Greg Jenner introduces his new series of fun history lessons for all the family.
Homeschool History
The Restoration
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Join Greg Jenner on a rambunctious romp through 17th century Britain. Discover what happened during the restoration of the monarchy and why Charles II was called the Merry Monarch. Show more
Homeschool History
The Great Fire of London
13 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century London to look at the many mistakes made as the city attempted to battle the famous fire of 1666. Show more
Cyfres hwyliog o ffilmiau wedi'u hanimeiddio yn dilyn criw o ffrindiau a Gel, y ci.
Cyfres hwyliog o ffilmiau wedi'u hanimeiddio yn dilyn criw o ffrindiau a Gel, y ci.
Something for the whole family: a fun 15-minute history lesson with Greg Jenner.
Homeschool History
Pocahontas
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Join Greg Jenner in the 17th century as we look at the life of Pocahontas, a Native American woman who was captured by British colonists. Show more
Homeschool History
The Battle of Hastings
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Join Greg Jenner in 1066 to take a look at an event that changed Britain forever, The Battle of Hastings. Show more
Fran Scott and Greg Foot explore the science of sound, music and musical instruments in this series of short films for Key Stage 2 students. Show more
Tha Granaidh ag innse do Chalum càite am bu chòir dha na dèideagan a bhith. Granny shows Calum where to position toys in the shop. Show more
A famous singer visits town and Sine asks Ruairidh to write a story about the life of a international superstar. Show more
Series of programmes to support Primary Art and Design. Clips from the BBC archive show different styles of paintings. Show more
Ruairidh researches the differences between the weather in Scotland and Austrailia, and then writes an article about it. Show more
Series supporting 7-9 year olds with the process of imaginative writing. How to express feelings in writing. Show more
Gaelic literacy for seven- to nine-year-olds. While waiting for a plane at the airport, Ruairidh makes notes which will help him write his new story. Show more
Educational programme for five- to 11-year olds. Featuring extracts of works by choreographers including Shobana Jeyasingh and Matthew Bourne. Show more
Enjoy Scots poetry and learn maths, science and history with films and quizzes.
Find out how to write a news article, practise addition and learn about hearing and castles with these short films and puzzles.
Homeschool History
The Space Race
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Join Greg Jenner as he skyrockets back to the 20th century to discover how Russia and America battled each other to land the first person on the Moon in the great space race. Show more
A poem about a microscope, working out how human touch works and defending castles are some of today’s short films. Show more