Ian Hislop takes a look at the notorious Beeching Report of 1963, which led to the closure of a third of the nation's railway lines and forced thousands of people onto the road. Show more

In September 2009, the Girl Guides celebrated their centenary. This film delves into the movement's extraordinary archive and interviews a host of former Girl Guides. Show more

Focusing on the Middle East, one of the world's worst affected areas, this film looks at why dust storms happen, how they affect our health and what we can do about them. Show more

First transmitted in 1986, Miles Kington explores the line laid from Bristol to Exeter by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and then travels through south Devon in all its glory. Show more

First transmitted in 1986, Miles Kington travels across the western Highlands on one of the most picturesque railways in Britain, from Fort William to Mallaig. Show more

Documentary drama exploring the last days of Napoleon's life in exile on St Helena, where he fought his final battle with words, presenting himself as the rescuer of France. Show more

Sadeq Saba travels to Iran to explore the life and work of Omar Khayyam, the great medieval mathematician and poet whose philosophy continues to resonate with modern Iranians. Show more