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Singer-songwriter Boy George talks to John Wilson about his formative cultural influences. [S] [HD]

1984 sees Top of the Pops at the height of its 80s pomp - the year of big hair and big tunes. Plus Frankie Goes io Hollywood, Hi-NRG, one-man acts, jazz pop and Band Aid. [S] [HD]

1/4. Music writer Dylan Jones puts the case that the 1980s was the most radical, innovative and creative decade in the history of pop. Also in HD. [S]

Rick Stein embarks on a series of culinary long weekends in search of food excellence and brilliant recipes, heading to markets, restaurants, wineries, cafes and bars.

Tim’s parents start a hotel business on the coast. Their dream comes true, but Tim is less excited. Moving, a new school, new friends, hopefully: he is not sure what to expect. Next, he discovers a frozen man in the basement. When he comes to, it turns out to be a spy who had a thrilling adventure there thirty years ago. Together, they try to find out what happened back then, while new mysteries keep piling up.

...Robbie Williams, Kiki Dee and Ronan Keating. Michael Parkinson in conversation with Elton John, Robbie Williams, Kiki Dee and Ronan Keating. [S]

The legend of Hamish MacInnes began early. At 16 he climbed the Matterhorn. At 17 he built his first motor car – from scratch. He attempted Everest in 1953 with his friend Johnny Cunningham, and almost stole the peak before Hillary and Tenzing. As an explorer, expedition leader and engineer he achieved world fame. As inventor of the all metal ice axe, author of the International Mountain Rescue Handbook and founder of Glencoe Mountain Rescue he has been responsible for saving hundreds of lives,

Tracing the giant river from its origins, high in the Andes, to its end, where it meets the sea on Brazil's Atlantic coast, Parry stays with the many and varied tribes who are desperately trying to maintain their way of life in a rapidly disappearing landscape.

Michael Palin travels to France in search of the Mediterranean view on his wall, captured by his favourite artist, Scottish painter Anne Redpath. He travels from a London bank, via a chateau in Cap Ferrat and a monastery in Edinburgh.

Michael Palin explores the lives and paintings of four Scottish artists known as the Colourists. Their works hang in 10 Downing Street, but in their time they shocked the critics. [S]

Actor, comedian, presenter and writer Sir Michael Palin talks to John Wilson about his formative creative influences. [S] [HD]