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6:00am
Film The Longest War (2020)
Documentary exploring the human stories behind America's involvement in Afghanistan
Category Film
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7:40am
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My Icon: Johnny Nelson (Pt2) The former world champion boxer discusses the individuals that have inspired him in his life and career. Part two
Category Sports
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6.9
 
   
8:00am
Too Young to Die
Season 1 Episode 5 of 9
Natalie Wood A look at the life of West Side Story star Natalie Wood, who drowned during a boating trip to California's Santa Catalina Island in 1981 at the age of 43
Category News/Current Affairs
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9.3
 
   
9:00am
Discovering Film
Season 10 Episode 2 of 13
Discovering: Bill Murray A look at the life and career of the American actor, the star of Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day who earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Lost in Translation
Category Arts/Culture (without music)
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7.6
 
   
10:00am
The Directors
Season 2 Episode 5 of 10
John Huston The life and work of John Huston, whose films include The Maltese Falcon and Oscar-winning classics The Treasure of Sierra Madre and The African Queen
Category Arts/Culture (without music)
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7.7
 
   
11:00am
The Movies
Season 1 Episode 3 of 12
The Sixties Pt. 1 The history of American cinema continues with the 1960s, tracing the impact of movies including West Side Story and The Graduate
Category Education/Science/Factual
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12:00pm
The Seventies
Season 1 Episode 3 of 8
Peace with Honour A look at how the United States began to reconcile with itself after withdrawing from the Vietnam War in 1973
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9.3
 
   
1:00pm
The History of Comedy
Season 2 Episode 2 of 6
Sketch and Improv A look at the history of sketch and improvisational comedy, from Monty Python's Flying Circus to Saturday Night Live
Category Comedy
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8
 
   
2:00pm
Film The Longest War (2020)
Documentary exploring the human stories behind America's involvement in Afghanistan
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3:40pm
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My Icon: Thierry Henry The former Arsenal and France forward speaks about the individuals that have been an inspiration to him over the course of his career
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6.9
 
   
4:00pm
Discovering Film
Season 10 Episode 2 of 13
Discovering: Bill Murray A look at the life and career of the American actor, the star of Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day who earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Lost in Translation
Category Arts/Culture (without music)
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7.6
 
   
5:00pm
The Directors
Season 2 Episode 5 of 10
John Huston The life and work of John Huston, whose films include The Maltese Falcon and Oscar-winning classics The Treasure of Sierra Madre and The African Queen
Category Arts/Culture (without music)
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7.7
 
   
6:00pm
The Movies
Season 1 Episode 3 of 12
The Sixties Pt. 1 The history of American cinema continues with the 1960s, tracing the impact of movies including West Side Story and The Graduate
Category Education/Science/Factual
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7:00pm
The Seventies
Season 1 Episode 3 of 8
Peace with Honour A look at how the United States began to reconcile with itself after withdrawing from the Vietnam War in 1973
Category News/Current Affairs
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9.3
 
   
8:00pm
The History of Comedy
Season 2 Episode 3 of 6
Drawn to Be Funny A look at the relationship between animation and comedy, from The Simpsons and South Park to Toy Story and Shrek
Category Comedy
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8
 
   
9:00pm
Film Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)
Alex Gibney's documentary, based on Lawrence Wright's book, sheds light on the controversial religious movement, from its roots in the mind of founder L Ron Hubbard through to its rise in popularity in Hollywood and beyond. The film also profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, including Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis, who offer their perspective on the actions of the organisation's leaders past and present
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7
 
   
11:10pm
Exterminate all the Brutes
Season 1 Episode 2 of 4
Who the F*** is Columbus The historical impact of Christopher Columbus, the Alamo, and the Trail of Tears from an indigenous perspective
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12:15am
I Am Patrick Swayze
A tribute to the American actor, known for his roles in hits like Dirty Dancing, Ghost and The Outsiders. With contributions by Demi Moore and Rob Lowe among others
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7
 
   
2:00am
Film Tread (2020)
Documentary about a man who wreaked havoc on his town in a customised bulldozer armoured with steel and concrete
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3:40am
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My Icon: Denise Lewis The former British heptathlete and Olympic gold medallist speaks about the figures who have been an inspiration over the course of her life
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6.9
 
   
4:00am
Discovering Film
Season 10 Episode 4 of 13
Discovering: Michael Caine A look at the life and career of the English actor, who starred in Alfie and The Italian Job and won Oscars for his roles in Hannah and Her Sisters and The Cider House Rules
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7.6
 
   
5:00am
Too Young to Die
Season 1 Episode 4 of 9
Sharon Tate A look at the life of American actress and model Sharon Tate, who was murdered at the age of 26 in 1969 by followers of cult leader Charles Manson
Category News/Current Affairs
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9.3
 
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