Tom Service presents 40 years of great BBC archive featuring the French composer, conductor and musical icon Pierre Boulez, who died on 5th January 2016 at the age of 90. Show more
The story of Tsar Nicholas II's four daughters. As they grew up, the sisters attracted frenzied press attention and grew close to their parents' advisor Rasputin. Show more
Lucy Worsley reveals that our obsession with royal bedrooms, births and succession is nothing new. The rise and fall of their beds reflects the changing fortunes of the monarchy. Show more
After over 20 years on death row, a convicted murderer petitions the court asking to be executed. But as he tells his story, it becomes clear that nothing is quite what it seems. Show more
The quest to explain the nature of reality is one of the great scientific detective stories. Are we are part of a cosmic hologram? Do we exist in an infinity of parallel worlds? Show more
David explores how the brain conjures up the world we take for granted. This episode shows how the brain gives rise to thoughts, emotions, memories and personality. Show more
In mid-1950s America, out of the Deep South came a rhythm-driven fusion of blues, boogie woogie and vocal harmony played by young black pioneers. Show more
Depeche Mode, The Human League, Yazoo, Soft Cell, New Order, Bronski Beat, Pet Shop Boys and Erasure are among the featured artists in another slice of 80s nostalgia. Show more
Exploring what makes a great R&B album, Danny Baker celebrates the golden age of the analogue, vinyl LP with guests Mica Paris, Martin Freeman and Trevor Nelson. Show more
