The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
Michael Portillo journeys into central Europe to explore a country where east meets west: Poland. His trip takes him to Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw and Krakow. Show more
Tracey Curtis-Taylor sets out in a vintage biplane to retrace Lady Heath's 1928 flight, in which she became the first person to fly solo from Cape Town to London. Show more
Documentary by the film-maker and former Taliban hostage Sean Langan, telling the story of the homecoming of US Army sergeant and former Taliban prisoner Bowe Bergdahl. Show more
Marcus du Sautoy demystifies the hidden world of algorithms, revealing where these 2,000-year-old problem-solvers came from, how they work and what they have achieved. Show more
Dr Jago Cooper explores the forgotten people of ancient Costa Rica, who built a series of spectacular settlements amongst the rivers and volcanoes. Show more
The story of Timbuktu and its legacy of ancient manuscripts, proof that reading and writing books have been as important to Africans as to Europeans. Show more
Annabel's has long been the playground for the rich and famous, and now its story comes to life in this 50-year history of the most celebrated nightclub in the world. Show more
Spanish thriller series. Ana has indeed collected the 100,000 euros promised to her by Hector Castro, but she had to make a quick getaway when chased by a man on a motorcycle. Show more
