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12:20AMThe Ronnie Wood Show ( 30 min )Ronnie and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie reminisce over the post-punk era while listening to music from Jerry Lee Lewis, Velvet Underground and Public Image Ltd. (7 of 10)
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12:50AMCelebrity Exposed ( 30 min )New. Celebrity photographer Richard Young reflects on his iconic images of the 1970s and his unique relationship with Princess Diana. With David Bailey and Tracey Emin. (2 of 4)
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1:20AMClose Up: Photographers At Work ( 55 min )New. Award-winning filmmaker Rebecca Dreyfus explores the private worlds of some of the greatest photographers at work today, such as Albert Maysles, Sylvia Plachy and Gregory Crewdson.
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2:15AMIggy Pop: The Dave Fanning... ( 30 min )... Interview. Iggy Pop: Dave Fanning is joined by the American rock singer and songwriter who discusses his life, solo career and time with The Stooges.
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2:45AMBehind The Music: Genesis ( 60 min )Documentary examining the rise to fame of Phil Collins' and Peter Gabriel's rock group Genesis, their chart success and various line-ups. Featuring interviews with the band members.
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3:45AMTim Marlow On Modern Art Oxford ( 45 min )Tim goes behind the scenes to examine the day-to-day life of a contemporary art gallery, and talks to artists Kerry James Marshall and Daniel Buren.
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4:30AMOnion News Network ( 30 min )Satirical news series providing a tongue-in-cheek look at world events. The American dream is deemed dead after the last believer in the US's endless opportunities gives up. (10 of 10)
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5:00AMCirque Du Soleil: Fire Within ( 30 min )Emmy-winning series that charts the physical and emotional travails of a group of young acrobats as they work to be part of the Cirque Du Soleil production Varekai. (Part 3 of 13)
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5:30AMCirque Du Soleil: Fire Within ( 30 min )Emmy-winning series that charts the physical and emotional travails of a group of young acrobats as they work to be part of the Cirque Du Soleil production Varekai. (Part 4 of 13)
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6:00AMEddie Murphy: Inside... ( 120 min )... The Actors Studio. The Beverly Hills Cop star joins James Lipton to discuss his life and career, his fear of animals, and the perks and pitfalls of playing a deep-cleavaged woman.
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8:00AMArchitecture School ( 30 min )New. As New Orleans residents grow concerned about neighbourhood crime, the house's security comes into question. Meanwhile, Barack Obama visits Tulane University. (4 of 6)
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8:30AMCelebrity Exposed ( 30 min )New. Celebrity photographer Richard Young reflects on his iconic images of the 1970s and his unique relationship with Princess Diana. With David Bailey and Tracey Emin. (2 of 4)
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9:00AMTerry Gilliam: Fame In The Frame ( 30 min )John Myatt is forced to use pastels for the first time in 40 years, as Brazil director Terry Gilliam asks to be immortalised as The Buddha in Odilon Redon's tricky 1904 masterpiece.
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9:30AMTim Marlow On Modern Art Oxford ( 45 min )Tim goes behind the scenes to examine the day-to-day life of a contemporary art gallery, and talks to artists Kerry James Marshall and Daniel Buren.
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10:15AMBehind The Music: John Lennon ( 60 min )Documentary examining the final years of the former Beatles' life, which he devoted to his new son Sean and to the quiet penning of albums Double Fantasy and Milk and Honey.
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11:15AMJoan Baez: How Sweet The Sound ( 95 min )New. Documentary celebrating American folk singer Joan Baez's 50-year career, with rare footage and interviews with David Crosby, Steve Earle, Bob Dylan and Baez herself.
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12:50PMBeat Beat Beat: Cat Stevens ( 10 min )
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1:00PMA Womans Place: The Image Makers ( 30 min )Designers Katherine Hamnett and Issey Miyake and PR guru Lynn Franks debate the difference between art and fashion, in a Central Office of Information film from 1985.
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1:30PMIn Conversation ( 30 min )Actor Tom Courtenay discusses the British New Wave, the success of Dr Zhivago; his move from stage to screen, and eating bacon rolls on set in a lively interview with Derek Malcolm.
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2:00PMClose Up: Photographers At Work ( 60 min )Award-winning filmmaker Rebecca Dreyfus explores the private worlds of some of the greatest photographers at work today, such as Albert Maysles, Sylvia Plachy and Gregory Crewdson.
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3:00PMArchitecture School ( 30 min )As New Orleans residents grow concerned about neighbourhood crime, the house's security comes into question. Meanwhile, Barack Obama visits Tulane University. (4 of 6)
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3:30PMCelebrity Exposed ( 30 min )Celebrity photographer Richard Young reflects on his iconic images of the 1970s and his unique relationship with Princess Diana. With David Bailey and Tracey Emin. (2 of 4)
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4:00PMVideo Killed The Radio Star... ( 60 min )...Metal Special. Directors including Wayne Isham and artists such as Lars Ulrich and Matt Sorum discuss the making of their iconic heavy metal music videos. Contains flashing images.
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5:00PMBehind The Music: Motley Crue ( 60 min )Documentary examining the rise, decline and return of the American 80s band often noted for its members' drug and alcohol addictions, escapades with women and brushes with the law.
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6:00PMBonnie Raitt & Friends ( 60 min )New. American blues artist Bonnie Raitt is joined by Norah Jones, Ben Harper, Keb' Mo' and Alison Krauss at the Trump Taj Mahal to celebrate her golden career and greatest hits.
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7:00PMArt Of The Heist ( 60 min )Miami Sting: Kenneth Cranham narrates the story of a sting operation in which one of the world's leading Rubens experts puts his life on the line to recover a precious painting.
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8:00PMNext Great Artist ( 60 min )New. The contestants must create a piece of art that captures the popular culture of their time, with the winning artist receiving a full page spread in Entertainment Weekly. (S2, ep 3)
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9:00PMPaul Simon On Lorne Michaels ( 60 min )Paul Simon, singer-songwriter and former partner of Garfunkel, meets his old friend Lorne Michaels, the creator of the phenomenally successful entertainment show, Saturday Night Live.
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10:00PMJohn Lennon: Gimme Some Truth ( 65 min )In 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded the classic album Imagine at their estate in Ascot. The process was filmed, and gives a unique insight into the life of a legend. Strong language.
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11:05PMStereophonics: Songbook At Hay ( 60 min )Bob Harris is joined by Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones for an intimate acoustic performance of some the band's biggest hits, including Maybe Tomorrow, Just Looking and Dakota.
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12:05AMThe Ronnie Wood Show ( 30 min )Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash joins Ronnie Wood to discuss his love of rock'n'roll and listen to the tracks that have helped shape his distinguished career. (8 of 10)
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12:35AMOasis Live At The City Of... ( 80 min )... Manchester Stadium: Award-winning director Dick Carruthers follows Oasis on the English leg of their 2005 tour which climaxes with this spectacular homecoming gig.
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1:55AMChungking Express ( 105 min )Mike Figgis introduces Wong Kar-Wai's charming and contemplative 1993 New Wave film. Two young men experience confused feelings of desire, hope and alienation in Hong Kong.
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3:40AMIn Absentia ( 20 min )A mix of live action and animation from the Quay Brothers…
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4:00AMPaul Simon On Lorne Michaels ( 60 min )Paul Simon, singer-songwriter and former partner of Garfunkel, meets his old friend Lorne Michaels, the creator of the phenomenally successful entertainment show, Saturday Night Live.
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5:00AMA Womans Place: The Image Makers ( 30 min )Designers Katherine Hamnett and Issey Miyake and PR guru Lynn Franks debate the difference between art and fashion, in a Central Office of Information film from 1985.
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5:30AMIn Conversation ( 30 min )Actor Tom Courtenay discusses the British New Wave, the success of Dr Zhivago; his move from stage to screen, and eating bacon rolls on set in a lively interview with Derek Malcolm.
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6:00AMHugh Laurie: Inside... ( 60 min )...The Actors Studio. From a bumbling idiot in Blackadder to smouldering doctor House in the hit US drama, Laurie discusses his eclectic array of roles, and shows off his musical talents.
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7:00AMArt Of The Heist ( 60 min )The Forger And The Conman: For years, they were able to fool some of the best art experts in the world. Trace the rise and fall of two English conmen and see how their scam was exposed.
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8:00AMJoan Mitchell: Portrait Of An... ( 60 min )... Abstract Painter. The abstract-expressionist, once told she would have been more famous had she been "French, male and dead", presents her bold work just before her death.
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9:00AMLauren Laverne: Fame In The Frame ( 30 min )DJ Lauren Laverne sits as the Chinese Girl in Vladimir Tretchikoff's kitsch 1950 portrait and, as John Myatt points out, she couldn't look any more different to the 'Green Lady'...
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9:30AMNext Great Artist ( 60 min )New. The contestants must create a piece of art that captures the popular culture of their time, with the winning artist receiving a full page spread in Entertainment Weekly. (S2, ep 3)
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10:30AMMade In China: Copy Artists ( 50 min )John Myatt narrates this insightful documentary about a Chinese village where an army of artists painstakingly reproduce the works of the Masters, generating 35 million dollars a year.
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11:20AMSky Arts At The Folkestone... ( 10 min )
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11:30AMThe Who:Live At The Isle of Wight ( 90 min )One of the highlights of The Who's career - their legendary live performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival in front of 200,000 people.
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1:00PMClive James and Jonathan Miller ( 30 min )The British arts director, physician and author talks to Clive James about, amongst other things, the blurring of divisions between science and art.
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1:30PMWhat The Dickens? ( 30 min )Will they 'Love It Or Loathe It' or just 'Lose The Plot?' Prof Germaine Greer and Richard Herring join Chris Addison and Sue Perkins for the cultural comedy quiz. Sandi Toksvig hosts.
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2:00PMGood Copy, Bad Copy ( 60 min )In an era of mash-up music, user-generated content and file sharing, what do copyright laws mean? And was DJ Dangermouse's infamous Grey Album technically theft?
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3:00PMNext Great Artist ( 60 min )New. The contestants must create a piece of art that captures the popular culture of their time, with the winning artist receiving a full page spread in Entertainment Weekly. (S2, ep 3)
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4:00PMBrian Grant: Video Killed the... ( 60 min )...Radio Star. Stars reflect on the iconic work of music video director Brian Grant, which has included the videos to Kim Wilde's Kids in America and Tina Turner's Private Dancer.
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5:00PMBehind The Music: Def Leppard ( 60 min )Guitarist Steve Clark's death and a car crash that left drummer Rick Allen with one arm took a devastating toll on the multi-platinum band whose members enjoyed very fast lifestyles.
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6:00PMRenee Fleming Meets Elvis Costello ( 60 min )New. Elvis Costello welcomes American soprano Renee Fleming to the stage, where she discusses her career and gives fantastic performances, including Vissi D'Arte from Puccini's Tosca.
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7:00PMKeith Allen: In Confidence ( 60 min )Laurie Taylor meets actor, comedian and musician Keith Allen, who reflects on his wild youth and looks ahead to the next phase of his acting career and life in his new band. (2 of 10)
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8:00PMThe Book Show ( 60 min )New. Novelist Peter Guttridge, widow of Palestinian academic Edward Said, Mariam Said, and author and documentary filmmaker James Runcie join Mariella at the Brighton Festival. (S6, ep 18)
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9:00PMPlayhouse Presents... ( 30 min )...Care. New. Gina McKee stars as a district nurse in a chilling and suspenseful drama set against the working-class backdrop of Newcastle's famous Byker estate. (6 of 11)
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9:30PMPrisoners Of War ( 60 min )New. Nimrod and Uri face an intense interrogation from psychiatrist Major Haim Cohen, during which they are forced to relive terrifying moments from their 17 years in captivity. (S1, ep 2)
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10:30PMElvis Lives!... ( 60 min )... The 25th Anniversary Concert. The King is reunited with members of his original TCB band who perform live on stage in Memphis while Elvis sings on-screen. Contains flashing images.
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11:30PMRory Gallagher - Rockpalast ( 75 min )The Irish blues-rock legend showcases his scintillating skills on his trademark battered Fender Strat during a performance from Germany's answer to The Old Grey Whistle Test.
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12:45AMThe Ronnie Wood Show ( 30 min )Ronnie Wood invites Jamaican ska and reggae legend Toots Hibbert to jam along to his favourite tracks, including hits from Jimmy Cliff and Willie Nelson. (9 of 10)
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1:15AMRenee Fleming Meets Elvis Costello ( 60 min )New. Elvis Costello welcomes American soprano Renee Fleming to the stage, where she discusses her career and gives fantastic performances, including Vissi D'Arte from Puccini's Tosca.
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2:15AMPrisoners Of War ( 60 min )New. Nimrod and Uri face an intense interrogation from psychiatrist Major Haim Cohen, during which they are forced to relive terrifying moments from their 17 years in captivity. (S1, ep 2)
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3:15AMKeith Allen: In Confidence ( 60 min )Laurie Taylor meets actor, comedian and musician Keith Allen, who reflects on his wild youth and looks ahead to the next phase of his acting career and life in his new band. (2 of 10)
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4:15AMGood Copy, Bad Copy ( 65 min )In an era of mash-up music, user-generated content and file sharing, what do copyright laws mean? And was DJ Dangermouse's infamous Grey Album technically theft?
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5:20AMSky Arts At Kinsale Arts Week ( 10 min )
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5:30AMWhat The Dickens? ( 30 min )Will they 'Love It Or Loathe It' or just 'Lose The Plot?' Prof Germaine Greer and Richard Herring join Chris Addison and Sue Perkins for the cultural comedy quiz. Sandi Toksvig hosts.
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6:00AMJames Franco: Inside... ( 60 min )... The Actors Studio. New. Golden Globe winner and star of 127 Hours James Franco creates a rare frenzy as he discusses his career in front of a fan-packed audience in the studio.
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7:00AMKeith Allen: In Confidence ( 60 min )Laurie Taylor meets actor, comedian and musician Keith Allen, who reflects on his wild youth and looks ahead to the next phase of his acting career and life in his new band. (2 of 10)
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8:00AMThe Book Show ( 60 min )New. Novelist Peter Guttridge, widow of Palestinian academic Edward Said, Mariam Said, and author and documentary filmmaker James Runcie join Mariella at the Brighton Festival. (S6, ep 18)
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9:00AMTamsin Greig: Fame In The Frame ( 30 min )John Myatt attempts to emulate one of the greatest portrait artists of all time, as he paints Black Books' actress Tamsin Greig as John Singer Sargent's Lady Agnew of Lochnaw.
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9:30AMThe Grierson Awards 2011 ( 30 min )A look at the winning films at the 2011 British Documentary Awards, including Hugh's Fish Fight, The Arbor and Bird on a Wire. With Louis Theroux and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
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10:00AMIn Love With Coward ( 30 min )Sheila Hancock, Karen Gillan, Patricia Hodge, Craig Roberts, Celia Imrie and Robert Sheehan perform their favourite passages from the work of English playwright Noel Coward.
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10:30AMSlash - Made In Stoke ( 150 min )Guitar legend Slash returns to his former hometown Stoke-on-Trent to perform hits made famous by his bands Slash's Snakepit, Velvet Revolver and Guns N' Roses.
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1:00PMArchitecture School ( 30 min )As New Orleans residents grow concerned about neighbourhood crime, the house's security comes into question. Meanwhile, Barack Obama visits Tulane University. (4 of 6)
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1:30PMArt And The City ( 30 min )New Orleans: David makes an action painting with Terrence Sanders in New Orleans, visits the city's galleries, and learns how local artists express the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
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2:00PMKeith Allen: In Confidence ( 60 min )Laurie Taylor meets actor, comedian and musician Keith Allen, who reflects on his wild youth and looks ahead to the next phase of his acting career and life in his new band. (2 of 10)
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3:00PMThe Book Show ( 60 min )New. Novelist Peter Guttridge, widow of Palestinian academic Edward Said, Mariam Said, and author and documentary filmmaker James Runcie join Mariella at the Brighton Festival. (S6, ep 18)
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4:00PMThe Divas: Video Killed The... ( 60 min )...Radio Star. New. Artists including Mick Fleetwood, Kim Wilde and Bonnie Tyler look back at the iconic videos of music's greatest divas, including those of Tina Turner and Diana Ross.
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5:00PMBehind The Music: Heart ( 60 min )Profile of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson's 70s hard rock band. Despite accusations of an incestuous sexual relationship and quitting their record label, they remained together as a duo.
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6:00PMFrom The Basement ( 50 min )Iggy Pop: Music series. The Godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, headlines, with performances from Brazilian electro-pop outfit CSS and acoustic act The Shortwave Set.
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6:50PMPeter Beard:Scrapbooks From... ( 60 min )... Africa & Beyond. Documentary on the life of the jet-setting photographer. Beard, a friend of Andy Warhol, once survived being trampled by one of his subjects, an African elephant.
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7:50PMJohn Lennon: Gimme Some Truth ( 70 min )In 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded the classic album Imagine at their estate in Ascot. The process was filmed, and gives a unique insight into the life of a legend. Strong language.
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9:00PMMade In Sheffield ( 60 min )Eve Wood's acclaimed film examining the roots of the electronic genre in the City of Steel and how its music scene flourished against a backdrop of unemployment and industrial decline.
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10:00PMThe Who: The Vegas Job ( 100 min )The Who return to their original five-man structure for the first time in 20 years to play to 3,000 fans in this 1999 concert, recorded at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Strong language.
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11:40PMRolling Stones: Some Girls... ( 95 min )... Live in Texas 1978. Classic Rolling Stones concert from their 1978 Some Girls tour. Often considered one of their best, the explosive set includes Honky Tonk Woman & Tumbling Dice.
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1:15AMThe Ronnie Wood Show ( 30 min )New. Ronnie Wood welcomes Pattie Boyd. Formerly married to Eric Clapton and George Harrison, Boyd has a wealth of star-studded anecdotes and chooses some great nostalgic hits. (S1, ep 10)
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1:45AMLed Zeppelin ( 35 min )In 1969, Led Zeppelin were on the brink of stardom. This intimate performance sees the band playing to a small studio audience. Songs include Dazed And Confused and How Many More Times.
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2:20AMBeat Beat Beat: Jimi Hendrix ( 10 min )
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2:30AMJeff Koons: A Man Of Trust ( 60 min )Jeff Koons leads an intriguing tour of his galleries and workshop, revealing his creative process and discussing many of his seminal pieces, including Rabbit and Puppy. Adult themes.
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3:30AMGuest Of Cindy Sherman ( 90 min )He was a humble public access host. She was an internationally renowned artist. This is the ultimate story of an outsider who suddenly found himself on the inside.
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5:00AMDavid Attenborough: In Confidence ( 60 min )Acclaimed broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough meets Laurie Taylor to discuss his distinguished career, expressing his views on life, conservation and religion. (1 of 10)
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6:00AMJudd Apatow: Inside... ( 60 min )...The Actors Studio. New. The writer/director behind Knocked Up and The 40 Year Old Virgin talks movies, panic attacks and being thrown out of a car by his wife Leslie Mann.
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7:00AMArt And The City ( 30 min )New Orleans: David makes an action painting with Terrence Sanders in New Orleans, visits the city's galleries, and learns how local artists express the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
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7:30AMProfile: Roberto Benigni ( 30 min )A fascinating look at the life and career of Italian filmmaker Roberto Benigni, who won Academy Awards for Best Actor and Best Director for his 1997 film Life is Beautiful.
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8:00AMThe Making Of War Horse ( 60 min )The National Theatre and the Handspring Puppet Company offer a fascinating behind the scenes look at the award-winning West End adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's children's novel.
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9:00AMCatherine Tate: Fame In The Frame ( 30 min )Comedienne and Dr Who star Catherine Tate poses for John Myatt as Sarah Siddons in Sir Joshua Reynolds' stunning 1784 portrait of the Shakespearean actress.
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9:30AMPeter Beard:Scrapbooks From... ( 60 min )... Africa & Beyond. Documentary on the life of the jet-setting photographer. Beard, a friend of Andy Warhol, once survived being trampled by one of his subjects, an African elephant.
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10:30AMJeff Koons: Beyond Heaven ( 60 min )Pop artist Jeff Koons gives a tour of his Manhattan studio, rebutting charges that his art is derivative and self-serving and offering fresh insight into his multimillion-pound work.
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11:30AMIn Love With Coward ( 10 min )
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11:40AMCirque Du Soleil: Dralion ( 100 min )The world-famous human circus fuses the 3,000-year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts and its own avant-garde circus in a dramatic celebration of life and the elements.
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1:20PMThe Who: The Vegas Job ( 100 min )The Who return to their original five-man structure for the first time in 20 years to play to 3,000 fans in this 1999 concert, recorded at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Strong language.
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3:00PMMade In Sheffield ( 60 min )Eve Wood's acclaimed film examining the roots of the electronic genre in the City of Steel and how its music scene flourished against a backdrop of unemployment and industrial decline.
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4:00PMBehind The Music: Judas Priest ( 60 min )Despite a high-profile trial centred on accusations of subliminal messages having induced a fan's suicide, and Rob Halford's departure, the heavy metal band rock on.
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5:00PMHugh Cornwell: Songbook ( 60 min )The ex-Stranglers' frontman reveals the stories behind some of the band's most famous songs, before giving an exclusive performance of them.
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6:00PMNext Great Artist ( 60 min )New. The contestants must create a piece of art that captures the popular culture of their time, with the winning artist receiving a full page spread in Entertainment Weekly. (S2, ep 3)
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7:00PMArt Of Survival ( 60 min )With empty pockets, Janie and Johan take a big risk when they take a detour to Capri. Meanwhile, an undercover police officer puts an end to Li Lu and Lindsey's moneymaking in Rome.
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8:00PMThe History Of The Clash ( 60 min )Story of legendary British punk-rockers, The Clash, from their humble beginnings supporting the Sex Pistols, to their role as one of the most exhilarating and influential bands of all time.
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9:00PMMetal Evolution ( 60 min )Acclaimed series exploring the phenomenon of heavy metal music. Sam Dunn charts the rise of nu metal, from Rage Against The Machine and Faith No More to Korn and Deftones. (8 of 11)
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10:00PMPlayhouse Presents... ( 30 min )...Care. New. Gina McKee stars as a district nurse in a chilling and suspenseful drama set against the working-class backdrop of Newcastle's famous Byker estate. (6 of 11)
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10:30PMPrisoners Of War ( 60 min )New. Nimrod and Uri face an intense interrogation from psychiatrist Major Haim Cohen, during which they are forced to relive terrifying moments from their 17 years in captivity. (S1, ep 2)
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11:30PMINXS Live At The Rockpalast ( 85 min )The late Michael Hutchence and INXS take to the stage for a buoyant performance on the famous German TV music show.
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12:55AMRush - Snakes And Arrows Live... ( 120 min )... In Rotterdam: Influential Canadian rock group Rush solidify their reputation as one of the best live bands in the world with this electrifying performance in the Netherlands.
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2:55AMAlice Cooper's Halloween Night.... ( 105 min )... Of Fear. The king of rock horror stages a spectacularly spooky concert featuring his latest and greatest music and three of the UK's most dangerous performers.
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4:40AMThe Comb ( 20 min )A mix of live action and animation bring to life a…
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5:00AMKeith Allen: In Confidence ( 60 min )Laurie Taylor meets actor, comedian and musician Keith Allen, who reflects on his wild youth and looks ahead to the next phase of his acting career and life in his new band. (2 of 10)
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6:00AMJason Bateman: Inside... ( 60 min )...The Actors Studio. New. The star of Arrested Development, and Up In The Air, Juno and Hancock actor, discusses his latest projects, misadventures with Rick Schroder, and a night in jail.
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7:00AMArt Of Survival ( 60 min )With empty pockets, Janie and Johan take a big risk when they take a detour to Capri. Meanwhile, an undercover police officer puts an end to Li Lu and Lindsey's moneymaking in Rome.
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8:00AMBroken Noses ( 80 min )Bruce Weber's beautifully portrayed film about rugged former Golden Gloves champion Andy Minsker, a boxer in love with his sport and passionate about educating the next generation.
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9:20AMThe Grierson Awards 2011 ( 10 min )
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9:30AMINXS Live At The Rockpalast ( 90 min )The late Michael Hutchence and INXS take to the stage for a buoyant performance on the famous German TV music show.
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11:00AMBilly Joel Last Play At The Shea ( 120 min )New. Artists including Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, John Mayer and Roger Daltrey pay tribute to the Shea Stadium in a look back at the compelling history of the legendary New York venue.
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1:00PMGuest Of Cindy Sherman ( 90 min )He was a humble public access host. She was an internationally renowned artist. This is the ultimate story of an outsider who suddenly found himself on the inside.
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2:30PMGraffiti: From Tags To Riches ( 30 min )Artists like Banksy were once considered vandals, but now their work is sold for huge sums of money. Goldie narrates this documentary examining where vandalism ends and art begins.
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3:00PMRush - Snakes And Arrows Live... ( 120 min )... In Rotterdam: Influential Canadian rock group Rush solidify their reputation as one of the best live bands in the world with this electrifying performance in the Netherlands.
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5:00PMBehind The Music: Meat Loaf ( 60 min )Series bringing to life the tumultuous stories of some of the world's biggest rock stars, beginning with Meat Loaf's dramatic comeback from alcoholism and bankruptcy.
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6:00PMPink Floyd: Classic Albums ( 60 min )The Dark Side Of The Moon: Prog rock icons Pink Floyd reflect on the creation of their hugely influential concept album, with rarely seen archive studio footage.
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7:00PMArtland USA ( 60 min )The art-loving duo continue their journey across the States, taking in the delights between Houston and Dallas, Texas, including a toilet seat museum and Rothko Chapel. (Part 3 of 12)
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8:00PMCelebrity Exposed ( 30 min )Celebrity photographer Richard Young reflects on his iconic images of the 1970s and his unique relationship with Princess Diana. With David Bailey and Tracey Emin. (2 of 4)
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8:30PMArchitecture School ( 30 min )As New Orleans residents grow concerned about neighbourhood crime, the house's security comes into question. Meanwhile, Barack Obama visits Tulane University. (4 of 6)
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9:00PMPrisoners Of War ( 65 min )Gideon Raff's acclaimed Israeli drama. Two emotionally-scarred prisoners of war struggle to fit back into society after 17 years in captivity. (S1, ep 1)
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10:05PMPrisoners Of War ( 60 min )New. Nimrod and Uri face an intense interrogation from psychiatrist Major Haim Cohen, during which they are forced to relive terrifying moments from their 17 years in captivity. (S1, ep 2)
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11:05PMWings Of Desire ( 125 min )Winner of the Best Director prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival, Wim Wenders' film is a visually stunning tale of angels, love and what it is to be human, set in Cold War Berlin.
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1:10AMPlayhouse Presents... ( 30 min )...Care. New. Gina McKee stars as a district nurse in a chilling and suspenseful drama set against the working-class backdrop of Newcastle's famous Byker estate. (6 of 11)
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1:40AMThe Cool School ( 90 min )Jeff Bridges narrates the fairy tale of the Ferus Gallery in LA, which rivalled New York by nurturing artists like Ed Ruscha and Craig Kauffman, later hosting Warhol's first solo show.
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3:10AMBroken Noses ( 80 min )Bruce Weber's beautifully portrayed film about rugged former Golden Gloves champion Andy Minsker, a boxer in love with his sport and passionate about educating the next generation.
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4:30AMThe Grierson Awards 2011 ( 30 min )A look at the winning films at the 2011 British Documentary Awards, including Hugh's Fish Fight, The Arbor and Bird on a Wire. With Louis Theroux and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
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5:00AMNigel Kennedy: In Confidence ( 60 min )Violin virtuoso Nigel Kennedy tells Laurie Taylor about breaking the conventions of classical music, his childhood struggles, unique practice methods and love of football. (3 of 10)
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6:00AMAlec Baldwin: Inside... ( 50 min )... The Actors Studio: The star of award-winning sitcom 30 Rock joins James Lipton for a chat about his illustrious career and complicated personal life that has seen as many downs as ups.
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6:50AMVertical City ( 30 min )In his series discovering the world's boldest architecture, Matt Berman investigates Moscow's Naberezhnaya Tower, one of the most innovative office buildings in the world.
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7:20AMArchitecture School ( 30 min )As New Orleans residents grow concerned about neighbourhood crime, the house's security comes into question. Meanwhile, Barack Obama visits Tulane University. (4 of 6)
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7:50AMArtland USA ( 60 min )The art-loving duo continue their journey across the States, taking in the delights between Houston and Dallas, Texas, including a toilet seat museum and Rothko Chapel. (Part 3 of 12)
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8:50AMAntony Gormley's One & Other ( 30 min )Clive Anderson presents highlights from Antony Gormley's pioneering art project, as more 'plinthers' take their place on Trafalgar Square's famous Fourth Plinth.
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9:20AMAntony Gormley's One & Other ( 35 min )Clive Anderson presents highlights of the weird and wacky performances that graced Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth in 2009.
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9:55AMPink Floyd: Classic Albums ( 55 min )The Dark Side Of The Moon: Prog rock icons Pink Floyd reflect on the creation of their hugely influential concept album, with rarely seen archive studio footage.
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10:50AMIron Maiden - Rock In Rio ( 100 min )Approximately a quarter of a million fans watch Iron Maiden take Brazil by storm in this high energy concert in Rio De Janeiro.
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12:30PMWhitney Houston: Video Killed... ( 30 min )...The Radio Star. A look at the making of the late Whitney Houston's most iconic music videos, including So Emotional, How Will I Know and I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
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1:00PMArt Race ( 30 min )Armed with just $1, artists Ben Sargent and Kenny Harris must trade their work for lifts, beds and food to travel across America in 40 days. Will their art get them from coast to coast?
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1:30PMTim Marlow Meets Terry Jones ( 30 min )Python legend Terry Jones joins Tim Marlow at the National Gallery of Art to discuss works that have inspired him throughout his career, including Turner's Rain, Steam and Speed.
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2:00PMAnn Leslie: In Confidence ( 60 min )Foreign correspondent Ann Leslie talks honestly about the dangers of reporting from the world's trouble zones, winding up her male counterparts and upsetting Marlon Brando. (4 of 10)
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3:00PMArtland USA ( 60 min )The art-loving duo continue their journey across the States, taking in the delights between Houston and Dallas, Texas, including a toilet seat museum and Rothko Chapel. (Part 3 of 12)
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4:00PMBritish Rock Symphony ( 60 min )New. The likes of Roger Daltrey, Alice Cooper, Paul Young and Gary Brooker pay a musical tribute to The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.
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5:00PMThin Lizzy Live and Dangerous... ( 60 min )...At The Rainbow '78: Join the Irish rockers as they perform at London's Rainbow Theatre with their hard-hitting guitar riffs. Tracks include Jailbreak and The Boys are Back In Town.
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6:00PMFirst Love ( 60 min )Sophie Winkleman: Peep Show actress Sophie Winkleman puts her vocal chords to the test as she retrains to perform La Boheme's Quando m'en Vo at London's Little Opera House. (6 of 6)
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7:00PMPicasso & Braque Go To The Movies ( 60 min )Martin Scorsese narrates an eye-opening look at how the early filmmakers influenced Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. With thoughts from Chuck Close, Julian Schnabel and Eric Fischl.
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8:00PMDiscovering Zeffirelli ( 60 min )Director Franco Zeffirelli speaks about his hugely-successful TV series, operas and films from his wonderful home in Rome, where Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor first met.
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9:00PMBrian Grant: Video Killed the... ( 60 min )...Radio Star. Stars reflect on the iconic work of music video director Brian Grant, which has included the videos to Kim Wilde's Kids in America and Tina Turner's Private Dancer.
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10:00PMTina Turner - Live In Amsterdam ( 110 min )New. Tina Turner's spectacular concert from Amsterdam Arena. The Queen of Rock'n'Roll performs all her greatest hits to 50,000 fans as part of her Wildest Dreams Tour.
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11:50PMTalk Talk: Live At Montreux 1986 ( 90 min )A concert recording from Montreux in 1986, which catches the innovative band Talk Talk at the height of their success. Hits include Talk Talk, Life's What You Make It and It's My Life.
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1:20AMThe Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band... ( 30 min )... At The Bilzen Festival 1969. With all the lunacy that came to be loved, the madcap band with the outrageous costumes perform their unique blend of slapstick and traditional jazz.
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1:50AMTypeface ( 70 min )Justine Nagan's insightful documentary visits the Hamilton Wood Type Museum in Wisconsin to explore how wood type printing is freshly inspiring artists in a digital age.
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3:00AMBehind The Burly Q ( 120 min )Leslie Zemeckis's rousing documentary takes a peek behind the velvet curtain at the golden age of burlesque, meeting the women (and men) who pushed the envelope of social propriety.
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5:00AMAnn Leslie: In Confidence ( 60 min )Foreign correspondent Ann Leslie talks honestly about the dangers of reporting from the world's trouble zones, winding up her male counterparts and upsetting Marlon Brando. (4 of 10)
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6:00AMRobert Downey Jr: Inside... ( 60 min )...The Actors Studio. The Chaplin star joins James Lipton to discuss the highs and lows of a career that has been dogged by drug addiction and trouble with the law.
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7:00AMPicasso & Braque Go To The Movies ( 60 min )Martin Scorsese narrates an eye-opening look at how the early filmmakers influenced Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. With thoughts from Chuck Close, Julian Schnabel and Eric Fischl.
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8:00AMDiscovering Zeffirelli ( 60 min )Director Franco Zeffirelli speaks about his hugely-successful TV series, operas and films from his wonderful home in Rome, where Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor first met.
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9:00AMCirque Du Soleil: Zed In Tokyo ( 60 min )Cirque Du Soleil's larger-than-life character Zed explores the essence of humanity on a colourful journey featuring vibrant characters, dazzling costumes and sensational acrobatics.
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10:00AMIn Love With Coward ( 10 min )
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10:10AMThe Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band... ( 30 min )... At The Bilzen Festival 1969. With all the lunacy that came to be loved, the madcap band with the outrageous costumes perform their unique blend of slapstick and traditional jazz.
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10:40AMTina Turner - Live In Amsterdam ( 110 min )New. Tina Turner's spectacular concert from Amsterdam Arena. The Queen of Rock'n'Roll performs all her greatest hits to 50,000 fans as part of her Wildest Dreams Tour.
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12:30PMMoody Blues: Video Killed The... ( 30 min )...Radio Star. The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward reflects on the band's iconic videos for Your Wildest Dreams and I Know You're Out There Somewhere. With director Brian Grant.
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1:00PMCirque Du Soleil: Fire Within ( 30 min )Emmy-winning series that charts the physical and emotional travails of a group of young acrobats as they work to be part of the Cirque Du Soleil production Varekai. (Part 4 of 13)
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1:30PMCirque Du Soleil: Fire Within ( 30 min )Emmy-winning series that charts the physical and emotional travails of a group of young acrobats as they work to be part of the Cirque Du Soleil production Varekai. (Part 5 of 13)
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2:00PMTypeface ( 70 min )Justine Nagan's insightful documentary visits the Hamilton Wood Type Museum in Wisconsin to explore how wood type printing is freshly inspiring artists in a digital age.
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3:10PMDiscovering Zeffirelli ( 60 min )Director Franco Zeffirelli speaks about his hugely-successful TV series, operas and films from his wonderful home in Rome, where Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor first met.
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4:10PMIn Love With Coward ( 5 min )
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4:15PMThe Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band... ( 30 min )... At The Bilzen Festival 1969. With all the lunacy that came to be loved, the madcap band with the outrageous costumes perform their unique blend of slapstick and traditional jazz.
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4:45PMBob Marley Live At The Rainbow ( 75 min )Shortly after Bob Marley released his 1977 album Exodus, he performed at London's famous Rainbow Theatre. Set highlights include I Shot The Sheriff, Lively Up Yourself and No Woman No Cry.
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6:00PMNew Order: Their Story ( 60 min )Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook and Stephen Morris discuss their Joy Division days, their reaction to Ian Curtis's suicide and their reinvention as New Order.
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7:00PMClose Up: Portraits ( 60 min )New. Director Albert Maysles' fascinating look into the creative minds, philosophies and techniques of some of the most famous photographers working today.
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8:00PMCelebrity Exposed ( 30 min )New. Celebrity snapper Richard Young reflects on his extraordinary trip to Romania with Michael Jackson, as well as the impact of Princess Diana's death on his profession. (3 of 4)
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8:30PMArchitecture School ( 30 min )New. Over budget and behind schedule, tensions mount at the site of the house in New Orleans. Professor Mouton dishes out some heavy criticism... and he is not the only one. (S2, ep 5)
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9:00PMJo Whiley Meets... ( 60 min )... Annie Lennox. Scottish musician and philanthropist Annie Lennox talks to Jo Whiley about the humanitarian causes close to her heart.
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10:00PMJoni Mitchell - A Woman Of... ( 90 min )... Heart & Mind. New. A complete look at the extraordinary life, career and artistic journey of singer-songwriter and poet Joni Mitchell. With Graham Nash, Neil Young and Bob Dylan.
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11:30PMBryan Ferry: Dylanesque ( 60 min )Bryan Ferry has been a big fan of Bob Dylan since covering his song 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall' in 1973. Here, he pays tribute to the star by recasting his tracks.
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12:30AMA Delicate Battle ( 30 min )Mark Adam's stunning dance film, based on the modern ballet created and choreographed by Matjash Mrozewski, explores the subtle power struggles that occur in human relationships.
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1:00AMNational Trust: Garden Treasures ( 60 min )Sissinghurst: Take a tour around the castle gardens created by Vita Sackville-West. One of the best-loved gardens in England, it is designed as a series of rooms. Penelope Keith narrates.
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2:00AMDiscovering Beethoven ( 60 min )New. A fascinating look at Beethoven's work and his vast influence on the Classical and Romantic eras of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. (9 of 10)
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3:00AMBeethoven 9: The Complete... ( 85 min )...Symphonies. New. German conductor Christian Thielemann joins forces with the prestigious Wiener Philharmoniker for a stunning performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.
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4:25AMBarenboim On Beethoven:Masterclass ( 60 min )Expert musician Daniel Barenboim discusses and analyses some of Beethoven's finest pieces in a series of masterclasses with young musicians, showing them how to play his work.
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5:25AMFlesh And Blood ( 35 min )Lea Anderson's all-male troupe, the Featherstonehaughs, dance the intense and disturbing Flesh And Blood with extraordinary force in this mesmerising performance.
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6:00AMDarbar Festival 2008 ( 60 min )Highlights of the 2008 Darbar South Asian Music Festival. Santoor player Kaviraj Singh demonstrates his rising talents with a delicate and mystical performance.
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7:00AMAuction ( 30 min )Series exploring some of the most intriguing and pricey pieces to pass through the world's greatest auction houses. A snuff box made from timber from the HMS Victory is sold in London.
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7:30AMAuction ( 30 min )Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann's chaise longue 'on skis' attracts big bidders in Paris while, in London, a Warhol portrait of Debbie Harry and an intriguing sketch of the Queen go on sale.
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8:00AMHaydn: Orlando Paladino ( 170 min )With a cast including Marlis Petersen, Tom Randle and Victor Torres, Haydn's comic opera is brought to life on the Berlin stage by directors Nigel Lowery and Amir Hosseinpour.
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10:50AMDestino: A Contemporary Dance... ( 60 min )...Story. New. Film tracing the build-up to performances in both London and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, of Destino, the ground-breaking collaboration between Dance United and Sadler's Wells.
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11:50AMSacred Monsters ( 70 min )Acclaimed contemporary dancer Akram Khan joins forces with legendary ballerina Sylvie Guillem for a breathtaking performance which blends the two disciplines which shot them to fame.
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1:00PMTales Of The Unexpected ( 30 min )The Boy Who Talked With Animals: When David rescues a giant turtle, it looks as though he's found a new friend. But there could be more to his fascination with the pet than meets the eye.
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1:30PMTales Of The Unexpected ( 30 min )Best Of Everything: Desperate to win the affections of his boss's daughter, office clerk Arthur accepts the help of his friend Charlie. But is he ready to count the true cost of love?
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2:00PMDiscovering Beethoven ( 60 min )A fascinating look at Beethoven's work and his vast influence on the Classical and Romantic eras of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. (9 of 10)
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3:00PMBeethoven 9: The Complete... ( 85 min )...Symphonies. German conductor Christian Thielemann joins forces with the prestigious Wiener Philharmoniker for a stunning performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.
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4:25PMFranz Liszt Memorial Concert... ( 95 min )...Thielemann Conducts Faust. Romantic maestro Christian Thielemann celebrates the composer's birthday with pieces including A Faust Symphony and Wagner's Overture to Faust in D-minor.
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6:00PMAuction ( 30 min )A self-portrait by Warhol causes a stir when it goes on sale in London. Two Jeff Koons Winter Bears and a once-controversial painting by Poynter also come up for grabs. (S3, ep 5)
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6:30PMAuction ( 30 min )A magnificent collection of paintings by Lowry is up for sale in London, along with a rare Enigma machine and a biscuit from Ernest Shackleton's 1907 Antarctic expedition. (S3, ep 6)
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7:00PMAndrea Bocelli: The Making Of A... ( 60 min )... Dream. A behind-the-scenes look at acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli's memorable 2011 concert in Central Park.
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8:00PMAndrea Bocelli: Central Park... ( 90 min )... Concert. The world famous tenor braves a late summer storm to sing for 60,000 people in Central Park. His spectacular performance includes Time To Say Goodbye and Nessun Dorma.
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9:30PMFirebird ( 30 min )New. The Paris Opera Ballet's sensational take on Igor Stravinsky and choreographer Michel Fokine's colourful tale of magical gardens, evil ogres and beautiful princesses.
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10:00PMJamie Cullum Plays Avo Session ( 60 min )Golden Globe and Grammy-nominated jazz star Jamie Cullum performs much-loved hits and songs from his fifth album The Pursuit during an enthusiastic concert in Basel.
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11:00PMTim Marlow On Lucian Freud... ( 30 min )...Portraits. Tim takes a tour of Lucian Freud's blockbuster exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, which includes works the artist produced right up to his death in July 2011.
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11:30PMHenry IV ( 170 min )New. Part 1: Roger Allam gives an Olivier Award-winning performance in Part 1 of Shakespeare's timeless tale of the exploits of Prince Hal. From London's spectacular Globe Theatre.
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2:20AMBite Size Plays ( 10 min )
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2:30AMAndrea Bocelli: The Making Of A... ( 60 min )... Dream. A behind-the-scenes look at acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli's memorable 2011 concert in Central Park.
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3:30AMAndrea Bocelli: Central Park... ( 90 min )... Concert. The world famous tenor braves a late summer storm to sing for 60,000 people in Central Park. His spectacular performance includes Time To Say Goodbye and Nessun Dorma.
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5:00AMBarenboim On Beethoven:Masterclass ( 60 min )Expert musician Daniel Barenboim discusses and analyses some of Beethoven's finest pieces in a series of masterclasses with young musicians, showing them how to play his work.
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6:00AMDarbar Festival 2008 ( 60 min )Musician Bhupinder Chaggar demonstrates his outstanding speed, dexterity and consummate artistry in a Tabla solo, a performance with a simple pair of hand drums.
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7:00AMAuction ( 30 min )An Edinburgh auction house tries to sell a Mackintosh table that's been stuck in a garden for 20 years. In New York, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema's Anthony and Cleopatra goes on sale.
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7:30AMAuction ( 30 min )A Wiltshire auction house packs out for a jade teapot made during the Qianlong dynasty that's expected to fetch £300,000. Meanwhile, an unusual Edward Seago is offered in London.
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8:00AMDiscovering Beethoven ( 60 min )A fascinating look at Beethoven's work and his vast influence on the Classical and Romantic eras of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. (9 of 10)
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9:00AMBeethoven 9: The Complete... ( 85 min )...Symphonies. German conductor Christian Thielemann joins forces with the prestigious Wiener Philharmoniker for a stunning performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.
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10:25AMFlesh And Blood ( 35 min )Lea Anderson's all-male troupe, the Featherstonehaughs, dance the intense and disturbing Flesh And Blood with extraordinary force in this mesmerising performance.
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11:00AMGlory Of Russia: The Sights And... ( 105 min )...Sounds Of St Petersburg. Renee Fleming and Dmitri Hvorostovsky explore the infuence of St Petersburg on Russian opera, also performing arias from its sights and spectacular palaces.
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12:45PMCoal Face ( 15 min )Alberto Cavalcanti's Coal Face examines the work of British…
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1:00PMTales Of The Unexpected ( 30 min )Woman's Help: Henpecked Arthur decides to get rid of his demanding wife once and for all, so long as he gets her money. Unfortunately for him, his wife has a few secrets of her own...
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1:30PMTales Of The Unexpected ( 30 min )Shatterproof: Ellen is trapped in a loveless marriage with her wealthy husband. But her plan to kill him backfires when the hitman she hires becomes a little too friendly with the target.
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2:00PMAndrea Bocelli: The Making Of A... ( 60 min )... Dream. A behind-the-scenes look at acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli's memorable 2011 concert in Central Park.
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3:00PMAndrea Bocelli: Central Park... ( 90 min )... Concert. The world famous tenor braves a late summer storm to sing for 60,000 people in Central Park. His spectacular performance includes Time To Say Goodbye and Nessun Dorma.
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4:30PMThe Lindsays Play Haydn ( 30 min )In one of their final performances together, the world-renowned Lindsay String Quartet gives a breathtaking performance of Haydn's string quartet opus 54, number 2.
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5:00PMNational Trust: Garden Treasures ( 60 min )Sissinghurst: Take a tour around the castle gardens created by Vita Sackville-West. One of the best-loved gardens in England, it is designed as a series of rooms. Penelope Keith narrates.
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6:00PMAuction ( 30 min )In London, Christie's auctions photos of Marilyn Monroe and a painting of Derby Day by William Powell Frith that had been hanging in an unlocked beach hut for 50 years. (S3, ep 7)
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6:30PMAuction ( 30 min )New. A one-million-pound note printed after World War II comes up for grabs, along with a familiar sculpture of Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt sitting on a bench. (S3, ep 8)
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7:00PMIn Search Of Mozart ( 50 min )Juliet Stevenson narrates Phil Grabsky's insightful documentary on Mozart's life, featuring interviews with leading experts, performers and musicians.
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7:50PMMusic Room ( 10 min )
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8:00PMBody Remix ( 60 min )Awe-inspiring and beautiful contemporary dance, where the performers use props such as crutches, rope, bars, prostheses and harnesses to create movement of bizarre human hybrids.
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9:00PMJudy And Liza At The Palladium ( 60 min )Watch Liza Minnelli as she makes one of her first public stage performances with her mother Judy Garland, in this, Judy's last live concert filmed at the historic London Palladium.
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10:00PMAndre Rieu: Fiesta Mexicana ( 90 min )Soon after recovering from illness, Andre Rieu delights fans all over the world with magical performances of some of his best-loved music in Africa, Mexico and Germany.
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11:30PMJose Carreras & Friends ( 90 min )Jose Carreras, Agnes Baltsa, Katia Ricciarelli and Ruggero Raimondi perform operatic arias, duets and popular songs in aid of The Jose Carreras International Leukaemia Fund.
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1:00AMTchaikovsky On The Road ( 60 min )One of the world's foremost conductors, Valery Gergiev, conducts Tchaikovsky's six symphonies for the first time during a European tour with the Kirov Orchestra.
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2:00AMBody Remix ( 60 min )Awe-inspiring and beautiful contemporary dance, where the performers use props such as crutches, rope, bars, prostheses and harnesses to create movement of bizarre human hybrids.
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3:00AMJudy And Liza At The Palladium ( 60 min )Watch Liza Minnelli as she makes one of her first public stage performances with her mother Judy Garland, in this, Judy's last live concert filmed at the historic London Palladium.
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4:00AMJamie Cullum Plays Avo Session ( 60 min )Golden Globe and Grammy-nominated jazz star Jamie Cullum performs much-loved hits and songs from his fifth album The Pursuit during an enthusiastic concert in Basel.
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5:00AMBarenboim On Beethoven:Masterclass ( 60 min )Expert musician Daniel Barenboim discusses and analyses some of Beethoven's finest pieces in a series of masterclasses with young musicians, showing them how to play his work.
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6:00AMDarbar Festival 2008 ( 60 min )Accompanied by S Varadharajan on violin, Neyveli Venkatesh on mridangam and RN Prakash on a clay pot, Sanjay Subrahmanyan gives a powerful performance of carnatic singing.
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7:00AMAuction ( 30 min )Al Capone's revolver comes up for grabs in London. Meanwhile, the world's biggest jewellery box goes on sale. Made for the Exposition Universelle, it could fetch half a million pounds.
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7:30AMAuction ( 30 min )A once-in-a-lifetime work goes on sale - a sketch by Michelangelo of a painting that never was. And an auction of pieces from the great houses of Europe offers a million-pound chandelier.
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8:00AMParsifal ( 240 min )Nikolaus Lehnhoff directs Wagner's opera in three acts, performed at Festspielhaus Baden-Baden in 2004.
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12:00PMTchaikovsky On The Road ( 60 min )One of the world's foremost conductors, Valery Gergiev, conducts Tchaikovsky's six symphonies for the first time during a European tour with the Kirov Orchestra.
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1:00PMTales Of The Unexpected ( 30 min )Sound Machine: Klausner is a botanist who has invented a machine that can translate the sounds of trees and plants into intelligible speech, but he is shocked by what he hears.
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1:30PMTales Of The Unexpected ( 30 min )Never Speak Ill Of The Dead: David is accused of murder when his wife Irene vanishes. Her promiscuous lifestyle made her the talk of the town, but now the gossip has reached new heights.
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2:00PMBatons, Bows And Bruises ( 60 min )Andrew Sachs narrates the colourful and turbulent history of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrating over 60 years of high-profile conductors and international performances.
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3:00PMBody Remix ( 60 min )Awe-inspiring and beautiful contemporary dance, where the performers use props such as crutches, rope, bars, prostheses and harnesses to create movement of bizarre human hybrids.
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4:00PMJamie Cullum Plays Avo Session ( 60 min )Golden Globe and Grammy-nominated jazz star Jamie Cullum performs much-loved hits and songs from his fifth album The Pursuit during an enthusiastic concert in Basel.
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5:00PMAndre Previn: A Bridge... ( 55 min )... Between Two Worlds. An intimate profile of the four-time Oscar-winning classical composer, with a candid look at his relationship with ex-wives Mia Farrow and Anne-Sophie Mutter.
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5:55PMLeonardo Exhibition ( 5 min )
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6:00PMAuction ( 30 min )Elizabeth Taylor's fabulous jewels go on sale at Sotheby's. Expected to fetch up to £30million, the collection includes the Krupp diamond given to her by Richard Burton. (S3, ep 9)
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6:30PMAuction ( 30 min )In Paris, art owned by collector Darthea Speyer goes on sale. Plus, celebrity watches go under the hammer in New York, including a piece Howard Hughes once gave as a gift. (S3, ep 10)
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7:00PMIn Search Of Mozart ( 50 min )Juliet Stevenson narrates Phil Grabsky's insightful documentary on Mozart's life, featuring interviews with leading experts, performers and musicians.
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7:50PMMusic Room ( 10 min )
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8:00PMThe Marriage Of Figaro ( 210 min )Glamorous soprano Anna Netrebko and a star-studded cast give a fantastic performance of Mozart's tale of love, lust and justice. Arguably the sensation of the 2006 Salzburg Festival.
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11:30PMPassion-Last Stop Kinshasa ( 105 min )New. A look at Les Ballets C de la B's tour with Alain Platel's Pitie! and the fascinating reactions to the provocative dance in Congo, a country now eager to explore new cultural horizons.
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1:15AMVSPRS: Show And Tell ( 60 min )Belgian choreographer Alain Platel likes to shock audiences. Discover one of his most provocative movements, performed to Claudio Monteverdi's 'Maria Vespers'.
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2:15AMGreat Arias ( 10 min )
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2:25AMFidelio ( 155 min )Valencia's Palau de les Arts' stunning take on Beethoven's opera. Waltraud Meier stars as the heroine who disguises herself as a jailer to rescue husband Peter Seiffert from prison.
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5:00AMBarenboim On Beethoven:Masterclass ( 60 min )Expert musician Daniel Barenboim discusses and analyses some of Beethoven's finest pieces in a series of masterclasses with young musicians, showing them how to play his work.
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6:00AMTchaikovsky On The Road ( 60 min )One of the world's foremost conductors, Valery Gergiev, conducts Tchaikovsky's six symphonies for the first time during a European tour with the Kirov Orchestra.
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7:00AMAuction ( 30 min )Promoted as the greatest collection of 20th-century British art ever to come to the market, over 100 paintings and sculptures assembled by Wilfrid Evill goes on sale in London.
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7:30AMAuction ( 30 min )A painting from Monet's popular series goes on sale in New York. In London, a sculpture of Berenice carved by Ambrogio Borghi from a single block of marble could fetch up to £400,000.
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8:00AMNational Trust: Garden Treasures ( 60 min )Sissinghurst: Take a tour around the castle gardens created by Vita Sackville-West. One of the best-loved gardens in England, it is designed as a series of rooms. Penelope Keith narrates.
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9:00AMThe Book Show ( 60 min )New. Novelist Peter Guttridge, widow of Palestinian academic Edward Said, Mariam Said, and author and documentary filmmaker James Runcie join Mariella at the Brighton Festival. (S6, ep 18)
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10:00AMAndre Rieu: Fiesta Mexicana ( 90 min )Soon after recovering from illness, Andre Rieu delights fans all over the world with magical performances of some of his best-loved music in Africa, Mexico and Germany.
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11:30AMAndrea Bocelli: The Making Of A... ( 60 min )... Dream. A behind-the-scenes look at acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli's memorable 2011 concert in Central Park.
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12:30PMAndrea Bocelli: Central Park... ( 90 min )... Concert. The world famous tenor braves a late summer storm to sing for 60,000 people in Central Park. His spectacular performance includes Time To Say Goodbye and Nessun Dorma.
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2:00PMAs You Like It ( 155 min )Thea Sharrock's captivating production of one of Shakesepeare's best-loved romantic comedies. From the fantastic open-air Globe Theatre on London's South Bank.
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4:35PMThe King's Stamp ( 25 min )The popularity of stamp collecting made this film an instant hit as it follows the design and production of a postage stamp for George V's 1935 silver jubilee celebrations.
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5:00PMArt Of Faith ( 60 min )Judaism: John McCarthy travels the globe in search of Judaism's most breathtaking art and architecture, from the Masada Synagogue in Israel, to New York's stunning Central Synagogue.
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6:00PMNational Trust: Garden Treasures ( 60 min )Stourhead: Take a tour of the garden of this spectacular estate, set out in a classic 18th-century design, inspired by the painters Claude, Poussin and Dughet. Narrated by Penelope Keith.
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7:00PMIn Search Of Mozart ( 50 min )Juliet Stevenson narrates Phil Grabsky's insightful documentary on Mozart's life, featuring interviews with leading experts, performers and musicians.
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7:50PMMusic Room ( 10 min )
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8:00PMAndre Rieu: Dreaming ( 80 min )Prepare to be serenaded, as the charming and charismatic Dutch violinist performs a collection of some of the world's most romantic melodies.
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9:20PMMichael Bolton Live At The Royal... ( 95 min )... Albert Hall. Michael Bolton entertains a sold-out Royal Albert Hall with heartfelt performances of his favourite songs, including When a Man Loves a Woman and How Can We Be Lovers?
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10:55PMIn Love With Wilde ( 5 min )
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11:00PMNat King Cole: When I Fall In Love ( 60 min )New. A collection of the jazz artist's best performances from The Nat 'King' Cole Show, including Mona Lisa, When I Fall In Love and Chicago, as well as interviews with those who knew him.
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12:00AMSylvia ( 115 min )The dancers and orchestra of Opera National de Paris perform the classic ballet in two parts. Aurelie Dupont dances as Sylvia in this sensitively choreographed tale of emotional awakenings.
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1:55AMDance Dance Dance ( 5 min )
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2:00AMLilja 4-Ever ( 110 min )Seemingly abandoned by her family, a young Soviet girl slips into a downward spiral of sex and degradation. Powerful drama directed by Lukas Moodysson. (2002)(110mins)
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3:50AMLotte Reiniger Fairy Tales ( 15 min )Jack And The Beanstalk: One of the few Lotte Reiniger films…
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4:05AMPina Bausch - Cafe Muller ( 55 min )Pioneering dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch evokes personal memories of strangers in her father's cafe. A haunting and melancholic exploration of inhibitions and anxieties.
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5:00AMBarenboim On Beethoven:Masterclass ( 60 min )Expert musician Daniel Barenboim discusses and analyses some of Beethoven's finest pieces in a series of masterclasses with young musicians, showing them how to play his work.
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6:00AMArt Of Faith ( 60 min )Judaism: John McCarthy travels the globe in search of Judaism's most breathtaking art and architecture, from the Masada Synagogue in Israel, to New York's stunning Central Synagogue.
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7:00AMAuction ( 30 min )In London, author and amateur auctioneer Jeffrey Archer sells the watch used to clock Roger Bannister's four-minute mile and `Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher's famous black Asprey bag.
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7:30AMAuction ( 30 min )A London auction asks for £20million for George Stubbs' Gimcrack on Newmarket Heath and an emerald and diamond tiara goes on sale in Geneva with a staggering estimate of $10million.
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8:00AMGlory Of Russia: The Sights And... ( 105 min )...Sounds Of St Petersburg. Renee Fleming and Dmitri Hvorostovsky explore the infuence of St Petersburg on Russian opera, also performing arias from its sights and spectacular palaces.
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9:45AMGreat Arias ( 10 min )
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9:55AMJudy And Liza At The Palladium ( 60 min )Watch Liza Minnelli as she makes one of her first public stage performances with her mother Judy Garland, in this, Judy's last live concert filmed at the historic London Palladium.
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10:55AMNat King Cole: When I Fall In Love ( 60 min )New. A collection of the jazz artist's best performances from The Nat 'King' Cole Show, including Mona Lisa, When I Fall In Love and Chicago, as well as interviews with those who knew him.
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11:55AMMichael Bolton Live At The Royal... ( 95 min )... Albert Hall. Michael Bolton entertains a sold-out Royal Albert Hall with heartfelt performances of his favourite songs, including When a Man Loves a Woman and How Can We Be Lovers?
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1:30PMSiegfried: Making Of The Ring... ( 30 min )... Cycle From Valencia: Many consider Fura del Baus' video and stage technolgy as the future of musical theatre. Discover the thinking behind their innovative take on Siegfried.
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2:00PMSiegfried ( 265 min )La Fura dels Baus provide a stunning take on the third part of Wagner's Ring Cycle, detailing the events of Siegfried's youth with dramatic use of dance, acrobats and video technology.
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6:25PMThe Book Show Interstitials ( 5 min )
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6:30PMThe Sixteen - A Renaissance ( 30 min )New. A fantastic performance from Harry Christophers' Classical Brit Award winning choral group, revealing just why they are recognised as one of the world's finest vocal ensembles.
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7:00PMThe Book Show ( 60 min )New. Novelist Peter Guttridge, widow of Palestinian academic Edward Said, Mariam Said, and author and documentary filmmaker James Runcie join Mariella at the Brighton Festival. (S6, ep 18)
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8:00PMAbbado-Bach Brandenburg... ( 105 min )...Concertos Nos 1-6: The Orchestra Mozart, with their leader Giuliano Carmignola, plays Johann Sebastian Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos.
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10:00PMHenry IV ( 170 min )New. Part 1: Roger Allam gives an Olivier Award-winning performance in Part 1 of Shakespeare's timeless tale of the exploits of Prince Hal. From London's spectacular Globe Theatre.
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12:50AMOpera Summit Gala From Baden... ( 140 min )... Baden. Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanca, Ramon Vargas and Ludovic Tezier perform Italian arias and pieces from Rigoletto, La Boheme and La Traviata at the Festspielhaus in 2007.
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3:10AMMusic Room ( 5 min )
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3:15AMAbbado-Bach Brandenburg... ( 105 min )...Concertos Nos 1-6: The Orchestra Mozart, with their leader Giuliano Carmignola, plays Johann Sebastian Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos.
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5:00AMBarenboim On Beethoven:Masterclass ( 60 min )Expert musician Daniel Barenboim discusses and analyses some of Beethoven's finest pieces in a series of masterclasses with young musicians, showing them how to play his work.
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6:00AMDarbar Festival 2008 ( 60 min )Highlights from the 2008 Darbar South Asian Music Festival. Skilled musician Irshad Khan gives a virtuoso performance of the rarely heard 'surbahar' bass sitar.
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7:00AMFranz Liszt Memorial Concert... ( 95 min )...Thielemann Conducts Faust. Romantic maestro Christian Thielemann celebrates the composer's birthday with pieces including A Faust Symphony and Wagner's Overture to Faust in D-minor.
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8:35AMAbbado-Bach Brandenburg... ( 105 min )...Concertos Nos 1-6: The Orchestra Mozart, with their leader Giuliano Carmignola, plays Johann Sebastian Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos.
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10:20AMSchumann Symphony No.2 ( 40 min )The Tonhalle Orchestra offer a scintillating performance of Schumann's Symphony No.2 in C major, Op.61 under the baton of acclaimed conductor David Zinman in Zurich.
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11:00AMSylvia ( 115 min )The dancers and orchestra of Opera National de Paris perform the classic ballet in two parts. Aurelie Dupont dances as Sylvia in this sensitively choreographed tale of emotional awakenings.
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12:55PMDance Dance Dance ( 5 min )
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1:00PMTales Of The Unexpected ( 30 min )Best Policy: Harry's integrity and hard work have earned him a promotion at the bank. Despite his immaculate accounts, Harry is accused of embezzlement. Is his honesty too good to be true?
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1:30PMTales Of The Unexpected ( 30 min )Last Bottle In The World: Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary. But knowing that she is unfaithful, he has no intention of drinking to her health.
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2:00PMBoris Godunov ( 210 min )Stephen Wadsworth and the Met Opera's spectacular take on Mussorgsky's masterpiece. Rene Pape stars as the Czar who is tormented by guilt over the path he took to power.
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5:30PMBrideshead Revisited ( 120 min )Et in Arcadia Ego: BAFTA award winning adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel. Army Officer Jeremy Irons reminisces about the between-wars era when he is relocated to Brideshead castle.
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7:30PMGotterdammerung: Making Of The... ( 30 min )... Ring Cycle From Valencia: After three years of preparation, go backstage with La Fura del Baus to discover the work and creativity behind the conclusion to Wagner's masterpiece.
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8:00PMGotterdammerung ( 290 min )La Fura dels Baus bring Wagner's tetralogy to a dramatic and imaginative climax at Valencia's impressive Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia.
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12:50AMIn Love With Dickens ( 10 min )
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1:00AMThe Book Show ( 60 min )New. Novelist Peter Guttridge, widow of Palestinian academic Edward Said, Mariam Said, and author and documentary filmmaker James Runcie join Mariella at the Brighton Festival. (S6, ep 18)
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2:00AMThe Conformist ( 110 min )Jean-Louis Trintignant plays an Italian outcast turned icy Fascist hitman sent to murder his former university tutor. Bernardo Bertolucci's stylised and suspenseful drama. (1970)(110 mins)
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3:50AMWayne McGregor: A Moment In Time ( 35 min )Wayne McGregor and his ten-strong dance troupe Random Dance showcase emotional and hard-hitting pieces, including Entity, Dyad 1909, Qualia and Limen.
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4:25AMMichael Bolton Live At The Royal... ( 95 min )... Albert Hall. Michael Bolton entertains a sold-out Royal Albert Hall with heartfelt performances of his favourite songs, including When a Man Loves a Woman and How Can We Be Lovers?
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6:00AMDarbar Festival 2011 ( 60 min )Highlights from 2011's sensational masala of Indian classical music. Sitarist Roopa Panesar displays the versatility of her instrument accompanied by tabla maestro Sukhwinder Singh.
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7:00AMTim Marlow On Anthony Caro at... ( 30 min )...Chatsworth House. Tim Marlow explores pioneering sculptor Sir Anthony Caro's major retrospective, the first exhibition of a solo artist to be held in the Derbyshire house's grounds.
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7:30AMGotterdammerung: Making Of The... ( 30 min )... Ring Cycle From Valencia: After three years of preparation, go backstage with La Fura del Baus to discover the work and creativity behind the conclusion to Wagner's masterpiece.
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8:00AMGotterdammerung ( 290 min )La Fura dels Baus bring Wagner's tetralogy to a dramatic and imaginative climax at Valencia's impressive Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia.
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12:50PMGreat Arias ( 10 min )
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1:00PMTales Of The Unexpected ( 30 min )Kindly Dig Your Grave: The unscrupulous Madame La Grue runs an art gallery, exploiting young artists. When one of her artists falls in love with a model, she finally gets her comeuppance.
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1:30PMTales Of The Unexpected ( 30 min )Completely Foolproof: Wealthy New Yorker Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a plan to kill his disgruntled wife. Unfortunately for him, she has some deadly plans of her own.
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2:00PMDon Pasquale ( 150 min )Anna Netrebko reprises her tour-de-force role as Norina in the Met Opera and Otto Schenk's lively staging of Donizetti's farce.
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4:30PMIn Love With Coward ( 30 min )Sheila Hancock, Karen Gillan, Patricia Hodge, Craig Roberts, Celia Imrie and Robert Sheehan perform their favourite passages from the work of English playwright Noel Coward.
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5:00PMThe Book Show ( 60 min )New. Novelist Peter Guttridge, widow of Palestinian academic Edward Said, Mariam Said, and author and documentary filmmaker James Runcie join Mariella at the Brighton Festival. (S6, ep 18)
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6:00PMBrideshead Revisited ( 60 min )Home and Abroad: Sebastian invites Charles to spend a glorious summer at Brideshead, where he is introduced to wealth, privilege and Sebastian's sister Julia. BAFTA-winning drama.
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7:00PMSteve Reich - Phase To Face ( 60 min )New. Fascinating documentary following innovative percussionist and composer Steve Reich around the world as he showcases his distinct style and discusses his influences.
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8:00PMReich At The Roxy ( 75 min )Recorded in 2004, ensemble orchestra Alarm Will Sound perform compositions by Steve Reich. Also includes interviews with Reich and fellow composers David Lang and Michael Gordon.
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9:15PMJames Rhodes: Piano Man ( 15 min )James Rhodes performs the third movement of Beethoven's…
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9:30PMSylvia ( 115 min )The dancers and orchestra of Opera National de Paris perform the classic ballet in two parts. Aurelie Dupont dances as Sylvia in this sensitively choreographed tale of emotional awakenings.
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11:25PMJudy And Liza At The Palladium ( 60 min )Watch Liza Minnelli as she makes one of her first public stage performances with her mother Judy Garland, in this, Judy's last live concert filmed at the historic London Palladium.