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On a journey from Brighton to Cromer, Michael Portillo visits the government arms factory at Enfield and discovers how the trains transformed Newmarket's races. Show more
Series about the attempts to bring farming back to the Sissinghurst estate. Adam seizes a chance to alter first impressions of Sissinghurst so that it looks more like a farm. Show more
Steve Backshall visits Australia's Great Barrier Reef to discover the conditions that let a tiny coral building block create Earth's largest living structure. Show more
Documentary looking at how a loophole in an obscure piece of gambling legislation led to nearly a quarter of Britain's population playing high street bingo in the 1960s. Show more
Comedy series about a man seeking political office. The by-election favourite Nick Edwards arrives and Bob is determined to derail him with his 'Local Man' campaign. Show more
Kirsty Wark speaks to Billy Connolly ahead of his 70th birthday. They talk candidly about his relationship with his father as well as sharing his views on Tolkien fans and more. Show more
Documentary, with photographs and footage, in which musician Mark Knopfler talks about how his songs have defined him and how they have been influenced by his own life and roots. Show more
Documentary exploring how, in the 1960s, the British people fell in love with animals and how endangered species and wildlife protection became an intrinsic part of our culture. Show more
Steve Backshall visits Australia's Great Barrier Reef to discover the conditions that let a tiny coral building block create Earth's largest living structure. Show more
Comedy series about a man seeking political office. The by-election favourite Nick Edwards arrives and Bob is determined to derail him with his 'Local Man' campaign. Show more
Documentary looking at how a loophole in an obscure piece of gambling legislation led to nearly a quarter of Britain's population playing high street bingo in the 1960s. Show more
