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Historian Dr Alixe Bovey recreates journeys through Britain during the Middle Ages. She heads west from Gloucester to follow in the footsteps of Edward I's armies into Wales. Show more

Michael Palin concludes his Himalayan trek by travelling from Bhutan through Bangladesh before finishing on a fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal. Show more

Robert Bartlett examines the way we thought during medieval times. As the Middle Ages wore on, a world which previously seemed enchanted became a place to be mastered. Show more

Terry Jones explores the history of the Crusades, to discover exactly what happened when the Pope instigated a popular campaign to conquer Jerusalem. Show more

Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York. When Roger and Don hit the town together, Roger's behaviour puts a strain on their relationship. Show more

Series about the pupils at three schools in rural China. It's May, and as the heat of summer sets in the senior students face the all-important Gao Kao exams. Show more

Historian Dr Alixe Bovey recreates journeys through Britain during the Middle Ages. She heads west from Gloucester to follow in the footsteps of Edward I's armies into Wales. Show more

Robert Bartlett examines the way we thought during medieval times. As the Middle Ages wore on, a world which previously seemed enchanted became a place to be mastered. Show more

Kirsty Wark presents the literary panel game, as India Knight and James Delingpole fight it out against Kate Mosse and Rod Liddle for a place in the semi-finals. Show more

Historian Dr Alixe Bovey recreates journeys through Britain during the Middle Ages. She heads west from Gloucester to follow in the footsteps of Edward I's armies into Wales. Show more

Robert Bartlett examines the way we thought during medieval times. As the Middle Ages wore on, a world which previously seemed enchanted became a place to be mastered. Show more