7:00 PM
The Queen's Realm: England
An aerial view of England with commentary from John Betjeman
An aerial view of England through the seasons, accompanied by verses from poets ranging from Shakespeare to Philip Larkin. With commentary from John Betjeman
7:55 PM
John Betjeman: The Last Laugh - Reputations
Profile of former Poet Laureate John Betjeman
The life of John Betjeman, as told through interviews with the former Poet Laureate's family, friends and contemporaries many of whom have never spoken about Betjeman before
9:00 PM
Late Flowering Lust
Dramatised homage to poet Sir John Betjeman
Dramatised story of an ageing gentleman who finds himself at a house party full of young people. Written and directed by Nigel Hawthorne, in homage to poet Sir John Betjeman
9:55 PM
Betjeman and Larkin - Monitor
Philip Larkin talks to John Betjeman about his life and inspiration
Philip Larkin talks to his friend and fellow poet John Betjeman about his life, his poetry and the city of Hull, where he lived and worked as university librarian
10:15 PM
Metroland
Documentary from 1973, with poet John Betjeman
In a documentary from 1973, John Betjeman takes a nostalgic look at the Metropolitan Line's branch lines and their meanderings through Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire
11:05 PM
Bird's Eye View
John Betjeman presents a series that documents Britain from a new perspective
John Betjeman presents a series that documents Britain from a new perspective, surveying houses and gardens through the centuries from an unusual vantage-point
12:00 AM
A Passion For Churches
John Betjeman visits various churches in the Diocese of Norwich
John Betjeman visits various churches in the Diocese of Norwich, including Sandringham church on the Queen's private estate. First broadcast in 1974
12:50 AM
The Secret History of Writing
Lydia Wilson examines the changing technology of writing
Lydia Wilson examines the changing technology of writing through the centuries, looking at how it has shaped the course of history and been a factor in the rise and fall of empires
1:50 AM
Betjeman & Me: Rick Stein's Story
John Betjeman's love of the English seaside
The chef celebrates poet John Betjeman's love affair with the English seaside holiday, and his affection for Cornwall
2:40 AM
John Betjeman: The Last Laugh - Reputations
Profile of former Poet Laureate John Betjeman
The life of John Betjeman, as told through interviews with the former Poet Laureate's family, friends and contemporaries many of whom have never spoken about Betjeman before