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Michael Portillo rides one of Scotland's most picturesque railways, visits the smallest station and learns what went into a Victorian-style spa break. Show more
Series looking at the history of 20th-century farming in Britain. This episode features the stories of two dairy farmers who survived the supermarket revolution. Show more
Series exploring four iconic gardens looks at Great Dixter, which lays claim to being the most innovative, spectacular and provocative garden of the 20th century. Show more
Ten-part series based on the book by Hew Strachan. This episode examines how governments, worried about unrest at home, set about fomenting revolution among the enemy. Show more
Mark Radcliffe presents a countdown of the ten songs which have earned the most money of all time - ten classic songs each with an extraordinary story behind them. Show more
Iolo Williams shares his passion for Welsh wildlife. With stunning aerial and wildlife photography, the first episode features the beautiful south of Wales. Show more
On Clare Balding's pedal-powered UK trip, her journey into Wales sees her discover how a cycle factory went to war and find out about a bizarre village ceremony. Show more
Series looking at the history of 20th-century farming in Britain. This episode features the stories of two dairy farmers who survived the supermarket revolution. Show more
Series exploring four iconic gardens looks at Great Dixter, which lays claim to being the most innovative, spectacular and provocative garden of the 20th century. Show more
