Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse, and Philip Pullman, writer of the His Dark Materials trilogy, reveal their inspiration and share the secrets of their writing. Show more
Joe Crowley challenges children to use technological tricks to unearth clues about the unsung historical heroes who lived and worked in their home town. Show more
Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander visit a house in Telford, Shropshire, as well as a property in Gravesend, Kent, and a cottage in Cranage, Cheshire. Show more
Series looking at benefit fraud. When Croydon Council follows up on a tip-off about a benefit claimant using a stolen identity, the fraud team uncover a Jamaican over-stayer. Show more
Competition for a spot at a grand exhibition at the Mall Galleries. Featuring a photographer and two contestants who have had to delay their pursuit of a career in art. Show more
The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Who will make the best dessert? Show more
The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Arabella Weir joins for the final round. Show more
Series looking at burglary - its culprits, its victims and the police. A man is confronted by burglars in his house and police use a high-tech tracking system. Show more
See Hear features an eclectic mix from the Shape arts exhibition in London with sculptor Chris Sacre and photographer Juan Delgardo providing a unique view of their work. Show more
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Matt Baker and Zoe Ball are joined by pop legend David Essex and Location Location Location's Kirstie Allsopp. John Sergeant opens up the Royal Mail's store of undelivered items. Show more
Coast breaks new ground with a spectacular journey following the southern shoreline of Ireland, from the Old Head of Kinsale to Ardmore.
Classic quiz. The specialist subjects include: life and times of Emma Hamilton; history of the European Cup Finals since 1970; fiction novels of Michael Crichton. Show more
John Craven and Jules Hudson champion British crafts. They visit Sheffield to try their hands at steel working in a Victorian workspace that is fighting for survival. Show more
David Attenborough examines the borders between land and water and the life that thrives there, from an English estuary to tropical mangrove forests. Show more
Members of the public bring along their antiques for examination. In Stroud, Gloucestershire, the experts find a 17th-century cushion mirror and an early marine chronometer. Show more
Jeremy Vine hosts the show in which teams from all over the UK take on probably the greatest quiz team in Britain, made up of some of the country's top quiz champions. Show more
Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Which dessert will help get two chefs through to the Friday show? Show more
Series following those who make planning decisions. Cheltenham's conservation planning officer isn't impressed with a family's plans to modernise their listed Regency house. Show more
John Sergeant celebrates one of Britain's most iconic aircraft, the Sea King helicopter, uncovering the stories of the people who owe their lives to this great bird. Show more
Alan Yentob talks to South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone about their comedy stage musical The Book of Mormon, which is about to open in London's West End. Show more
Reporter Ben Anderson joins Allied troops preparing to hand over to Afghan forces next year, finding the Afghan army and police to be poorly trained and lacking resources. Show more
See Hear features an eclectic mix from the Shape arts exhibition in London with sculptor Chris Sacre and photographer Juan Delgardo providing a unique view of their work. Show more
Kate Humble and Dr Helen Czerski follow the Earth's voyage around the sun for one complete orbit, to witness the astonishing consequences this journey has for us all. Show more
