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A look at a railway line which runs for just 20 miles from Janakpur in Nepal to Jaynagar junction in India, but which is now under threat of closure. Show more
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The story of the dynasty that ruled Russia for more than three centuries. Lucy examines the reign of Catherine the Great and the conflict with Napoleonic France. Show more
The story of itinerant circus performers, cabaret acts, freak shows, and vaudeville and fairground attractions from the 19th and 20th centuries, using rare footage and home movies. Show more
Documentary telling the story of how zoos captured the British public's imagination - from the first in Regent's Park to Gerald Durrell's conservation ark, which became Jersey Zoo. Show more
Prof Jim Al Khalili delves into over 50 years of the BBC science archive to tell the story behind the emergence of one of the greatest theories of modern science, the Big Bang. Show more
Documentary charting the life of snooker legend Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins. Contributors include Jimmy White, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Dennis Taylor and Barry Hearn. Show more
Peter and Dan Snow explain about one of the most epic battles of World War II and describe how the tactics of Hitler and Stalin resulted in tragedy on both sides. Show more
British writer and US resident Richard Grant travels the deserts and mountains of the American West in search of the modern American nomads who live on the road. Show more
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