An exploration of the BBC's love affair with the lives and works of the Bronte sisters - Charlotte, Emily and Anne - which has proved irresistible to drama and documentary makers.

Jane Eyre. Actors Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens look back on the 2006 TV adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre.

After surviving a harsh charity school, orphan Jane Eyre takes a job as a governess. But her peaceful existence is suddenly shattered.

Jane finds she has a rival for Rochester's attentions, and a visitor from overseas brings trouble to Thornfield.

Returning to Thornfield, Jane expects Rochester to wed Blanche Ingram and is shocked by a very different marriage proposal.

Penniless and starving on the moors, Jane is rescued by clergyman St John Rivers, who nurses her back to health.

Joan Bakewell visits Haworth in Yorkshire, home of the Brontes, to see the setting in which the novelist worked and which has now become a tourist spot.

Series charting the age of the outlaw begins with the arrival of a new breed of gentleman criminal out of the ashes of the Civil War.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

A look at how steam power revolutionised shipping, from the earliest paddle steamers with screw propellers to more modern vessels like the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Julia Bradbury follows the trail of Britain's lost rail empire by walking through the territory of Scottish clans and Rob Roy, once a place to be wary of.

Jan Morrow meets a handsome Texan, not realising he's the same person as philanderer Brad.

Rival advertising executives do battle over a non-existent product.

Jennifer D'Abo and Rock Hudson. Terry Wogan in conversation with David Jason, Jennifer d'Abo and Rock Hudson.

Film exploring three decades of Soviet space culture, from the glory days of Yuri Gagarin to the saga of Sergei Krikalev, the Soviet citizen who was stranded in space for ten months.

Richard Fortey explores the strange and surprising science of fungi, unlocking the story of their evolution, their mysterious life cycle and their value to both the planet and us.

A look at how steam power revolutionised shipping, from the earliest paddle steamers with screw propellers to more modern vessels like the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Julia Bradbury follows the trail of Britain's lost rail empire by walking through the territory of Scottish clans and Rob Roy, once a place to be wary of.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 October 1998 and featuring B*Witched, Garbage, The Cardigans, Monica, Natalie Imbruglia and Billie Piper.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 October 1998 and featuring 911, Cliff Richard, Meja, Billie Piper, Dru Hill and Spacedust.

David Jensen presents the pop chart programme, featuring The Jam, Cliff Richard, The Moody Blues, Kool & the Gang, Secret Affair, Ramblers, Showaddywaddy and Dr Hook.

Gary Davies and Susie Mathis present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 November 1988 and featuring Yazz, All About Eve, INXS, Mica Paris, Tanita Tikaram, Robin Beck and Salt-N-Pepa.

Steve Wright presents the pop chart show, featuring Modern Romance, The Pretenders, Fun Boy Three, ABC, Trevor Walters, Julio Iglesias, Diana Ross, Soft Cell and Zoo.

Tony Dortie and Claudia Simon present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 November 1991 and featuring Rozalla, Seal, Tina Turner, Altern 8, Sonia, REM and Bassheads.

Filmed at the Barbican in January 2010, a diverse but renowned cast of modern-day troubadours present their own interpretations of influential songwriter Nick Drake's songs.

Archive footage of legendary guitarists performing at the BBC studios. Featuring The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Michael Chapman, Horslips, Eric Clapton, Motorhead and Nazareth.

Archive footage of great guitarists performing at the BBC studios. Featuring Johnny Thunders, Brian May, Duane Eddy, Robin Trower, Peter Green, BB King, Peter Frampton, Joan Jett.

Archive footage of great guitarists performing at the BBC studios. Featuring The Who, The Faces, Focus, Davey Graham, Ralph McTell, Nils Lofgren and Ted Nugent.

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 October 1998 and featuring B*Witched, Garbage, The Cardigans, Monica, Natalie Imbruglia and Billie Piper.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 October 1998 and featuring 911, Cliff Richard, Meja, Billie Piper, Dru Hill and Spacedust. Deals with adult themes.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Tristan returns from Ireland to become the butt of a practical joke while Siegfried finds him a housekeeper. James runs foul of Biggins in time-honoured fashion.

Tristan accidentally injects a farmer with a vaccine intended for his cows, and the farmer becomes convinced this prevents him from starting a family.

Granville Bennett comes to stay, and the Skeldale practice has to perform an emergency operation on his dog. Tristan meets Jane Mercer for the first time.

Victims and perpetrators of violent crime meet up in a prison as part of a restorative justice group to talk and heal from their trauma. French drama with English subtitles.

Michael Parkinson in converstion with Goldie Hawn, Thora Hird and Lt Col John Blashford-Snell.

A special performance of the classic comedy series, recorded in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. The Goods begin to have misgivings about their plans for old age.

Classic political sitcom. The government runs into a financial crisis just as MPs are due for a pay rise.

Tristan returns from Ireland to become the butt of a practical joke while Siegfried finds him a housekeeper. James runs foul of Biggins in time-honoured fashion.

Tristan accidentally injects a farmer with a vaccine intended for his cows, and the farmer becomes convinced this prevents him from starting a family.

Granville Bennett comes to stay, and the Skeldale practice has to perform an emergency operation on his dog. Tristan meets Jane Mercer for the first time.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Fred Dibnah looks at the advances made with the invention of the steam turbine, still used to generate electricity in coal-fired and nuclear power stations.

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the history of the village of Cromford in Derbyshire.

New Adventures' innovative dance performance recorded live on stage. Set in a world of fairies and vampires, the timeless tale of good v evil is turned upside down.

Clive James travels to Rome in search of the dolce vita. During his stay, he meets a socialite prince, Mussolini's son and learns a lesson from a sexologist.

Prof Galbraith looks at the economic and social forces that turned the magnificent conception of the princely city step by step into the modern metropolis.

Prof JK Galbraith sets out his personal view of democracy. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

Fred Dibnah looks at the advances made with the invention of the steam turbine, still used to generate electricity in coal-fired and nuclear power stations.

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the history of the village of Cromford in Derbyshire.

New Adventures' innovative dance performance recorded live on stage. Set in a world of fairies and vampires, the timeless tale of good v evil is turned upside down.

Clive James travels to Rome in search of the dolce vita. During his stay, he meets a socialite prince, Mussolini's son and learns a lesson from a sexologist.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Andrew Scott narrates a special programme which celebrates winter and explores how animals and plants rise to the challenges it brings.

Dr Nina Ramirez reveals the codes and messages hidden in Anglo-Saxon art by examining artefacts like the Sutton Hoo treasures, the Staffordshire hoard and the Franks Casket.

Robert Robinson referees as Frank Muir, Joan Bakewell and Noel Edmonds face Patrick Campbell, Judy Geeson and Edward Woodward in a duel of words and wit.

Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Joyce Grenfell, Robin Ray and Bernard Levin. With guest musicians Cyril Smith and Phyllis Sellick.

In his favourite city, Alexander Armstrong explores the secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world.

Bryan Magee discusses the work of German philosopher Gottlob Frege and English philosopher Bertrand Russell with Prof Sir Alfred J Ayer.

Bryan Magee discusses the work of British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein with Professor John Searle.

British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare gives an in-depth interview from his studio in east London, in which he talks candidly about his life and career.

Yinka Shonibare, whose art challenges our ideas about cultural identity and the post-colonial world, creates a new 'mannequin' figure and talks about his career.

Dr Nina Ramirez reveals the codes and messages hidden in Anglo-Saxon art by examining artefacts like the Sutton Hoo treasures, the Staffordshire hoard and the Franks Casket.

Andrew Scott narrates a special programme which celebrates winter and explores how animals and plants rise to the challenges it brings.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Broadcaster and author Selina Scott enjoys a gentle walk around Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales.

SOAS play Balliol College, Oxford, as University Challenge's annual Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni kicks off. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Highlights from some of Morecambe and Wise's most successful shows.

As a Christmas treat for comedy fans, this is a complete episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show that had been considered lost for over 50 years.

A compilation of the best bits of Morecambe and Wise. Eric takes on the demanding role of Hamlet, and the boys re-enact a classic scene from Singin' in the Rain.

Tensions come to a head as investors in the money-laundering scam want their money out. Contains some strong language.

The film-makers become aware that not everything is what it seems. Their collaboration with Amira Smajic is rocked when deleted files are discovered. Contains very strong language.

Sam Willis explores the golden age of piracy during the early 18th century and charts the devastating impact pirates had during an age of colonial expansion.

A look at the fledgling field of extra-terrestrial meteorology.

In his favourite city, Alexander Armstrong explores the secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world.

Sam Willis explores the golden age of piracy during the early 18th century and charts the devastating impact pirates had during an age of colonial expansion.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Lemn Sissay takes a journey through Cumbria's Dentdale amid snow-capped hills, blue skies and birdsong.

Alumni from University College, Oxford, take on the University of Glasgow in the second match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

The life of the most glamorous plane ever built, as told by the people whose lives she touched. Narrated by Sophie Okonedo.

Martha Kearney, novelist Helen Oyeyemi and journalist Lucy Mangan travel to Haworth Parsonage, the home of Charlotte Brontë and her sisters, Emily and Anne.

Actor, producer and writer Kay Adshead reflects on her memorable portrayal of Cathy Earnshaw in the BBC's 1978 adaptation of Wuthering Heights.

A social visit becomes a night of terror for Lockwood and a journey into the past for Heathcliff. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

Heathcliff is determined on revenge for the ill-treatment he receives from Hindley. He is only sustained by his love for Cathy. Contains scenes of moderate violence.

Three years have passed since Heathcliff's disappearance, and Cathy is peacefully married to Edgar Linton. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

Adaptation of the classic novel by Emily Bronte. After eloping with Heathcliff, Isabella is living wretchedly at Wuthering Heights. Contains some violence and some upsetting scenes.

Heathcliff has imprisoned Catherine at Wuthering Heights, refusing to release her until she marries Linton. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

Emily Brontë's timeless classic, set against the haunting backdrop of the Yorkshire Moors and narrated by award-winning actor Vinette Robinson.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

A colourful nugget of pop mined from the BBC's archive - Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale, performed on Top of the Pops in 1967.

Christmas classic. Two army buddies travel to a Vermont ski resort for a well-earned rest, but end up putting on a show. With Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney.

A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years. Contains some strong language.

Alan Yentob talks to all-round entertainer Bette Midler. Contains some strong language.

Kirsty Wark celebrates the life and work of Scottish writer Dame Muriel Spark, one of the 20th century's most enigmatic cultural figures.

Film following renowned Vermeer expert Gregor Weber as he explores the latest techniques and new discoveries that are bringing us closer to understanding Vermeer and how he worked.

The life of the most glamorous plane ever built, as told by the people whose lives she touched. Narrated by Sophie Okonedo.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 October 1998 and featuring Culture Club, The Beautiful South, Lynden David Hall, The Cardigans, Kele Le Roc and Cher.

Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 November 1998 and featuring Alanis Morissette, Billie Piper, Touch & Go, Pras, Another Level, M People and Cher.

David Jensen introduces the Carvells, Bonnie Tyler, Hot Chocolate, Darts, Leo Sayer, Santa Esmerelda, Abba, Wings, The Bee Gees and a Legs & Co dance sequence to Jonathan Richman.

John Peel and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, from November 1984. Featuring Nick Heyward, The Human League, Billy Ocean, Murray Head, Shakin' Stevens and Chaka Khan.

Bjork and Jack Dee introduce the biggest-selling songs of 1995, plus the Christmas Day Number One.

Highlights of the 59th Country Music Association Awards show from Bridgestone Arena, Nashville.

At Stoke Newington Town Hall in London, Bonnie Raitt and her band perform signature songs like Love Has No Pride, Nick of Time and the bluesy Love Me Like a Man.

Bob Harris introduces Bonnie Raitt in a special concert performance for the Old Grey Whistle Test from 1976.

Bjork and Jack Dee introduce the biggest-selling songs of 1995, plus the Christmas Day Number One.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 October 1998 and featuring Culture Club, The Beautiful South, Lynden David Hall, The Cardigans, Kele Le Roc and Cher.

Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 November 1998 and featuring Alanis Morissette, Billie Piper, Touch & Go, Pras, Another Level, M People and Cher.

David Jensen introduces the Carvells, Bonnie Tyler, Hot Chocolate, Darts, Leo Sayer, Santa Esmerelda, Abba, Wings, The Bee Gees and a Legs & Co dance sequence to Jonathan Richman.

John Peel and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, from November 1984. Featuring Nick Heyward, The Human League, Billy Ocean, Murray Head, Shakin' Stevens and Chaka Khan.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Live coverage from day 1 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

James and Siegfried become personally as well as professionally involved when a herd of shorthorn cattle contracts Johne's disease.

Tristan's old college friend comes to stay, but his visit has to be kept a secret from Siegfried. When a lady brings her tortoise into the surgery, Tristan and his friend compete.