The story of the unsung pioneers of British space exploration - the rocket engineers, the scientists and the dreamers who never gave up on their vision despite lack of resources. Show more
Springwatch returns with the best of the UK's wildlife - live. Stories include the strange late spring of 2013, red kites, wild boar, dolphins and otters. Show more
The UK's best live wildlife stories with Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. What's happening to one of the UK's most iconic birds - the kestrel? Show more
UK wildlife action from Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. The latest news from the bird families. Plus the team reveals their top wildlife tracking tips. Show more
UK wildlife action from Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. Naturalist Iolo Williams is on the road, tracking down one of the UK's rarest birds of prey. Show more
UK wildlife action from Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. Martin reveals his top tips for tracking deer, plus an update on the drama at the osprey's nest. Show more
UK wildlife action from Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. Iolo Williams looks at why bottlenose dolphins are visiting a busy shipping harbour in Scotland. Show more
UK wildlife action from Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. Iolo Williams is live in Oxfordshire, where red kites have made a remarkable comeback. Show more
UK wildlife action from Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. Iolo Williams reports on red kites in Wales, plus the nest-building secrets of long-tailed tits. Show more
UK wildlife action from Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. The team report on how herring gulls have taken over our cities. Show more
UK wildlife action from Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. The team delve into a rock pool to explore its hidden depths. Show more
UK wildlife action from Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. Richard Taylor-Jones explores the wildlife of an English orchard. Show more
The final update after three weeks of the very best wildlife stories from Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games. Including the latest news from the nest cameras. Show more
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
Buster Keaton
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Paul Merton profiles some of the great stars of silent comedy. This edition features Buster Keaton, without whose influence Paul might never have become a comedian. Show more
Attenborough's Passion Projects
Episode 2: Lost Gods of Easter Island
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Available for years
David Attenborough looks back on his personal highlights. This episode sees David embark on a quest to uncover the history of a strange wooden carving. Show more
Documentary in which Paul Merton explores Alfred Hitchcock's early British films, using clips and archive interviews with Hitchcock and those who worked with him. Show more
1 hour
Paul Merton goes in search of the origins of screen comedy in the forgotten world of silent cinema, not in Hollywood but in pre-1914 Britain and France. Show more
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
Episode 1
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Paul Merton pays tribute to Hollywood to mark its 100th anniversary. In this episode, he explores how the early pioneers laid down the blueprint for today's cinema industry. Show more
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
Episode 2
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Paul Merton's journey through Hollywood reaches the 1920s when in prohibition America the cinema industry was on a collision course with its public because of a run of scandals. Show more
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
Episode 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Paul Merton traces the rise of the studios through the story of Metro Goldwyn Mayer - the biggest dream factory of them all, which boasted of 'more stars than the heavens'. Show more