Liz McIvor charts the struggles of the builders and engineers tasked with creating a landscape of canals over the rugged terrain surrounding the Pennine hills. Show more

How the process of building Britain's canals resulted in furthering geological knowledge, as surveyor William Smith created the first geological map of England and Wales. Show more

Liz McIvor explores how the nation's canals were saved following years of postwar neglect, becoming places of tranquillity and popular for boating holidays. Show more

Liz McIvor tells the story of the people who operated the canal boats, carrying fuel and goods around the country. Show more

An examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. The opening episode takes us from Sinatra's birth to his early years as a roadhouse performer. Show more

Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay. In 1968, one determined factory worker leads her colleagues out on strike. Show more

Documentary telling the story of how David Bowie arrived at one of the most iconic creations in pop history - Ziggy Stardust - with contributions from colleagues and famous fans. Show more

Graham Norton profiles the leading ladies of the disco era, including Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer, Grace Jones, Chaka Khan, Madonna and 'honorary disco queen' Sylvester. Show more

Disco classics from the BBC vaults of Top of the Pops, The Old Grey Whistle Test and Later with Jools, including Chic, Labelle, Rose Royce, and The Village People. Show more