The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.

A look at the weird and wonderful world of volcanism on other planets and moons, from the giant extinct volcanoes of Mars to the sulphur plumes of Io. Show more

England, wracked by plague and revolt, loses the upper hand until Henry V, determined to prove his right to be king, turns the tide at the battle of Agincourt.

Lucy journeys into the Victorian way of love in part two of her series on the changing face of British romance. She discovers how medieval chivalry shaped Victorian courtship. Show more

The real history of Britain's servants. Dr Pamela Cox explores what happened when servants directly challenged their masters during the golden age of Edwardian society. Show more

Food writer Nigel Slater charts the origins of British sweets and chocolates from medicinal, medieval boiled sweets to the chocolate bars that line the supermarket shelves today. Show more

Griff Rhys-Jones, Rory McGrath and Dara O Briain head to the Hebrides for another adventure on the high seas. They visit Fingal's Cave and then head out to the Knoydart Peninsula. Show more

The Model Railway Story: Documentary which explores how the British have been in love with model railways for over a century, with unique archive and contributions from modellers. Show more

England, wracked by plague and revolt, loses the upper hand until Henry V, determined to prove his right to be king, turns the tide at the battle of Agincourt.

Lucy journeys into the Victorian way of love in part two of her series on the changing face of British romance. She discovers how medieval chivalry shaped Victorian courtship. Show more