The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
Michael Portillo journeys into central Europe to explore a country where east meets west: Poland. His trip takes him to Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw and Krakow. Show more
Liz McIvor recounts the story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London. Show more
Quiz show where players must find the answers in a hive of letters. Mendelians play Mavericks for a last chance to secure a place in the semi-finals. Show more
Lucy Worsley learns the 17th-century art of horse ballet, leading up to a public performance. She explores its origins, witnesses displays abroad and discovers its legacies. Show more
Melvyn Bragg explores the dramatic story of William Tyndale and his mission to translate the Bible into English, which made him a threat to the authority of the church and state. Show more
Wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson revisits a gang of crested black macaques on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, 25 years after his first encounter. Show more
David Attenborough narrates the fascinating story of some real-life animal romantics. There are show-offs and singers, stories of undercover affairs and heart-warming devotion. Show more
Liz McIvor recounts the story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London. Show more
Quiz show where players must find the answers in a hive of letters. Mendelians play Mavericks for a last chance to secure a place in the semi-finals. Show more
With tales from old binmen, this series offers a view of modern British history from the back end. The first part deals with the decades immediately after the Second World War. Show more
Lucy Worsley learns the 17th-century art of horse ballet, leading up to a public performance. She explores its origins, witnesses displays abroad and discovers its legacies. Show more
