Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher discovers what life was really like for ordinary Egyptians 3,500 years ago, from their domestic lives to their hobbies, passions and professions. Show more
Sue Perkins's journey up south east Asia's greatest river concludes as she reaches China. She travels through Yunnan province to the Tibetan Plateau, home of the Mekong's source. Show more
French mystery thriller series. When the body of a young woman is found buried under a wind turbine, police work to figure out if this death might be related to the other murders. Show more
French mystery thriller series. Believing him to be the kidnapper, Catherine holds Martin Souriau captive. She is frantic to find her missing child and tries to make Souriau talk. Show more
Series telling the story of the war. American casualties and enemy body counts mount as marines face deadly North Vietnamese ambushes. Show more
What a Performance! Pioneers of Popular Entertainment
Episode 2: The Rise of Variety
1 hour
on BBC Four
Frank Skinner and Suzy Klein explore the golden age of variety theatre, from the start of the 20th century to the outbreak of the Second World War. Show more
Royal Festival Hall concert celebrating the music of songwriter and performer Burt Bacharach, with Alfie Boe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Justin Hayward, Michael Kiwanuka and Joss Stone. Show more
Sue Perkins's journey up south east Asia's greatest river concludes as she reaches China. She travels through Yunnan province to the Tibetan Plateau, home of the Mekong's source. Show more
