The story of the greatest physicists of the 20th century and the discoveries they made, told in their own words. Revealing archive provides a unique insight into their lives. Show more
Scientists now believe black holes could hold the key to answering the ultimate question: what was there before the big bang? However, researching them is next to impossible. Show more
Brian Cox uses the BBC archive to examine the story of man's relationship with the moon, from James Burke testing out Nasa equipment to Neil Armstrong's giant leap for mankind. Show more
The team explores our nearest neighbour Venus, discovering how it formed and how ESA's Venus Express spacecraft has revealed the secrets of its atmosphere. Show more
Documentary which maintains that the real pioneers of space exploration were the Soviet cosmonauts, telling the story of how the Russians led us into the space age. Show more
Documentary tracing the ebb and flow of the guitar riff - the DNA of rock 'n' roll - over the last 60 years of popular music, from Chuck Berry through to The White Stripes. Show more
Compilation featuring Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, Cream, AC/DC, The Smiths, Rage Against the Machine, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, The Shadows, The Yardbirds, Pixies and The Stone Roses. Show more
Talent search to find the first ever BBC Young Dancer. Five ballet dancers prepare two solos and a pas de deux for a place in the Grand Final at Sadler's Wells. Show more
The team explores our nearest neighbour Venus, discovering how it formed and how ESA's Venus Express spacecraft has revealed the secrets of its atmosphere. Show more
Scientists now believe black holes could hold the key to answering the ultimate question: what was there before the big bang? However, researching them is next to impossible. Show more
