BBC 4   -   Saturday, 17 May

1900 : Masterpieces of the British Museum

Part of the Medieval season. Discovered on a remote beach on the Isle of Lewis, each chess piece is carved out of whale's tooth. Some are comic, some pensive and some grand.

1930 : In Search of Medieval Britain

Part of the Medieval season. In the last in the series where Dr Alixe Bovey uses the oldest surviving route map of Britain to make a series of journeys through Britain as it was in the Middle Ages, she reaches the West Country, investigating some of the myths and legends depicted on the Gough Map and discovers how these were used to legitimise wars and empires.

2000 : The Book Quiz

Wendy Holden and Giles Coren do battle with Daisy Goodwin and David Aaronovitch in the Grand Final of the literary quiz. Kirsty Wark asks the questions.

2030 : Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures

When Agatha Christie vanishes for ten days, the press speculates that she might have been kidnapped. When she is found, she has no recollection of what has happened. Directed by Richard Curson Smith.

2200 : The Poisoner

Rumour Emmy Award-winning drama based on the true story of the Black Widow poisoner.

2335 : Mad Men

Part of the Mad Men season. With Roger's wife out of town, he plans to spend the weekend with Joan. Joan has other ideas, so Roger occupies himself with casting models for a campaign, Sterling Cooper loses an account and Don reveals more of his past to Rachel. Adult themes.

0025 : Mad Men

Part of the Man Men season. While Peggy gets assigned to a difficult project, Don grabs an opportunity provided by Roger's latest work problems. Pete has problems of his own at home and at the office, while Betty's frustrations lead her to seek some new relief. Adult themes.

0115 : In Search of Medieval Britain

Part of the Medieval season. In the last in the series where Dr Alixe Bovey uses the oldest surviving route map of Britain to make a series of journeys through Britain as it was in the Middle Ages, she reaches the West Country. She investigates some of the myths and legends depicted on the Gough Map and discovers how these were used to legitimise wars and empires.

0145 : The Book Quiz

Wendy Holden and Giles Coren do battle with Daisy Goodwin and David Aaronovitch in the Grand Final of the literary quiz. Kirsty Wark asks the questions.

0215 : Eurovision Young Musician 2008

Some of Europe's most talented musicians gather in Vienna to compete for the coveted title Eurovision Young Musician 2008.

0315 : Masterpieces of the British Museum

Part of the Medieval season. Discovered on a remote beach on the Isle of Lewis, each chess piece is carved out of whale's tooth. Some are comic, some pensive and some grand.

0345 : The Book Quiz

Wendy Holden and Giles Coren do battle with Daisy Goodwin and David Aaronovitch in the Grand Final of the literary quiz. Kirsty Wark asks the questions.

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