Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Michael Portillo rides the railroads of North America with his Appleton's Guide. In St Louis, Michael ascends the Gateway Arch.

Waldemar Januszczak takes a closer look at the last years of Impressionism, particularly the influences on and work of Georges Seurat, and Van Gogh's time in Paris.

Robert Robinson presides over a duel of words and wit between Patrick Campbell, Felicity Kendal, Simon Ward, Frank Muir, Penelope Keith, Joss Ackland.

Max Robertson and resident connoisseur Arthur Negus welcome Ian Harris, Harry Fowler and Angela Rippon to explore the world of antiques.

America Police the World?. Would Obama's 2008 election success change the US's stance on ethnic cleansing in Sudan? Contains scenes which some viewers may find disturbing.

Charles Moore explores the close relationship between Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan.

How Warhol both glorified and critiqued American culture on his journey from childhood poverty in Pittsburgh to the A-list of New York society. Contains some strong language.

Michael Portillo rides the railroads of North America with his Appleton's Guide. In St Louis, Michael ascends the Gateway Arch.

America Police the World?. Would Obama's 2008 election success change the US's stance on ethnic cleansing in Sudan? Contains scenes which some viewers may find disturbing.

Waldemar Januszczak takes a closer look at the last years of impressionism, particularly the influences on- and work of Georges Seurat, and van Gogh's time in Paris.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Michael Portillo discovers the hidden pleasures of 19th-century railroad workers in Sedalia and discovers the birthplace of ragtime.

Keeping Up Appearances. Dame Patricia recalls how the character of Hyacinth Bucket first entered her life.

Sitcom. After listening to Emmet's piano playing from her garden, Hyacinth recieves a phone call from Mrs Fortescue asking for a lift into town.

Miss Pym's Day Out. Dame Patricia recalls Miss Pym's Day Out, in which she portrayed author Barbara Pym.

Dramatised documentary about the writer Barbara Pym, depicting one day in her life - 23rd November 1977 - when she travelled to London to attend the Booker Prize ceremony.

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. Dame Patricia explains what attracted her to the role of Hetty Wainthropp.

Drama series about a woman who turns private detective at the age of 60. While investigating the mysterious death of an elderly lady, she uncovers a secret.

Alan Bennett's award-winning one-woman drama starring Patricia Routledge. What do Miss Schofield and the gang find to talk about at their canteen table.

Talking Heads. Dame Patricia discusses her roles in Alan Bennett's acclaimed series of tele-plays.

Drama monologue by Alan Bennett. Irene Ruddock lives alone. Her habit of writing letters to the appropriate authorities gets ridiculously out of hand.

Miss Fozzard has to care for her brother after he has a stroke. However, she doesn't want to leave her job in soft furnishings.

Dramatised documentary about the writer Barbara Pym, depicting one day in her life - 23rd November 1977 - when she travelled to London to attend the Booker Prize ceremony.

Drama series about a woman who turns private detective at the age of 60. While investigating the mysterious death of an elderly lady, she uncovers a secret.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

In Lawrence, Kansas, Michael Portillo joins the Jayhawks basketball team before travelling through 'tornado alley' to Topeka to meet a storm chaser.

Having missed his deadline to reach Antarctica, Michael abandons his original plan. Luckily a travel adventure company swoops in to save the expedition with a route through Chile.

Wildlife documentary. There are estimated to be 30,000 wild parakeets in Britain. Why are they thriving.

In 1969, journalists reveal a secret network of corruption inside the Metropolitan Police. Contains some strong language.

Line of Duty. Jed Mercurio and Martin Compston share memories of the BBC's record-breaking cop series.

Steve Arnott realises the target in his anti-corruption case is the city's top detective. Contains some violence and some upsetting scenes.

Michael Portillo discovers the hidden pleasures of 19th-century railroad workers in Sedalia and discovers the birthplace of ragtime.

In Lawrence, Kansas, Michael Portillo joins the Jayhawks basketball team before travelling through 'tornado alley' to Topeka to meet a storm chaser.

Having missed his deadline to reach Antarctica, Michael abandons his original plan. Luckily a travel adventure company swoops in to save the expedition with a route through Chile.

Wildlife documentary. There are estimated to be 30,000 wild parakeets in Britain. Why are they thriving.

In 1969, journalists reveal a secret network of corruption inside the Metropolitan Police. Contains some strong language.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Michael Portillo reaches Colorado. Michael is transported back to the Mexican American War of 1848 and finds himself inspecting the troops.

Live coverage of the 2024 Mercury Prize Album of the Year from the world-famous Abbey Road Studios in London.

Screen version of the classic television comedy about habitual prison inmate Norman Stanley Fletcher and his cellmate Lennie Godber.

Slick criminal Jack Carter returns to northern England to investigate his brother's death. Contains some strong language, sexual content and some violence.

A look at the life of acting legend Michael Caine, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of one Britain's most successful actors.

The tale of a Nazi archaeologist and of a treasure that revealed how civilisation began.

Michael Portillo reaches Colorado. Michael is transported back to the Mexican American War of 1848 and finds himself inspecting the troops.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 September 1979 and featuring Randy Vanwarmer, Madness, The Ruts, The Crusaders, ELO, Bill Lovelady and Cliff Richard.

With Heaven 17, JoBoxers, Ryan Paris, Paul Young, Status Quo, UB40 and Level 42.

The Pink Panther, Moon River and more much-loved favourites from the 1950s and 60s.

A selection of some of the best BBC moments and classic archive performances from those singers and bands who cracked Hollywood as well as the pop charts.

A selection of some of the best BBC moments and classic archive performances from those singers and bands who cracked Hollywood as well as the pop charts.

Some more of the greatest movie themes to light up the UK pop charts from the BBC's archives, including Lulu's To Sir with Love, Kate Bush's This Woman's Work and Lisa Loeb's Stay.

Some more of the greatest movie themes to light up the UK pop charts from the BBC's archives, including Lulu's To Sir with Love, Kate Bush's This Woman's Work and Lisa Loeb's Stay.

Performances of Bond theme tunes from the BBC archive, featuring Tina Turner, Dame Shirley Bassey, Matt Monro, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Adele, Sheena Easton, Garbage and a-ha.

Performances of Bond theme tunes from the BBC archive, featuring Tina Turner, Dame Shirley Bassey, Matt Monro, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Adele, Sheena Easton, Garbage and a-ha.

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 September 1979 and featuring Randy Vanwarmer, Madness, The Ruts, The Crusaders, ELO, Bill Lovelady and Cliff Richard.

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 September 1979 and featuring Randy Vanwarmer, Madness, The Ruts, The Crusaders, ELO, Bill Lovelady and Cliff Richard.

With Heaven 17, JoBoxers, Ryan Paris, Paul Young, Status Quo, UB40 and Level 42.

With Heaven 17, JoBoxers, Ryan Paris, Paul Young, Status Quo, UB40 and Level 42.

A selection of some of the best BBC moments and classic archive performances from those singers and bands who cracked Hollywood as well as the pop charts.

A selection of some of the best BBC moments and classic archive performances from those singers and bands who cracked Hollywood as well as the pop charts.

Some more of the greatest movie themes to light up the UK pop charts from the BBC's archives, including Lulu's To Sir with Love, Kate Bush's This Woman's Work and Lisa Loeb's Stay.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Just before WWII, a giant stone head is found in Mexico, leading to a lost civilisation.

Paul Rose tells the story of three Frenchmen's 18th-century scientific mission to Ecuador to settle an international row by measuring the planet's shape.

In 2003, the mayor of a town on the Sambre is determined to make public the assaults. Contains some strong language and some upsetting scenes.

In 2007, a university researcher is tasked with trying to analyse where the rapist lives. Deals with adult themes.

Terry Wogan with Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Terry Jones, Sophia Loren and Bucks Fizz.

Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson, with guests The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Kenny Everett, Roy Castle and Sammy Davis Jr.

After listening to Emmet's piano playing from her garden, Hyacinth receives a phone call from Mrs Fortescue asking for a lift into town.

Paul Rose tells the story of three Frenchmen's 18th-century scientific mission to Ecuador to settle an international row by measuring the planet's shape.

Just before WWII, a giant stone head is found in Mexico, leading to a lost civilisation.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Told through the experiences of its native species, this is the moving story of the changing fortunes of New Zealand's wildlife since humans first arrived.

A celebration of some of the most exciting new classical music premiered in the Royal Albert Hall this summer, chosen by Tom Service, presenter of Radio 3's New Music Show.

Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on our small screens - the razor-sharp-tongued first lady of laughter, Joan Rivers.

In a programme from 1985, Bob Monkhouse welcomes back to the UK American comedy sensation Joan Rivers, who made her British debut on his show the previous year.

Stand-up comedy performance series. Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Joan Rivers and an audience packed with celebrities.

A look at the life of acting legend Michael Caine, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of one Britain's most successful actors.

Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on our small screens - the razor-sharp-tongued first lady of laughter, Joan Rivers.

Told through the experiences of its native species, this is the moving story of the changing fortunes of New Zealand's wildlife since humans first arrived.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.