Documentary. Author Sir Terry Pratchett - an Alzheimer's sufferer - travels to the Dignitas Clinic in Switzerland and witnesses first-hand the procedures for assisted death. Show more
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Documentary following author Terry Pratchett as he battles early onset Alzheimer's disease. In the second of two parts, Terry travels to America to witness controversial treatments. Show more
Author Terry Pratchett has early-onset Alzheimer's, meaning he faces a world without words. He explores some cutting-edge science to reveal more about this illness. Show more
Meet the Author
Helen Castor, Joan of Arc
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: on BBC News Channel HD
Nick Higham talks to Helen Castor, whose book Joan of Arc is a biography of the 15th-century French heroine.
Author Sir Terry Pratchett finds out what the future holds for orangutans, and discovers a new threat to their habitat that could push them to the brink of extinction. Show more
Meet the Author
Ben Wilson
15 minutes
Nick Higham catches up with historical writer Ben Wilson.
Meet the Author
29/01/2015
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: on BBC News Channel HD
Nick Higham speaks to novelist Samantha Shannon. Her book, The Mime Order, is a dystopian fantasy set in London's criminal underworld in 2059. Show more
Actor and presenter Tony Robinson makes an appeal on behalf of RICE: The Research Institute for the Care of Older People. The film features author Sir Terry Pratchett. Show more
Jeremy Paxman speaks to Terry Pratchett about his documentary, and a panel of studio guests debate the controversial issues surrounding assisted dying.
The Sky at Night
Birthday Party
20 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Fifty years after the first programme went out, Sir Patrick Moore reflects on how astronomy has changed with some amusing clips from the programme's archives. Show more
Good Omens
Episode 1: 1. The Arrival
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 10 months
A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events. But there is a problem. Stars Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
Good Omens
2. End of Days
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 10 months
After corrupting the wrong child, Aziraphale and Crowley wonder what happened to the real son of Satan. Stars Mark Heap. Show more
Good Omens
3. The Hunt for the Antichrist
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 10 months
Aziraphale consults Agnes's prophesies and the Horsepersons of the Apocalypse are summoned. Starring Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
Good Omens
4. A visit by the Angelic and Demonic authorities
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 10 months
Aziraphale and Crowley are visited by the Angelic and Demonic authorities, and Adam begins to formulate plans. Stars Mark Heap. Show more
Good Omens
5. War, Famine, Pollution and Death
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 10 months
The Four Horsepersons of the Apocalypse gather while Aziraphale inhabits a most unexpected body. Stars Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
Good Omens
6. Armageddon
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 10 months
Armageddon is imminent and the fate of the Earth rests on the shoulders of Adam Young. Stars Mark Heap and Peter Serafinowicz. Show more
Front Row
Alan Bennett, Terry Pratchett, The Duck House, The Great Train Robbery
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Alan Bennett on the nation's favourite play, Terry Pratchett on the 40th Discworld novel, novelist NJ Cooper reviews The Great Train Robbery, and Ben Miller in The Duck House. Show more
Desert Island Discs
Terry Pratchett
40 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Sue Lawley's castaway is fantasy author Terry Pratchett. Show more