The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.

As shooting stars vaporise in the atmosphere, a small part of some of them falls to earth as dust. Chris Lintott and Maggie Aderin-Pocock investigate. Show more

Sam Willis on the history of weapons that have shaped Britain. He charts the impact of gunpowder on the battlefield, from the first cannons to early handheld weapons. Show more

Andrew Marr charts the events that shaped Britain. The country basks in a hot Edwardian summer, but the assassination of an archduke in Sarajevo presages world war. Show more

Professor Brian Cox explores the laws of the universe. In this episode, Brian looks at the nature of time and its role in creating both the universe and ourselves. Show more

Series exploring scientific issues. A look at predictions of violent activity on the sun and how these solar storms could disrupt our technological civilisation. Show more

Jim Moir aka Vic Reeves goes on an irreverent trip into the world of influential avant-garde art movement Dada. Show more

From the midst of prehistory to a bunker beneath the Bank of England, Dr James Fox reveals how golden treasures reflect everything that has been held as sacred. Show more

Professor Brian Cox explores the laws of the universe. In this episode, Brian looks at the nature of time and its role in creating both the universe and ourselves. Show more

Sam Willis on the history of weapons that have shaped Britain. He charts the impact of gunpowder on the battlefield, from the first cannons to early handheld weapons. Show more