Stefan Gates explores the science behind agriculture's most important event. To grow good food, and enough of it, farmers need to understand the science behind the harvest. Show more
A compilation of short films for primary school-aged children, looking at Britain's best-loved burrowing animals. Find out how moles, badgers and rabbits live underground. Show more
Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander visit a building plot in Derbyshire, a flat in south London and a bungalow in Lanarkshire, and find out how much they sold for at auction. Show more
Series following some of the nation's architects. The upside-down house in Wales reaches a critical stage, and a Berkhamstead family spots potential in an unloved 80s house. Show more
Series following council officers. Tempers fray as the council trials a bin-swap scheme, and officers respond when locals call to complain about potholes. Show more
Consumer series with Dominic Littlewood. Dom hears the story of an Exeter lad who feels he was let down by his breakdown service, who refused to get him home. Show more
Brits test-drive an alternative life in Europe. Alistair Appleton is in the Carinthia region of Austria, house-hunting with a Nottinghamshire couple. Show more
Gardening magazine. Monty Don offers advice on what to do with spent tulips and shares some tips on how to make the perfect herb garden. Show more
As Nigeria emerges as a powerful economy, it is beset by conflict. Stephen Sackur asks acclaimed Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie how she sees her country's future. Show more
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Neil Oliver travels the coast of the island of Arran.
Six players answer general knowledge questions with up to £10,000 to win. Will they stick together and share the prize or breakaway for themselves? Hosted by Nick Hancock. Show more
Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life behind the scenes at Longleat. The giraffe keepers are hoping for a problem-free birth, and three Amur tigers have to go into quarantine. Show more
Series following wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan as he spends a year with a family of wild black bears. The bears are in danger when hunters move into the forest. Show more
Experts James Lewis and Thomas Plant join presenter Paul Martin in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. Paul takes a break with a visit to the famous Betty's tea room in the town. Show more
Dermot Murnaghan hosts the show where every day a new team of challengers take on what is probably the greatest quiz team in Britain, made up of some of the country's top quizzers. Show more
Top chefs compete to cook at a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day. It is the last chance for the chefs to get their dish in contention for the final. Show more
At the end of a dramatic week for wildlife, Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games report live from Suffolk. Chris catches up with a young fox family in Brighton. Show more
Audience-led discussion and debate. Nick Baker presents live from RSPB Minsmere and talks to some special guests about different ways to enjoy the UK's wildlife. Show more
Documentary exploring attitudes to smoking. Peter Taylor investigates whether the cigarette industry can be trusted when it says it does not seduce young people to smoke. Show more
Documentary series. A look at Rio's drug-trafficking favelas, being 'pacified' by the government's special forces ahead of the World Cup in increasingly violent incursions. Show more
Shelley Jofre investigates why Jimmy Savile was given access to vulnerable patients at Broadmoor Hospital and asks how the DJ got so close to the heart of Britain's establishment. Show more
Professor Niall Ferguson argues that Britain's decision to enter the First World War was a catastrophic error that unleashed an era of totalitarianism and genocide. Show more
Scientist and rapper Jon Chase reveals his top 20 demonstrations and brings school science to life using music, magic tricks and everyday objects. Show more
