Sam Roddick explores the enduring appeal of Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, one of the most celebrated paintings in western art and a joyous celebration of female sexuality. Show more

Violent thriller about a bank robber's frantic chase to the Mexican border after he and his wife are double-crossed by a powerful crime lord. With Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw. Show more

Christopher Eccleston narrates a docudrama about the 1918 flu pandemic, which killed more than 50 million people. Told using powerful personal testimony. Show more

Playful, moving portrait of Raymond Briggs, told through interviews with Raymond, animation illustrated by Chris Riddell, and contributions from friends and admirers. Show more

Using rare archive, recordings and interviews, a trip through the surreal, moonlit world of Tom Waits - a portrait of one of modern music's most enigmatic and influential artists. Show more

Psychotherapist Philippa Perry takes us on a playful journey into the unconscious to discover the deep roots of surrealism in the political upheavals of 1920s Europe. Show more

Dr Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke discover St Petersburg through its art and architecture, looking to see how art has been used to enhance its power and prestige. Show more

Sam Roddick explores the enduring appeal of Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, one of the most celebrated paintings in western art and a joyous celebration of female sexuality. Show more

Dr Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke explore St Petersburg through its dazzling art and architecture, and investigate how art has been used to enhance its prestige and power. Show more

Julie Walters narrates the extraordinary story of Sue Townsend, a working-class woman who achieved literary stardom through sheer talent and an irrepressible will to write. Show more

Documentary charting five extraordinary years that saw the Glasgow School of Art make headlines around the world. Featuring behind-the-scenes access to the restoration process. Show more