Biography of British film pioneer William Friese-Greene, who designed and patented a working cinematic camera. His life was dogged by hardship and lack of recognition. Show more
Musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. When Vernon Castle, a vaudeville clown, meets Irene Foote, a dancing legend is born - but tragedy is waiting in the wings.
David Attenborough examines methods of communication in the animal kingdom, including screaming birds in the rainforest and amorous fish in San Francisco Bay. Show more
David Attenborough examines courtship rituals and the many techniques employed to attract a mate in the animal kingdom. Show more
Nicholas Crane travels across British historical maps. John Cary was commissioned to map the hottest new investment of the industrial age, the canals. Show more
Classic Broadway musical. Nathan Detroit, a gambler in need of cash, bets Sky Masterson that he will not get Sarah Brown, who works at the Save a Soul Mission, to go out on a date. Show more
Charlie Ross and Mark Stacey value heirlooms in Harlow. Paul Martin takes a look at Paycocke's, an extraordinary example of Tudor architecture. Show more
Kieran Long and Piers Taylor take on ambitious projects. A couple try to extend their Victorian terrace house while a charity worker hopes to revamp her kitchen with just £3,000. Show more
Gardening magazine. Monty Don has some timely advice on putting the garden to bed for winter and Carol Klein indulges in the seasonal beauty of the Japanese maple in Herefordshire. Show more
Classic wartime sitcom. The platoon is chosen for special duties during the testing of a secret weapon.
Simon Schama celebrates the masterpieces of Rembrandt's last years. Although the artist fell into bankruptcy and scandal in later years, it took him to new creative heights. Show more
World-renowned photographer Rankin takes on the challenge of interpreting Rembrandt's portraits of old age, adapting the Dutch master's techniques for his camera. Show more
Stephen Fry looks into literature and language with Lloyd Langford, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jack Whitehall and Alan Davies. Show more
Drama. When his son dies during a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, a father decides to honour him by finishing the journey. Show more
Mark Radcliffe presents memorable performances from Thin Lizzy, Gotye, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Swing Out Sister, Tight Fit, New Order, Bow Wow Wow and the Rattles. Show more
