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Dawn French talks to Whoopi Goldberg about her life in comedy.

In many ways Joyce Grenfell was the pioneer of British female comedy. Through her radio broadcasts, her St Trinian's films, and her regular appearances on BBC TV's Face the Music, Joyce was one of the most popular and enduring performers of her generation. But who was Joyce Grenfell and what was she really like? Clive James, Maureen Lipman and Dillie Keane join a host of Joyce's friends and colleagues to paint a candid and affectionate portrait of this great British star

Profile of best-selling author Len Deighton, whose output ranges from the Harry Palmer espionage thrillers to books on military history and cookery. Contributors include Michael Caine and Max Hastings

Second of two programmes in which pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim gives a masterclass on the Beethoven piano sonatas, coaching some of the world's rising stars of the piano who already have international careers. Shai Wosner plays the first movement of the Tempest Sonata, Op 31 No 2, and Jonathan Biss with the third movement of Sonata in E, Op 109

Julian Joseph explores the art of jazz piano at the Brecon Jazz Festival, meeting with some of today’s finest and talking about their roots, life, jazz and love. Featuring Stan Tracey, Kirk Lightsey, Keith Tippett, Huw Warren and Gwilym Simcock

The latest national and international news, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective

Frankie Howerd camps it up in ancient Rome

Series which revisits and updates stories from the classic documentary strand. In 1986, 40 Minutes followed four wealthy friends on a fishing trip to Scotland. Their outspoken and controversial opinions shocked many viewers at the time, but the film is now widely regarded as a classic. Speaking on television for the first time since the programme was made, The Fishing Party’s main participant reflects frankly on the film and on the issues it continues to raise

Acclaimed blackly comic 12-part historical drama series adapted from the novels by Robert Graves. Set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, it chronicles the reigns of the Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius. Livia, the scheming wife of Augustus, seeks to disinherit her husband’s grand-children in favour of her own son Tiberius

A look at how ancient Rome has been depicted on TV over the years, from the sublime heights of I, Claudius to the cheerful ridiculousness of Up Pompeii. Contributors include Sian Phillips, Brian Blessed and Terry Jones