Janina Ramirez tells the story of three books that defined the Reformation in England - Tyndale's New Testament, Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer and Foxe's Book of Martyrs. Show more
Historian Bettany Hughes embarks on a journey to uncover the meaning of Jesus' death on the cross, and finds out just why it still has significance today. Show more
How God Made the English
Episode 1: A Chosen People?
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Diarmaid MacCulloch explores what it means to be English. In this episode, he chronicles the roots of the idea that the English think themselves better than others. Show more
Genius of the Modern World
Episode 2: Nietzsche
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Bettany Hughes retraces the lives of great modern thinkers. Nietzsche's uncompromising ideas smashed the safe presuppositions and assumptions of religion, morality and science. Show more
As Ramadan approaches, this documentary tells the story of three English gentlemen who embraced Islam at a time when to be a Muslim was to be seen to be a traitor to your country. Show more
In a frank and moving interview, Fern Britton talks to Archbishop Tutu, who has spent a lifetime fighting injustice in South Africa, about his faith. Show more
Documentary tracing the history of the turban in the Sikh faith. A crucial symbol of Sikhism, many followers claim the turban has been mistakenly linked to religious terrorism. Show more
Anglican priest Peter Owen Jones explores the huge number of ancient Christian texts that didn't make it into the New Testament, many of which were both shocking and challenging. Show more
In Diwali week, the history of one of Hinduism's most sacred symbols. Before being appropriated by the Nazis, the swastika has for centuries been an emblem of benevolence and luck. Show more
Former Communards band member Richard Coles explores his extraordinary journey from 80s pop star to Church of England vicar. Show more
In the birthday week of the founder of Sikhism, TV auctioneer James Lewis tells the story of the lost treasures of the 19th-century maharajah, Ranjit Singh. Show more
Documentary exploring the history of four Hindu temples across Britain, tracing their stories and the spread of Hinduism in the UK. Show more
For the past seventeen years British Sikh Ravi Singh has provided help to victims of disaster situations across the world, based on the Sikh principle of Seva, or selfless service. Show more
One-off documentary following the story of the restoration of a forgotten and dilapidated burial ground for 27 Muslim soldiers who gave their lives fighting for Britain. Show more
TV auctioneer James Lewis tells the story of the lost treasures of the 19th-century maharajah, Ranjit Singh. Show more
Fern Britton meets Clarissa Dickson Wright, who was one half of the Two Fat Ladies TV cookery duo, and whose faith has helped her through some dark times. Show more
Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities
Episode 1
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
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Simon Sebag Montefiore looks at Istanbul's Greek roots, its transformation into the capital of a Christian empire and reveals how clashes forced eastern and western churches apart. Show more
How God Made the English
Episode 2: A Tolerant People?
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Diarmaid MacCulloch explores what it means to be English. He challenges the commonly held assumption that the English have a long tradition of tolerance. Show more
Naga Munchetty narrates a documentary exploring the history of five Hindu temples across Britain, tracing their stories and the spread of Hinduism in the UK. Show more
Documentary following Ravi Singh, a Sikh charity worker who, inspired by his religious principles, puts his life on the line to help people in need. Show more