Michel Roux Jr explores the life and influence of his culinary hero, Georges Auguste Escoffier, the man who turned eating into dining and the first great restaurant chef. Show more
Adam Nicolson traces our modern sense of self back to when ordinary people first took up the quill, both as a means of escape and of fighting for what you believed. Show more
Pioneering broadcaster Joan Bakewell is interviewed by David Frost, looking back on more than 50 years at the heart of television and a life often lived in the glare of celebrity. Show more
A look back at some of Joan Bakewell's finest interviews, including Sir Robin Day, Sir Kenneth Clark, Bette Davis, Arthur Askey, Nelson Mandela, Bing Crosby and Jacob Bronowski. Show more
Series celebrating the glory days of British motor racing. The 1970s was the era of three-time world champion Jackie Stewart, but also of the topless Pirelli calendar. Show more
Alan Yentob examines the extraordinary story of one of Britain's most recognisable pop icons, Sir Tom Jones. In a frank and revealing interview, Sir Tom describes his rise to fame. Show more
Series of unique concerts featuring musicians from around the world. Sir Tom Jones in a unique session of folk, blues and beyond from the beautiful LSO St Lukes in the City. Show more
Food writer Nigel Slater charts the origins of British sweets and chocolates from medicinal, medieval boiled sweets to the chocolate bars that line the supermarket shelves today. Show more
An archive celebration of Tom Jones's performances at the BBC from the start of his pop career in the mid-60s to Later... with Jools Holland in 2010 and all points in between. Show more
Series celebrating the glory days of British motor racing. The 1970s was the era of three-time world champion Jackie Stewart, but also of the topless Pirelli calendar. Show more
