Historian Bettany Hughes explores why Britain became part of the Roman Empire in 43AD and what it was like for the soldiers, women and the children who lived here at this time. Show more
Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander re-visit some former public toilets in Bristol, a mid-terrace in Burnley and a former church in Mid Glamorgan. Show more
Series looking at benefit fraud. Barnet fraud investigators are on the case of a man they suspect of using two names to claim benefits, and Matt looks into the story. Show more
Nick Knowles presents events from the work of the emergency services. A packed ferry runs aground on rocks off the coast of Wales. As rescuers come to help, it starts to sink. Show more
Jules Hudson presents the first of two programmes following a deepwater dive team searching for the wrecks of WWII's Battle of the Atlantic off the coast of Northern Ireland. Show more
Tom Kerridge shows how to cook dishes at home inspired by pub classics. He makes a melt-in-the-mouth slow-cooked shoulder of lamb with pommes boulangere. Show more
HARDtalk speaks to Paolo Scaroni, boss of one of Europe's energy giants, the Italian oil company Eni. How can Europe best safeguard its energy future? Show more
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Series looking at the value of household junk. Margaret and Caren try to raise money for a special surprise for Auntie Dorothy, who has helped the family through a difficult time. Show more
Keith Floyd continues his gastronomic ramble with a visit to Perigord, famous for its truffles, geese and walnuts. (1987) Show more
Drama series about two New York women police detectives. Back on the beat while uniformed cops strike, the pair continue investigating the 'Don Juan' murder case. Show more
Classic sitcom set in a department store. Mr Harman has some gossip. It appears that Captain Peacock and Mr Rumbold's secretary are having relations. Show more
Classic sitcom. Gruber has finished the paintings, but where can they be hidden? As always, the answer lies in the sausages.
Fred Dibnah traces the development of industrialisation in Britain. Here, we see Fred's interest in the work of the great engineers of the Victorian age. Show more
Jeremy Vine hosts a general knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the Eggheads, some of the country's top quiz champions. Show more
Zoe Ball presents all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly Come Dancing. Plus Zoe gets the latest news from inside the training rooms.
Pembrokeshire legend Auntie Vi Weston celebrates her 92nd birthday at her cafe in Bosherston, whilst Buzz Knapp-Fisher makes his eco 'loo with a view'. Show more
The week's six best chefs must first present a dish of their own invention using a range of ingredients, then prepare a flawless two-course menu for a panel of restaurant critics. Show more
David Tennant hosts a special Doctor Who-themed show. Team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined by Bernard Cribbins, Catherine Tate, Jamie Cullum and Jo Whiley. Show more
Martha Kearney and guests discuss the musical The Scottsboro Boys, the film Blue is the Warmest Colour, Zadie Smith's book The Embassy of Cambodia and the Turner Prize Exhibition. Show more
With house prices hitting record highs at the same time as living standards continue to be squeezed, Adam Shaw goes in search of affordable homes for ordinary working families. Show more
Film exploring the lottery of birth - how one's birthplace determines the likelihood of mother and baby surviving birth and what opportunities one may have later in life. Show more
Short documentary portraits of primary children with a range of disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. The films are designed to help encourage inclusion. Show more
