The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
This programme looks at countryside birds, such as the skylark, pheasant and nightingale - celebrated in poetry, used to forecast the weather and hunted for food. Show more
Johnny Kingdom films the bird species he finds near his home. Early summer, and the next challenge is getting footage of woodpecker chicks and finding a pair of barn owls to film. Show more
A landmark in the history of cinema, telling the story of newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane in a series of flashbacks. Starring Orson Welles. Show more
Simon Callow looks at the career of actor-director Orson Welles after he went into self-exile in Europe and immersed himself in challenging films, TV, theatre and bullfighting. Show more
Profile of Orson Welles, looking at his life and career in theatre, radio and particularly film. This part deals with his work up to Touch of Evil. Show more
Profile of Orson Welles, looking at films including The Trial, Chimes at Midnight, The Immortal Story and F for Fake and discussing his unfinished projects, including Don Quixote. Show more
This programme looks at countryside birds, such as the skylark, pheasant and nightingale - celebrated in poetry, used to forecast the weather and hunted for food. Show more
Johnny Kingdom films the bird species he finds near his home. Early summer, and the next challenge is getting footage of woodpecker chicks and finding a pair of barn owls to film. Show more