The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
Richard Holmes visits the site of the Battle of the Boyne, the defeat of James II by William III in 1690, and shows how the battle could have been over before it was fought. Show more
Engineer Jem Stansfield investigates how we have come to understand, and then harness, the immense power of explosions, from ancient China to the nuclear age. Show more
A portrait of one village through the whole of English history. Amazing finds in the school archive help trace peasant education back to the 14th century. Show more
Drama series set in 1960s New York. Don and the agency are up for an award for a Glo Coat ad. Roger reflects on how he first met Don. Peggy gets stripped for action. Show more
Horror classic in which a woman's mysterious origins hide a deadly curse threatening to destroy all those close to her - she turns into a panther when angered or aroused. Show more
A portrait of one village through the whole of English history. Amazing finds in the school archive help trace peasant education back to the 14th century. Show more
Documentary about primatologist Jane Goodall, who became accepted by a group of wild African chimpanzees and whose work transformed our understanding of man's closest relatives. Show more
David Attenborough recounts his personal experiences with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda and how conservationists have battled to save the species from the brink of extinction. Show more
Engineer Jem Stansfield investigates how we have come to understand, and then harness, the immense power of explosions, from ancient China to the nuclear age. Show more
A portrait of one village through the whole of English history. Amazing finds in the school archive help trace peasant education back to the 14th century. Show more
