Documentaries
Documentaries is a documentary on BBC1. Rumpelstiltskin fools Shrek, who is suffering from a midlife crisis, into being erased from existence and placed in a sinister alternative reality ruled by Rumpel. Can Shrek restore his old life? The solution is just a kiss away... Animated comedy fantasy adventure. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 200 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2026.
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40:00Documentaries
More fun with Michael Crawford's immortal comic creation. The new manager of the labour exchange refuses to believe that Frank is unemployable.
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40:00Michael Crawford in the classic comedy. Convinced he is a failure, Frank visits a psychiatrist. By the end of his story, the doctor can only agree.
40:00Frank struggles while Betty is in hospital, blowing himself up with a steak and kidney pudding, but the fun really starts when he visits Betty in the ward.
Dougie is in East Sutherland to find out about the challenges of modern crofting, and Shahbaz visits the Bone Caves in Assynt to see how an increase in visitor numbers is damaging the site.
Rumpelstiltskin fools Shrek, who is suffering from a midlife crisis, into being erased from existence and placed in a sinister alternative reality.
Series 1
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59:28Rick Stein shows us the unique flavours and sounds of a Cornish Christmas, joining in the tradition of wassailing, cooking his own goose and trying local tipples.
45:00Michael Crawford stars as the hapless, one-man disaster area that is Frank Spencer. Frank and Betty head to the seaside for their second honeymoon.
40:00The theme tune to this classic sitcom spells out its title in Morse code! Frank rushes to the rescue when Betty's Mum falls ill. Michael Crawford stars.
35:00Classic sitcom with Michael Crawford as that one-man disaster area, Frank Spencer. Frank spends the weekend wrecking his brother-in-law's hi-tech house.
Dougie is at the Glencoe Youth Hostel helping out the warden as the busy tourist season gets under way. Meanwhile, Robert Burns fan Cammy makes a pilgrimage to Ellisland Farm in Dumfriesshire.
Adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners. An MP's idyllic marriage is threatened by a blackmail plot.
Dougie visits a farm near Eyemouth to let the cows out for summer. Meanwhile, Rosie steps back in time in Aberdeenshire to find out what one old farm building can reveal about the past.
Animated sequel following the grumpy ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) and his bride as they head off to meet her parents. The occasion is marred by the wicked Fairy Godmother.
Documentary telling the story of the mavericks like Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham and Pina Bausch, whose radical ideas created modern dance in the 20th century.
Jason Mohammad and guests bring you all the goals, latest drama, analysis, reaction and interviews as the Premier League season concludes with plenty still to play for.
Dougie is in the Cairngorms to see how precious habitats are being protected against wildfires. Meanwhile, Anne takes a trip to the Isle of May to uncover her family’s lighthouse history.
The tale of a young film studio assistant's brief relationship with screen goddess Marilyn Monroe, set against a backdrop of the making of The Prince and the Showgirl.
Cover versions of Bob Dylan songs by Peter, Paul and Mary, Lulu, The Byrds, Joan Baez, Eric Clapton, Madeleine Peyroux, Bryan Ferry, UB40, Julie Felix and many more.
Cover versions of Bob Dylan songs from the BBC archives, with Joan Baez, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Hollies, Adele, Julie Felix, Richie Havens, Bryan Ferry and KT Tunstall.