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

Steve Wright and Andy Peebles present performances by The Bluebells, Human League, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Alison Moyet, Scritti Politti and Frankie Goes To Hollywood. 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

Andrew Marr charts the events that shaped Britain. The Wall Street Crash and the rise of fascist politics in Europe caused chaos in 1930s Britain. Show more

World-renowned pianist Sir Andras Schiff returns to the Royal Albert Hall for another solo Bach recital. He performs Book One of Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier. Show more

Professor Brian Cox explores the laws of the universe. He shows how light holds the key to our understanding of the whole universe, including our own deepest origins. Show more

Steve Wright and Andy Peebles present performances by The Bluebells, Human League, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Alison Moyet, Scritti Politti and Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Show more

Compilation of Motown's greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios, including The Miracles, The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and The Jackson 5. 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