Andrew Roberts charts the fall of Napoleon, a defining moment in global history. Grave military misjudgements led to his defeat at Waterloo and exile to the island of St Helena. Show more
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Documentary series. This edition charts the transformation of a political leader of the French to emperor and global statesman. Presented by British historian Andrew Roberts. Show more
Andrew Neil reviews the political week with Michael Portillo, Alan Johnson and Miranda Green. They are joined by historian Andrew Roberts, who has critiqued Obama's presidency. Show more
Daily Politics
12/03/2015
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Parliament
Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn with the latest news and debate from Westminster, including political reaction to Nigel Farage's comments about racial discrimination laws. Show more
Free Thinking
Kristin Scott Thomas as Electra, Ai Weiwei at Blenheim Palace
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
With Rana Mitter. Andrew Roberts dicusses his new book on Napoleon, Edith Hall reviews Electra, starring Kristin Scott Thomas, and Katie Hill reviews a new Ai Weiwei exhibition. Show more
Daily Politics
09/06/2016
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Parliament
Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn are joined by the Andrew Roberts to discuss the day's politics and Conservative MP Sarah Wollaston explains why she has switched sides in the EU debate. Show more
Start the Week
Napoleon
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Tom Sutcliffe discusses Napoleon with historians Andrew Roberts, Sudhir Hazareesingh and Jenny Uglow and musicologist Gavin Plumley. Show more
A Good Read
Roy Foster and Andrew Roberts
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Roy Foster and Andrew Roberts discuss books by Hanif Kureishi, William Maxwell and John Harris. From 2014. Show more
Front Row
Michael Flatley, Suite Francaise, Terry Pratchett Remembered, Wellington at the National Portrait Gallery
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Michael Flatley on preparing to stop dancing, a review of Suite Francaise, Terry Pratchett remembered and Wellington at the National Portrait Gallery. With Kirsty Lang. Show more
In the wake of the Gatwick drone crisis, high-risk specialist Aldo Kane investigates the threat drones pose to UK skies and tests the new technology we can use to keep ourselves safe. Show more
Documentary. From lowly Corsican Army officer to first consul of France, this episode charts the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to leader of the French nation in the late 1790s. Show more