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Episode 1
The surrealist has disappointment for cavemen and a cheap alternative to liquor.
Julian Huxley and the Invention of the Public Scientist
Through the life of Julian Huxley Jim Al-Khalili explores the idea of the public scientist
Dead Hand
3. Hierarchy of Victims
Lucy makes a breakthrough in deciphering Dead Hand’s coded broadcast.
Inspector Purbright - Lonelyheart 4122
3. Paper Trail
Clients of the Handclasp Marriage Bureau come under scrutiny.
Series 3
Intellectual Aspirations
Graduate Julian's brainy parents make Clare feel inadequate.
Series 4
The Counterfeiter
The Lad tries finding Bill a job. But thanks to Sid, all he finds is trouble...
6. This Old Heart of Mine
Joanna plans a new way of life.
3. Mass Migration and a True Home
Berger explores the psychic impact of mass migration and the sense of a true home.
3. Belief
Young Peggy begins to believe that her boss will choose her...
From 3/1/1995
Ray Cooney, Peter Jones and Denis Norden tell stories. Who is the liar?
Series 2
A Colossal Idea
A retired grocer heads for Margate to become an author but all is not what it seems.
Dorothy, A Manager's Wife
A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband.
A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there's more to life.
4. 97
Dead Hand’s code has changed, but what does that mean for his latest victim?
4. Commander
Lucy meets with Lonelyheart 4122. But is she as naïve as she makes out?
Episode 2
Three Deborahs, one stingy bank and an impending divorce perplex ad man Ken Handley.
A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.
3. Another Option
The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel.
4. The Century of Banishment
Berger said the 20th century was one of banishment.
4. Choices
Young Peggy is pregnant. What should she do?
Series 1
4. The Influencer
Clive's feeling ill, and a diagnosis from Lauren causes him to spiral.
9. 20th-Century Poltergeist
Kirsty Logan explores how the poltergeist changed in the 20th century.
All Saints/All Souls - The Shadow of Death
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Dr Rachel Mann.
Bill Bailey on Alfred Russel Wallace
Bill Bailey and his love for Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace
Libby Purves follows the story of the Bridge, London's theatre near Tower Bridge.
Sue Perkins sets moral posers for Tony Law, Isy Suttie, Gemma Cairney and Tim Harford.
Druids and Draws
Edith Black's lodger is back with his lover, and Sally is sorting again.
Hercule Poirot - Murder in the Mews
Poirot investigates a young woman's death on Guy Fawkes night.
Outlaws
Comedian Elis James compares figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes.
Darryl J Carrington 2/3
Tonight, Iain Lee picks up his chat with Darryl J Carrington.
Series 5
Dave Gorman
Marcus Brigstocke invites comic Dave Gorman to try new experiences.
Raising Children
Ava Vidal, Howard Read, Andy Wilkinson and Lucy Porter offer a guide to raising children.
