Entwined with its people, the influence of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is changing as a new generation of Gurkhas populates the hills. Show more

Documentary telling the story of the British love affair with the American dream cars made at Ford in Dagenham in the 1960s and 70s, such as the Zephyr, the Cortina and the Capri. Show more

Alastair Sooke picks treasures from Ancient Egyptian art's most opulent and glittering moment, and explores architectural wonders, exquisite tombs and a lost city. Show more

Dr Jago Cooper uses scientific and archaeological evidence to argue that Easter Island's demise was not solely due to its inhabitants' wilful use of its natural resources. Show more

John Peel and David Jensen present the weekly look at the pop charts, from 23 March 1983. With JoBoxers, David Bowie, Orange Juice, Altered Images, Duran Duran and David Joseph. 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

Rock 'n' roll took off in 1955, and the likes of Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis scandalised America with their gyrations, leading to Pat Boone's cleaned-up version. Show more

In the years bookended by Buddy Holly's death in 1959 and The Beatles landing at JFK in 1964, rock 'n' roll calmed down, went uptown and got spun into teen pop. Show more

Performances from the kings and queens of soul, including Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, The Stylistics and Gil Scott-Heron. Show more