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W1A
Former Olympic head of deliverance Ian Fletcher is the BBC's head of values.
Waffle the Wonder Dog
Waffle is an adorable talking dog who can't help but cause mayhem and mischief!
Wagon Master
Forced out of Crystal City, a group of Mormons head west in search of the promised land.
Wagspiracy: Vardy v Rooney
Exploring hidden workings of the tabloids, PRs and agents connected to ‘Wagatha Christie'.
Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes
Documentary recalling the life of eccentric Lancastrian Alfred Wainwright.
Wainwright Walks
An exploration of the work of Britain's greatest fell walker and author, Alfred Wainwright
Waiting For Work
Jack Ashley's film showed the suffering caused by high unemployment in Hartlepool. (1963)
The Waiting Game
Choreographer Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life.
Waking the Dead
Hot-blooded reinvestigations of cold cases: new techniques, old crimes.
Walescast
A one-stop shop for all that's happening in the world of Welsh politics.
Wales' Home of the Year
Three judges search the country for Wales' Home of the Year.
Wales on The One Show
Alex Jones presents a showcase of films about Wales.
Walking with Beasts
Bringing the Cenozoic period to life with computer animation and anamatronics.
Walking With Dinosaurs
The legend is back as Walking With Dinosaurs returns. Meet six iconic dinosaurs.
Walking with Dinosaurs (1999)
The original, ground-breaking computer-animated series.
Walkin' Hame
Exploring the 300-mile Ulster leg of the International Appalachian Trail.
Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave
While Wallace is distracted by a romance, Gromit is framed for sheep rustling.
Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out
Wallace and Gromit blast off in a homemade rocket to see if the moon is made of cheese.
Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death
Wallace and Gromit's business faces danger when a killer starts targeting local bakers.
Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Tros
A mysterious penguin moves in with Wallace and Gromit, embroiling them in a heist.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Wallace invents a 'smart gnome' that has a mind of its own - or does it?
Wallace 's Gromit
Sgeulachdan Wallace 's Gromit.
Wallander
British version of the Swedish drama series about a maverick detective.
Walter: A Life in Football
A tribute to one of the most successful managers in Scottish football, Walter Smith.
Wanted: A Simple Life
Families sample rural living to see if it could bring them a new lease of life.
War and Peace
Leo Tolstoy's epic story of life, love and loss in nineteenth-century Russia.
The War Lords
AJP Taylor, the renowned historian, appraises the performance of World War Two leaders.
War Requiem
A performance of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem from the Royal Albert Hall. (1964)
The Warship: Tour of Duty
The story of HMS Queen Elizabeth’s first operational mission.
The Wars of the Roses
Peter Hall's landmark 1960s RSC productions of Henry VI, Edward IV and Richard III.
Washes Whiter
Series on the history of British TV commercials.
Watergate
Norma Percy's definitive documentary series on the crime that brought down Nixon.
Waterloo Road
Affairs, scandals and many headteachers. The original and new series together.
The Way
Strikes in Port Talbot spark a revolution – and a family of fugitives go on the run.
The Weakest Link
Romesh Ranganathan is in charge of the back-stabbing big money game show.
Weather: Beyond the Forecast
A series taking weather stories beyond the traditional forecast.
Weather for the Week Ahead
Detailed weather forecast
Weatherman Walking
Derek Brockway swaps the studio for some of Wales' most beautiful and spectacular sights.
We Built a Zoo
TikTok star Kyle Thomas sets out to build a home for his menagerie of animals.
Weekend Dad
A butcher spends a precious, fleeting afternoon with his 9-year-old daughter.
Welcome to the World of George the Poet
A mix of poetry, music and conversation exploring what rap can teach us about education.
Welsh First Minister's Questions
Coverage of questions to the Welsh First Minister
Welsh Whisperer: Ni'n Teithio Nawr
Cyfres yn dilyn y Welsh Whisperer wrth iddo deithio pentrefi ledled y wlad yn cwrdd â c...
Cyfres yn dilyn y Welsh Whisperer wrth iddo deithio pentrefi ledled Cymru yn cwrdd â ch...
We Might Regret This
Tetraplegic artist Freya asks her chaotic best friend Jo to be her carer in her new home.
Wessex Tales
Adaptations of a selection of short stories by Thomas Hardy.
Westminster Hall
Coverage of House of Commons proceedings in Westminster Hall
West Side Story
The tensions between rival gangs reach boiling point in a hot New York summer.
We the People
Exploring the enduring influence of the Scotch-Irish in American politics.
We Were There
World War Two veterans tell their stories for future generations.
Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped
The story of how Wham! turned one song into a cultural phenomenon.
What Do Artists Do All Day?
Portraits of leading artists, with insights into their working lives and creative process
What Happened at Auschwitz
Journalist Jordan Dunbar meets survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
What Happens When
Going behind the headlines to understand the what, how, and why of big news stories.
What Just Happened?
A special end-of-year episode of the award-winning topical show.
What Makes Tuchel Tick? Ralf Rangnick on his Protege
Thomas Hitzelberger sits down with Ralf Rangnick to learn more about the new England boss.
What Remains
Detective Len Harper investigates when a couple discover a body in their new flat.
What's Cooking Omari?
Children's cookery show with Omari McQueen.
What’s in Your Bag?
Explore the things people from different backgrounds and jobs carry in their bags and why.
What's on Your Head?
Explore things that people wear on their head in different cultures, jobs and sports.
What's the Matter with Tony Slattery?
Comedian Tony Slattery turns to psychiatry for some answers to his psychological problems.
What’s Your Thing?
Journalist Adam Clarkson explores the normal, the unusual and everything in between.
What the Romans Did for Us
The innovations and inventions brought to Britain by the Romans.
What They Really Mean for You
What will it take to reach net zero energy?
What We Do in the Shadows
Following four vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years.
What We Were Watching
Grace Dent on a televisual trip back in time.
When ABBA Came to Britain
The story of ABBA’s 50-year relationship with the UK in their own words.
When Blondie Came to Britain
The story of Britain’s long relationship with one of the world’s biggest bands – Blondie.
When Bob Marley Came to Britain
How Bob Marley influenced politics and culture in the UK in the turbulent 1970s.
When Louis Met...
Louis Theroux accompanies British celebrities as they go about their day-to-day business.
When Mary Beard Met...
Mary Beard meets fascinating figures from the worlds of art, literature and politics
When Motown Came to Britain
How a group of dedicated music fans paved the way for the first Motown tour of Britain.
When Nirvana Came to Britain
A look at the special relationship between Nirvana and the UK, 30 years on from Nevermind.
When Nudes Are Stolen
Former glamour model Jess Davies uncovers the hidden trade in nude photographs.
When Ruby Wax Met...
Ruby Wax walks us through her famous interviews from the 90s, never repeated until now.
When Snooker Ruled the World
Take a look back to the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s. (2002)
When Tina Turner Came to Britain
The story of Tina Turner’s 50-year relationship with the UK in her own words.
Where the Polar Bears Wait
A story of human resilience and respect for nature on the edge of the Canadian Arctic.
Where We Live Now
Five writers present films on their surroundings
Whicker's World
Journalist Alan Whicker reports on interesting social stories from across the globe.
Whisky Galore!
In 1943, disaster strikes on a remote Hebridean island when they run out of whisky.
White Sings Robeson
Willard White takes a musical journey through the life of Paul Robeson.
White Van Man
The misadventures of two handymen on the road and the extraordinary people they meet.
Who Do You Think You Are?
Celebrities trace their family trees, discovering surprises from their pasts.
Who Do You Think You Are? USA
Lost connections and unknown histories are revealed as US stars trace their family trees.
Who Is Kamala Harris?
Who is Kamala Harris and how did she rise to the top of the US Democratic Party?
Whose Doctor Who
A classic documentary from 1977, introduced by Melvyn Bragg.
Who Stole Tamara Ecclestone’s Diamonds?
£26m in jewellery and cash. A painstaking police investigation. A missing mastermind?
Why...?
From shark attacks to collapsing buildings - why do these events happen?
Why Do You Hate Me?
Marianna Spring investigates extraordinary cases of online hate.
Why Tuchel Is Perfect Fit For England
Thomas Hitzlsperger explains Thomas Tuchel's tactical style.
Wil ac Aeron
Cyfres yn dilyn y ffermwyr ifanc Wil Hendreseifion ac Aeron Pughe ar daith. Following f...
Wild
Series of wildlife and nature documentaries with access to never-before-seen footage.
Wilderness with Simon Reeve
Simon Reeve travels through some of the most remote landscapes on Earth.
Wild Isles
David Attenborough reveals the spectacular and important British wildlife on our doorstep.
Wildlife
Fourteen-year-old Joe Brinson moves with his mother and father to a small town in Montana.
Wild Men
Comedy about a man going through a midlife crisis who decides to live in the wilderness.
Wild West Sweeny
Western movie fan Sweeny discovers the US. Sweeny ‘s na Stàitean, dùthaich filmean an iar.
Wimbledon
The triumphs, upsets and fightbacks from the world’s greatest tennis tournament.
Windrush
Conflict, controversy and culture - the story of a generation that rebuilt Britain.
Windrush: Portraits of a Generation
A film about a remarkable Windrush portrait project spearheaded by the King.
Winter Fuel Payment U-Turn
PM Sir Keir Starmer says he wants more pensioners to be eligible for winter fuel payment
Winterwatch
Live coverage as our wildlife faces up to the most challenging time of year.
Wisting
Crime drama set in Norway, featuring widowed detective William Wisting.
The Witchfinder
A witchfinder has a chance to change his luck - he just has to get his suspect to trial.
With a Fine Feeling for Steam
A look at the private steam railway network, the Strathspey Railway. (1977)
The Witness for the Prosecution
Thrilling two-part drama about a man accused of killing his lover.
The Witness Is a Whale
Recently uncovered Soviet whaling reports reveal a startling truth about whale numbers.
Wizards vs Aliens
Teen wizard Tom and his friend Benny save the Earth from Magic-eating aliens, the Nekross!
Wogan
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan.
Wolf
A family find themselves trapped in their home. Will DI Caffrey reach them in time?
Wolfblood
Teenager Maddy Smith hides an extraordinary secret, even from her closest friends.
Wolf Hall
Acclaimed adaptation of Hilary Mantel's tales from the dark heart of Tudor history.
The Woman in the Wall
Drama series examining the legacy of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries.
Woman's Hour
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Women at Work
Series about women at work, and how their work and wages are determined by society.
Women's FA Cup
The drama, triumphs and upsets of one of the world's greatest club competitions.
The Women's Football Show
Highlights and analysis of all the action from the Women’s Super League.
Women's League Cup
The biggest names in the women’s game battle it out to land the season's first silverware.
Women's Six Nations Rugby
Coverage of the Women's Six Nations rugby tournament.
Women's Super League
Live action as the biggest teams in England vie to be crowned Super League champions.
Women's T20 Cricket
Live coverage, highlights and analysis of England's women's home Twenty20 matches.
Wonderblocks
Follow Wonderblocks Go and Stop as they learn how to solve problems that come their way.
Wonder Boys
Comic drama about a troubled professor struggling with writer's block.
Wonders of Life
Professor Brian Cox asks what is life and how did it begin?
Woolly and Tig
Tig and her toy spider explore the feelings that children have about new experiences
Woolly Mammoth: Secrets from the Ice
Professor Alice Roberts reveals the natural history of the woolly mammoth.
Words First
Short, animated poems, specially commissioned to bring the work of poets to the screen.
Workout the Wright Way
Mark Wright is on a six-week mission to get 11-16s active.
The Works
Arts and popular culture programme.
The World
Long-running natural history documentary series.
World Athletics Relays
Coverage of the World Athletics Relays, with some of the sport's biggest names.
World of Difference
Series of programmes looking at how different professions have changed over the years.
World on Fire
Three young people are in the eye of the storm as World War II explodes around them.
World Pipe Band Championships
Pipers and drummers compete at the annual event held in Scotland.
World Questions
The debate programme where people around the world put questions to their politicians.
World’s Greatest Train Journeys
Paul Carter discovers the most exciting adventures to be had by rail.
The World’s Most Extreme Festivals
Chris Stark explores The World’s Most Extreme Festivals
The Worst Witch
Drama series. Mildred Hubble becomes a student at Cackle's Academy
Worzel Gummidge
Enchanting modern adaptation of the classic family favourite.
Would I Lie to You?
Comedy show where contestants have to bluff about their deepest secrets.
Wow That's Amazing
Incredible experiments and mind-bending puzzles to impress your friends!
Wreck
Comedy horror series set on board a cruise ship.
Wrecsam...Clwb Ni!
Cyfres fywiog am Glwb Pêl-droed Wrecsam. Lively series about Wrexham Football Club.
Wrexham: Hollywood or Bust
Exploring why Wrexham AFC’s promotion to the Football League means so much to fans.
The Wrong Man: 17 Years Behind Bars
A man fighting for freedom after spending 17 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.
The Wrong Mans
Comedy thriller about two well-meaning idiots who become entangled in a world of crime.
Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea
Old friends Wynne Evans and Joanna Page set sail on adventures along the Welsh coastline.
Wynne's Welsh Christmas
Radio Wales’s Wynne Evans and his dog Ginny are ed by Santa to explore BBC archives.