Dramatisation of one of the most ingenious escape bids of World War II, in which British soldiers use a wooden vaulting horse as cover when trying to get out of Stalag Luft III. 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.
Alan Bennett's drama based on a meeting between actress Coral Browne and spy Guy Burgess. A mystery man appears in Coral's dressing room. What does he want with her face powder? Show more
The team travels to the Brecon Beacons AstroCamp to see how gravity shapes the universe. Chris finds out about the newest moon in the solar system. Show more
In the setting of the Crown Hotel in Harrogate, with its leisure breaks and conference facilities, Alan Bennett reflects on the subject of class.
Documentary featuring specially commissioned research, revealing what really happened during the eruption of the Indonesian volcanic island Krakatoa in 1883. Show more
Series following Martha Kearney through her bee-keeping year. Martha offers her honey to the public at a village fair and finally succeeds in harvesting true wildflower honey. Show more
Documentary taking an insightful, irreverent look at the love affair between rock and the acoustic guitar. Contributors include Johnny Marr, Keith Richards and Ray Davies. Show more
Acoustic guitar performances featuring Jimmy Page, Oasis, Biffy Clyro, David Bowie, Donovan, Joan Armatrading, Bert Jansch, Johnny Marr and Bernard Butler, and Joni Mitchell. Show more
The BBC celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of The Rolling Stones by delving into the vaults of archive material for a decade by decade retrospective of the band's greatest hits. Show more
Sounds of the 70s 2
Episode 7: Disco - Ain't No Stopping Us Now
28 minutes on BBC Four
Available for 5 months
Featuring classic performances from the disco era, including The Jacksons, Sylvester, George McCrae, Sister Sledge, and McFadden and Whitehead. Show more