As Allied troops prepare to defend Burma, they are confronted in dreadful monsoon conditions by the Japanese, who are well-prepared for jungle warfare. Show more

The story of the 1944 D-Day invasion, in which British, American and Canadian forces launched the largest ever amphibian invasion on the beaches of Normandy. Show more

In the summer of 1940, the German forces are the conquerors of western Europe. At home the feeling is that the war is over as German cities are left untouched. Show more

Author Jeanette Winterson talks to Jeremy Isaacs about her sexuality, her passionate love of language, writing about sex and her relationship with her parents.

Steven Spielberg, one of the most successful film directors of all time, talks about his career with Jeremy Isaacs.

In a lively interview with Jeremy Isaacs, film-maker Alan Parker talks about how he operates in Hollywood, violence in the movies, and his working-class childhood in Islington. Show more

Sir Jeremy Isaacs talks to actress Dame Diana Rigg, who became an overnight success when she starred as Avengers girl Emma Peel in the 1960s. Show more

Jeremy Issacs talks to composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim about his life and work.

In revival of the classic Face To Face format, Jeremy Isaacs talks to director Bernardo Bertolucci about his films, various actors, other directors and influences on his work. Show more

Jeremy Isaacs comes face to face with actor Anthony Hopkins, who talks about preparing for roles, his stormy relationships with directors and his personal life.

Jeremy Isaacs talks to science writer JG Ballard about his life, writing and fascination with the violence of the 20th century. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the documentary series. Stricken by the humiliation of defeat, Germany looks to one man for a resurgence of hope and dignity - Adolf Hitler. Show more

The acclaimed documentary series about World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier. German U-boats cause havoc among Allied merchant shipping in the Atlantic. Show more

World War II documentary series. After their defeat in the Battle of Britain, the Luftwaffe changes the direction of bombing raids from London to the provincial cities. Show more

In 1940, the Germans strike against Holland, a country which has a strong indigenous Nazi movement but also liberal traditions and a courageous trade union movement. Show more

Acclaimed series about World War II. With the liberation of Paris in August 1944 the war seems to be over. However, as the Germans retreat, Poland suffers a tragic episode. Show more

The acclaimed documentary series about the Second World War. A look at Japan's fight for survival in 1944, as the country was crippled by shortages of food, metals and fuel. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the documentary series about World War II. At the end of the war, the new superpowers confront each other to establish a new political order. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed WW2 documentary. As peace descends, the series ends with a sombre reminder of the human cost of the bloodiest conflict in history. Show more

American writer Maya Angelou talks about her life, writing and hopes for the future. What unfolds is a frank and sometimes shocking account of her journey to becoming an author. Show more