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Katty Kay in Washington and Christian Fraser in London report on the events that are shaping the world.
On the final leg of his journey from west Wales to East Anglia, Michael Portillo begins in Oakham before heading east to Stamford and on to Cambridge University. Show more
Series exploring the reign of Victoria through her personal relationships. This final episode focuses on her sons and on Albert's model of purity. Show more
Philippa Perry explores the 1890s, a decade in which the invention of motion pictures went hand in hand with a deep belief in the paranormal. Show more
Victorian society is often viewed as buttoned up and prudish. Historian and author Dr Fern Riddell holds the opposite view and takes us on a journey deep into Victorian culture. Show more
Simon Schaffer reveals the engineering wonders of the 19th century: computers made out of cogs, giant replica dinosaurs, huge telescopes and devices heralding the birth of cinema. Show more
Andrew Marr's Great Scots: The Writers Who Shaped a Nation
Episode 1: James Boswell
59 minutes on BBC Four HD
Documentary series exploring the lives of Scottish writers. Andrew Marr looks at James Boswell, a man torn between his patriotic duty and his desire for adventure. Show more
Science series. Horizon uncovers the truth about decision making, revealing the intuitive part of your mind is a lot more powerful than you may realise. Show more
Gabrielle Walker tells the remarkable story of how we discovered that the air around us is not just empty space, it is full of hidden wonders. Show more
Engineer Rob Bell explores the new inventions - from giant troop-carrying gliders to tanks that could operate on water - that made the Normandy invasion in 1944 possible. Show more
Philippa Perry explores the 1890s, a decade in which the invention of motion pictures went hand in hand with a deep belief in the paranormal. Show more
Programmes start at 7.00pm.