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Michael Portillo finds out about shoddy, a successful 19th-century recycling industry in the textile town of Batley, and meets a descendant of George Bradshaw. Show more

For centuries people have dreamt of reaching the centre of the Earth. Now scientists are uncovering a bizarre and alien world that lies 4,000 miles beneath our feet. Show more

Series about 20th century music shows how American composers re-invented the sound of classical music into a more simple form, bringing back harmonies and rhythms. Show more

Documentary in which Bill Emmott, former editor of The Economist, asks where has Italy gone wrong and examines the good sides about the country as well as the disasters. Show more

Chef Rick Stein takes a light-hearted look at the role that food played in the creation of Italian opera and shows how music and food are intrinsically linked in Italy. Show more

Comedy series about a man seeking political office. A by-election debate in front of a live audience is Bob's last chance for glory, but he's running low on ideas. Show more

Andrew Graham-Dixon discovers how the ambitions of visionary artists and architects helped America remove itself from the shadow of Europe in the 20th century. Show more

Rankin celebrates the work of Life magazine's legendary photographers, who shot the big moments in American history - from the assassination of Robert F Kennedy to the Vietnam War. Show more

Series about 20th century music shows how American composers re-invented the sound of classical music into a more simple form, bringing back harmonies and rhythms. Show more