Peter and Dan Snow describe the battles that changed the 20th century. The Snows fly to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to revisit the battle of Midway. Show more
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Matt and Alex are joined by a sporting hero who exclusively reveals the nominations for this year's Sports Personality of the Year Awards. Show more
The Great British Story: Regional Histories
London's Docklands
30 minutes
Peter Snow charts the rise and fall of London's docklands, and hears extraordinary stories of gruesome traditions, lost craftsmanship and secretive communities. Show more
Peter Snow debates Harold Wilson's legacy with former Labour minister Shirley Williams, Wilson's policy unit head Bernard Donoughue, and Conservative peer Douglas Hurd. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The British arrive to end the war of 1812, and the president waits anxiously to see where they will attack. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
Two weeks after their successful invasion of Washington, the British turn on Baltimore. But this time the Americans are prepared. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
When the British assault on Baltimore fails, they retreat, and a very famous poem is written to celebrate American victory - 'The Star Spangled Banner'. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
The British invaders win at Bladensburg, which leaves Washington undefended once the defeated have fled. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more
Peter Snow hosts the final episode of Planespotting Live from an aeropark. Tonight, we are looking at military planes, the fastest and most innovative of them all. Show more
Peter Snow, joined by avid planespotter Andi Peters, leads the nation in a glorious mass planespot. Show more
Peter Snow and Andi Peters present the second programme of Planespotting Live where their attention turns to spotting the workhorses of the sky - the short-haul planes. Show more
In Didcot, Peter Snow is joined by train lovers, collectors and enthusiasts across Britain. Peter challenges Ian McMillan to write a poem about the Flying Scotsman. Show more
Peter Snow and Dr Hannah Fry present live from Didcot Railway Centre, where the focus is on diesel locomotives, from Class 37s to the Intercity 125. Show more
Dr Hannah Fry and Peter Snow look towards the future of rail travel. Hannah explores how the timetables work and whether they can squeeze in extra capacity in the future. Show more
A chance to relive the 1987 general election that returned Margaret Thatcher to power for a historic third term. David Dimbleby presents the BBC's 12-hour results coverage. Show more
A chance to see the BBC's 1983 election night programme, presented by David Dimbleby. Show more
Battlefield Britain
Boudicca's Revolt
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Peter and Dan Snow on the battles that shaped our nation, starting almost 2,000 years ago with the revolt of the Iceni, led by Queen Boudicca, against Roman rule. Show more
Peter and Dan Snow on the battles that shaped our nation, using state-of-the-art graphics. The story of the turbulent events culminating in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Show more
Battlefield Britain
The Battle for Wales
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Peter and Dan Snow revisit the battles that shaped our nation. They tell the story of when the Welsh, led by rebel leader Owain Glyndwr, last invaded England. Show more
Battlefield Britain
The Battle Against the Spanish Armada
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Peter and Dan Snow take a look at the battles that shaped our nation. Drake's unlikely sea victory against the huge Spanish fleet in 1588. Show more