Pop mogul and former railway worker Pete Waterman takes a journey across the West Midlands to investigate whether Doctor Beeching's ideas still hold true today.

Pop mogul and rail enthusiast Pete Waterman travels the old Midland mainline through Derbyshire and the Peak District, and asks whether the link to Manchester could be reopened. Show more

Documentary celebrating the careers of Annie Lennox, Alison Moyet, Kylie Minogue, Geri Halliwell, Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis, who took us from post-punk to The X Factor. Show more

Pete Waterman and DJ Neil Fox help chefs James Tanner and Gino D'Acampo make a meal in just 20 minutes. With Ainsley Harriott.

Adam Hart Davis takes a road trip along the ghost of the Beverley to York line, which was scrapped under Beeching, and looks at the campaign to get it re-opened.

Pete Waterman challenges the people protesting against plans for high speed rail. Can a stand-up comedy course help restore someone's self-confidence? Show more

Celebrities test the depths of their knowledge in this special edition of the quiz, with Joe McElderry, Nicki Chapman and Pete Waterman. Alexander Armstrong presents. Show more

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Sophie Morgan, Patrick Gale, Pete Waterman and Alex Horne for conversation and comedy. With music from Acholi Machon and Man & the Echo. Show more

Local stories. Phil Upton gets on a bus for the first time in years to find out why so many of us will not use them. Pete Waterman investigates Coventry's city centre development. Show more

Pete Waterman explains why he believes apprenticeships are better than a degree, and Alvin Hall advises on the best and cheapest means to get into higher education. Show more

Matthew Bannister on union leader Lady Dean, businessman Sir William McAlpine, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, broadcaster Katie Boyle and folklorist Garech Browne. Show more

A sled load of 1980s Christmas and Stock Aitken & Waterman hits to get you in the yuletide party mood, with Sara Cox joined by hit-maker Pete Waterman and singer Sonia. Show more

Pop impresario and ex-railway worker Pete Waterman goes on a journey across the West Midlands to ask whether Dr Beeching's ideas about the railways hold true today.

Josie d'Arby visits Europe's largest travelling funfair in Hull, and Pete Waterman celebrates 70 years of the Rev W Awdry's Thomas the Tank Engine.

The Model Railway Story: Documentary which explores how the British have been in love with model railways for over a century, with unique archive and contributions from modellers. Show more

What we said about ourselves in the 2011 national census will be kept under lock and key for a century. But how has Britain changed in the past hundred years? Show more

Today the two remaining north east chefs must cook their four-course menus again. But will they take on board their veteran’s feedback? Show more

The chefs serve up their main courses and desserts. Mike is confident his northern dish Rack 'n' Roll has the edge to help him claim the top spot. Show more

Pete Waterman joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones. Plus Phil Tufnell takes on a surreal challenge and there's a report on the extraordinary migration habits of British bats. Show more

Highlights from the regional current affairs programme. Matthew Wright investigates the safety of the UK's level crossings, and Inside Out meets the real-life cold case detectives. Show more