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Jim Al-Khalili examines how the Islamic world advanced science. He tells the story of physicist Ibn al-Haytham, who helped establish the science of optics. Show more

Series following the creation of Chanel's Haute Couture collection. Some designs are posing problems and the staff battle to keep up with Karl Lagerfeld's constant changes. Show more

It's Steve's thirtieth birthday, and he feels stuck in a rut, so Sebastian suggests they apply to be stewards on Air Scotia's glamours long-haul flights. Show more

Sitcom series set in a Manchester pub. Fag ends in the urinals and the arrival of temporary traffic lights cause chaos in The Grapes.

Series exploring British history through changes and developments in fashion. This part examines the suit and how it relates to masculinity.

Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York. Don loses an important account so Roger attempts to cheer him up with the aid of twin models. Show more

TV concert film featuring Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Once thought lost, it features performances of San Francisco, The Man That Got Away and The Trolley Song. Show more

Actress and writer Maureen Lipman talks to Mark Lawson about life after the death of her husband Jack Rosenthal, working with Roman Polanski and being the face of a BT ad campaign. Show more

Jim Al-Khalili examines how the Islamic world advanced science. He tells the story of physicist Ibn al-Haytham, who helped establish the science of optics. Show more

Series following the creation of Chanel's Haute Couture collection. Some designs are posing problems and the staff battle to keep up with Karl Lagerfeld's constant changes. Show more

Actress and writer Maureen Lipman talks to Mark Lawson about life after the death of her husband Jack Rosenthal, working with Roman Polanski and being the face of a BT ad campaign. Show more