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Dr Jonathan Foyle scales Britain's most iconic structures to reveal the buildings' secrets. Jonathan's journey takes him to the Liver Building in Liverpool. Show more

Timothy Walker looks at how 17th-century botanists made the connection between the growth of a plant and the energy from the sun - the process of photosynthesis. Show more

Richard Fortey looks at how some species survived the catastrophic asteroid collision 65 million years ago that saw the end of the reign of the dinosaurs. Show more

Series exploring South Africa's apartheid regime. In this episode, athletes and activists around the world hit white South Africa where it hurts - on the playing field. Show more

Passionate Darwinian David Attenborough, who sees evolution as the cornerstone of his television career, shares his personal views on Darwin's controversial idea. Show more

Richard Fortey looks at how some species survived the catastrophic asteroid collision 65 million years ago that saw the end of the reign of the dinosaurs. Show more

Timothy Walker looks at how 17th-century botanists made the connection between the growth of a plant and the energy from the sun - the process of photosynthesis. Show more

Series exploring South Africa's apartheid regime. In this episode, athletes and activists around the world hit white South Africa where it hurts - on the playing field. Show more

Richard Fortey looks at how some species survived the catastrophic asteroid collision 65 million years ago that saw the end of the reign of the dinosaurs. Show more