Series exploring topical scientific issues. Dr Michael Mosley and Professor Alice Roberts investigate whether male and female brains really are wired differently. Show more

In South Africa, Gus Casely-Hayford visits evocative sites in Zulu history and searches for the secrets behind the Zulu's cultural power and military strength. Show more

Gus Casely-Hayford visits Morocco, once the centre of a vast kingdom created by African Berbers that stretched from northern Spain to West Africa. Show more

In a personal journey across the British Isles, Cerys Matthews explores the legacy of Celtic poetry, from early Welsh bards to the writers of Northern Ireland's Troubles. Show more

Asante in West Africa was a kingdom that was built on gold and slaves, which ensured its important place in an economy that linked three continents. Show more

Andrew Graham-Dixon explores Spain's art history. He discovers how a brutal empire brought a Golden Age of art of the 16th and 17th centuries. Show more

Three-part series reflecting on the contribution that arts programmes have made to our national broadcasting culture. Investigating major landmark series. Show more

Documentary. Comedian, actress and dog lover Catherine Tate investigates the serious health problems affecting the British bulldog and what can be done to save it. Show more

Irish actress Dervla Kirwan traces her family tree to explore the lives of her ancestors. Her great-uncle was Michael Collins, a figure who changed Irish history. Show more

With his dad having died when he was 10 and his parents having divorced some years before, Martin Freeman investigates the paternal side of his family history. Show more

Celebrity genealogy series. Comedian Hugh Dennis learns more about his two grandfathers, whose experiences of the First World War were very different. Show more

Marking 70 years since the Queen ascended the throne, Britain’s best-loved stars share memories of the changes they have lived through during her reign. Narrated by Julie Walters. Show more

Series exploring the history of Africa. This episode looks at the powerful, cosmopolitan cities that dotted Africa at the time when Europe was in its Middle Ages. Show more

Mary Berry visits Harewood House in Yorkshire as it prepares for Christmas on a grand scale, and demonstrates how to make delicious recipes inspired by festive dishes of the past. Show more

Mary Berry learns what it takes to keep Highclere Castle running in today's world, and creates a delicious spread including gamekeeper's stew in the estate's kitchen. Show more

Mary Berry visits Powderham Castle in Devon. She whips up some classics from the region, including Devon cream tea, curried cockles and a delicate peach posset. Show more