Michael Cockerell reveals what really happens in the hidden power houses of Whitehall - the cabinet minister's private office, where advisers battle with civil servants. Show more

Michael Cockerell uncovers the secret world of the Home Office, blending new footage with rare archive and interviews with present and past home secretaries. Show more

Michael Cockerell reveals what life has really been like over the years in 10 Downing Street. Insiders talk candidly about the battles and tragicomic events. Show more

With Britain's first-ever political leaders' television debate imminent, Michael Cockerell hears from US Presidents and their advisers about what it is like to take part. Show more

From Torvill and Dean’s gold medal performance danced to the Bolero to the Three Tenors at Italia 90, Suzy Klein and Alexandra Burke chart how classical music found whole new audiences. Show more

Richard Bilton speaks to leading figures from the world of secret intelligence to find out about modern surveillance and to see how effective it is in tackling serious crime. Show more

Alan Edwards explores the reunion phenomenon - why bands are getting back together, what it's like for them when they do and how it's changing the business. Show more

Series by Michael Cockerell starts with the role played over the years by the most powerful unelected member of the government, the Cabinet Secretary. Show more

Michael Cockerell uncovers the secret world of the Treasury, recounting battles Chancellors have had with their top officials and the conflicts with Number 10. Show more

Michael Cockerell uncovers the secret world of the Foreign Office, blending new footage with rare archive and interviews with present and past foreign secretaries. Show more

Robert Peston asks how Britain can compete in the new world economic order. After years of living beyond our means, can we wean ourself off our dependence on consumer spending? Show more

From Brief Encounter to Last Night of the Proms, Suzy Klein and Joan Bakewell explore the post-war story of our growing relationship with classical music on television and film Show more

Ordinary people share the objects that have helped define their lives since homosexuality was decriminalised, including naval discharge papers and even a pair of Ugg boots. Show more

Suzy Klein and John Simpson explore the power of classical music between the coronations of George VI and Elizabeth II to console, unite and inspire us in war and peace. Show more

Dominic Sandbrook examines the Cold War years. In the 1970s and '80s, as the end of the world seemed a real possibility, everything from sport to music became weapons. Show more

Series telling the story of pop music through fans' memories and memorabilia. Danny Baker looks at 1966 to 1976 - a time when music fans really let rip. Show more

Twiggy celebrates the 60s, the decade that saw the rise of the pop fan along with the Beatles and TV programmes like Ready Steady Go! Show more

A look at the club. From Studio 54, to Shoom, illegal raves and The Hacienda to the contemporary megaclub brands in Las Vegas and Ibiza. Show more

Robert Peston reveals how shopping in Britain was transformed over the 20th century, focusing on how the high street is coping with online shopping and the recession. Show more

Evan Davis accesses bits of Britain rarely seen to look at the engineering challenges Britain faces. Evan visits contemporary success stories, including Stratford's Olympic Park. Show more