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Sir Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott are joined by Dr Richard Parker, one of the team of UK astronomers who have discovered the brightest and most massive star so far. 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
Comedy series about a misfit rambling club. New deputy leader Christine is winning the hearts and minds of the group, who have to deal with a farmer blocking public rights of way. Show more
Sketch show offering a comic slant on human frailties, with scenarios ranging from Russian roulette at the dinner table to socially-awkward judges, employing songs and animation. Show more
Dan Snow finds out what the British landscape tells us about our Norman predecessors, beginning on the cliffs where William the Conqueror first arrived. Show more
Robert Bartlett examines the way we thought during medieval times. As the church's grip on their beliefs increased, people came before religious courts and many were killed. Show more
Architectural historian Jon Cannon goes in search of the clues that shed light on how our medieval forebears were able to build the wonders of their world. Show more
Comedy series about a misfit rambling club. New deputy leader Christine is winning the hearts and minds of the group, who have to deal with a farmer blocking public rights of way. Show more
Alice Roberts swims in cavernous plunge pools, languid rivers and underground lakes to examine the passion for wild water swimming, following the classic swimming text Waterlog. Show more
The story of Frank Chalmers, an open water swimmer who has successfully swum the English Channel and now tackles his toughest swim yet - across the notorious Pentland Firth. Show more
Sir Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott are joined by Dr Richard Parker, one of the team of UK astronomers who have discovered the brightest and most massive star so far. Show more
Comedy series about a misfit rambling club. New deputy leader Christine is winning the hearts and minds of the group, who have to deal with a farmer blocking public rights of way. Show more
Dan Snow finds out what the British landscape tells us about our Norman predecessors, beginning on the cliffs where William the Conqueror first arrived. Show more
