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00:00 The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

Director Ron Howard's documentary charting the period the Beatles spent on the road. Their first gigs with the classic line-up took place around Liverpool in 1961 and their last concert took place in San Francisco in 1966. During that brief span, they helped to forge a global pop culture. This film incorporates restored footage from the live shows, starting in Manchester in 1963, and includes several of the songs in their entirety. Contributors include Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elvis Costello, Richard Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Izzard, Howard Goodall and Malcolm Gladwell.

02:00 Hitsville: The Making of Motown

Rare performances, interviews and rarely seen footage come together to paint a picture of the history and origins of the Motown record label.

04:00 Jealous Guy: The Assassination of John Lennon

An exploration of the life and career of the Beatles superstar, with a look at the strange parallels between him and his killer Mark David Chapman.

05:50 The Swamp

Documentary following three Republican senators through a tumultuous year in US politics.

08:00 Discovering: Harrison Ford

S12 E1 A profile of the American actor, whose roles in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises have made him one of the biggest stars in the world.

09:00 The Movies

S1 E5 The Seventies - Part One A look at the history of cinema through the 1970s, including films that pushed the boundaries of filmmaking from The Godfather to Jaws.

10:00 Discovering: Meryl Streep

S12 E2 A profile of the actress, who has been nominated for a record 21 Academy Awards, winning for her roles in Kramer vs Kramer, Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady.

11:00 The Directors

S3 E5 George Stevens The life and work of George Stevens, who directed films including Shane, The Greatest Story Ever Told and The Diary of Anne Frank and won Oscars for A Place in the Sun and Giant.

12:00 Urban Secrets

S1 E2 Alan Cumming tours the less-celebrated sights of Brighton, beginning by visiting the Toy and Model Museum to look at its collection of model trains. He then discovers a boutique that sells a variety of unusual items, before taking a glimpse behind the scenes at the Royal Pavilion.

13:00 The Vow

S2 E1 Tests of Loyalty Return of the documentary about cult leader Keith Raniere, focusing on his trial. Nancy Salzman, under house arrest, sits down for an interview.

14:00 Kingdom of Dreams

S1 E4 Success has transformed the Kingdom of Dreams into a global industry. But beneath all the glamour, the designers struggle with the relentless pressure.

15:00 Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie

Documentary exploring a movie Steve McQueen began work on in the 1960s, but which was never completed.

16:50 My Icon: Michael Holding

The former West Indies bowler talks about his idol.

17:00 United Skates

Documentary exploring the campaign to save the US's last standing roller rinks from closure against a backdrop of growing racial tension. The film reveals the story of underground subculture that has grown up around these venues and given rise to some of the world's greatest musical talent - but has itself remained virtually unknown to the mainstream.

18:45 My Icon: John Amaechi

The former NBA star talks about the individuals that have inspired him over the course of his career.

19:00 The Directors

S3 E5 George Stevens The life and work of George Stevens, who directed films including Shane, The Greatest Story Ever Told and The Diary of Anne Frank and won Oscars for A Place in the Sun and Giant.

20:00 Discovering: Meryl Streep

S12 E2 A profile of the actress, who has been nominated for a record 21 Academy Awards, winning for her roles in Kramer vs Kramer, Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady.

21:00 Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose

S1 E3 One of One A look at how Rose set the all-time hits record in Major League Baseball, but was later banned from the sport for life due to his gambling activities.

22:00 The Vow

S2 E1 Tests of Loyalty Return of the documentary about cult leader Keith Raniere, focusing on his trial. Nancy Salzman, under house arrest, sits down for an interview.

23:00 Urban Secrets

S1 E3 Alan Cumming explores the history of Bristol, beginning by learning a grisly secret at the docks before meeting Mercury Prize-winning musician Roni Size to discuss life in the St Pauls and Stokes Croft areas of the city. He also explores the district of Clifton and visits a speakeasy-style bar.