Lucy Worsley investigates the lives of Charles II's mistresses at the royal court.
  62. 23:00–23:30
    BBC Parliament
    Highlights from the Leveson Inquiry for the week ending May 25. (R)
  63. 23:20–00:20
    BBC Two (England, Scotland, Wales only)
    A fresh look at the legendary 1943 mission that, extraordinarily, almost never happened. (R)
  64. 23:20–23:50
    BBC Two (Northern Ireland only)
    Tara Mills looks at the day's events at the Assembly and Northern Ireland Executive.
  65. 23:25–00:25
    BBC Four
    How racing driver Carroll Shelby won Le Mans in 1959 and developed the famous Cobra car. (R)
  66. 23:30–00:00
    BBC Parliament
    Recorded coverage of questions in the Northern Ireland Assembly from Monday 28 May.
  67. 23:50–00:50
    BBC Two (Northern Ireland only)
    A fresh look at the legendary 1943 mission that, extraordinarily, almost never happened. (R)
  68. 00:00–00:55
    BBC HD
    Countryfile is in Dumfries and Galloway for the launch of the photographic competition. (R)
  69. 00:00–02:30
    BBC Parliament
    Recorded coverage of political and parliamentary highlights.
  70. 00:25–00:55
    BBC Four
    3/4. Julia tells how the Kennet & Avon was restored after being given a lottery heritage grant. (R)
  71. 00:30–01:30
    BBC One (except Northern Ireland, Wales)
    1/3. Why did our ancestors think of the divine as female? (R)
  72. 00:55–01:55
    BBC Four
    The life of adventurer Hugh Munro, who climbed and listed the high peaks of Scotland. (R)
  73. 01:00–02:00
    BBC One (Wales only)
    1/3. Why did our ancestors think of the divine as female? (R)
  74. 01:25–01:55
    BBC Three
    3/10. POD meets a tanned WAG wannabe whose boyfriend is, unfortunately, a plumber. (R)
  75. 01:30–02:00
    BBC One (except Northern Ireland, Wales)
    3/6. The Street Pastors help distressed partygoers by handing out flip flops. (R)
  76. 01:30–02:30
    BBC One (Northern Ireland only)
    1/3. Why did our ancestors think of the divine as female? (R)
  77. 01:55–02:55
    BBC Four
    A celebration of the golden age of air travel when Britain ruled the skies. (R)
  78. 01:55–02:55
    BBC Three
    Documentary which explores the controversy surrounding toxic breast implants. (R)
  79. 02:00–02:30
    BBC One (except Northern Ireland)
    13/25. Michael Portillo discovers Britain's hidden micro-mines within the Forest of Dean. (R)
  80. 02:30–03:15
    BBC One
    1/5. Len is joined by Pam Ayres to reminisce about playing on bomb sites and kiss-chase. (R)
  81. 02:30–03:00
    BBC Parliament
    Recorded coverage of Lords Questions on Monday 28 May. (R)
  82. 02:55–04:20
    BBC Four
    Documenting the Graf Zeppelin airship's circumnavigation of the globe in 1929. (R)
  83. 02:55–03:50
    BBC Three
    4/6. Kim and Mark travel to the Australian outback to spend a week working with sheep dogs. (R)
  84. 03:00–03:30
    BBC Parliament
    Recorded coverage of questions in the Northern Ireland Assembly from Monday 28 May. (R)
  85. 03:15–03:45
    BBC One
    7/45. Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster cook their fish course for Glynn Purnell. (R)
  86. 03:30–05:00
    BBC Parliament
    Recorded coverage of political and parliamentary highlights. (R)
  87. 03:45–04:15
    BBC One
    8/45. Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster cook their main course for Glynn Purnell. (R)
  88. 04:50–05:20
    BBC Three
    3/10. POD meets a tanned WAG wannabe whose boyfriend is, unfortunately, a plumber. (R)

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