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Why do writers find happiness such a difficult emotion to capture on the page?
Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face
4. The Gathering
Inspector Dalgliesh summons the entire household to flush out the killer of Sally Jupp.
1. Target
Ex-SAS agent Terry is still hired for special 'jobs'. But a new assignment sparks alarm.
Series 1
A Stiff Audition
Always on the lookout for work, Robert lands a rather sedentary role.
Series 5
Episode 12
Kenneth Horne helpfully translates a love scene in a French film.
Episode 1
Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
A Life of Luxuries
Diana Athill looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through life.
10. All Good Things Come to an End
Widow Wadman makes a discovery as Tristram brings his story to a surprising conclusion.
Series 3
Episode 6
Ian McMillan challenges Roger McGough, Mark Thomas, Rory Motion and Dillie Keane.
Vivien the Blockbuster by Olwen Wymark
Young writer Roddy is sent by his agent to live with the Madison family.
Philip Marlowe - The Lady in the Lake
A body found in a mountain lake connects mysteriously with the case of a missing wife.
A young girl undertakes an unthinkable quest to avenge her father's death.
Chris Tarrant
Broadcaster Chris Tarrant chooses tracks by Frank Sinatra and Mike + The Mechanics.
A Far, Far Better Thing
Mr Greenfield forces Geoffrey into a crooked money-making scheme.
Series 2
Episode 3
Larks from the much-loved comedy duo. Private Morecambe is a hero.
A Slightly Previous Engagement
Leslie, chauffeur to his ex-wife, is alarmed to learn that she has become engaged.
Conservatories And Other Edwardiana
Poet John Betjeman and cartoonist Osbert Lancaster recall conservatories and orangeries.
Quick On The Draw - Osbert Lancaster
Cartoonist Sir Osbert Lancaster explains how he tries to make the picture tell the story.
Georgian Portraits
Dan Cruickshank on Robert Adam
Dan Cruickshank explores his passion for the work of Georgian architect Robert Adam.
Max Hastings
Writer Max Hastings chooses songs by Gilbert & Sullivan and Verdi.
2. Spiders
What is the secret at the heart of the space object known as Rama?
Episode 5
Prince Charles ends up helping his driver move a sideboard.
Dominic Frisby hosts a panel show about what we think we know and what we actually know.
Lost Voice Guy, Lauren Pattison, Michael Akadiri and Esther Manito
Stand-up comedy with Fred MacAulay and guests, from The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle.
Freddie Fortune
From a spoof Melvyn Bragg to a signing chimp. Sketch comedy from November 1984.
