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Jim Al-Khalili examines how the Islamic world has advanced science. He shows how Islamic scientific ideas permeated into the west in the 16th and 17th centuries. Show more
Danny, Ben and Sam Wood retrace Hannibal's steps through the south of France to the foothills of the Alps, recreating Hannibal's crossing of the River Rhone. Show more
Dan Cruickshank reveals the history of Britain's public parks, travelling the country to discover a story of class, civic pride and changing fashions in sport and recreation. Show more
Nicholas Crane unravels the tale of Sir Hugh Munro, whose exploration of the wild Scottish peaks little more than a century ago began a modern mountaineering obsession. Show more
Comedy featuring a misfit rambling club. Organiser Bob begins a titanic battle of wills with the newest member, Christine, for the heart and soul of his treasured walking group. Show more
Dan Cruickshank reveals the history of Britain's public parks, travelling the country to discover a story of class, civic pride and changing fashions in sport and recreation. Show more
Danny, Ben and Sam Wood retrace Hannibal's steps through the south of France to the foothills of the Alps, recreating Hannibal's crossing of the River Rhone. Show more
Documentary telling the story of Balmoral, the royal family's most private residence, and how the royal family has played a role in shaping modern Scotland and vice versa. Show more
Nicholas Crane unravels the tale of Sir Hugh Munro, whose exploration of the wild Scottish peaks little more than a century ago began a modern mountaineering obsession. Show more
Dan Cruickshank reveals the history of Britain's public parks, travelling the country to discover a story of class, civic pride and changing fashions in sport and recreation. Show more
