Naturalist Sir David Attenborough investigates whether the world faces a population crisis and if it is the duty of individuals to change the way they live. Show more
The Culture Show
ARTiculation - For the Love of Art
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Alastair Sooke follows the journeys of nine competitors in the ARTiculation, a speaking competition in which teenagers compete to talk eloquently and passionately about art. Show more
A Very British Renaissance
Episode 1: The Renaissance Arrives
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Documentary series. Dr James Fox traces the story of how the arrival of a few foreign artists in the 16th century sparked a cultural revolution in Britain. Show more
Dr Gabrielle Walker looks deep within the ice crystal to try to discover how something so ephemeral has the power to sculpt landscapes, preserve the past and inform the future. Show more
In Search of Medieval Britain
Episode 3: London and South East
30 minutes
Historian Dr Alixe Bovey recreates journeys through Britain during the Middle Ages. She follows the ancient pilgrim trail from the east coast to London. Show more
Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities
Episode 3: New York 1951
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
James Fox tells the story of New York in 1951, when the likes of Jackson Pollock, Jack Kerouac, Marlon Brando and David Ogilvy helped create the world we know today. Show more
My Family at War
Episode 4
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Rolf Harris and Kirsty Wark investigate their families' roles in the Great War. Rolf discovers how closely his father and uncle's tale follows the story of Two Little Boys. Show more
Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities
Episode 1: Vienna 1908
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Dr James Fox tells the story of Vienna in 1908, when Klimt painted The Kiss and Freud revealed the Oedipus complex, but also when Adolf Hitler arrived in the city. Show more
Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities
Episode 2: Paris 1928
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Dr James Fox tells the story of Paris in 1928, where talents like Magritte, Dali, Bunuel, Hemingway, Gershwin, Josephine Baker, Cole Porter and Le Corbusier flourished. Show more
Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds
Vienna 1908
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia Pacific
Dr James Fox tells the story of Vienna in 1908, when Klimt painted The Kiss and Freud revealed the Oedipus complex, but also when Adolf Hitler arrived in the city. Show more
The quest to explain the nature of reality is one of the great scientific detective stories. Are we are part of a cosmic hologram? Do we exist in an infinity of parallel worlds? Show more
Tough Guy or Chicken?
Episode 6: Bahamas
1 hour
In the Bahamas, expert Jeremiah Sullivan has the task of turning the rookies into shark wranglers in just six days. Reuben is not sure he's prepared to risk losing a limb. Show more