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Michael completes the last leg of his journey from Manchester to Chesterfield at one of the first stately homes to welcome visitors by rail - Chatsworth. Show more
Michael Portillo begins a journey from London to Leeds. He learns about the Euston Arch before heading to Cheddington, scene of the Great Train Robbery. Show more
Fiona Bruce presents a quiz show where players have to know the answers and then find them in a hive of letters. Trivium take on the Mendelians. Show more
David Dimbleby continues his voyage round Britain, sailing along the south east coast from Hampshire to Kent - the edge of Britain essential to its defence. Show more
As an 'Iron Curtain' fell across Europe, the jet bomber came to define how the Cold War was fought. Britain's V Force became the platform for delivering nuclear Armageddon. Show more
Compilation of hits by artists virtually unheard of again, including Peter Sarstedt, Trio, Phyllis Nelson and The New Radicals, which explores the one-hit wonder phenomenon. Show more
Compilation of British rock 'n' roll acts with tracks that crossed over to the US charts, including Coldplay, A Flock of Seagulls, Bush, Black Sabbath, Supertramp and The Cure. Show more
In a personal tribute, British soul singer Laura Mvula travels to New York to celebrate the Nina Simone songs that mean most to her and explore their musical roots. Show more
Fiona Bruce presents a quiz show where players have to know the answers and then find them in a hive of letters. Trivium take on the Mendelians. Show more
Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today. Show more
David Dimbleby continues his voyage round Britain, sailing along the south east coast from Hampshire to Kent - the edge of Britain essential to its defence. Show more
