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Anthony Horowitz learns about the Folkestone men, women and children who risked their lives operating as spooks during the First World War. 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
Series exploring topical scientific issues. Dr Michael Mosley and Professor Alice Roberts investigate whether male and female brains really are wired differently. Show more
Documentary about one of Britain's greatest satirists, Peter Cook, with unprecedented access to his private recordings, diaries, letters, photographs and much more. Show more
The journey through bohemian history reaches the early 20th century, when the Bloomsbury Group and others were determined to challenge sexual taboos. Show more
Documentary. Fashion photographer Rankin and artist Alison Lapper explore how digital photography, social media and selfie culture have affected people's sense of identity. Show more
Series on how London has changed since Charles Booth's social conditions survey in 1886. Camberwell Grove has come full circle to middle-class affluence again. Show more
Documentary series unlocking the archives to tell the story of modern art, as told by the artists at the forefront of a cultural revolution. Show more
The journey through bohemian history reaches the early 20th century, when the Bloomsbury Group and others were determined to challenge sexual taboos. Show more
