Programmes beginning with R

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1. Race and Intelligence: Science's Last Taboo

   In this documentary from the Race: Science's Last Taboo season, Rageh Omaar explodes myths about race and IQ and reveals what he thinks are important lessons for society [S] More on Race and Intelligence: Science's Last Taboo

2. Raising Arizona

   Joel and Ethan Coen's comedy, starring Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter as a couple who, unable to have children of their own, kidnap one of a set of quintuplets More on Raising Arizona

3. Rajan and His Evil Hypnotists

   Rajan and his evil sidekicks use their hypnotic powers to control the lives of members of the public for their own entertainment. His sidekicks are the beautiful Hypnogirl - ex Bond girl Rachel Grant, the Omen inspired Hypnoboy - Matthew Broadbent and white-suited Binde. More on Rajan and His Evil Hypnotists

4. Ramsay's Best Restaurant

   From John O'Groats to Land's End, diners have nominated their favourite local eatery. Gordon Ramsay sets out to put their chefs' skills to the test before finally crowning the best of the best. [S] More on Ramsay's Best Restaurant

   Last broadcast: 09 November 2010, on

5. Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares

   Gordon Ramsay attempts to transform struggling restaurants with his own menu of extremely frank and forthright advice. The heat is on - and this chef's not mincing any words... [S] More on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares

6. Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

   Gordon Ramsay goes Stateside as he attempts to rescue struggling restaurants from ruin with his own menu of extremely frank and forthright advice [S] More on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

   Last broadcast: Thursday 20 October, 10PM on Channel 4

7. Random

   A touching and profound story that follows, over the course of a single day, an ordinary family's routine shattered by a random act [S] More on Random

   Last broadcast: Tuesday 23 August, 10PM on Channel 4

8. Random Acts

   Arts strand Random Acts showcases 260 diverse, specially commissioned three-minute films chosen for their bold and original expressions of creativity [S] More on Random Acts

   Next on: Wednesday 15 February, 12.05AM on Channel 4

9. The Raoul Moat Tapes:...

   ...Inside the Mind of a Killer. Featuring interviews with friends, relatives and neighbours who knew Raoul Moat for years, Cutting Edge examines what drove this fugitive gunman to kill [S] More on The Raoul Moat Tapes:...

   Last broadcast: 18 August 2010, on

10. Rare Chicken Rescue

    Randall Wood's film follows Mark Tully on his mission to track down and protect endangered chicken species [S] More on Rare Chicken Rescue

    Last broadcast: Friday 16 September, 7.35PM on Channel 4

11. There's Something about Mary

    Farrelly brothers' comedy with Ben Stiller who hires private dick Matt Dillon to track down the gorgeous Cameron Diaz thirteen years after his disastrous prom night date with her More on There's Something about Mary

    Last broadcast: 15 May 2009, on

12. Reach For The Sky

    A British airman loses his legs but vows to fly again. War drama starring Kenneth More More on Reach For The Sky

13. The Reader

    Thought-provoking drama about a man remembering his affair with a woman who, unknown to him, was involved in the Holocaust More on The Reader

    Last broadcast: Sunday 15 January, 9PM on Channel 4

14. The Real Casanova

    A documentary that explores the man behind the myth, painting a vivid portrait of the 18th century Venetian, but one that's far removed from his popular reputation More on The Real Casanova

15. The Real Casino Royale

    Behind the scenes at Mayfair's decadent Clermont Club casino, criminal bosses stole millions of pounds from the glamorous guests. This is the story of one of Britain's most successful gambling cons. [S] More on The Real Casino Royale

16. The Real Da Vinci Code

    Tony Robinson sets out to discover the facts about the Da Vinci Code and the Holy Grail [S] More on The Real Da Vinci Code

17. The Real Dad's Army

    The Dad's Army sitcom created an enduring myth of the Home Guard as a bumbling army of misfits. But this three-part series reveals the deadly seriousness behind Britain's wartime defence force... [S] More on The Real Dad's Army

18. The Real Deal

    What ideas are worth their weight in gold? In this series, enterprising entrepreneurs attempt to convert their business schemes into hard cash by pitching them to a big league investor. More on The Real Deal

19. Real Gardens

    Three green-fingered experts help amateur gardeners to transform their rundown gardens into small patches of paradise More on Real Gardens

20. The Real Housewives of New Jersey

    Glam reality series following the dramas of five headstrong housewives - Teresa, Jacqueline, Caroline, Dina and Danielle - as they juggle motherhood with their pampered New Jersey lifestyles More on The Real Housewives of New Jersey

    Last broadcast: 01 January 2011, on

21. The Real King's Speech

    The true story of King George VI's struggle to overcome his stammer, and the parts played in his battle with his disability by his speech therapist, brother, father and wife [S] More on The Real King's Speech

    Last broadcast: 23 February 2011, on

22. The Real Pink Panther: Lord Victor Hervey

    Victor Hervey was no run-of-the-mill aristocratic playboy, he was a criminal mastermind - or so he thought. This is the tale of the self-styled Moriarty whose grandiose fantasies led him directly to jail. [S] More on The Real Pink Panther: Lord Victor Hervey

23. Real Stories

    Real Stories reveals the truth behind the rise to stardom of the nation's favourite pop icons - including Cheryl Cole, Rihanna and Lady Gaga - by talking to the people who've known them along the way [S] More on Real Stories

    Last broadcast: Saturday 17 December, 11.05AM on Channel 4

24. Reaper

    On his 21st birthday, slacker Sam gets a nasty surprise: his parents only went and sold his soul to the Devil before he was born! So now he's required to work for Satan as his personal bounty hunter? Nice. [S] More on Reaper

    Last broadcast: 17 December 2010, on

25. Rear Window

    Hitchcock's claustrophobic, voyeuristic masterpiece of suspense and sinister mystery More on Rear Window

    Last broadcast: Saturday 31 December, 10AM on More4

26. The Rector's Wife

    Lindsay Duncan takes the lead, supported by a distinguished cast in this adaptation of Joanna Trollope's best-selling novel More on The Rector's Wife

27. Red Bull Air Race

    Spectacular backdrops and jaw-dropping action as the world's best pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track in a competition of speed, precision and skill More on Red Bull Air Race

28. Red Bull Music Academy

    An exploration of the UK's music heritage, with performances from top artists More on Red Bull Music Academy

    Last broadcast: 18 March 2010, on

29. Red Bull Rivals

    Ex-Hollyoaks actors Matt Littler and Darren Jeffries star in this action-filled series that sees them travel around the world and competing head-to-head in some of the planet's most dangerous sports [S] More on Red Bull Rivals

30. Red Cliff

    Historical epic about a key third-century battle in which three massive armies clashed over China's future More on Red Cliff

    Last broadcast: Monday 06 February, 9PM on Film 4

31. The Red Lion

    Cutting Edge meets the people propping up the bar in some of the country's 600 Red Lion pubs, creating a unique snapshot of British drinking habits [S] More on The Red Lion

32. Red Oil

    This True Stories documentary unravels the tangled tale of Venezuela's oil industry, which was taken into state control by President Hugo Chavez in 2002 More on Red Oil

33. Red Riding

    A thrilling trilogy of films based on David Peace's cult noir novels about Yorkshire during the 1970s and 80s. Welcome to a world of paranoia, corruption - and the terrifying legacy of the Ripper murders... [S] More on Red Riding

34. The Redemption of General Butt Naked

    The story of General Butt Naked, the despised Liberian warlord responsible for the death of 20,000 people, who reinvented himself as an evangelical preacher More on The Redemption of General Butt Naked

    Last broadcast: 02 August 2011, on

35. Regency House Party

    In a country house restored to its Regency splendour, five aspiring Mr Darcys and five Miss Bennets attempt to live and find love by the rules of the great age of romance More on Regency House Party

36. Reggie Kray

    The Kray twins' legend is as potent today as it has ever been but Cutting Edge suggests reality is far from the myth More on Reggie Kray

37. Reindeer Games

    Ex-con Ben Affleck takes on a false identity in order to woo Charlize Theron but ends up embroiled in a plan to rob a casino More on Reindeer Games

38. The Relentless Boardmaster in association...

    ...with Vans. Highlights of Europe's most famous surf, skate and music festival from Newquay, Cornwall. More on The Relentless Boardmaster in association...

    Last broadcast: 15 August 2010, on

39. The Relentless Boardmasters in association...

    ...with Vans: Presents: Coverage of the gigs held at the Relentless Boardmasters sports and music festival in Newquay. Artists performing include Plan B, Newton Faulkner and Seasick Steve [S] More on The Relentless Boardmasters in association...

    Last broadcast: 27 August 2010, on

40. Relentless Energy Drink Freeze Festival 2011

    Highlights from the annual snowboard, ski and music festival from London's Battersea Power Station [S] More on Relentless Energy Drink Freeze Festival 2011

    Last broadcast: Sunday 20 November, 6.40AM on Channel 4

41. Relentless Wakestock 2010

    Action from Europe's largest Wakeboard Music Festival where the world's top wakeboarders battle it out in the UK leg of the WWA world series [S] More on Relentless Wakestock 2010

    Last broadcast: 08 August 2010, on

42. The Relief of Belsen

    Powerful and moving feature-length drama, which reveals the extraordinary story of one of the most heroic medical relief operations in European history More on The Relief of Belsen

43. Relocation, Relocation

    Professional property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer scour the country on behalf of house-hunters seeking the ideal balance between urban energy and rural relaxation [S] More on Relocation, Relocation

    Last broadcast: 10 March 2011, on

44. Relocation: Phil Down Under

    Phil Spencer helps families make the biggest move of their lives as they relocate to Australia [S] More on Relocation: Phil Down Under

    Last broadcast: 11 March 2011, on

45. Rendition

    A wife (Reese Witherspoon) sets out to find her missing husband after he is picked up by the CIA, suspected of terrorism. Thriller with Jake Gyllenhaal and Meryl Streep. More on Rendition

46. Reno 911!

    In this 'mockumentary' parody of real life law enforcement shows, a cast of improvisational comic actors play a squad of incompetent officers answering emergency call-outs More on Reno 911!

    Last broadcast: Monday 19 December, 1.25AM on Film 4

47. The Renovation Game

    Property show in which a crack team of up-and-coming builders and designers put their own fees on the line if they fail to raise the value of a property [S] More on The Renovation Game

    Last broadcast: Friday 02 December, 10.55AM on Channel 4

48. The Restoration Man

    George Clarke helps rescue neglected architectural treasures across Britain [S] More on The Restoration Man

    Next on: Thursday 16 February, 9PM on Channel 4

49. Return of the Chef

    More tears and tantrums against a backdrop of delicious food as John Burton Race and family move from France and settle in Devon to open a restaurant and hotel [S] More on Return of the Chef

50. The Return of the Magnificent Seven

    Yul Brynner reprises his role of the gunslinger Chris, hired by a group of Mexican villagers to free them from a tyrant. Building a new team, the Seven ride into battle... More on The Return of the Magnificent Seven