Documentary series. As war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear. Show more
A time of relative peace in Northern Ireland escalates to full-blown conflict. When tensions between Protestants and Catholics explode, the British Army is deployed. Show more
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall continues his mission to find out why the UK wastes so much food. He joins an illicit midnight raid to see what he can find in supermarkets' bins. Show more
Hugh's War on Waste
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One North WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall wants to find out why the UK wastes so much food. He challenges supermarkets to drastically reduce the amount of food they throw away. Show more
There have been many false dawns in the conflict, but finally the desire for change propels the possibility of peace for the next generation. Show more
Following migrants searching for a better life. Nazifa, Latif and their two young children are living in a container in a refugee camp near Athens. Nazifa is six months pregnant. Show more
Following migrants searching for a better life. Nazifa and Latif are trying to to pay a smuggler to take their family to Germany, but they can only afford to send one of them. Show more
Following migrants searching for a better life. This last episode revisits Sadiq, 11 months after he arrived in Finland. Show more
When Saddam Hussein is captured by American troops, CIA analyst John Nixon is the first person to interrogate him. Saddam’s answers leave Nixon both surprised and horrified. Show more
America eventually leaves Iraq, but when Isis emerges to take over huge swathes of the country, the US is forced back to confront the brutal legacy of the 2003 invasion. Show more
Families across the UK reveal what it means to be in work but still only 'just about managing' to survive. After losing their full-time jobs, Steve and his son now live in tents on the beach. Show more
Following families as their financial future hangs in the balance. Tyrone is determined to secure a privately rented room after spending two weeks homeless. Show more
Families reveal what it means to be in work, but still only 'just about managing' to survive. Kevin works over 100 hours a week and manages four businesses, but this work comes at a huge cost. Show more
I Bought a Rainforest
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Series following wildlife cameraman Charlie Hamilton James, who has bought 100 acres of Peruvian rainforest. Charlie establishes camp and makes some unpleasant discoveries. Show more
I Bought a Rainforest
Episode 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD
Series following wildlife cameraman Charlie Hamilton James, who has bought 100 acres of Peruvian rainforest. Four months on, Charlie's grand scheme has hit the buffers. Show more
I Bought a Rainforest
Episode 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Series following Charlie Hamilton James, who bought 100 acres of Peruvian rainforest. Charlie learns if you want to protect the rainforest you need to include the locals. Show more
Documentary following some of the million people who smuggled themselves into Europe in 2015, including Syrian Kurd Ahmad, whose journey continues as he reaches Athens. Show more
Documentary following some of the million people who smuggled themselves into Europe in 2015, including 21-year-old Alaigie, whose journey through Africa proves dangerous. Show more
Documentary following some of the million people who smuggled themselves into Europe in 2015, beginning as thousands of Syrian refugees arrive in the Turkish port of Izmir. Show more