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Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 9 September 1982. Includes Evelyn King, Gillan, Dire Straits, Survivor, David Christie and Shakin' Stevens. Show more
Dr Helen Czerski examines the hottest natural phenomenon on the planet - lightning. High-speed cameras show the secrets of upward lightning that's triggered by urban landscapes. Show more
Quiz where players not only have to know the answer, they must find it in a hive of letters. Cruciverbalists take on Belgae, in the second semi-final.
Documentary which tells the story of the thousands of Caribbean and African women who answered the call 70 years ago to come to the UK to save the then ailing health service. Show more
Film-makers and scientists explore the jungles of Burma. On the last leg of their journey, the team searches for tigers in northern Burma and in Karen State in the far south Show more
Brian Cox uses the BBC archive to examine the story of man's relationship with the moon, from James Burke testing out Nasa equipment to Neil Armstrong's giant leap for mankind. Show more
Documentary in which David Spiegelhalter uses a blend of wit and wisdom, animation, graphics and gleeful nerdery to pin down what chance is and how it works in the real world. Show more
Peter Powell presents the weekly chart show, first broadcast on 9 September 1982. Includes Evelyn King, Gillan, Dire Straits, Survivor, David Christie and Shakin' Stevens. Show more
Neil Diamond in concert from London's Roundhouse with his six-piece band performing tracks from his album Dreams, which explores 60s and 70s songs, and reinventing his classics. Show more
Documentary which tells the story of the thousands of Caribbean and African women who answered the call 70 years ago to come to the UK to save the then ailing health service. Show more
