Newsreel and 1950s voiceover are used to illustrate how Britons spent their leisure time during the first half of the 20th century, including Henley regattas. Show more
Series telling the story of how the development of civilisation was influenced by planetary forces. Professor Iain Stewart explores the role of the Earth's interior. Show more
Dawn French's celebration of female comic talent. Dawn talks to Catherine Tate about her life in comedy.
Comedy series in which Sue Townsend's angst-ridden diarist returns. Now aged 31, Adrian remains a frustrated intellectual, while Pandora Braithwaite is a New Labour candidate. Show more
Mark Lawson talks to actress Alison Steadman about her life and career, as she explores her gift for mimicry, passion for improvisation and joy of working with great dramatists. Show more
Acerbic comic drama about a neighbours' get-together in suburbia, in which the consumption of alcohol leads to the airing of prejudices and snobberies. Show more
Cleo Laine introduces a tribute to the late jazz musician, big band leader and composer for TV and film, John Dankworth, featuring a variety of performances from the BBC archive. Show more
Profile of the husband and wife jazz duo Cleo Laine and the late John Dankworth. Includes previously unseen home movie footage of life on and off the road, plus interviews. Show more
Mark Lawson talks to actress Alison Steadman about her life and career, as she explores her gift for mimicry, passion for improvisation and joy of working with great dramatists. Show more
Series telling the story of how the development of civilisation was influenced by planetary forces. Professor Iain Stewart explores the role of the Earth's interior. Show more
Newsreel and 1950s voiceover are used to illustrate how Britons spent their leisure time during the first half of the 20th century, including Henley regattas. Show more