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From tropical rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef, Michael Portillo navigates his way by rail through Queensland, Australia with the aid of his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide. Inching his way across the Stony Creek Bridge on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, he marvels at the engineering expertise of the 1890s, when the line was built, and the magnificent scenery 300 metres below him. Following in the footsteps

Broadcaster Kate Garraway goes for an invigorating walk along the edge of the Cotswolds Hills. As she passes through the patch where she first cut her teeth as a reporter, she takes time to appreciate the stunning landscapes. From the panoramic viewpoint of Painswick Beacon, Kate descends through beech woods to the village of Upton St Leonards, soaking up the sounds of nature as she goes. From the

Simon Sebag Montefiore charts the rocky course of Rome's rise to become the capital of western Christendom and its impact on the lives of its citizens, elites and high priests. Rome casts aside its pantheon of pagan gods and a radical new religion takes hold. Christianity was just a persecuted sect until Emperor Constantine took a huge leap of faith, promoting it as the religion of Empire. But wou

In the second episode, Mary Beard explores the physical world of the Roman Empire, and finds surprising parallels with our own world. Setting out in the footsteps of the emperor Hadrian, she discovers a vast empire bound together by a common material culture, and a globalised economy of such scale that evidence of its side-effects can still be seen today, thousands of miles away from Rome. Mary un

Don Cupitt, one of Britain's leading Christian philosophers, once described by the Church Times as 'an ecclesiastical version of Tony Benn', marks 40 years since the broadcasting of his seminal 1984 series, The Sea of Faith. Cupitt's thought-provoking and challenging approach invited everyday viewers, as well as members of the Anglican clergy itself, to confront the reality of falling church atten

Don Cupitt reconstructs experiments that threatened the entire cosmology of Christendom.

Don Cupitt explores how Darwin's theory of evolution seemed to make the idea of special creation by God impossible. And Sigmund Freud's consulting room in Vienna was the scene of an even greater challenge to Christian orthodoxy.

Over a million animals are slaughtered on the sands of the arena by trained beastmasters, none more famous than Carpophorus. But when met with the unprecedented challenge of battling 20 wild creatures, can Carpophorus survive?

When the Emperor Trajan stages his great games of AD107, the crowd is treated to a rare spectacle – female gladiators. A Roman named Mevia illustrates the challenges of life for women in ancient Rome. She decides to trade her status as a free citizen to fight in the arena as a gladiatrix.

We still live in the shadow of ancient Rome – a city at the heart of a vast empire that stretched from Scotland to Afghanistan, dominating the West for over 700 years. Professor Mary Beard puts aside the stories of emperors and armies, guts and gore, to meet the real Romans living at the heart of it all. In this programme, Mary descends into the city streets to discover the dirt, crime, sex and sl

Simon Sebag Montefiore charts the rocky course of Rome's rise to become the capital of western Christendom and its impact on the lives of its citizens, elites and high priests. Rome casts aside its pantheon of pagan gods and a radical new religion takes hold. Christianity was just a persecuted sect until Emperor Constantine took a huge leap of faith, promoting it as the religion of Empire. But wou

Michael Portillo continues his rail exploration of Queensland, Australia, from the tropical rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef. In the wonderfully preserved Art Deco town of Innisfail, Michael learns how resilient Queenslanders withstand the tropical storms which strike the region. At Mungalla Cattle Station, Michael joins the indigenous owner for a feast cooked underground. He hears how aborigi

Famous for waking up the nation on Radio One and his afternoon drive-time show, DJ and presenter Nick Grimshaw heads to the north east of England for a stroll through a fascinating landscape. Exploring historic areas of Warkworth and Amble in Northumberland, Nick begins his walk at first light, dipping his toes in the sea for a refreshing wake-me-up along the beach. Crossing sand dunes and an anci

Classic comedy series. Fletcher is incensed when his peace and quiet is disrupted by the arrival of a third cellmate. To add insult to injury, the screws are being extra polite to the newcomer and giving him all the cushy jobs. Fletcher is determined to discover the reason why.

Lionel and Jean spend the day walking around an old town they used to visit.

This episode follows the end of Henry's marriage to Katherine of Aragon, made possible by Henry's rejection of Catholicism and the pope, with him setting himself up as head of the Church of England. He marries his second wife, Anne Boleyn, and she gives birth to a baby girl, Elizabeth. After rumours spread that Anne has been unfaithful to the king, she is arrested and executed, leaving Henry free

Amber works as a happiness agent for the government of Bhutan, which has devised Gross National Happiness, a way of measuring and collating the contentment of the nation. We join Amber and his colleague Gunar as they embark on a cross-country road trip through the mountains of the Himalayas, meeting citizens from all walks of life. The duo ask them how they score themselves, from zero to ten, in v

Writer, broadcaster and Newsnight arts correspondent Stephen Smith explores Renaissance Florence under the reign of Grand Duke Cosimo Medici. Cosimo's fledgling court prized the finer things in life and some of the greatest painters, sculptors and craftsmen in world history came to serve the Grand Duke. But successful courtiers had to have brains as well as brawn. The canniest of them looked to th

Class is present from the time the very first novels in English appeared. This episode begins with one of the most famous portrayals of the fate of the poor and the destitute – Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist, published in 1837. The "Condition of England" novel, by writers such as Dickens, Disraeli and Elizabeth Gaskell, whose Mary Barton is set in industrial Manchester, drew attention to and invok

This episode follows the end of Henry's marriage to Katherine of Aragon, made possible by Henry's rejection of Catholicism and the pope, with him setting himself up as head of the Church of England. He marries his second wife, Anne Boleyn, and she gives birth to a baby girl, Elizabeth. After rumours spread that Anne has been unfaithful to the king, she is arrested and executed, leaving Henry free

Michael Portillo continues his rail exploration of Queensland, Australia, from the tropical rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef. In the wonderfully preserved Art Deco town of Innisfail, Michael learns how resilient Queenslanders withstand the tropical storms which strike the region. At Mungalla Cattle Station, Michael joins the indigenous owner for a feast cooked underground. He hears how aborigi

Famous for waking up the nation on Radio One and his afternoon drive-time show, DJ and presenter Nick Grimshaw heads to the north east of England for a stroll through a fascinating landscape. Exploring historic areas of Warkworth and Amble in Northumberland, Nick begins his walk at first light, dipping his toes in the sea for a refreshing wake-me-up along the beach. Crossing sand dunes and an anci

Robbie Cumming begins his 300-mile boating adventure across the north of England and the Midlands. He is forced to make a running repair to his narrowboat, the Naughty Lass, and on the Tinsley lock flight in South Yorkshire, he cruises beneath Conisbrough's magnificent viaduct and must wait for an unusual sliding railway bridge to open on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal.

Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi walks through stunning scenery in the Peak District and along the Monsal Trail. From the hills above Tideswell, Shappi follows tracks and footpaths along Tideswell Dale and Miller's Dale before reaching the disused railway line of the Monsal Trail. Along the way she meets residents who are charmed by her characteristic wit and ease. Taking time to appreciate th

Much of life on earth is connected by a vast, hidden network that we are only just beginning to understand. Out of sight, between the world of plants and animals, another realm exists – the kingdom of fungi. Passionate biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake travels the globe, exploring the secret world of fungi. Through dazzling images of fungi under the microscope and all around us in the forest,

Hidden away in the most easterly part of the British Isles are the Fens of East Anglia, a landscape of big skies and distant horizons, wild wetlands and fertile farmland. Water has always been the driving force here – its ebb and flow has shaped the Fens for thousands of years. The ancient wetlands covered hundreds of square miles and overflowed with wildlife. Today, well over 90% has gone, draine

The Bayeux Tapestry is a remarkable and unique work of art that has survived for almost 1,000 years. Made in the 11th century, it tells the story of William of Normandy's claim to the English throne, culminating in the Norman invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings. Surprisingly for an object of its size, the Bayeux Tapestry is not mentioned in any contemporary records. So where does it com

Ella Marchmill's admiration of a poet gradually turns into obsession.

The arrival of the York Hussars has a dramatic impact upon the life of Phyllis Grove.

Lord Uplandtowers vows that he will make Barbara his wife. But she has plans of her own.

Robbie Cumming begins his 300-mile boating adventure across the north of England and the Midlands. He is forced to make a running repair to his narrowboat, the Naughty Lass, and on the Tinsley lock flight in South Yorkshire, he cruises beneath Conisbrough's magnificent viaduct and must wait for an unusual sliding railway bridge to open on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal.

Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi walks through stunning scenery in the Peak District and along the Monsal Trail. From the hills above Tideswell, Shappi follows tracks and footpaths along Tideswell Dale and Miller's Dale before reaching the disused railway line of the Monsal Trail. Along the way she meets residents who are charmed by her characteristic wit and ease. Taking time to appreciate th

Hidden away in the most easterly part of the British Isles are the Fens of East Anglia, a landscape of big skies and distant horizons, wild wetlands and fertile farmland. Water has always been the driving force here – its ebb and flow has shaped the Fens for thousands of years. The ancient wetlands covered hundreds of square miles and overflowed with wildlife. Today, well over 90% has gone, draine

Much of life on earth is connected by a vast, hidden network that we are only just beginning to understand. Out of sight, between the world of plants and animals, another realm exists – the kingdom of fungi. Passionate biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake travels the globe, exploring the secret world of fungi. Through dazzling images of fungi under the microscope and all around us in the forest,

Writer, broadcaster and Newsnight arts correspondent Stephen Smith explores Renaissance Florence under the reign of Grand Duke Cosimo Medici. Cosimo's fledgling court prized the finer things in life and some of the greatest painters, sculptors and craftsmen in world history came to serve the Grand Duke. But successful courtiers had to have brains as well as brawn. The canniest of them looked to th

Robbie Cumming tackles the fast-flowing tidal River Trent and is invited to join a night-time illuminated boat parade. However, his journey is hampered by a damaged wall in Worksop and a water shortage on the picturesque Chesterfield Canal. Will he make it by boat to Kiveton Park?

Celebrity chef Monica Galetti walks through the open landscapes of the North York Moors. Along the way she meets residents and samples local produce. Starting off with a glorious view over the frost-covered valley, Monica drops down into the historic village of Rosedale Abbey. Following the course of a stream up Rosedale, she climbs towards the heather, passing a fell runner on the way. On top of

Acclaimed director Martin Scorsese introduces the BBC's much-anticipated season of films by the legendary team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Scorsese reveals why they resonate so strongly with him and are on his recommended list of essential viewing for any fan of cinema. The season features I Know Where I'm Going, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, The Red Shoes and A Matter of Life

A headstrong woman who intends to marry for money is marooned on the Isle of Mull en route to her wedding. But when she meets the Laird of Kiloran, she is no longer sure she wants to go ahead with her wedding plans.

Programme made for the fiftieth anniversary of classic movie I Know Where I'm Going! by maverick film-making duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, set on a Hebridean island and starring Dame Wendy Hiller and Roger Livesey.

Powell and Pressburger's classic British epic about the life and loves of a reactionary army officer, Clive Candy VC, told episodically in flashback. From his dashing career in the Boer War of 1902, the film follows Candy through marriage during the First World War to the Blitz of 1943, when he searches London for his lost youth and loves. The film was considered bad propaganda during World War II

The Bayeux Tapestry is a remarkable and unique work of art that has survived for almost 1,000 years. Made in the 11th century, it tells the story of William of Normandy's claim to the English throne, culminating in the Norman invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings. Surprisingly for an object of its size, the Bayeux Tapestry is not mentioned in any contemporary records. So where does it com

Robbie Cumming tackles the fast-flowing tidal River Trent and is invited to join a night-time illuminated boat parade. However, his journey is hampered by a damaged wall in Worksop and a water shortage on the picturesque Chesterfield Canal. Will he make it by boat to Kiveton Park?

In the second episode, Mary Beard explores the physical world of the Roman Empire, and finds surprising parallels with our own world. Setting out in the footsteps of the emperor Hadrian, she discovers a vast empire bound together by a common material culture, and a globalised economy of such scale that evidence of its side-effects can still be seen today, thousands of miles away from Rome. Mary un

Jockey Frankie Dettori presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 November 1996 and featuring Gina G, Bjork, 911, Moby, Simply Red, Boyzone and Robson & Jerome. Plus a burst of Slade and Generation X from the archives.

Members of The Fast Show present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 November 1996 and featuring Robert Miles ft Maria Nayler, Backstreet Boys, Toni Braxton, The Woolpackers, Michael Jackson, East 17 ft Gabrielle, The Artist, Mark Owen and Robson & Jerome.

Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Tina Turner, The Smiths, Marilyn, Simple Minds, The Style Council and Billy Joel.

Simon Mayo and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1988 and featuring Tiffany, Bomb the Bass ft Maureen, Deacon Blue, Michael Jackson, Pet Shop Boys, Iron Maiden, Bananarama, Chris de Burgh, Robin Beck and Hithouse.

An electric Tina Turner performance from Arnhem, Netherlands, in 2009, as part of her blockbuster 50th Anniversary Tour. During 2008 and 2009, Tina completed 90 shows in over 40 different cities across North America and Europe, celebrating 50 years of being in music. She performed to over a million adoring fans throughout the tour, in a set that contained some of her most-loved songs, including Th

The Rolling Stones embarked on a worldwide tour in 2002 and 2003 that would cover 117 shows in a variety of theatres, arenas and stadiums. This show captures their January 2003 performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City and features a guest appearance from Sheryl Crow on Honky Tonk Women. There are also previously unreleased performances of Start Me Up, Tumbling Dice, Gimme Shelter and

James Brown had the Apollo. Jimi Hendrix had Monterey Pop. And Prince had Syracuse, New York's Carrier Dome – the site of his 30 March 1985 Purple Rain Tour performance that was beamed to millions live via satellite and captured for posterity as a Grammy-nominated concert film. For the first time, this powerful performance by Prince and The Revolution has been entirely remixed and remastered, and

Jockey Frankie Dettori presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 November 1996 and featuring Gina G, Bjork, 911, Moby, Simply Red, Boyzone and Robson & Jerome. Plus a burst of Slade and Generation X from the archives.

Members of The Fast Show present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 November 1996 and featuring Robert Miles ft Maria Nayler, Backstreet Boys, Toni Braxton, The Woolpackers, Michael Jackson, East 17 ft Gabrielle, The Artist, Mark Owen and Robson & Jerome.

Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Tina Turner, The Smiths, Marilyn, Simple Minds, The Style Council and Billy Joel.

Simon Mayo and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1988 and featuring Tiffany, Bomb the Bass ft Maureen, Deacon Blue, Michael Jackson, Pet Shop Boys, Iron Maiden, Bananarama, Chris de Burgh, Robin Beck and Hithouse.

Live coverage from day one of the 2024 UK Snooker Championship.

Stavanger, Norway, 1987. Seven years have passed since the tragic Alexander Kielland accident, and Norway's oil industry is booming. People are being replaced by machines, the supplier industry is thriving, and start-ups are emerging. Some are making a lot of money, while others are facing great losses. In Norwegian with English subtitles.

Things are hectic at Komponent as they try to land an important deal with Statoil. In the chamber, the test dive is interrupted when serious complications arise. Christian attends his first board meeting at the shipping company, but his thoughts are elsewhere. Marie has stopped coming to chapel, and Randi despairs. Marius brings his new girlfriend, Solveig, home for the first time. Toril has too m

Michael Parkinson in conversation with Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and John Conteh.

A look through the archives at the talk show appearances of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

Classic comedy series. Fletcher is incensed when his peace and quiet is disrupted by the arrival of a third cellmate. To add insult to injury, the screws are being extra polite to the newcomer and giving him all the cushy jobs. Fletcher is determined to discover the reason why.

Lionel and Jean spend the day walking around an old town they used to visit.

Broadcaster Kate Garraway goes for an invigorating walk along the edge of the Cotswolds Hills. As she passes through the patch where she first cut her teeth as a reporter, she takes time to appreciate the stunning landscapes. From the panoramic viewpoint of Painswick Beacon, Kate descends through beech woods to the village of Upton St Leonards, soaking up the sounds of nature as she goes. From the

The biggest names in the current, buzzing UK jazz scene play live in a special edition of this iconic BBC jazz TV show. Sons of Kemet, Nubya Garcia, Kokoroko, Poppy Ajudha, Matthew Halsall, Moses Boyd and Exodus and Ezra Collective all contribute to an incredible line-up. The show, hosted by drummer Moses Boyd and 1Xtra presenter Jamz Supernova, also includes short films exploring the roots of the

Live coverage from day two of the 2024 UK Snooker Championship.

Celebrating the competition's tenth anniversary, four talented young performers compete for the title BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024. Presented by YolanDa Brown and Huw Stevens from the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, the competition is firmly established as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival and promises once again to showcase the British jazz stars of the future. Hoping to take the cove

Puccini's operatic masterpiece, La Bohème, performed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Ever since its premiere in Turin in 1896, La bohème has been a huge hit with audiences across the world. Within two years, it had been seen in Buenos Aires, Los Angeles, Prague, Berlin, Manchester and beyond. With over 500 performances chalked up at Covent Garden alone, this opera is one of the most popul