Katty Kay in Washington and Christian Fraser in London report on the events that are shaping our world.
Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme. Featuring Whitesnake, Big Country, Fiction Factory, China Crisis, Gloria Gaynor, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Show more
The surprising tales behind treasures such as the Tara Brooch, the Broighter Hoard, the Waterford Charter Roll and others that have helped to shape and create modern Ireland. Show more
Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands
Episode 2: The Southwest Islands
59 minutes on BBC Four HD
Available for 7 months
Documentary series. This episode explores the extraordinary wildlife in the south west of Japan, where a chain of small islands stretches towards the tropics. Show more
Documentary which follows the everyday people battling in the most extreme environment on earth to move Halley VI, a vital polar research station. Show more
Professor Iain Stewart examines the situation in the 21st century, at which point the global consumption of oil, coal and gas is at an all-time high. Show more
Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme. Featuring Whitesnake, Big Country, Fiction Factory, China Crisis, Gloria Gaynor, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Show more
Social commentator Peter York speaks to crafts people and expert commentators as he seeks to understand what he sees as the modern obsession with 'the authentic'. Show more
With contributions from Barry Cryer, Stuart Maconie and others, this documentary tells the unnatural history of the now-threatened creature that is 'the smoker'. Show more
Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands
Episode 2: The Southwest Islands
59 minutes on BBC Four HD
Available for 7 months
Documentary series. This episode explores the extraordinary wildlife in the south west of Japan, where a chain of small islands stretches towards the tropics. Show more