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A visit to the factory that made the Gaia space telescope, which will help answer questions about the Milky Way, including what lies at its centre. Show more
Documentary exploring how the tram liberated overcrowded cities, mapping its journey from horse-drawn carriage on rails to steam and then electric power. Show more
Dr Jago Cooper travels from Peru to the far north of Inca territory in Ecuador to reveal how the great strengths of the empire became factors in its rapid demise. Show more
Jerry Brotton shows how maps can reveal the fears and prejudices of their age, from medieval religious passion to Victorian obsession with poverty and disease. Show more
Mark Radcliffe looks back at some of the most memorable Top of the Pops performances from the 80s including Adam Ant, Culture Club, Bucks Fizz, Yazz, Duran Duran and Wham! Show more
Series exploring topical scientific issues. Marcus Du Sautoy asks how close mankind is to creating computers or robots that can think for themselves - artificial intelligence, AI. Show more
Disco classics from The Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Liquid Gold, Sylvester, The Village People, The Weather Girls, Chic, George McCrae, Hi-Tension, Heatwave and more. Show more
A visit to the factory that made the Gaia space telescope, which will help answer questions about the Milky Way, including what lies at its centre. Show more
Dr Jago Cooper travels from Peru to the far north of Inca territory in Ecuador to reveal how the great strengths of the empire became factors in its rapid demise. Show more
