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Patrick Moore takes a tour of the winter sky, looking at twinkling 'variable stars' with Dr John Mason and at planets and galaxies with Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel. Show more
Series in which Michael Palin explores nine countries during a trek across the Sahara. He begins at Tangier in Morocco after crossing the Straits of Gibraltar. Show more
Art historian Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of the old African kingdom of Nubia, whose kings once ruled Egypt and which was eventually defeated by its environment. Show more
Anarchic comedy quiz show. Former editor of The Sun Kelvin MacKenzie competes against celebrity chef Sophie Grigson in answering questions provided by members of the public. Show more
Andrew Graham-Dixon meets his childhood hero John Lydon, revealing the more sensitive, artistic side of the man once known as Johnny Rotten. Show more
The series in which Elvis Presley's life and career are revealed by those close to him begins with Elvis and Priscilla's early life together and their secret marriage in Vegas. Show more
Drama series set in the 1960s New York advertising world. Sterling Cooper staff are called in over the weekend to prepare for their American Airlines pitch. Show more
Art historian Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of the old African kingdom of Nubia, whose kings once ruled Egypt and which was eventually defeated by its environment. Show more
Anarchic comedy quiz show. Former editor of The Sun Kelvin MacKenzie competes against celebrity chef Sophie Grigson in answering questions provided by members of the public. Show more
Andrew Graham-Dixon meets his childhood hero John Lydon, revealing the more sensitive, artistic side of the man once known as Johnny Rotten. Show more
Patrick Moore takes a tour of the winter sky, looking at twinkling 'variable stars' with Dr John Mason and at planets and galaxies with Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel. Show more
Art historian Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of the old African kingdom of Nubia, whose kings once ruled Egypt and which was eventually defeated by its environment. Show more
