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

Julia Bradbury takes a series of walks following Britain's lost rail empire. She crosses Cornwall, following a railway that has not operated for 140 years. Show more

Marine biologist Monty Halls travels to Cornwall to live and work as a fisherman. In rough seas, he heads out to work on the biggest crabber on the coast, the Harvester. Show more

Energy company SSE attempts to turn around its reputation following criticism in parliament, fines for mis-selling and customers leaving the company. Show more

Jim Al-Khalili concludes by looking at how, if we could understand the secret of electrical superconductivity, we could once again transform the world. Show more

The story of six men from the Fifth Royal Tank Regiment from D-Day and the Battle for Normandy to the largest tank battle ever fought by the British Army and victory in Germany. Show more

Sam Willis explores the golden age of piracy during the early 18th century and charts the devastating impact pirates had during an age of colonial expansion. Show more

A Storyville Documentary: The story of the mastermind behind World War II's Great Escape, Roger Bushell, who became 'Big X' on his return to the PoW camp Stalag Luft 111. Show more

Energy company SSE attempts to turn around its reputation following criticism in parliament, fines for mis-selling and customers leaving the company. Show more