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Journalist Richard Dowden traces his mysterious ancestor who's a household name in Japan.
Wimsey - Five Red Herrings
4. Bunter Investigates
As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
4. The Hunter
Inspector Mahmoud is increasingly concerned for the safety of Elizabeth Warwick
Series 1
Episode 2
Advertising satire with Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard.
Series 3
One Hour to Burkiss Way
With Jo Kendall, Nigel Rees, Fred Harris and Chris Emmett.
Bag
As the crew try to contain an anarchic party of school kids, Dev spots an opportunity.
4. Archipelago
Robert Macfarlane's eagerly awaited new book is subterranean in its story.
4. Warnings
Simon opts to dive in spite of weather warnings.
Series 2
Episode 3
Sue Perkins with Dave Gorman, Anita Anand, Mark Evans and Jenny Eclair.
Doug and Molly try to show the world they can start afresh, but then his mum disappears.
The Governor's Consort
Lady Edith's life-changing boat ride to the South Atlantic.
5. Alibis
Lord Peter Wimsey attempts to verify the whereabouts of key suspects in the murder.
5. A Face in the Crowd
Elizabeth has disappeared. Will Inspector Mahmoud and Mr Wilder be able to find her?
Series 4
As Unequal as Others
The ambassador faces a revolt by men over rights for women in the Eastern Bloc republic.
Series 5
Episode 6
Kenneth Horne meets juicy Nell Gwyn - and 'Hornerama' reports on Homes and Gardens.
Inside Robin Ince
Comedian Robin Ince talks about the nature of reality. Pt 1 - 'Inside Robin Ince'
5. Glacier
Robert Macfarlane reads his underground journey into a world of ice.
5. Revelation
Simon and Sennen lose contact, and the mystery of Sennen's paternity is revealed.
4. Family
Olga considers the meaning of family.
Plasmodium - Honor Blackman
The final parasite comfortable using humans as their home, tells their own story.
Rest - Sabbath rest
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Leslie Griffiths.
Series 10
Ma Vlast
Ma Vlast by Bedrich Smetana has become an integral part of Czech culture.
How might artists choose to mark a nuclear waste site for future generations?
Series 17
John Lloyd and Anna Ptaszynski with Sikisa, Bridget Nicholls and Levison Wood.
The End of the Beginning
The island makeover has gone sour, but with no Irene can Bunty stop the bulldozers?
Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov
Charles Kinbote tries to prove his machinations have inspired a poetic masterpiece.
Hannibal
The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the talented military commander.
John Hewer 3/3
Arthur Smith chats again to the comic actor, writer and producer John Hewer.
Frank Skinner
Frank Skinner tries four new things, including getting a spray tan and eating Jugged Hare.
Body & Soul
The sketch show written by the public.
