Katty Kay in Washington and Christian Fraser in London return to report on the events that are shaping the world.
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. A University of Kent team battles a University of Sussex side for a place in the semi-finals. Show more
Drama-documentary series. Dan Snow relives fierce sea battles and looks behind the scenes in the court of Elizabeth I as the Spanish fleet prepares for invasion. Show more
Series in which Sam Willis reveals stories of invasion in Britain, including the Barbary Corsaire pirates and the tale of King Louis the Lion, who invaded in the 13th century. Show more
Using 40 years of BBC archive footage Dan Snow charts how the Mary Rose was discovered, excavated and raised, and what the latest research has revealed about the ship and her crew. Show more
Documentary about the adventures, life and times of William Marshal - an eminent English knight who fought in battles across Europe and survived court intrigue and exile. Show more
Mark Miodownik looks at how materials have enabled us to indulge our curiosity about the world around us, revealing why the everyday and even the mundane is anything but. Show more
Period crime drama set in Birmingham. Tommy finds out exactly what mission Major Campbell is forcing him to undertake, while Polly's son Michael is welcomed into the business. Show more
Period crime drama set in Birmingham. Tommy is caught by surprise when his powerbase in London is obliterated. May expresses her feelings for him. Show more
Period crime drama. As derby day arrives, Tommy is faced with impossible decisions as he plans to strike back at his enemies and take the family business to another level. Show more
