Melvyn Bragg reveals archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. In south Wales, he looks back to the 1930s and salutes Britain's coal miners. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. At Cliveden House, he looks back to the 1920s to discover how the other half lived. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals incredible footage telling the history of modern Britain. In Torquay, he looks back to the 1940s and wartime evacuation. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals footage telling the history of modern Britain. He looks at when Britain broke free of the burdens of WWII and the teenager was born. Show more

Series following the community on the island of Sark. A tragedy threatens long held island traditions and there is a miraculous recovery for Karen Le Mouton. Show more

Series following the community on the island of Sark in the Channel Islands. The island celebrates the anniversary of liberation from German control during WWII. Show more

Series about the community on the island of Sark. With summer sunshine finally reaching Sark, islanders are out in force to welcome a royal visitor. Show more

Series about the community on the island of Sark. David Scott has a difficult decision to make and Reverend Gill is faced with leaving the island. Show more

Series following the community on the island of Sark. Puffin is busy encouraging everyone to take part in the annual scarecrow competition. Show more

Series following the community on the island of Sark in the Channel Islands. As Easter approaches, shepherd David Scott is being kept busy with lambing. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. At Osterley Park, Melvyn visits the site of the first Home Guard training school. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. This episode concentrates on the slums of London's East End in the 1930s. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. Looking at 1920s Great Yarmouth when it had the world's largest herring fleet. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. A look back to the 1930s when Britain's shipyards were fighting to survive. Show more

Archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. A look back to 1977 when a huge celebration was taking place in honour of the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Show more

Archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. Melvyn Bragg looks back to the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Show more

Archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. A look back to the 1900s, when the invention of the film camera put everyday people in the picture. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. A look back to the 1960s when dreams of the open road became real for millions. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. A look back to the 1970s, when British holidaymakers started heading abroad. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. A look back to 1948 and the formation of the NHS. Show more