Documentary detailing the experiences of the poets who served in the Battle of the Somme, including Siegfried Sassoon, Robert Graves, David Jones, Isaac Rosenberg and JRR Tolkien. Show more

The story of how the north went from being Britain's economic engine room to cultural powerhouse. Andrew Martin explores how the north liberated itself and the country as a whole. Show more

Historian Dr Lucy Worsley looks at how the Prince Regent was obsessed with outdoing Napoleon not on the battlefield, but in opulence, bling and monumental architecture. Show more

Babita Sharma explores the growing and shifting fortunes of corner shops to discover why this unsung hero has been at the centre of ordinary lives for more than 70 years.

Documentary which explores the history of the fairground, from the sideshows to the freak shows, and from early hand-powered rides to the arrival of steam and electricity. Show more

Benedict Cumberbatch explores the life and work of the playwright Terence Rattigan. Rattigan mastered the 'well crafted play' of upper class manners and repressed sexuality. Show more

Lucy Worsley examines a world turned upside down by change, as the Prince Regent's excesses provoke riots, political unrest and assassination attempts. Show more

Harry Potter relives the struggles and achievements of the 17th and 18th-century figures who used the law to challenge tyranny and the abuse of power. Show more

Neil Brand recreates innovative recording sessions, from Elvis's slapback echo in Memphis and the Beatles' Abbey Road tape loops to Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. Show more

Actor and writer Mark Gatiss embarks on a chilling voyage through European horror cinema, from the silent nightmares of German Expressionism to Italy's bloody giallo thrillers. Show more

Documentary telling the affectionate story of British servicemen and their families who had to make Germany a home from home in the decades after the Second World War. Show more

An exploration of the BBC's love affair with the lives and works of the Bronte sisters - Charlotte, Emily and Anne - which has proved irresistible to drama and documentary makers. Show more

Documentary presented by writer Tim Kendall about the First World War soldier-poet and composer Ivor Gurney, whose powerful poetry captured the experience of the ordinary soldier. Show more

Professor James Shapiro goes in search of the mysterious man behind The Duchess of Malfi, the son of a coachmaker who ended up rivalling Shakespeare. Show more

Celebrating the early on-screen appearances of some of our greatest actors, including Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi and Michael Gambon. Show more

Series in which Neil Brand celebrates the art of cinema music and soundtracks. Neil explores how changing technology has taken soundtracks in bold new directions. Show more

Series in which Andrew Marr explores the books we read. He argues that fantasy novels are filled with big ideas that allow us to see our own world in a surprising way. Show more

Peter Barton explores the events leading up to the notorious first day of the offensive. He explains the failures that led to over 20,000 British deaths. Show more

Historian Peter Barton concentrates on the second phase of the battle, from the middle of July to the middle of September 1916. Show more

Documentary telling the story of silicon chip inventor Robert Noyce, godfather of today's digital world, and how he defined Silicon Valley's unconventional, innovative culture. Show more