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Top of the Pops
Long-running music chart show featuring videos and performances
Only Connect
Quiz show in which connections must be made between apparently unconnected things.
Storyville
Series showcasing the best in international documentaries
Natural World
Wildlife series. In-depth stories of incredible animals with award-winning photography.
imagine...
The arts series edited and presented by Alan Yentob.
Arena
Arena is the BBC's multi award-winning arts strand
Timeshift
Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history.
Señorita 89
1989. Behind the glitter of the Miss Mexico pageant lurks a dark, disturbing world.
Digging for Britain
Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs
Parkinson
Michael Parkinson presents the long-running talk show
Prisoner
Four prison guards trigger a battle for survival that reaches far beyond the jail's walls.
Great Asian Railway Journeys
Michael Portillo explores Asia's finest railways.
Secrets of the Museum
Unique arts series venturing behind the scenes at the V&A.
Radio 2 In Concert
Exclusive performances, backstage gossip, gig news, interviews and session archives
Britain's Lost Masterpieces
Series tracking down lost and hidden paintings from local museums and galleries.
Mark Lawson Talks To...
Mark Lawson in conversation with famous personalities from all walks of life
Wild
Series of wildlife and nature documentaries with access to never-before-seen footage.
Country Music by Ken Burns
Hear the remarkable stories of the people and places behind a truly American art form.
Timewatch
History documentary series
Parkinson: The Interviews
Michael Parkinson presents highlights from his archive of interviews
Omnibus
Long-running arts documentary strand.
Play For Today
Long-running strand of one-off BBC dramas.
Inside Classical
BBC orchestras and guests perform in some of the UK's most prestigious concert halls.
Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema
Mark Kermode reveals the film-making tricks and techniques behind classic movie genres.
In Concert
Recordings of the cream of the music world.
Lady Chatterley
Adaptation of DH Lawrence's classic novel starring Sean Bean and Joely Richardson.
Secret Knowledge
Sir Roger Penrose takes us on a personal journey through artist MC Escher
The Gone
Two detectives team up to find an Irish couple missing in New Zealand.
The Wonder of Animals
Chris Packham discovers the unique features that make certain animal groups successful.
The 6 Music Festival
Three days of live music and conversation, reflecting the spirit of 6 Music.
Classic Albums
Series looking at the creation of some classic rock albums
South Pacific
Documentary series looking at the remote South Pacific islands.
The Magic of Dance
Margot Fonteyn explores her own world of dance in a series from 1979.
All Passion Spent
A recently widowed woman intends to relish her newfound freedom.
Invasion! with Sam Willis
Dr Sam Willis reveals a story of invasion in Britain, spanning thousands of years.
Soprano Sundays
BBC Four celebrates some of the most well-known sopranos.
Discovering the Music of Antiquity
Musical historians embark on a mission to realise the potential of an ancient music score.
Play of the Month
A collection of plays featuring a number of familiar stage performers.
The Story of Welsh Art
Broadcaster Huw Stephens discovers the many treasures of Welsh art.
Folk Hibernia at the BBC
With The Clancy Brothers, The Chieftains, Christy Moore, The Pogues and Sharon Shannon.
Sight and Sound in Concert
Vintage rock and pop performances from the archives
Small Island
Andrea Levy's award-winning story of Jamaicans and Londoners involved in World War Two
The Read
A series of four creative performance readings of iconic British novels.
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
A reluctant teacher finds a new perspective on life when he's posted to a remote school.
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
The story of trailblazers Microdisney, one of the most talented bands never to make it.
Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance
Dance-based film that tells how Irish dance came from humble roots to global recognition.
Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry
Experts from archaeologists to astrophysicists offer new insights on the Bayeux Tapestry.
The Zaks Affair: Anatomy of a Fake Collection
An extraordinary collection of Russian modern art is sold in Europe. But is it fake?
The Chopin Etudes
Chopin
England's Forgotten Queen: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey
Helen Castor tells the story of Lady Jane Grey, the first reigning queen of England.