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The Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Guiseppe Verdi celebrate the bicentenary of Verdi's birth with a feast of his arias, and also perform Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony. Show more
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan explores his native Mull and some of the nearby islands, filming otters, deer, puffins, seals and a minke whale.
Francesco da Mosto travels the length and breadth of Italy. To end his journey, he visits the south and Sicily, home of his mother's family for over 500 years. Show more
Michael Scott looks at the decline of Athens and the triumph of theatre, which spread throughout the Greek world and beyond and gave rise to a new kind of comedy. Show more
Peter and Dan Snow tell the story of how the British fought back to regain control of the Falkland Islands after Argentina invaded in 1982. Show more
A Storyville documentary: Made from over 100 years of BFI archive footage, this film offers a poetic meditation on Britain's unique coastline and the role it plays in our lives. Show more
David Malone's documentary delves into the secrets of ocean waves, revealing that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways and more. Show more
Francesco da Mosto travels the length and breadth of Italy. To end his journey, he visits the south and Sicily, home of his mother's family for over 500 years. Show more
