Adventure drama based on the true story of the confrontation between two Europeans and two lions in Africa during the 1890s. Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer star. Show more
Nelson Mandela tells the story of his early life, the death of his father , and his move to Johannesburg to escape a forced marriage. Show more
Working in a law firm in Johannesburg and doing a degree, Mr Mandela becomes interested in politics and is soon involved with the ANC, the party fighting for black rights. Show more
Mr Mandela's involvement with the ANC leads to his arrest and trial for High Treason. Show more
Gone underground as an organiser for the ANC using the name David Motsamayi, Mr Mandela is asked to set up a military wing of the organisation. Show more
After 20 years imprisonment on Robben Island, the political situation is changing, and Mr Mandela is moved suddenly to a prison on the mainland. Show more
Last Word
Aretha Franklin, VS Naipaul, Winston Ntshona, Nan Joyce
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Obituary Series. Matthew Bannister on author VS Naipaul, activist Nan Joyce, actor Winston Ntshona and singer Aretha Franklin. Show more
Drama series about a team of forensic pathologists. Nikki clashes with Zambian police as she investigates the death of a British medical student.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
1 hour, 40 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Adaptation of Alexander McCall Smith's best-selling novel, directed by Anthony Minghella. Precious Ramotswe uses her inheritance to become Botswana's first female detective. Show more
Detective drama. When a Swedish national goes missing in Cape Town, Wallander is brought in to piece together the mysterious puzzle. Show more
Classic Disney animation. Simba, a young lion cub, is forced to flee his kingdom when his evil uncle frames him for the murder of his father. Show more