Programmes beginning with A

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1. A Bipolar Expedition

   Paul Downes, a successful businessman with bipolar disorder, invites 12 Ukrainian women to join him at a castle in Jamaica, hoping that one of them can be persuaded to marry him [S] More on A Bipolar Expedition

2. A Boy Called Alex

   Alex has a particularly virulent form of cystic fibrosis, but he is determined not to let this get in the way of his music and his bid to conduct an epic work by JS Bach [S] More on A Boy Called Alex

3. A Boy Called Alex: The Concert

   Highlights from the remarkable performance of Bach's St Matthew Passion conducted by Alex Stobbs at London's Cadogan Hall More on A Boy Called Alex: The Concert

4. A Civil Action

   Cynical ambulance-chaser Jan Schlichtmann (Travolta) takes on a case against a company accused of supplying contaminated water to a town and causing the death of several children More on A Civil Action

5. A Comedy Roast

   A host of comedians and celebrities pay fond - and irreverent - tribute to some TV legends in these star-studded Comedy Roasts [S] More on A Comedy Roast

   Last broadcast: 05 January 2011, on

6. A Cook on the Wild Side

   Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall spurns the London summer and heads for open country to spend some time eating off the fat of the land in a trawl through Britain's wild larder More on A Cook on the Wild Side

7. A Cook's Tour of Spain

   Masterchef winner Tommi Miers and adventurer Guy Grieve go off the beaten track in their hunt for the authentic flavours of Spain, then return home to bring the very best of Spanish cuisine to the table More on A Cook's Tour of Spain

8. A Dance to the Music of Time

   An adaptation of Anthony Powell's 12-volume novel sequence - a sharp, comic portrait of upper-class and bohemian England, spanning almost a century, from the early 20s to modern times More on A Dance to the Music of Time

9. A French Affair

   Award-winning film-maker Phil Agland's three-part series is a fascinating and affectionate portrait of Gallic life as it unfolds against the backdrop of the beautiful and unspoilt rural region of Burgundy More on A French Affair

10. A Harlot's Progress

    A Harlot's Progress dramatically depicts the artist William Hogarth's exploration of sex trafficking and debauchery in Georgian London - an investigation that threatens to destroy his career [S] More on A Harlot's Progress

11. A History of Violence

    The true identity of a small-town family man is questioned after he effortlessly dispatches two violent thugs More on A History of Violence

    Last broadcast: 08 December 2008, on

12. A Jihad for Love

    Parvez Sharma's compassionate and moving exploration of Islam and homosexuality talks to men and women of the Muslim faith who are courageous and defiant about their sexuality and choice of lifestyle More on A Jihad for Love

13. A Long Weekend with The Son of God

    Filmmaker George Carey travels to Siberia to meet a group of people who believe Christ has returned among them More on A Long Weekend with The Son of God

14. A Man Apart

    After drug cartel boss Diablo murders cop Vin Diesel's wife, he first gets mad and then gets even More on A Man Apart

15. A Mighty Heart

    Drama based on the kidnapping of American journalist Daniel Pearl in Pakistan in 2002, with Angelina Jolie as his wife, desperately trying to win his freedom More on A Mighty Heart

    Last broadcast: 16 October 2010, on

16. A Million Pound Place in the Sun

    Property expert Amanda Lamb helps affluent house hunters find their luxury dream home [S] More on A Million Pound Place in the Sun

    Last broadcast: 29 January 2009, on

17. A Place by the Sea

    Property expert Seetha Hallett shows potential house-buyers fantastic properties right on the British coast [S] More on A Place by the Sea

    Last broadcast: 19 May 2011, on

18. A Place in France

    Friends Nigel Farrell and Nippi Singh have a dream - to buy and renovate an old farmhouse in a spectacular but remote area of France. From the outset, however, nothing goes to plan... More on A Place in France

19. A Place in Greece

    Coventry couple Brian and Andrew plan to build a dream holiday home on Crete. They engage long-suffering friends Pete and Lesley as partners, but is everyone equal in Brian's extravagant vision? More on A Place in Greece

20. A Place in the Sun

    The show that helps house hunters find dream holiday homes all over Europe with advice from international property experts [S] More on A Place in the Sun

    Last broadcast: 02 October 2009, on

21. A Place in the Sun Down Under

    With a cheaper cost of living Australia is becoming more and more popular as a destination for Brits wanting a new life [S] More on A Place in the Sun Down Under

    Last broadcast: 02 January 2009, on

22. A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

    Jonnie Irwin and Jasmine Harman help property owners find the ideal new homes they've always wanted - but will they stay on British soil or settle on some distant sunny shore? [S] More on A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

    Next on: Friday 01 June, 4.40PM on More4

23. A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun

    Property experts help househunters find their dream properties in the winter sun [S] More on A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun

    Last broadcast: Friday 02 March, 11AM on Channel 4

24. A Prophet

    A bleak examination of a young man's struggle to carve himself an identity within the confines of a violent French prison divided by racial conflicts and gang culture More on A Prophet

    Last broadcast: Friday 24 February, 11PM on Film 4

25. A Room and a Half

    Great Russian director Andrey Khrzhanovskiy tells his own imaginative tale of the life of Nobel Prize winning poet Joseph Brodsky More on A Room and a Half

    Last broadcast: Tuesday 13 December, 1.15AM on Channel 4

26. A Short History of Everything Else

    Griff Rhys Jones hosts a new comedy panel show providing alternative perspectives on our past More on A Short History of Everything Else

    Next on: Wednesday 13 June, 10PM on Channel 4

27. A Small Town Murder

    Mosco Boucault's True Stories film focuses on the police station of Roubaix, a small town near Lille, where Inspector Haroune investigates a burglary that escalated to murder More on A Small Town Murder

28. A Town Called Panic

    Belgian stop-motion animation comedy adventure starring Cowboy, Indian and Horse - who are all small plastic toys More on A Town Called Panic

29. A Very British Coup

    Based on the novel by Chris Mullin, this political thriller stars Ray McAnally as the newly elected left-wing prime minister Harry Perkins, who soon finds himself up to his neck in conspiracy More on A Very British Coup

30. A Very British Sex Scandal

    The extraordinary story of the high society court case that scandalised the mores of the day, electrified the nation and changed the course of British history More on A Very British Sex Scandal

31. A Very British Storm Junkie

    Cutting Edge documentary about an unassuming IT consultant who - in his alter ego of fanatical storm chaser - travels thousands of miles across the globe to witness at first hand the awesome power of nature [S] More on A Very British Storm Junkie

32. A Very Dangerous Doctor

    The story of the doctor who dared to accuse mothers of abusing their own children, and the mothers who say he abused his power in order to use their children for research More on A Very Dangerous Doctor

    Last broadcast: 12 May 2011, on

33. A Very Social Secretary

    Bernard Hill and Victoria Hamilton star in Alistair Beaton's wickedly funny feature-length drama inspired by a private affair held up for very public scrutiny More on A Very Social Secretary

34. A WI Lady's Guide to Brothels

    Middle England meets the sex trade head-on when the Hampshire WI emerges as an unlikely champion of the reform of prostitution laws More on A WI Lady's Guide to Brothels

35. A Wife for William

    Who should be our next queen? Let the Great British Public decide! Vernon Kay hosts the search to find Prince William's bride from 25 eligible girls handpicked by experts. More on A Wife for William

36. A Woman Among Warlords

    A True Stories documentary following Malalai Joya, an Afghani woman who embarks on a campaign to be elected to her country's national assembly More on A Woman Among Warlords

37. A-Z of Your Head

    What's it like to hear voices, make yourself sick 15 times a day, or have electric shock treatment? Young people share their personal experiences of mental health problems. More on A-Z of Your Head

38. A1: The Road Musical

    This First Cut travels the A1 from London to Edinburgh to tell the surprising stories of ordinary people who live or work along the road, sung and spoken by the people themselves [S] More on A1: The Road Musical

39. Aa Ab Laut Chalen

    Rishi Kapoor's directorial debut follows Akshaye Khanna as he leaves Delhi for New York, only to find himself destitute and relying on the help of two Asian taxi drivers More on Aa Ab Laut Chalen

    Last broadcast: 17 October 2010, on

40. Abbey Road Debuts

    Filmed at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, this programme, presented by Tom Ravenscroft, showcases hotly-tipped new bands [S] More on Abbey Road Debuts

    Last broadcast: 12 May 2011, on

41. ABC Colombia

    An intimate portrait of a small rural community in a part of Colombia entirely controlled by paramilitary forces, seen through the eyes of the children who grow up there More on ABC Colombia

42. Absolutely

    Many years ago, before The Fast Show, Big Train or Little Britain, came this influential Scottish sketch show. A splendid blend of comedy craft and surreal lunacy. More on Absolutely

43. The Abyss

    A diving team investigate the disappearance of a nuclear submarine at the bottom of the Pacific and discover they're not alone More on The Abyss

44. Accidentally on Purpose

    Comedy drama following Billie Chase, a successful movie critic who has just broken up with her wealthy boyfriend and has had a fling with toyboy Zack. Things take a serious turn when Billie discovers she is pregnant with Zack's child... [S] More on Accidentally on Purpose

    Last broadcast: 18 October 2011, on

45. The Accused

    In this powerful drama, Oscar-winning Jodie Foster plays a raped woman who engages Kelly McGillis to fight her case against the men who goaded her attackers on More on The Accused

    Last broadcast: 03 October 2010, on

46. Accused: The 74 Stone Babysitter

    The story of one of the most incredible murder trials America has witnessed, following the twists and turns in the case of Mayra Rosales and the death of her two-year-old nephew [S] More on Accused: The 74 Stone Babysitter

    Next on: Friday 01 June, 11.40PM on More4

47. Act of God

    True Stories presents Jennifer Baichwal's intriguing film which looks at the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning More on Act of God

48. The Adam and Joe Show

    Hilarious and irreverent comedy from award-winning duo Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish. Featuring inspired toy animations and hard-hitting reports on the youth of today from Adam's dad. More on The Adam and Joe Show

49. Adam and Joe's Fourmative Years

    In 1997, Channel 4 called on cult couch-potatoes Adam and Joe to look back over its first 15 years of groundbreaking television. And take the p*ss out of it... More on Adam and Joe's Fourmative Years

50. Addicted to Surrogacy

    This Cutting Edge film explores the extraordinary world of serial surrogates and asks what motivates them to continue to have babies for other people. Is it money, altruism - or something far more complex? [S] More on Addicted to Surrogacy