U and YESTERDAY

Michael Portillo embarks on train journeys through Edwardian Britain, exploring the grand estates of Norfolk and a bivouac on Brownsea Island on the way.

Letchworth Garden City to Herne Hill: Michael Portillo explores Edwardian utopia in Letchworth, where he meets a fourth generation citizen who introduces him to the town's community spirit.

Michael Portillo travels from Croydon to Shoreham-by-Sea, hearing the story of a once-celebrated composer and visiting the oldest licensed airport in the UK.

Michael Portillo visits places of interest in West Sussex and Hampshire, including Southsea's King's Theatre.

A unique visit behind the scenes with the small team in Dartford who hand-build the iconic open-top, two-seater Caterham 7 sports car.

A behind-the-scenes look at how Liverpool supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company make their 270,000-pound BAC Mono R.

We follow the 35-hour build of a new Defender, where over 3300 individual parts and 70 years of innovation come together to create a vehicle for any terrain.

Factory 56 opens its doors as we follow the ultimate configuration of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, from the chassis build to the main assembly floor.

British sauce and French farce. Rene and company must disguise themselves as Spanish dancers to recover some battle equipment from the chateau.

Farcical wartime sitcom. Still searching for the Fallen Madonna, Herr Flick gives Helga a truth drug.

More sauce and farce. There's something to celebrate at Rene's cafe. It's his birthday and he gets a series of surprises, but not all are pleasant.

Robbie mends a leaky pump on the Naughty Lass on the Grand Union Canal. In Watford, he visits a TV legend's home and buys gas from a friendly fuel boat.

Robbie navigates the wintery Grand Union Canal while preparing for Christmas and narrowly avoids flooding his boat in a tricky staircase lock.

Dom tries out water dowsing so he can fill his new pond. He and engineer friend Sam Lovegrove fix some church bells and then put a surf lifesaving club's quad bike back on the beach.

Simon Reeve embarks on a quest to circumnavigate the globe, tracing the path of the southern tropic. The first leg sees him cross Namibia and Botswana.

Simon Reeve continues his quest to trace the southern tropic, travelling from South Africa to Madagascar.

Documentary going behind the scenes at the car company's plant as work gets underway on a range of 4x4s, from the factory floor to the world's most exclusive car showroom.

The Mathewson family business starts a new era as Charlie heads off on his first solo collection, to pick up an Austin van from the North York Moors.

The team, including Andy Joynson, buy the right kind of Land Rover, but it's got the wrong engine. Can they clean up its emissions with a modern motor.

A collection of Austin Mini Metros arrive for auction. Also under the hammer is a baby Fiat 850 coupe and a haulier offloads part of his vintage vehicle collection.

There's an unlikely arrival at the North Yorkshire car auction - an Argentinian Army Mercedes G wagon that saw action in the Falklands War.

Derek has three scooters to collect, while also finding room for a Daimler and a teardrop caravan.

Derek's on his way to Blackpool to pick up what will be the highest-priced item at his next auction, but the 1970 Aston Martin DBS needs a tow to the local garage.

Derek has learnt to expect the unexpected over the years, so it's not a surprise when Call the Midwife star Cliff Parisi drops off his Bedford CA campervan.

Shopping from Home.

In Dorset, Michael Portillo visits Brownsea Island, where Robert Baden Powell began the scout movement in the early 20th century.

Michael Portillo embarks on the first leg of a journey from the coalfields of South Wales to the southernmost tip of Cornwall.

Michael Portillo travels from Pontyclun to Ebbw Vale in Wales, visiting the Royal Mint in Llantrisant and Cardiff Arms Park.

Michael Portillo arrives in Newport, where he learns about the heroism of a young boy who was awarded the Albert Medal.

The Mathewson family business starts a new era as Charlie heads off on his first solo collection, to pick up an Austin van from the North York Moors.

Robbie Cumming concludes his journey by travelling from Barton Swing Aqueduct to Liverpool Docks - but experiences engine problems on the way.

Robbie Cumming battles his way through blanket weed on the Shropshire Union Canal and discovers industrial secrets in Audlem in Cheshire.

Robbie gets stuck in the mud in Woodseaves Cutting and explores the charming canal-side village of Kinver in Staffordshire.

Robbie navigates the mighty River Severn and takes an unexpected bath as he takes a tumble at the Tardebigge lock flight in Worcestershire.

Robbie mends a leaky pump on the Naughty Lass on the Grand Union Canal. In Watford, he visits a TV legend's home and buys gas from a friendly fuel boat.

Robbie navigates the wintery Grand Union Canal while preparing for Christmas and narrowly avoids flooding his boat in a tricky staircase lock.

The actor explores Mundoo Island, which has provided a way of life for five generations of one farming family, and also investigates Phillip Island.

Martin heads to the lush and tropical islands of Hawaii for a look beyond its image as a tourist paradise, and into the havoc wreaked by advancing lava fields and smoking craters.

Journalist Simon Reeve heads to Cuba to find a communist country in the middle of a capitalist revolution and asks if the new economic openness could lead to political liberalisation.

The adventurer follows the Nile from the Ethiopian highlands to the Mediterranean Sea, and explains how the river forged some of our earliest civilisations.

Robbie Cumming concludes his journey by travelling from Barton Swing Aqueduct to Liverpool Docks - but experiences engine problems on the way.

Robbie Cumming battles his way through blanket weed on the Shropshire Union Canal and discovers industrial secrets in Audlem in Cheshire.

Robbie gets stuck in the mud in Woodseaves Cutting and explores the charming canal-side village of Kinver in Staffordshire.

Robbie navigates the mighty River Severn and takes an unexpected bath as he takes a tumble at the Tardebigge lock flight in Worcestershire.

Dom tries out water dowsing so he can fill his new pond. He and engineer friend Sam Lovegrove fix some church bells and then put a surf lifesaving club's quad bike back on the beach.

Farcical comedy amongst the French Resistance. Renee has organised a secret wedding with Yvette, but things have a habit of not going quite according to plan.

Wartime sitcom. Time for a final cigarette as Herr Flick and Von Smallhausen prepare to meet their maker in front of a firing squad.

Wartime laughs as Michelle plans to swap an eel containing the Fallen Madonna for a dogfish containing ten million francs. Well you would, wouldn't you.

The Mathewson family business starts a new era as Charlie heads off on his first solo collection, to pick up an Austin van from the North York Moors.

Vauxhall Victor FB / Volvo Amazon VB: Derek picks up a five-vehicle haul from a collector who can no longer look after his motors, and Paul collects a rare 1972 Lancia Fulvia Berlina.

Derek casts his eye over a Citroen 2CV, before he is off admiring the treasure trove of more than 270 motorbikes in the same garage.

Derek heads off to collect some vintage motorcycles from a garage at the bottom of the garden in the North-East of England.

Dave finds two rare Fiats and a VW Corrado. Derek has his work cut out trying to remove an old Morris that appears to be supporting the garage roof. What could possibly g.

Shopping from Home.

Michael Portillo travels between Taunton and Newton Abbot, joining in with a fertility dance in Stogumber, and visiting a celebrated garden at Hestercombe.

Travelling from Plymouth to the Lizard, Michael Portillo investigates the first radio signal to be sent across the Atlantic.

Michael Portillo embarks on the first leg of a journey from East Yorkshire to Caernarfon, beginning by travelling from Hull to Malton.

Michael Portillo conducts important research in an historic York tea room, discovers Leeds' textile heritage, and investigates Bradford's musical heritage.

Up for sale at the Mathewson's auction is a 1275 Mini GT that's come from just down the road and could be a future British icon.

Derek goes to pick up a veteran 1904 Swift, there's an emotional farewell to a 1980s Bedford HA van, and a Toyota Corona finds a new home.

Adolf Hitler has his mind on making Germany into a great empire by expanding eastwards, but his invasion of Poland tips the world into a violent and bloody war.

Following the fight to hunt down Nazi war criminals in the 1960s and 70s, such as Beate Klarsfeld's determination to out Kurt Kiesinger.

Fiona Bruce presents the show from the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. Items brought in to be valued include rare Russian jewels.

Fiona Bruce presents the show from Aston Hall in Birmingham, and is joined by poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who has fond childhood memories of playing in the grounds.

A classic car fan with a love of the Jaguar E-Type reluctantly sends his dream car to auction, hoping to buy a motorhome. Two Ford Escorts get Dave's pulse racing.

A widow reluctantly parts with her husband's treasured collection of Rolls Royces and Bentleys, and an impulse buyer finds one of the cars a new home.

Adolf Hitler has his mind on making Germany into a great empire by expanding eastwards, but his invasion of Poland tips the world into a violent and bloody war.

Following the fight to hunt down Nazi war criminals in the 1960s and 70s, such as Beate Klarsfeld's determination to out Kurt Kiesinger.

Fiona Bruce presents the show from the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. Items brought in to be valued include rare Russian jewels.

Simon Reeve treks across the high mountains and treacherous ice fields of Patagonia, getting close to pumas and riding with gauchos, the cowboys of South America.

Dom builds a drift car with engineer Sam Lovegrove. At home, he gets a digger in to make his new pond, and he and Sam have a go at gig rowing after fixing the club trailer in Hayle.

Simon Reeve presents highlights of his journeys around the world, and catches up with the people he met, including a Burmese undercover human rights campaigner.

A classic car fan with a love of the Jaguar E-Type reluctantly sends his dream car to auction, hoping to buy a motorhome. Two Ford Escorts get Dave's pulse racing.

A widow reluctantly parts with her husband's treasured collection of Rolls Royces and Bentleys, and an impulse buyer finds one of the cars a new home.

Shamil buys an '80s Atari which is a more complex fix than it first appears. Rob needs to unravel a previous owner's modifications before he can get it working again.

Shamil's inspired to buy an original 1980s Sinclair C5 for Rob to repair.

Dr Shini and her team of makers and gadgeteers are tasked with reinventing a camping trailer from 1950 and a two-seater toboggan from 1960.

Shopping from Home.

Michael Portillo travels to the steel city of Sheffield where he discovers an early 20th century steam engine, before heading to Nantwich.

Michael Portillo travels between Liverpool and Wales, finding a miniature tank engine made by Frank Hornby and visiting the ruins of Gwrych Castle.

In Snowdonia, Michael Portillo braves the fastest zip line in the world - 1,500 feet across a quarry - as he begins the last leg of his journey to Caernarfon.

Michael Portillo sets off on a trip through Britain's industrial heartlands in the footsteps of George V, beginning by travelling from Warrington to Preston.

Derek gives the once-over to a Royale Formula Ford race car, and Paul is on a marathon trip to pick up a 1953 MGYB, a Moggy Van, and an '80s Yamaha 250RD motorbike.

Thunderbird / Citroen SM / Punto / BMW: Derek travels to the Lancashire coast to pick up a rare 1972 Citroen SM, and Dave admires a two-decade-old Punto with just 42 miles on the clock.

Betrayed, Stalin fights the German army in the Soviet states. The German occupation policies lead to the first extermination policies of 'undesirables'.

Two spies turn double agents at the height of the Cold War standoff between East and West. Their deception happens as the superpowers edge towards nuclear war.

The Roadshow travels to Portchester Castle in Hampshire, where treasures include punk clothing, and paintings by 20th-century Indian artists.

Fiona Bruce presents the show from the Ulster Folk Museum near Belfast, where treasures include stained glass, and a bell from a Japanese temple.

A sun-bleached red Vauxhall Astra GTE gives the team a headache as they also buy a classic French moped and catch up on the restoration of a barn find Mini Cooper S.

The team gamble on restoring a Vanden Plas saloon from the 1970s and a child's tricycle from the 1960s while catching up on the restoration of a rare Sunbeam Lotus.

Betrayed, Stalin fights the German army in the Soviet states. The German occupation policies lead to the first extermination policies of 'undesirables'.

Two spies turn double agents at the height of the Cold War standoff between East and West. Their deception happens as the superpowers edge towards nuclear war.

The Roadshow travels to Portchester Castle in Hampshire, where treasures include punk clothing, and paintings by 20th-century Indian artists.

Simon Reeve voyages across the Coral Triangle in the south-western Pacific, surrounded by the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Derek and Paul are off to Leeds on a rare father and son road trip to pick up a VW Cabriolet and a Lotus Elite.

The Mathewson family business starts a new era as Charlie heads off on his first solo collection, to pick up an Austin van from the North York Moors.

A sun-bleached red Vauxhall Astra GTE gives the team a headache as they also buy a classic French moped and catch up on the restoration of a barn find Mini Cooper S.

The team gamble on restoring a Vanden Plas saloon from the 1970s and a child's tricycle from the 1960s while catching up on the restoration of a rare Sunbeam Lotus.

Shamil buys a 70s Jukebox in need of repair, and Matt has his work cut out with a collectable Kit Cat clock that doesn't tell the time.

Shamil and Rob head out to a vintage gaming emporium and they get their hands on a Commodore 64 and a Spectrum ZX.

Luton Minor Model Plane and Armchair Drafting Table: Dr Shini and her dream team design and build a scale replica of an iconic vintage aeroplane, as well as an armchair drafting table.

Michael Portillo catches a glimpse of Edwardian life on celluloid and marvels at how factory workers and schoolchildren alike were drawn to seek fame on film.

Michael Portillo visits Heaton Park in Manchester, where one of the first open air concerts was held in 1909, before travelling on to the town of Oldham.

Michael Portillo travels from Maltby to Hinckley, trying to understand the appeal of Marmite, before a look around the Triumph motorcycle factory.

Armed with his Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo reaches Birmingham and learns how a radical reformer would make his mark on the 'city of a thousand trades'.

Derek is on the road to pick up a funky little Nissan Figaro and a sublime Ferrari 250 GT tribute car, and Paul gets to try out his spanking new Scania T Cab.

Derek checks out an abandoned 1985 Renault 4 and an MGB Roadster that hasn't seen the light of day for 36 years, and Jack heads to Rotherham to pick up a pair of rar.

As Hitler's troops advance, occupants in Ukraine, Belarus and Poland take the brunt of the occupying forces cruelty; and the first concentration camps are created.

Spies work behind the scenes as the superpowers enter a new era. Intelligence pushes world leaders towards a more peaceful approach, but a new danger is lurking in the shadows.

Fiona Bruce hosts from Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland, where treasures include a gold Rolex 'President' wristwatch from the 1980s.

The experts visit Ham House in the London borough of Richmond, while Fiona Bruce meets members of the Punjabi community in Southall.

Derek encourages the team to buy a Francis Barnett Plover at auction, and the wheels come off the restoration of an MG Metro.

Derek thinks a 29,000-mile Ford Capri should be kept original, and the team also tackle a Hercules women's racing bike from the '50s.

As Hitler's troops advance, occupants in Ukraine, Belarus and Poland take the brunt of the occupying forces cruelty; and the first concentration camps are created.

Spies work behind the scenes as the superpowers enter a new era. Intelligence pushes world leaders towards a more peaceful approach, but a new danger is lurking in the shadows.

Fiona Bruce hosts from Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland, where treasures include a gold Rolex 'President' wristwatch from the 1980s.

Simon Reeve travels across the Kalahari desert in southern Africa, going on a hunt with a group of San trackers before heading to the oasis of the Okavango Delta.

A cherished wartime iron workhorse needs to be hauled 160 miles from the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire to a winter extravaganza in Oxfordshire.

David Jason examines British innovations in the history of engineering, beginning with a look at wheeled vehicles like the Penny Farthing and Stephenson's rocket.

Derek encourages the team to buy a Francis Barnett Plover at auction, and the wheels come off the restoration of an MG Metro.

Derek thinks a 29,000-mile Ford Capri should be kept original, and the team also tackle a Hercules women's racing bike from the '50s.