The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
Series following Martha Kearney through her beekeeping year. In spring, as the colonies become overcrowded the bees become likely to depart in a swarm with the queen. Show more
Dallas Campbell meets the scientists who have focused on the different aspects of the Drake Equation, which examines seven key elements necessary for ET intelligence to exist. Show more
Professor Iain Stewart looks back at the 1950s, a time when the oil and gas fields of the Middle East became a focus for military conflict. Show more
Zoologist and explorer George McGavin searches for the world's most spectacular swarms, discovering why they are the ultimate solution to surviving against all odds. Show more
Documentary showing Britain's changing look over the course of a year. Spring arrives, and with it comes the start of an epic race for life where timing is everything. Show more
Richard Fortey explores the strange and surprising science of fungi, unlocking the story of their evolution, their mysterious life cycle and their value to both the planet and us. Show more
Dallas Campbell meets the scientists who have focused on the different aspects of the Drake Equation, which examines seven key elements necessary for ET intelligence to exist. Show more
Zoologist and explorer George McGavin searches for the world's most spectacular swarms, discovering why they are the ultimate solution to surviving against all odds. Show more
Professor Iain Stewart looks back at the 1950s, a time when the oil and gas fields of the Middle East became a focus for military conflict. Show more
