In 1944 RAF Mosquito bombers demolished the walls of Amiens Jail in what became known as Operation Jericho. The reasons behind the raid remain a mystery. Martin Shaw investigates. Show more
During World War II, thousands of men and women from the Caribbean colonies volunteered to join the fight against Hitler. They tell their extraordinary stories in their own words. Show more
Griff Rhys Jones travels to Ghana and the jungles of Burma to learn about the army of West Africans his father served alongside during the Second World War. Show more
Dr Jago Cooper uses scientific and archaeological evidence to argue that Easter Island's demise was not solely due to its inhabitants' wilful use of its natural resources. Show more
Documentary exploring the story of the lyric-driven French chanson and its greatest artists, including Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Juliette Greco, Anna Karina and Jane Birkin Show more
Compilation of Dame Shirley Bassey's classic performances on the BBC, taking in iconic songs such as The Performance of My Life, Goldfinger, Big Spender and Diamonds Are Forever. Show more
Alan Yentob gains an insight into the creative world of Dame Shirley Bassey, and takes a look back over her life and career, complete with archive of her greatest performances. Show more
In 1944 RAF Mosquito bombers demolished the walls of Amiens Jail in what became known as Operation Jericho. The reasons behind the raid remain a mystery. Martin Shaw investigates. Show more
