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Earth's definitive history from the National Theatre of Brent.

Part 5/6. The duo tell Parky about their lean years. From March 2003.

Comedian, actor and technophile Adam Buxton talks to the co-creator and star of The League of Gentlemen, Reece Shearsmith.

As the RSC and composer Joe Hisaishi open a stage version of My Neighbour Totoro this month-Chris Harding and guests look at the world and ideas conjured in the Studio Ghibili film.

In this series of The Essay, five leading cultural voices choose a great work of art and talk about a small, under-appreciated aspect of the piece that carries great meaning for them. In this edition, we hear from Welsh journalist and author Angela Hui. Her memoir is called...

Young Tom arrives in Lancaster. He has spent the past four years in the British Army seeing action at Waterloo. He now begins a new life in Lancashire, working in his uncle's carrier business.

Film producer Remington Schofield appears on the scene, have you seen the one about the deaf kid and a dog?

There's a war on wastage at the Civil Service, but where do Jim Hacker's loyalties lie?

Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray reunite for a final fling. From October 1972.

Part 2/5. Series following the Royal Opera's music director Sir Antonio Pappano as he and his team prepare the first new Covent Garden staging of Puccini's La Boheme in over 40 years.

Part 7/15. Queenie begins to regret her decision to marry Bernard. When war breaks out, she finds solace elsewhere.

Can Ray Cooney, Brian Johnston and Barry Cryer hoax Tim Brooke-Taylor?

Arson and revolving bow ties - just another day for Nigel and Michael.

Ged, a young boy who discovers he has special powers is taken on as an apprentice wizard by Ogion. But he inadvertently releases an evil shadow into the world.

Will the ale wagon ever reach the local garrison without the attention of dangerous smugglers?

Clara and Sabine battle through undergrowth and language barriers as Nakesha and Sebastian follow the Liberty Flights lead in Vienna.

Clare's latest love affair proves difficult to keep secret from granny Eleanor.

The lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.

Part 3/4. Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife.

Part 3/5. Series following the Royal Opera's music director Sir Antonio Pappano as he and his team prepare the first new Covent Garden staging of Puccini's La Boheme in over 40 years.

Part 8/15. Gilbert joins up to fight for the Mother Country but soon finds that there is a more personal war to be fought.

Michelle Wolf invites Kiri into the world of home births, Professor Stephen Wallace turns rubbish into medicine, and Dr Matt Clarke explains how collaboration can save lives.

Brett Westwood is in Portugal as he continues his search for wildlife in some of Europe's holiday hotspots. He has a surprising encounter with a lizard and discovers some of colourful birds that live alongside the luxury villas and golf courses of the Algarve. Presenter: Brett...

A space for Christian reflection with Bible reading, prayer and music.

Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of Studio Ghibli composer, Joe Hisaishi. Tune in for some of his most beloved music, with classic soundtracks including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Howl's Moving Castle. Joe Hisaishi will make his BBC Proms debut in 2025,...

Will the ale wagon ever reach the local garrison without the attention of dangerous smugglers?

Clara and Sabine battle through undergrowth and language barriers as Nakesha and Sebastian follow the Liberty Flights lead in Vienna.

Clare's latest love affair proves difficult to keep secret from granny Eleanor.

The lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.

Part 3/4. Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife.

Part 3/5. Series following the Royal Opera's music director Sir Antonio Pappano as he and his team prepare the first new Covent Garden staging of Puccini's La Boheme in over 40 years.

Part 8/15. Gilbert joins up to fight for the Mother Country but soon finds that there is a more personal war to be fought.

Host Steph McGovern asks some seriously funny minds to offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. Featuring guest comedians Jason Cook and Lauren Pattison.

An uncle's gift leaves menopausal flower child Merv yearning to discover his inner cowboy.

Young wizard Ged goes to Pendor to battle against the dragon challengers. The mighty Dragon of Pendor has risen again.

Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of Studio Ghibli composer, Joe Hisaishi. Tune in for some of his most beloved music, with classic soundtracks including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Howl's Moving Castle. Joe Hisaishi will make his BBC Proms debut in 2025,...

Will the ale wagon ever reach the local garrison without the attention of dangerous smugglers?

Clara and Sabine battle through undergrowth and language barriers as Nakesha and Sebastian follow the Liberty Flights lead in Vienna.

Clare's latest love affair proves difficult to keep secret from granny Eleanor.

The lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.

Part 3/4. Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife.

Part 3/5. Series following the Royal Opera's music director Sir Antonio Pappano as he and his team prepare the first new Covent Garden staging of Puccini's La Boheme in over 40 years.

Part 8/15. Gilbert joins up to fight for the Mother Country but soon finds that there is a more personal war to be fought.

Host Steph McGovern asks some seriously funny minds to offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. Featuring guest comedians Jason Cook and Lauren Pattison.

An uncle's gift leaves menopausal flower child Merv yearning to discover his inner cowboy.

Young wizard Ged goes to Pendor to battle against the dragon challengers. The mighty Dragon of Pendor has risen again.

Michelle Wolf invites Kiri into the world of home births, Professor Stephen Wallace turns rubbish into medicine, and Dr Matt Clarke explains how collaboration can save lives.

It comes to us all, but for a rock star death can signify a whole new career.