Henry Hitchings explores the lives and works of the radical 18th-century British novelists such as Defoe, Swift and Fielding who established the literary genres we recognise today. Show more

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin head to Norway, where architecture is influenced by incredible landscapes and extreme climate. Show more

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin are in Israel, where exciting modern houses are inspired by rich cultural and historical traditions. Show more

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin travel to Switzerland. They start their journey in a tiny hamlet called Jeurs, where they visit a contemporary take on a Swiss chalet. Show more

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin travel to Japan, a country that combines innovation with traditional design. And with land at a premium here, small is definitely beautiful. Show more