Author Adam Nicolson traces the roots of today's globalised Britain to a 17th-century golden age of writing and communication. Show more
Historian Michael Wood presents a portrait of ordinary people living through extraordinary times, tracing the story of Christina Cok, a peasant of 14th century Hertfordshire. Show more
A documentary about Neil Diamond's life, from his childhood to his nascent solo career and superstardom in the early 70s, the lean years of the 80s and his Glastonbury success. Show more
Len Goodman discovers the golden age of ballroom. He visits its spiritual home of Blackpool, demonstrates steps with dancer Erin Boag and talks to dancers, singers and musicians. Show more
Documentary telling the story of the easy listening genre, with contributions from Richard Carpenter, Herb Alpert, Richard Clayderman, Engelbert Humperdinck, Jimmy Webb and others. Show more
Compilation of easy listening tracks from the BBC archive, with performances by Burt Bacharach, Andy Williams, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, The Carpenters and many more. Show more
A documentary about Neil Diamond's life, from his childhood to his nascent solo career and superstardom in the early 70s, the lean years of the 80s and his Glastonbury success. Show more
Using the Rank Organisation's Look at Life series of films, a look at how Britain's increasingly affluent population took full advantage of new leisure opportunities. Show more
Documentary featuring home movies of the diehard enthusiasts and boat owners who helped to save the inland waterways for the nation and create a second golden age of the canals. Show more
