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5/5. George reminisces about his younger days, recalling his hopeful, politically active youth. Contains language which some may find offensive. [S]

2/2. Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the story of how we went from thinking we were close to a complete understanding of the universe to realising we had seen almost none of it. [S] [HD]

4/6. Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the village of Staithes in North Yorkshire and unearths its role in kickstarting the chemical industry in the north east of England. [S] [HD]

3/4. Julia Bradbury walks along a 20km stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal and tells how it was restored after being awarded a big lottery heritage grant. [S,AD]

3/5. The story of how Britain's telephone network was built, and its impact on the public. [S,SL] [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

2/6. Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Edwardian village of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK. [S] [HD]

4/4. Julia Bradbury walks along a six-mile stretch of the Llangollen Canal in Wales, where Thomas Telford built a mighty aqueduct that is now a world heritage site. [S,AD] [HD]

2/3. Documentary series. Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland, and looks at how England adapted to its new masters. [S,AD] [HD]

War drama following a 19-year-old college drop-out who signs up for service in Vietnam. Contains very strong language, graphic violence and disturbing scenes. [1986] [S,AD] [HD]

American film-maker Oliver Stone, director of Platoon and Wall Street, talks to Jeremy Isaacs about his career and politics. First broadcast in 1990. [S]

The war in Europe enters its final stages as the Allies prepare to cross the Rhine. Contains language which some may find offensive. [1969] [S] [HD]