Series celebrating the British aviation industry. In the 50s and 60s, Britain led the world into the jet age with a new generation of fighters and bombers. Show more
Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies
Episode 2: The Shape of Things to Come
59 minutes on BBC Four HD
Available for 9 months
Series celebrating the British aviation industry looks at how, by 1960, the UK's passenger airline industry was the largest in the world. Show more
Tribute to the late Lou Reed, which looks at the transgressive life and career of one of rock 'n' roll's true originals with the help of friends, fellow musicians and critics. Show more
Nelson Mandela and his fellow ex-prisoners recall their incarceration on Robben Island, South Africa's Alcatraz. (1994) Show more
Documentary about 'punk poet', comedian and recording artist John Cooper Clarke, revealing how he has remained a significant influence on contemporary culture over four decades. Show more
Classic rock film documenting David Bowie's last public appearance as his androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust, in a concert at the Hammersmith Odeon filmed by DA Pennebaker. Show more
Selection of some of David Bowie's best performances from the BBC archives, featuring artists who Bowie helped along the way, such as Mott the Hoople, Lulu, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed. Show more
Tribute to the late Lou Reed, which looks at the transgressive life and career of one of rock 'n' roll's true originals with the help of friends, fellow musicians and critics. Show more