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Documentary in which Miles Chambers recounts the history of the slave trade in the West Country through objects and architecture found in and around Bath and Bristol. Show more
How the detection of gravitational waves proves that black holes exist and provides a way to investigate them. Featuring a Stephen Hawking interview. Show more
Drama relating the remarkable story of Stephen Hawking's early years as a PHD student at Cambridge, his search for the 'beginning of time' and his struggle against illness. Show more
Series exploring topical scientific issues examines Stephen Hawking's most controversial theory and possibly his greatest mistake - the information paradox. Show more
Professor Stephen Hawking, Professor Danielle George and Christophe Galfard join forces to find out if, and how, humans can reach for the stars and relocate to different planets. Show more
Art historian Dr Richard Clay journeys through the dramatic and destructive years of the French Revolution, telling its history through the extraordinary story of its art. Show more
With JoBoxers, Mike Oldfield, Thompson Twins, Tracey Ullman, Phil Collins, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Spandau Ballet, Howard Jones, Rod Stewart, The Style Council and Culture Club. Show more
Mark Miodownik shows how plastics have brought luxury to the masses and reveals how the next generation will take its inspiration from nature and could help rebuild the human body. Show more
Documentary in which Miles Chambers recounts the history of the slave trade in the West Country through objects and architecture found in and around Bath and Bristol. Show more