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On the trail of a Victorian snake catcher, Michael Portillo visits the New Forest seeking out venomous adders. He also uncovers a secret library in Wimborne. Show more

On Clare Balding's pedal-powered UK trip, her journey into Wales sees her discover how a cycle factory went to war and find out about a bizarre village ceremony. Show more

Profile of Welsh artist Shani Rhys James as she prepares for her exhibition in Aberystwyth, capturing her deep in concentration working on a new large oil painting. Show more

Timeshift takes a loving and sometimes horrified look back at the iconic hairdos and 'must have' haircuts that both men and women in Britain have flirted with in the past 60 years. Show more

Lucy Worsley explores the lives of Charles II's mistresses at the royal court, including Barbara Villiers, French spy Louise de Keroualle and actress Nell Gwynn. Show more

Documentary series. It's spring in the polar regions and, after a five-month absence, the sun reappears. The greatest seasonal transformation on our planet is under way. Show more

Archaeologist Julian Richards has the latest on two very different burials of Iron Age women and a brand new discovery in a rare chariot burial. Show more

Documentary exploring the significance and history of one of the oldest musical forms, the requiem, with some of its greatest exponents discussing its enduring appeal. Show more

Profile of Welsh artist Shani Rhys James as she prepares for her exhibition in Aberystwyth, capturing her deep in concentration working on a new large oil painting. Show more

Timeshift takes a loving and sometimes horrified look back at the iconic hairdos and 'must have' haircuts that both men and women in Britain have flirted with in the past 60 years. Show more