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London's Heathrow Airport is home to the Animal Reception Centre, where they are equipped to deal with almost any species and see around 200,000 animals every year.

London's Heathrow Airport is home to the Animal Reception Centre, where they are equipped to deal with almost any species and see around 200,000 animals every year.

David Hayman traces Scotch whisky's rise from humble drink to global superpower, encompassing history, craft, identity, science and big business

London cabbie Mark Monroe visits Burlington Arcade

The London cabbie explores the hidden and more quirky parts of the city that normally lie undiscovered

Documentary telling the story 13 female golfers who in 1950, overcame prejudice and adversity to become the first women to play the sport professionally in the US

London cabbie Mark Monroe takes you to the hidden and more quirky parts of the amazing city that normally lie undiscovered

A chance to catch up on the week's headlines and a taste of what to see and do in London this weekend.

A mother of 14 falls ill, and her children struggle to support the family themselves. Drama, starring Jack Wild, Alun Armstrong and June Brown

A farmer discovers his animals are dying of a mysterious disease after the water supply is poisoned - a contamination that could start to affect humans. With Warren Clarke

A man believes he has a terminal disease, prompting him to embark on a final fling abroad. Comedy, starring Alec Guinness and Kay Walsh

The story of the Spitfire from a radical design on the drawing board to the fighter aircraft that became the symbol of Britain's determination to fight on to victory

Music and inspiration for everyday living from one of the world's most acclaimed choirs featuring regular guest artists

The crew of a submarine attempt to save the world from an alien attack. Sci-fi drama, starring Arthur Franz and Dick Foran

Short visual tours exploring and revealing lesser known areas of London for locals and tourists. Narrated by Dewyne Lindsay

Short visual tours exploring and revealing Brixton and Harmondsworth for locals and tourists. Narrated by Dewyne Lindsay

A misfit solicitor gets mixed up in something dangerous when a lucrative client's offices go up in flames. Crime drama, starring Mel Smith and Deborah Findlay

An incompetent headmaster devises a bizarre plot to save his job. Slapstick comedy, starring Jimmy Edwards and Richard Briers

A Mayan tribesman captured for human sacrifice escapes into the jungle in a bid to save his family. Mel Gibson's historical adventure, starring Rudy Youngblood and Dalia Hernandez

One of the yachting world's highlights, this spectacular blue riband sailing race follows crews from Los Angeles to Hawaii competing for the Transpac honours

Short visual tour exploring Fitzrovia for locals and tourists. Narrated by Dewyne Lindsay

Welcome to the UK's toughest boxing competition, where aspiring young boxers battle it out inside the ring for their chance to be crowned the Quest Boxing League Champion.

Jenny and Paul Simcock are embarrassed to be seen at the crowning of Miss Frozen Chicken UK