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Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.
Series 3
1. Every Dog Has His Day
The downtrodden detectives get a murder case. Only it's a dog - with a past
2. Riots
PC Quin is charged with assault, the riots worsen and the blackmail plot thickens.
Series 1
Episode 3
A new office arrival causes friction for sweethearts Bernard and Iris.
Keep Young and Beautiful
New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
Series 2
Monday on the Beach with George
Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document.
1. Seventeen
At 17, Vikram Seth goes to stay with two remarkable relatives.
Series 5
1. No Escape
Edith, Aylmer and Bruce’s infernal, triangular charade is doomed…
Series 62
Episode 1
Nicholas Parsons invites guests to talk for 60 seconds.
Series 4
In the News
A lesson on facts and opinions is followed by a brutal example at the school gate.
A young wife longs to feel more connection - and then a music loving electrician arrives.
The Gleaning by Alison MacLeod
Past and present are intimately linked in Brighton.
2. Angel Delight
A robbery at a Burlesque Club leaves the duo looking at cherries in a different light.
3. Reputation
Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne.
2. Cause Celebre
How will Beaumarchais contend with courtly crushes, rumours of war and illicit printing?
Vintage Goons
The Ink Shortage
Sir Bernard Seagoon sets out to corner the world market for writing materials.
Boswell's Life of Madonna
18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
2. Berlin
Shanti Uncle takes lodgings in Berlin, and destiny calls to him on the eve of war.
2. The Note
A note from Edith propels Bruce to Aylmer's house.
3. You Say Potatö
Loud music, pools of sweat and Vera Lynn.
2. Absolutely Terrified
Laura explains why it's taken her 17 years to search for Martin's mother.
Living Water - As the deer
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Angel Morgan.
Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi
Terry Deary of Horrible Histories and Shappi Khorsandi talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
Professor John Butt explores the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Gyles Brandreth
A conveyor duvet could be just the thing for quibbling couples. With Gyles Brandreth.
Autumn Crocus
After years of trying, Wendy is pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood.
1. Can You Forgive Her?
A Victorian family's political intrigues begins with Lady Glencora's search for love.
Italians
Award-winning comedian Sam Simmons presents a show about birds.
Tina C's Tiny Island Tour
England
The country singer and global activist explores the US and UK's special relationship.
Sketches and monologues written and performed by Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
Series 9
Grant Morrison talks to Neil Innes
Comic book legend Grant Morrison talks to musical comedy genius Neil Innes.
