Dramatised documentary featuring the coming of age of a young meerkat pup growing up in the Kalahari desert. Commentary written by Alexander McCall-Smith and told by Paul Newman. Show more
Family adventure based on Mary Norton's books. After being discovered by 'human beans', a family of borrowers - tiny people who live under the floorboards - must leave their home. Show more
Darcey Bussell steps into the shoes of her Hollywood heroes such as Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly to celebrate the enduring legacy of classic dance musicals. Show more
Nature documentary series. This episode provides a bird's-eye view of Africa. Cape gannets arrow dive among sharks, dolphins and whales to join the great sardine run. Show more
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
2012: The Modern Alchemist
Episode 3: Earth: The Philosopher's Stone
1 hour on BBC HD
Dr Peter Wothers explores the elements within the earth and discovers just difficult it is for chemists to extract the planet's greatest treasures. Show more
Hugh Bonneville and Jessica Hynes pair up for a road trip through the former Soviet state of Georgia. Jessica's spirit of adventure causes Hugh a few anxious moments. Show more
Quiz show. A compilation of some of the best bits from the series, with Stephen Fry and Alan Davies.
After Dirk and Macduff are charged with protecting a valuable humanoid robot, things go wrong when the robot is stolen and they find themselves the prime suspects in a murder case. Show more