1/6. How earthquakes have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean.

With Zeinab Badawi.
Followed by Weather

2/3. Stuart Jeffries uncovers the philosophies that shape national mindsets, here exploring
Germany's cultural traditions.

1/4. Kirsty Wark and Simon Davis explore contemporary life and culture in Spain, beginning with the Catalan city of Barcelona. Here they meet renowned designer Javier Mariscal , top chef Ferran Adria and Carlos Ruiz Zafon, author of the bestselling The
Shadow of the Wind.

Time Shift looks at how satirists have portrayed politicians in such television creations as Yes Minister, Spitting Image and The New Statesman. New satirical comedy The Thick of It follows.

George Michael decides to audition for a school play. (AD)
11.20 Gob locks himself in his father's prison for 24 hours. (AD)

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