02:20
S01E01
The history of forensic science in catching murderersAn insight into the development of forensic science as a way of catching murderers over the past 200 years, charting the scientific breakthroughs that have changed the course of justice. Surgeon and writer Gabriel Weston begins by looking at the difficulty of identifying the body in a murder case, from charred bones to bodies completely dissolved in acid. She focuses on the use of teeth and bite marks to identify a victim or killer, traces the uses of insects to pinpoint the time of death, and meets the geneticist who pioneered the technique of DNA profiling
03:20
Night TV on
19:00
S01E06
Entertainment landmarksThe steeplejack looks at structures that have been built for arts, leisure and entertainment purposes, including the Globe Theatre, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Blackpool Tower
19:30
Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the waterway
Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the waterway, which is home to some rare and resilient wildlife despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining. Extracts from John's poem Red River at the A30 Culvert reveal his mixed thoughts about the river's toxic legacy
20:00
An ageing stage star is flattered by the attention of an adoring fan, and decides to take the young woman under her wing as her personal assistant - unaware that her new protegee is really a ruthlessly ambitious, budding actor who will do all that it takes to steal the limelight. Oscar-winning drama, starring Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Thelma Ritter, Marilyn Monroe and Celeste Holm
22:15
Terry Wogan is joined by American actress Bette Davis
Terry Wogan is joined by American actress Bette Davis, who makes sure the host does not forget to mention her book. First broadcast September 14, 1987
22:50
An intelligence agent investigating the kidnap and brainwashing of Britain's most renowned scientists unpicks a complex chain of connections and high-level intrigue, while detecting evidence of double-dealing and counter-espionage. Spy thriller based on Len Deighton's novel, starring Michael Caine, Sue Lloyd, Gordon Jackson and Nigel Green.
00:35
Interview with the writer
An interview with the writer in which he talks about his many ventures, including espionage novels, cookbooks, military histories and the films which he has written and produced. With contributions by Michael Caine and Max Hastings. First broadcast in 2006
01:35
The call of the birds at sunrise
Filmed without voiceover or music, this programme highlights the call of the birds at sunrise, as those living within Britain's habitats burst into song and reveal the natural splendour of their distinctive chorus
02:35
S01E06
Entertainment landmarksThe steeplejack looks at structures that have been built for arts, leisure and entertainment purposes, including the Globe Theatre, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Blackpool Tower
03:05
Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the waterway
Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the waterway, which is home to some rare and resilient wildlife despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining. Extracts from John's poem Red River at the A30 Culvert reveal his mixed thoughts about the river's toxic legacy
03:35
