Programmes beginning with P

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1. The Pink Panther

   The first outing for Peter Sellers in his most famous role, as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau, here on the trail of an infamous jewel thief. With David Niven. More on The Pink Panther

2. Pink Saris

   The story of Sampat Pal, who fights to defend lower caste Indian women from domestic abuse and social injustice, which in many cases is perpetrated by their husbands' families More on Pink Saris

   Last broadcast: 25 December 2010, on

3. The Pipe

   The Pipe meets members of a small community in a remote corner of Ireland resisting Shell Oil's attempts to lay a gas pipeline across their farmland [S] More on The Pipe

   Last broadcast: 14 June 2011, on

4. Pitch Black

   Vin Diesel leads a group of marooned space travellers desperate to escape from a sun-scorched world. But when darkness falls, the terror begins. More on Pitch Black

5. Pixie Lott Takes Off

   Exclusive performance and chat with pop sensation Pixie Lott More on Pixie Lott Takes Off

6. Plane Crash

   Two pilots crash a passenger jet loaded with cameras, sensors and crash test dummies, providing insight into how planes react in potentially fatal accidents More on Plane Crash

7. Planet Cook

   Creative cookery adventure for children. A team of Cook Cadets led by host Captain Cook and his sidekick Bouma the Yeti must devise recipes against the clock. More on Planet Cook

   Last broadcast: 14 May 2009, on

8. Planet of the Apes

   Mark Wahlberg is a stranded astronaut who challenges the militaristic apes that oppress humans on an alien planet More on Planet of the Apes

9. Planning Outlaws

   First Cut tells the story of three individuals who have taken on planning regulators with extraordinary and sometimes disastrous consequences [S] More on Planning Outlaws

   Last broadcast: 18 March 2011, on

10. The Playboy Murderer

    First Cut paints a chilling portrait of Thanos Papalexis, the Gatsby-like Brit who, in a year, went from hosting fundraising parties for US President Bill Clinton to being convicted of murder [S] More on The Playboy Murderer

    Last broadcast: 09 July 2010, on

11. Playing It Straight

    The reality game show that throws down the ultimate gaydar gauntlet, with money at stake for the man who can 'play it straight' [S] More on Playing It Straight

    Next on: Monday 13 February, 9PM on E4

12. Pleasureland

    Provocative drama about a group of Liverpudlian teenagers who can't wait to grow up and are hungry to experience anything they can More on Pleasureland

13. Plus One

    Inspired new comedy about love and revenge. What do you do when your girlfriend leaves you to marry Duncan from Blue? You find the perfect date to outshine them on their wedding day, that's what... [S] More on Plus One

14. The Poker Lounge

    The top poker stars of 2010 compete against online qualifiers in an exclusive penthouse setting for a shot at the weekly $120,000 prize More on The Poker Lounge

15. The PokerStars North American Tour

    Catch the very best in poker with the biggest names in the game with the PokerStars North American Poker Tour [S] More on The PokerStars North American Tour

    Next on: Wednesday 15 February, 12.10AM on Channel 4

16. PokerStars.co.uk UK & Ireland Poker Tour

    Catch all the action from the very best in tournament Poker at the UKIPT and EPT brought to you by PokerStars.co.uk [S] More on PokerStars.co.uk UK & Ireland Poker Tour

    Last broadcast: Wednesday 28 December, 12.50AM on Channel 4

17. Pokerstars.com Poker Series

    The top poker competitions from around the world. [S] More on Pokerstars.com Poker Series

    Last broadcast: 23 August 2010, on

18. Ponyo

    Family fantasy-adventure from Hayao Miyazaki - director of Spirited Away - that reworks Hans Christian Andersen's classic The Little Mermaid More on Ponyo

    Last broadcast: Saturday 10 December, 6.55PM on Film 4

19. Pop Up Pop Quiz

    Entertainment show where Kiss DJs Rickie Haywood Williams and Melvin Odoom take their inflatable set to a different place each episode and test stars of music and TV on their musical knowledge More on Pop Up Pop Quiz

    Last broadcast: Saturday 13 August, 11.25AM on Channel 4

20. Poppy Shakespeare

    This funny, original and moving drama takes a candid look at life from the perspective of a worryingly sane patient on the psychiatric ward of a north London day hospital [S] More on Poppy Shakespeare

21. Porridge

    Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale star in this TV spin-off as Fletcher and Godber, who accidentally escape from Slade Prison More on Porridge

22. Porterhouse Blue

    David Jason, Ian Richardson and Griff Rhys Jones head a distinguished cast in Malcolm Bradbury's four-part adaptation of Tom Sharpe's comic novel More on Porterhouse Blue

23. Posh Rock

    This fly on the wall documentary spends a summer in Rock, a village in North Cornwall that descends into chaos every summer when they receive an influx of public school teenagers More on Posh Rock

24. The Power of the Game

    Michael Apted's documentary film threads together international football themes from Iran to America, all connected by their passion for the 2006 World Cup More on The Power of the Game

25. Powers of Three

    Three surfers are going against the grain of the norm, seeking out the biggest, the heaviest, most unpredictable and hidden breaks around Ireland. More on Powers of Three

26. Pray the Devil Back to Hell

    Gini Reticker's powerful True Stories film about a group of 'ordinary' Liberian women who succeeded in doing the unthinkable, ending the vicious civil war and bringing about peaceful regime change More on Pray the Devil Back to Hell

27. Predator

    Elite commando Arnold Schwarzenneger faces a deadly alien foe mano a mano More on Predator

    Last broadcast: 21 February 2010, on

28. Predator 2

    Danny Glover goes head to chest with the rampaging space invader in this sequel to the Arnie hit More on Predator 2

29. Premonition

    Sandra Bullock plays an ordinary housewife whose husband was killed in a car crash. So why is he having breakfast in the kitchen the next day? More on Premonition

    Last broadcast: 05 December 2009, on

30. Prep & Landing

    Emmy award-winning animation telling the story of an elite unit of elves who ensure that every house around the world is ready for a visit from Santa Claus [S] More on Prep & Landing

    Last broadcast: 23 December 2010, on

31. Pressure Comics

    Trinity and Ryder arrive in Camden at the same time as UFO sightings on Primrose Hill, and open an unusually welcoming tattoo shop that quickly becomes a hangout for local teens More on Pressure Comics

32. The Price of Property

    In this four-part series, journalist Jon Henley embarks on a journey around the UK to discover how the pursuit of property ownership has changed the face of Britain More on The Price of Property

33. Primal

    A trip to the outback turns gory when a group of friends find there's something very, very bad in the local water More on Primal

    Last broadcast: Sunday 28 August, 11.10PM on Film 4

34. The Prince Charles Generation

    Acclaimed film maker Sue Bourne meets seven men preparing to celebrate their 60th birthdays on the same day as Prince Charles, to find out how the past six decades have shaped their lives in parallel with their most illustrious contemporary [S] More on The Prince Charles Generation

35. Prince Charles' Other Mistress

    The tragic story of Dale 'Kanga' Tryon, a rival to Camilla Parker Bowles for the affection of Prince Charles, for a period in the 1970s [S] More on Prince Charles' Other Mistress

36. Prince John: The Windsors' Tragic Secret

    Prince John was born in 1904 as the youngest child of George V and died in 1919 after a severe epileptic seizure. This is the story of the young prince's tragically short life. [S] More on Prince John: The Windsors' Tragic Secret

37. Princes in the Tower

    A gripping drama looking at one of the greatest mysteries of British history - what really happened to the two little princes imprisoned by Richard III? Did one of them secretly survive? More on Princes in the Tower

38. The Princess and the Gangster

    She was a princess, at one time second in line to the throne, and he was one of London's most notorious and violent criminals. Together, they would create one of the biggest hidden scandals in royal history. [S] More on The Princess and the Gangster

39. The Princess Diaries

    Disney teen makeover movie from the director of Pretty Woman, featuring Julie Andrews and co-produced by singer Whitney Houston More on The Princess Diaries

    Last broadcast: Thursday 22 December, 1.45PM on Channel 4

40. Private Lives of the Pharaohs

    In this three part ground-breaking series, scientific and forensic tests reveal the truth behind the great civilisation of Ancient Egypt More on Private Lives of the Pharaohs

41. Privileged

    Intriguing US drama. Megan Smith has a Yale education, a relentlessly positive attitude and a foolproof plan to conquer the world of journalism. But then she gets fired and her life turns upside down... [S] More on Privileged

    Last broadcast: 15 November 2009, on

42. The Prodigy: World's on Fire

    Coverage of The Prodigy's debut live film, capturing their performance at the Warrior's Dance Festival at Milton Keynes Bowl [S] More on The Prodigy: World's on Fire

    Last broadcast: Friday 02 December, 12.20AM on Channel 4

43. Professor Green Unseen

    Reality series following UK rapper Professor Green as he prepares for the launch of his second album [S] More on Professor Green Unseen

    Last broadcast: Friday 25 November, 1AM on Channel 4

44. Professor Green's Party Starters

    UK rap star Professor Green reveals how he gets a party started More on Professor Green's Party Starters

    Next on: Saturday 11 February, 1.05AM on 4Music

45. Project Grizzly

    After being attacked by a bear, inventor Troy James Hurtubise became obsessed with making a grizzly-proof suit to help him study his adversary at extremely close quarters More on Project Grizzly

    Last broadcast: 21 March 2009, on

46. The Promise

    Claire Foy and Christian Cooke star in Peter Kosminsky's four-part drama serial. Eighteen-year-old Erin sets out on an emotional journey when she retraces her grandfather's footsteps. [S] More on The Promise

    Last broadcast: 27 February 2011, on

47. Promises

    Featuring Palestinian and Israeli children who live in and around Jerusalem, this True Stories documentary offers an intimate, refreshing and sometimes hilarious insight into the Middle East crisis More on Promises

48. The Property Chain

    The Property Chain is a four-part property series presented by Location, Location, Location' s Kirstie Allsopp. Each programme follows an entire chain, focusing as much on the people as the properties, and exposing the whole process from offers being accepted to moving in day - for those lucky enough to see their chain hold together, at least. More on The Property Chain

49. Property Ladder

    Property expert Sarah Beeny offers professional experience and practical suggestions to budding property developers. But will they listen to her sound advice? [S] More on Property Ladder

    Last broadcast: 04 August 2009, on

50. Property Snakes and Ladders

    Property expert Sarah Beeny offers professional experience and practical suggestions to budding property developers. But will they listen to her sound advice? [S] More on Property Snakes and Ladders

    Last broadcast: 25 August 2009, on