First transmitted in 1971, John Pitman reports on a day in the life of Hyde Park, meeting the soldiers who live there, early morning Serpentine swimmers and other local characters. Show more

Documentary from 1989. The world's most famous small car celebrates its 30th birthday. Mini enthusiasts around the world, including Spike Milligan and Tony Benn, reflect on the car's appeal. Show more

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From a canoe in the Peruvian rainforest, Michael Palin visits Machiguenga Indian villages in one of remotest spots on planet. He then he sails down Amazon on a restored riverboat. Show more

Michael Palin travels from Mexico City to the Diomede Islands where his trek began. He meets illegal immigrants in Mexico, cruises San Francisco's gay scene and visits Alcatraz. Show more

Set in Edinburgh, the new adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin’s Rebus reimagines the character as a younger and darker inspector caught between justice and the underworld.

Michael Palin travels around the Pacific rim. He starts in the Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait, goes to see the Kodiak bear in Alaska and visits the geysers of Kamchatka. Show more

Threatened by the ambition of SA leader Ernst Röhm, Hitler is persuaded by Himmler to destroy Röhm and his stormtroopers and make the SS Germany’s only paramilitary force. Show more

At the peak of his power, Hitler now faces fellow dictator Stalin. He tries to deceive Stalin with a plan to invade Britain, while preparing an attack on the Soviet Union.

Set in Edinburgh, the new adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin’s Rebus reimagines the character as a younger and darker inspector caught between justice and the underworld.

Henry Williamson, a Private with the London Rifles and later a Junior Officer with the Bedfordshire Regiment, recalls life on the Western Front and the Christmas Truce of 1914. Show more

Cecil Arthur Lewis, a fighter pilot with the Royal Flying Corps, had only 20 hours of flying experience when first posted to France for reconnaissance and contact patrol duties. Show more

Solve your summer with all your favourite detectives, old and new, on BBC Four and iPlayer. From nostalgic favourites such as Jonathan Creek to Bafta award-winning Happy Valley.

Documentary series. Lucy Worsley explores how Queen Anne’s legacy has been marred by historical fibs. Show more

Lucy Worsley explores the fibs of the French Revolution. Marie Antoinette’s comment, 'Let them eat cake!' is often seen to have caused the French Revolution. But did she say it? Show more

Set in Edinburgh, the new adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin’s Rebus reimagines the character as a younger and darker inspector caught between justice and the underworld.

As actress Claire Foy delves into her family tree, the personal testimony she uncovers reveals stories of tragedy and an accusation of murder that bring communities together. Show more

Adventurer Bear Grylls discovers the stories behind the top secret documents hidden in his grandfather’s wartime trunk and is delighted by a Scottish royal connection. Show more

Solve your summer with all your favourite detectives, old and new, on BBC Four and iPlayer. From nostalgic favourites such as Jonathan Creek to Bafta award-winning Happy Valley.

Olympic athlete Sarah wants to find her father. Jean, 91, wants to know if her mum died during WW2, and twins Tanya and Kim want to discover their origins before time runs out Show more

Stacey Dooley helps answer life-changing questions through the power of DNA. Janine’s origins have always been a mystery, and Duri fears she may get terminal cancer like her mother. Show more

Kerry wants to establish her father's true identity. Twins Madison and Sydney want to find their egg donor, and Anthony, 77, wants to discover who his American GI father is. Show more

Set in Edinburgh, the new adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin’s Rebus reimagines the character as a younger and darker inspector caught between justice and the underworld.

Solve your summer with all your favourite detectives, old and new, on BBC Four and iPlayer. From nostalgic favourites such as Jonathan Creek to Bafta award-winning Happy Valley.

Solve your summer with all your favourite detectives, old and new, on BBC Four and iPlayer. From nostalgic favourites such as Jonathan Creek to Bafta award-winning Happy Valley.

Simon Schama explores the depiction of nature. Simon discovers that landscape painting is seldom a straightforward description of observed nature. Show more

Professor Mary Beard explores the controversial topic of religion and art. How, and at what cost, do different religions make the unseen visible? Show more

How did life begin on earth? Dr Jacob Bronowski recounts the adventures of Alfred Russell Wallace, and how they triggered off the ideas of Charles Darwin.

Dr Jacob Bronowski tells the story of the men and ideas that gave concrete expression to the invisible, intangible structure that lies beneath all matter.

Solve your summer with all your favourite detectives, old and new, on BBC Four and iPlayer. From nostalgic favourites such as Jonathan Creek to Bafta award-winning Happy Valley.

David Olusoga discovers a scandalous poisoning, a reversal of fortune for a Victorian factory girl and a building dynasty that helped create Leeds. Show more

A ruthless factory owner is hit by an arson attack, a pacifist couple make a stand and one man sets sail for a life on the glamourous Atlantic liners. Show more

David follows the trails of a traumatised soldier on the run, a family man at breaking point and one resident who developed an interest in the paranormal. Show more

The Second World War puts our residents in danger. Leeds is a shock to a Greek war bride with a tragic past and a return for students who lived here at the millennium. Show more

Solve your summer with all your favourite detectives, old and new, on BBC Four and iPlayer. From nostalgic favourites such as Jonathan Creek to Bafta award-winning Happy Valley.

Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. In India, he tangles with a ten-armed naked goddess and is moved to passion in the Cave of Heavenly Maidens. Show more

Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan sees tile making in Samarkand, the Trading Domes of Bukhara, the Fire Temple of Baku and Persepolis. Show more

Louis Theroux Interviews is back, including cultural icons and industry trailblazers from across the worlds of sport, entertainment and global affairs. Show more

Set in Edinburgh, the new adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin’s Rebus reimagines the character as a younger and darker inspector caught between justice and the underworld.

Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of smuggling intrigue and bravery on the Yorkshire coast.

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh’s famous castle.

Louis Theroux Interviews is back, including cultural icons and industry trailblazers from across the worlds of sport, entertainment and global affairs. Show more

1960s working-class stars reveal their thoughts and feelings upon meeting royalty and how accents are now less of a hindrance in establishing credentials. (1967) Show more