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Otto is shocked to discover that the building has had to be sold, and everyone worries that the new owner will demand access to the annex. Anne is irritated by all her housemates. Show more
Trekking across the Sahara. Michael reaches Timbuktu, once one of the great centres of Islamic learning, then heads east to the land of nomadic herders the Wodaabe. Show more
Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of Great Zimbabwe, a symbol of African genius which gives an insight into the empires which once dominated southern Africa. Show more
Dan Cruickshank visits Ethiopia in search of the Ark of the Covenant.
Anarchic comedy quiz show. Comic and broadcaster Sue Perkins competes against television doctor Phil Hammond in answering questions provided by members of the public. Show more
Charlie Brooker returns to wring more laughs from a hilariously troubled world, looking at some of the scariest news stories ever, and some jokes.
Rory Bremner finds out why Victoria Wood is so captivated by the diaries of a Second World War housewife, and Edwina Currie helps him discover more about Samuel Pepys. Show more
The late Brian Duffy, one of the photographers whose work defined the 1960s, talks about his life, his work and why he disappeared from view and burned his negatives in the 70s. Show more
Documentary which analyses the motivations of two British female cage fighters, Rosi Sexton and Lisa Hugo, as they travel to America for the biggest bouts of their lives. Show more
Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of Great Zimbabwe, a symbol of African genius which gives an insight into the empires which once dominated southern Africa. Show more
Anarchic comedy quiz show. Comic and broadcaster Sue Perkins competes against television doctor Phil Hammond in answering questions provided by members of the public. Show more
Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of Great Zimbabwe, a symbol of African genius which gives an insight into the empires which once dominated southern Africa. Show more
