A compilation of short films made specially for schools based on the BBC Two history series. Dr Joann Fletcher finds out what living in ancient Egypt was like for ordinary people. Show more
Child-led documentary. Through the eyes of three local children, the programme features the mountains, rivers and coastline of Germany. Show more
This short film shows all the different animals that might be found during the day and night in the garden, including birds, hedgehogs, insects and foxes. Show more
The knot breed of bird flying together in a flock of thousands over the sea. They fly in a beautiful formation which creates a spectacle.
Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander visit a development in the Kyle of Lochalsh, a property with a converted stable block in Kent and a mid-terrace in Liverpool. Show more
A look at new ways of catching criminals, including a police officer with special powers, and a thief caught on camera stealing from a bar who falls asleep at the scene. Show more
Series following council officers. In this episode, local council officers intervene when tensions run high between neighbours at war over a water supply. Show more
Series following the emergency services in rural Britain. The event medic at a Cornish festival is kept busy as surfers, skateboarders and festival-goers all come a cropper. Show more
Bill Bailey introduces a delightfully eccentric cast of creatures that do things differently; unconventional and unusual, these animals turn oddness into opportunity. Show more
Monty Don plants sweet peas and sows sweetcorn, plus newsreader Sophie Raworth explains why plants and gardens are so important to her in the run-up to the Chelsea Flower Show. Show more
Interviews with newsmakers from across the globe. Stephen Sackur speaks to Natalia Kaliada, a Belarussian who has refused to be cowed by President Lukashenko's iron fist. Show more
The latest national and international news, plus top interviews and analysis.
The latest international news from the BBC.
Jo Coburn presents the latest political news, interviews and debate. Jo is joined by Sir Christopher Meyer, former British ambassador to the US.
Two amateur cooks go head-to-head to see if they can create a restaurant in their own homes for one night. Wartime rations go up against a menu at The Commonwealth Arms. Show more
Kym Marsh hosts an appeal on behalf of Bliss, the UK's leading charity for babies born premature and sick, featuring the story of a mother who went into labour 11 weeks early. Show more
A look at some of the BBC's most popular gardening programmes, presented by Carol Kirkwood. Carol explores subjects that all begin with the letters X, Y and Z. Show more
Drama based on the six political novels by Anthony Trollope. Lizzie has resigned herself to the loss of the Eustace diamonds and married Rev Emilius. Show more
A journey around the coast of the United Kingdom, uncovering stories that have made us the island nation we are today.
Gardeners try to save Britain's horticultural heritage. Toby Buckland celebrates homegrown fruit and Christine Walkden praises ornamental bedding. Show more
The celebrated chef shares his love of seafood with recipes for moules mariniere, scallops with an exotic twist, and Scottish lobster with red pepper and cardamom jus. Show more
Jeremy Vine hosts the show in which teams from all over the UK take on probably the greatest quiz team in Britain, made up of some of the country's top quiz champions. Show more
Silent Witness stars Emilia Fox and Tom Ward are joined by experts James Braxton and Charlie Ross as they search for bargain antiques around Glasgow and the village of Kilbarchan. Show more
Monty Don takes a look around a North American themed show garden and learns about the native planting grown specially for Chelsea. Carol Klein looks at exotic plants. Show more
Series exploring topical scientific issues. To celebrate its 50th birthday, Horizon invites the public to play a role in tackling the greatest challenges facing science today. Show more
Documentary exploring the history of the search for a polio vaccine. Stephanie Flanders examines her own family's story in relation to the disease. Show more
Paul Kenyon follows the men who have become some of the most powerful in the Ukraine conflict, including a former history teacher and a former businessman who now leads an army. Show more
Kirsty Wark explores examples of how women are assailed in public life. She asks if there is a new culture in which it is acceptable to refer to women in an offensive way. Show more
Exploring the British legal system in a new way, as young people from UK state schools take on the roles of barrister, defendant, witness, jury, court reporter and court artist. Show more
