Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of Great Zimbabwe, a symbol of African genius which gives an insight into the empires which once dominated southern Africa. Show more
Dan Cruickshank visits the Dogon people and sees some masks and wall paintings.
Documentary about home movie makers who captured the exploits of the maritime rescue services, including the Texaco Caribbean disaster and the 1979 Fastnet race. Show more
Poet Roger McGough narrates the story of how a simple invention - the shipping container - changed the world forever and forced Britain into the modern era of globalisation. Show more
Documentary looking at the history of Liverpool, the former gateway to the British Empire whose character was built on the dockside by seafarers and immigrants. Show more
This Icelandic film follows the bitter disputes between Iceland and Britain over fishing zones during the 1950s and 60s, which led to the three so-called Cod Wars. Show more
Undersea suspense drama following the world-threatening power struggle between a commander (Denzel Washington) and his executive officer (Gene Hackman) on a nuclear submarine. Show more
Robert Llewellyn examines the enduring appeal of submarine movies, finding a beached Cold War Russian nuclear sub on the Medway and WWII German U-boat pens on the French coast. Show more
Documentary about home movie makers who captured the exploits of the maritime rescue services, including the Texaco Caribbean disaster and the 1979 Fastnet race. Show more
Poet Roger McGough narrates the story of how a simple invention - the shipping container - changed the world forever and forced Britain into the modern era of globalisation. Show more
