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Documentary examining English artist Stanley Spencer and his Shipbuilding on the Clyde series, one of the most astonishing - and least likely - achievements in British art. Show more

Helen Castor reveals how the moment of labour and birth was one of the most dangerous times for a medieval woman, with no antiseptics or anaesthetics available. Show more

Film adaptation of Alan Bennett's acclaimed stage play, starring Richard Griffiths. Eight history pupils apply to Oxbridge, but they are caught in a clash of education styles. Show more

Two-part series telling the remarkable story of a band of visionaries who rescued some of the little narrow gauge railways that once served Britain's industries. Show more

Leslie asks Dave and Andy to help her catch a teenage vandal. Ann makes plans to throw a Halloween party.

Ron's ex-wife Tammy still has a powerful hold over him. Leslie is forced to fight off a rival bid for her lot by the library department.

Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last 50 years, with Ronnie Corbett, Stephen Fry and Michael Palin looking back on their own experiences. Show more

Performances and interviews from the golden age of jazz, featuring Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald. Show more

Classic 1960s performances from Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and Dizzy Gillespie, the Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet, Wes Montgomery, Marian McPartland and many more. Show more