Robert Bartlett lays bare the framework of the medieval class system, where inequality was part of the natural order and the life of serfs little better than those of animals. Show more

Series with Monty Python star and medieval enthusiast Terry Jones. Terry discovers that the much-maligned medieval peasant was in fact literate, emancipated and healthy. Show more

Monty Python star and medieval enthusiast, Terry Jones, takes us on a tour of the Middle Ages. This week he investigates the truth behind the cloistered medieval monk. Show more

Historian Michael Wood presents a portrait of ordinary people living through extraordinary times, tracing the story of Christina Cok, a peasant of 14th century Hertfordshire. Show more

Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York. While Peggy is assigned to a difficult project, Don grabs a chance provided by Roger's work problems. Show more

Documentary charting the life and music of Peggy Lee. With contibutions from k.d.lang and Nancy Sinatra, and featuring duets with Judy Garland, Bing Crosby and Dean Martin. Show more

Honor Blackman narrates a celebration of some of the most stylish musical icons of the last century, the crooners such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Show more

Portrait of the entertainer Nat King Cole, which uses a unique combination of rare and unseen archive including home movies, performances and interviews with friends and family. Show more

Robert Bartlett lays bare the framework of the medieval class system, where inequality was part of the natural order and the life of serfs little better than those of animals. Show more

Historian Michael Wood presents a portrait of ordinary people living through extraordinary times, tracing the story of Christina Cok, a peasant of 14th century Hertfordshire. Show more