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Michael Portillo journeys into central Europe to explore a country where east meets west: Poland. His trip takes him to Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw and Krakow. Show more

Revealing the stories behind historic buildings rebuilt in new locations. A fully working coal-fired Edwardian fish and chip shop has been reconstructed at Beamish Museum. Show more

Documentary which looks at why the most inhospitable place on the planet has exerted such a powerful hold on the imagination of explorers, scientists, writers and photographers. Show more

Documentary series. A look at the cross-border train known as the Samjhauta Express, which travels from Lahore to Delhi, and some of its passengers. Show more

In a journey across India's Tamil Nadu state, Sona Datta traces the development of the Hindu religion from its origins as an amalgamation of local faith traditions. Show more

Revealing the stories behind historic buildings rebuilt in new locations. A fully working coal-fired Edwardian fish and chip shop has been reconstructed at Beamish Museum. Show more

Michael Palin reveals the shocking truth that soldiers continued to be killed in battle after the First World War armistice had been signed. Show more

Film looking at how Louis XIV not only had a passion and talent for dance, but supported and promoted innovations that would lay the foundations for classical ballet to develop. Show more

Melvyn Bragg explores the dramatic story of William Tyndale and his mission to translate the Bible into English, which made him a threat to the authority of the church and state. Show more