How views of the world were challenged by astronomer Galileo's controversial ideas and the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin.
Brian Hanrahan presents. Followed by Weather
The former US secretary of state speaks frankly about her life and career. Topics covered in BBC4's exclusive interview include her take on the Bush administration and America's place in the world, her affinity with Condoleezza Rice and, bizarrely, Dame Judi Dench. New.
Werner Herzog takes the Galileo mission to Jupiter's moons as a starting point for a hypothetical investigation. Brad Dourif plays an alien refugee on Earth whose native planet has become uninhabitable. Herzog interweaves discussions with scientists and Nasa astronauts about colonising space beyond our solar system. Showing in the Storyville strand. New. Werner Herzog 's Aquirre, Wrath of God is showing tomorrow at 11.35pm
Pioneers The science behind the BBC1 series Space Odyssey - Voyage to the Planets is revealed. How have we explored all the planets bar Pluto? Narrated by David Suchet.
The story of the unsung pioneers of space exploration is told by Time Shift.
Despite their lack of resources, they never gave up their dream. Space Race is on Wednesday evening BBC2
