Charles Hazlewood explores the lives of great composers. Seminal figure Henry Purcell is celebrated, from his tavern songs to sacred music and stage works. Show more
Documentary series celebrating Britain's motorways. This first part includes interviews with the engineers and builders who designed and created the first motorway. Show more
Series exploring topical scientific issues. A look at dark matter and dark energy ahead of the Large Hadron Collider being switched on in March 2015, having been upgraded. Show more
A Panorama special looking at the first 100 days of President Trump. Jeremy Paxman crosses the US for a wry and searching examination of the whirlwind past three months. Show more
A Storyville documentary: a profile of the first globally famous stunt performer, exploring the charisma and showmanship at the heart of Evel Knievel's improbable success. Show more
Jonathan Dimbleby uncovers the compelling story of how the BBC went into battle against Hitler and Whitehall's ministers, and how the conflict transformed the BBC. Show more
Film-maker David Malone explores the science behind metamorphosis, the amazing transformation of one creature into a totally different being. How does it happen and why? Show more
Series exploring topical scientific issues. A look at dark matter and dark energy ahead of the Large Hadron Collider being switched on in March 2015, having been upgraded. Show more