With privileged access to disused stations and rare archive footage, this is the tube's hidden history, revealing why it was first built and how it has shaped London ever since. Show more
Margaret Thatcher's inner circle reveals how she managed to overcome her outsider status to become a prominent political figure in Britain. Show more
The Secret History of My Family
Episode 2: The Manleys and the Hunts
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD
The true story of two Victorian mothers, Lavinia and Florence, from opposite ends of the social scale - brought together by domestic violence. Show more
Following in the footsteps of WH Auden's 1936 documentary Night Mail, six of Britain's best poets take the train from London to Glasgow, capturing the journey in verse. Show more
A celebration of the LGBTQ community's contribution to the arts in Britain. Featuring interviews with leading figures from right across the arts in Britain. Show more
Featuring interviews and exclusive archive footage, this documentary tells the extraordinary story of a music icon: the self-proclaimed architect of rock 'n' roll. Show more