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Exploring the wit, work and world of Joe Orton through his own words, and the testimony of those who knew him and worked with him.

Richard the First, king, soldier, poet and political intriguer - and one of the most romantic figures in history - was the hero of 'Richard the Lionheart', a series that first aired in February 1962. The series, was firmly set in that short period in 1194 and follows the king as he tries to thwart Prince John's attempt to hold onto power by joining forces with Richard's enemies. This results in a series of swashbuckling adventures as Richard is constantly in fear for his life from the likes of Leopold, Philip of France and the Saracen, Saladin.

A panel of celebrities have to identify a mystery object within twenty questions.

Viewers send in the story of an event that happened to them, leaving a panel of celebrities to work out how and why.

When the British satirist Peter Cook died in 1995, his widow refused the media access to his private recordings, diaries, letters etc. until she invited her friend Victor Lewis-Smith and a BBC film crew to make this film.

Daniel Farson talks with guests about topics of the day, including mixed marriages, single mothers, abortion and alcoholism.

Orson Welles and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tynan travel to Madrid to explain the nuts and bolts of bullfighting.

A woman cannot decide between two men who love her, and the trio agree to try living together in a platonic friendly relationship.

Adam loves his wife - but other women are so tempting.