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28 September. 'The Dancer's Body' (BBC 2, 7.10 to 8pm)

(BBC 2, 7.10 to 8pm)

Deborah Bull examines how a young dancer's skills develop from childhood to maturity and demonstrates how much it depends on the brain.

'Control Freaks - Martin Sixsmith on the New Labour Machine'

(Channel 4, 8 to 9.05pm) In the wake of his whistleblowing on the activities of Jo Moore and former transport secretary Stephen Byers, Martin Sixsmith investigates the politicisation of the impartial Civil Service under New Labour.

29 September. 'Watership Down'

(BBC Radio 4, 3 to 4pm)

This new two-part adaptation of Richard Adams's classic book about an intrepid band of rabbits escaping their doomed warren is broadcast to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its publication. It is full of human wisdom about the nature of society, politics and emotion, and continues to delight children and adults alike.

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