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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
Dalgliesh summons the entire household to flush out the killer.
1. Target
Ex-SAS agent Terry's new assignment sparks alarm.
Series 1
A Stiff Audition
Desperate actor 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 recalls things that brought her simple pleasure.
10. All Good Things Come to an End
Widow Wadman makes a discovery in Tristram's 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.
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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
The heroic deeds of Private Morecambe!
A Slightly Previous Engagement
Leslie discovers his ex-wife boss is engaged!
Conservatories And Other Edwardiana
John Betjeman and 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 tracks by Gilbert & Sullivan and Verdi.
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2. Spiders
What is the secret at the heart of Rama?
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Episode 5
Prince Charles help his driver move a sideboard. More secrets from Jon Culshaw...
Domnic Frisby presents the questions asking sift the statistical fact from fiction.
Lil Wenker 1/3
Jon Holmes chats to award-winning clown, actor and writer Lil Wenker.
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. 80s sketch comedy.
