Martina Navratilova’s tweet about trans women athletes sparked a heated argument. In this documentary, she opens up the debate to answer some of her own questions. Show more
Lucy Worsley explores the lives of six real people who lived, worked and volunteered during the Blitz, highlighting the government’s reliance on ordinary people. Show more
Documentary, presented by Lucy Worsley, which uses dramatised testimony to tell the story of a group of working-class women conducting a dangerous campaign for the vote. Show more
Spies, revolutionaries and diplomats reveal the secrets of how a small island in the Caribbean challenged the world. Show more
The story of how Castro saved his revolution post-Cold War. Through ingenious diplomacy and soft power, Cuba broke its isolation. But with Trump, it could be short-lived. Show more
The comedy pioneer behind the Goon Show, Dr Strangelove and the Pink Panther series is explored in depth in this film, surveying his meteoric rise to fame and troubled personal life. Show more
The chilling account of the 2018 megafire that swept through northern California, containing moving interviews with the firemen, police and survivors who came face to face with the disaster. Show more
In his first year and a half, Trump falls out spectacularly with some of America’s oldest allies as he relentlessly pursues his ‘America First’ agenda. Show more
Trump turns to the Middle East, where he takes America to the brink of war with Iran, shocks the world by pulling troops out of Syria, and announces agreements between Israel and Arab states. Show more
In the final episode, Trump sets his sights on Asia. We hear the extraordinary story of how threats of nuclear war against North Korea give way to bromance with Kim Jong-un. Show more
Tom Daley visits the most homophobic countries in the Commonwealth to explore how gay athletes are facing extreme persecution. What can the Commonwealth Games do to help? Show more
Inside Obama's White House
Episode 4: The Arc of History
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Available for 4 months
How Barack Obama tried to reshape America. The last episode begins with Obama's decision to launch the special operation into Pakistan, to catch Osama Bin Laden. Show more
Inside Obama's White House
Episode 2: Obamacare
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Available for 4 months
The story of how Barack Obama tried to reshape America. This episode looks at how his proposals for affordable, accessible healthcare sparked a bitter conflict. Show more
Inside Obama's White House
Episode 3: Don't Screw It Up
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Available for 4 months
The story of how Barack Obama tried to reshape America. Episode three tells how Obama set out to end George Bush's wars in the Middle East. Show more
Inside Obama's White House
Episode 1: 100 Days
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Available for 4 months
The story of how Barack Obama tried to reshape America. A month after his victory, Obama discovered America was on the verge of a great depression. Show more
Storyville
The Hunt for Gaddafi's Billions
1 hour, 31 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
A Storyville documentary that goes inside the dark and mysterious world of spies, special forces and political insiders as they race to find Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s billions. Show more
When Putin first invades Crimea in 2014, the west is divided. Starting with demonstrations in Kyiv, this is the story of the fraught phone calls and summits that followed. Show more
Putin turns to the Middle East. After Gaddafi’s overthrow in Libya, Putin shows just how far he’s willing to go to keep his ally, President Assad of Syria, in power.
Documentary series. David Cameron's closest advisers reveal how he tried to tackle the Europe question, and his battles at home and in Brussels before the referendum. Show more
Matisse’s great-granddaughter Sophie Matisse tell the tumultuous story of his early life, exploring his journey to becoming the first avant-garde artist of the 20th century. Show more