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Series 1
The History of the Future
Badgerland goes global, and the Future's History.
Series 6
The Last Emperor
Paul Gambaccini explores the epic film that won all 9 Oscar nominations in 1988.
1. Arrival
Kevin Le Gendre explores how Jazz was received in the UK.
4. It's Better When You're Here
Watching for Mason's kidnappers, can Rennie deal with Joanna's demands?
2. Berlin
Kim's search takes her to Berlin, and a menacing tour guide.
Doctor Thumper And The Incredibly Inky Ruler
Fulton explains his long absence and where he’s been.
Series 2
Mum's Army
When the Home Guard opens up to women, Mrs Gray catches Mainwaring's eye.
Series 3
Leo and The Bump In The Night
A day of momentous events and surprising revelations in Leo’s Edinburgh home.
In 1987, the writer visits Jamaica to be reunited with his father.
Ladies of Letters Crunch Credit
1. Allotment
Financial problems force Vera to live on her allotment. Irene has shocking news.
From 09/03/1982
Nigel Rees chairs Alan Bennett, Janet Suzman, Leslie Thomas and Wynford Vaughan Thomas.
Episode 1
'Unreliable' historical account of Catherine of Aragon's duenna, Dona Elvira.
1. Red Coat - White Cockade
The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745: a young English soldier is facing a dilemma.
5. The Kidnap
Rennie ponders extreme measures to rescue the kidnapped agent.
3. Denmark
Mr Stone continues tracking his target while Kim arrives in Denmark.
The Opium of the People
It's Glorious Reindeer Day in the People's Republic.
Series 9
The £50 Cure
Ned picks up a lavish NHS prescription. Kenneth Connor covers for Harry Secombe.
An Encounter with Mr Handel
The scholarly secret society inspires Mr Handel's latest hit on Edinburgh's Calton Hill.
1. Félicité
A maid with a sad past arrives to work for Madame Aubain.
2. Discovery
Vera discovers she not alone on her allotment. Irene helps a friend.
2. In AI's Defence...
A visit from the grim reaper, overly protective mothers, and a passionate defence of AI.
2. The Crab that Played with the Sea
Discover more of the science behind another of Kipling's Just So Stories.
Fight the good fight - Overcoming adversity
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Father Eugene O'Neill.
Sarah Keyworth & Lissa Evans
Sarah Keyworth and Lissa Evans talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
2. Duke Ellington
Kevin Le Gendre explores influence of the visits of Duke Ellington.
Johnny Vegas
Dave Gorman chews over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas with Johnny Vegas.
Face Cream
Eliott and Esther are close to admitting their attraction, but they hit a snag...
2. The Clash of Love and Duty
Waverley, on leave from his regiment, has been injured at the great stag hunt.
Mari Wilson
John Shuttleworth invites Mari Wilson to sing one of his songs.
Hal Cruttenden 2/3
Irish comedian Alison Spittle picks up her chat with fellow comic Hal Cruttenden.
Episode 4
Paul Sinha looks at cinema's track record of portraying historical events.
Series 8
Derren Brown interviews Tim Minchin
Derren Brown gets inside the mind of musical wizard and fellow sceptic Tim Minchin.
