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Michael Portillo takes the train from Turin to Venice. Along the way, he recreates the Italian Job, follows fashion in Milan and visits Shakespearean Verona. Show more

Ewan McGregor narrates a series about the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands. It is spring, the most unpredictable of all seasons in the Cairngorms. Show more

Gabriel Byrne explores the life, works and passions of playwright George Bernard Shaw, arguably the most relevant thinker, artist and literary genius Ireland ever produced. Show more

Ian Hislop presents an entertaining and provocative look at Victorian attitudes to the poor, exploring the views of five individuals whose Victorian attitudes remain resonant. Show more

Jeremy Paxman begins his exploration into Victorian Britain by investigating the most dramatic event of the age - the explosion of great cities. Show more

Richard Skinner introduces performances from The Look, Chas and Dave, Adam and the Ants, The Beat, Matchbox, The Specials, The Nolans and Racey and a dance sequence from Legs & Co. Show more

Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie.

Ewan McGregor narrates a series about the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands. It is spring, the most unpredictable of all seasons in the Cairngorms. Show more

Gabriel Byrne explores the life, works and passions of playwright George Bernard Shaw, arguably the most relevant thinker, artist and literary genius Ireland ever produced. Show more