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At Goettingen University, Michael Portillo discovers two sides of student life at the turn of the 20th century. Show more

Nature documentary looking at the fish that dominate the planet's waters through their variety of shapes and behaviours, some like creatures from a fairytale. Show more

Documentary examining the longest butterfly migration on earth, as presenter Martha Kearney and entomologist Dr James Logan unlock the secrets of the painted lady. Show more

James May commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Apollo moon landings by meeting three of the men who walked on the moon, and flying to the edge of space in a U2 spy plane. Show more

Andrew Graham-Dixon explores how art took a dramatic turn after the French Revolution, looking at artists including Jacques-Louis David, Delacroix and Gericault. Show more

Rageh Omaar examines the history of the Ottoman empire. He starts by looking at the unlikely roots of the Ottomans, as nomadic horsemen in a rural backwater of modern-day Turkey. Show more

With contributions from her family and fellow musicians, now in her early eighties and still going strong, country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn looks back at her life. Show more

Suzy Klein and John Simpson explore the power of classical music between the coronations of George VI and Elizabeth II to console, unite and inspire us in war and peace. Show more

Programmes start at 7.00pm.