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Documentary telling the story of how Darwin came to write On the Origin of Species, which took 20 years of personal struggle as turbulent as that of the natural world he observed. Show more
Documentary series. A look at some of the largest and most elaborate maps ever produced, including the largest atlas in the world, The Klencke Atlas. Show more
Sir Tim Hunt talks about his discovery of the mechanism of cell division and reveals his own opinions on the thought processes, logical and emotional, that led to it. Show more
Professionals and experts submit theories about life, the universe and everything for examination by a panel comprising Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter and guest Clare Balding. Show more
Award-winning comedy. When Mum finds an inappropriate image on the family computer, an investigation begins. Meanwhile, Dad fears a heart-to-heart with Gran. Show more
Comedy series about two Kiwi folk musicians in New York. When Bret spends $2.79 on a cup, the boys can't pay their bills. Jemaine turns to prostitution to make ends meet. Show more
Documentary series. A look at some of the largest and most elaborate maps ever produced, including the largest atlas in the world, The Klencke Atlas. Show more
Historian Dr Alixe Bovey recreates journeys through Britain as it was in the Middle Ages. She follows the trail north from York to the contested Scottish border. 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
Historian Dr Alixe Bovey recreates journeys through Britain during the Middle Ages. She follows the ancient pilgrim trail from the east coast to London. Show more
Documentary telling the story of how Darwin came to write On the Origin of Species, which took 20 years of personal struggle as turbulent as that of the natural world he observed. Show more
Sir Tim Hunt talks about his discovery of the mechanism of cell division and reveals his own opinions on the thought processes, logical and emotional, that led to it. Show more
Comedy series about two Kiwi folk musicians in New York. When Bret spends $2.79 on a cup, the boys can't pay their bills. Jemaine turns to prostitution to make ends meet. Show more
Professionals and experts submit theories about life, the universe and everything for examination by a panel comprising Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter and guest Clare Balding. Show more