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

Through interpretations of some Swedish archaeological treasures now on display in Edinburgh, Dr Janina Ramirez looks at Viking culture and its lasting influence on Britain. Show more

Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's extraordinary story fits together. Joann explores the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, built under Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Show more

The story of the woman behind the worldwide waxworks empire, who travelled from France to England where she overcame the odds to establish her remarkable and enduring brand. Show more

Series documenting the work of the Crown Prosecution Service. They deal with two violent domestic murders and an assault victim whose attacker has not been prosecuted. Show more

Series charting the age of the outlaw begins with the arrival of a new breed of gentleman criminal out of the ashes of the Civil War. Show more

Alastair Sooke unpicks the reasons behind the dazzling revolution that gave birth to classical Greek art, asking how the Greeks got so good so quickly. Show more

Peter Powell presents The Piranhas, Toyah, The Kids from Fame, Imagination, Kool and the Gang, Bauhaus, Spandau Ballet, Culture Club, Sharon Redd and Shakin' Stevens. Show more

Simon Bates presents the weekly chart show. Includes appearances from Raw Silk, Blue Zoo, Culture Club, Dionne Warwick, Melba Moore, The Beatles, Tears for Fears and Eddy Grant. Show more

Dr James Fox explores how the arrival in Europe of lapis lazuli turned blue into an exotic colour. Artists began to use it to offer us glimpses of worlds beyond our own. Show more

Series charting the age of the outlaw begins with the arrival of a new breed of gentleman criminal out of the ashes of the Civil War. Show more