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Michael Portillo hits the West End to explore an exotic store, which was a favourite among Edwardian ladies. At Covent Garden's Royal Ballet School he hears how in 1909 a Russian ballet company took London by storm and how its prima ballerina inspired the school's founding choreographer. Leaving the capital from Charing Cross, Michael heads for Dartford in Kent, where he discovers the origins of n

Ben Robinson explores the beautifully preserved village of Arnside in Cumbria.

Victor's outing to photograph badgers ends up with him being mugged.

Leonard want Ria to have lunch with him on his birthday. All Ria wants is excitement.

In the last of this two-part series, historian and former tank commander Mark Urban continues the story of six remarkable men from the Fifth Royal Tank Regiment in World War II. Surviving veterans and previously unseen letters and diaries relate in visceral detail how an extraordinary "band of brothers" fought throughout the war. This episode picks up the story with the regiment's triumphant retur

In 2018, out of 574 federally recognised tribes, the Muscogee Nation (the fourth largest Native American tribe) was one of only five to establish a free and independent press – until the tribe's legislative branch abruptly repealed the landmark Free Press Act in advance of an election. The tribe's hard-hitting news outlet, Mvskoke Media, would now be subject to direct editorial oversight by the tr

Science journalist Angela Saini and disability rights activist Adam Pearson, reveal that eugenics – the controversial idea that was a driving force behind the Nazi death camps – originated in the upper echelons of the British scientific community. The presenters uncover how shocking eugenic beliefs permeated the British establishment and intelligentsia; supporters included figures such as Winston

From the depths of the greatest tomb on earth comes an epic new story that could rewrite history, revealing for the first time the true origin of one of the world's most powerful nations: China. In this landmark film, historian Dan Snow, physical anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts and scientist and explorer Dr Albert Lin investigate a series of earth-shattering discoveries at the mighty tomb g

Michael Portillo hits the West End to explore an exotic store, which was a favourite among Edwardian ladies. At Covent Garden's Royal Ballet School he hears how in 1909 a Russian ballet company took London by storm and how its prima ballerina inspired the school's founding choreographer. Leaving the capital from Charing Cross, Michael heads for Dartford in Kent, where he discovers the origins of n

Ben Robinson explores the beautifully preserved village of Arnside in Cumbria.

In the last of this two-part series, historian and former tank commander Mark Urban continues the story of six remarkable men from the Fifth Royal Tank Regiment in World War II. Surviving veterans and previously unseen letters and diaries relate in visceral detail how an extraordinary "band of brothers" fought throughout the war. This episode picks up the story with the regiment's triumphant retur

Steered by his Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo is on the last leg of his journey from Warwick to Rye in East Sussex. In the orchards of East Malling, Kent, Michael discovers that the Edwardians' serious attitude towards cultivation bore fruit. Rootstock developed at the NIAB Centre for Fruit Research, established in 1913, is today responsible for much of world apple production. In Folkestone, M

Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers Alnmouth's role in feeding the nation 200 years ago.

Michael Palin travels the Pacific Rim. On this leg he visits Cape Horn, then Chile, a country of staggering beauty and variety. He enters Bolivia and heads to La Paz – one of the highest cities in the world.

A seasonal tale of how the Garden of Eden really was invaded not by a bad snake, but by one of the nation's favourite little birds. The Eden Project is an architectural wonder, a world of different habitats created in a single Cornish quarry, and probably the unlikeliest place to find the robin. So why have they set up home in one of our top tourist attractions?

In the late 1960s, West Germany is a prosperous democracy. Kurt Kiesinger is the chancellor. But a young German woman, Beate Klarsfeld, knows that Kiesinger is a former Nazi, and she decides to tell the world by publicly slapping him in the face as he is about to make a speech at his party's annual conference. Beate is one of a handful of people who more than two decades after the war are determin

Danny and Jellicoe are stuck in a town centre buzzing with shoppers and football fans.

Roy battles to ensure the brutality allegation against him is quashed.

Natalie and Mike's conflict with Brian Skillet continues.

Rumours spread that Brian Skillet was severely beaten in jail.

Steered by his Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo is on the last leg of his journey from Warwick to Rye in East Sussex. In the orchards of East Malling, Kent, Michael discovers that the Edwardians' serious attitude towards cultivation bore fruit. Rootstock developed at the NIAB Centre for Fruit Research, established in 1913, is today responsible for much of world apple production. In Folkestone, M

Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers Alnmouth's role in feeding the nation 200 years ago.

In the late 1960s, West Germany is a prosperous democracy. Kurt Kiesinger is the chancellor. But a young German woman, Beate Klarsfeld, knows that Kiesinger is a former Nazi, and she decides to tell the world by publicly slapping him in the face as he is about to make a speech at his party's annual conference. Beate is one of a handful of people who more than two decades after the war are determin

Barra Best sets out to uncover and explore some of Northern Ireland's lost railways. This week, he hears about the astronomer who fought to keep the railway out of Armagh and the mill owner who paid to get one built. He also ventures into the dark reaches of Ireland's longest railway tunnel.

Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal. Moderation: Robbie Cumming.

In the 1950s and 60s, Doris Day ranked amongst cinema's biggest box office stars, thanks to roles in films such as musical Calamity Jane, Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much, and especially a string of hit romantic comedies, including the classic Pillow Talk. Amongst the movie icon's millions of fans across the world was a young Gloria Hunniford, who in 1995, years after Doris had unexpectedly s

Hollywood star Doris Day talks to Gloria Hunniford in an exclusive interview. From 1995. Moderation: Gloria Hunniford.

Doris Day hasst den Schürzenjäger Rock Hudson – bis sie ihn in Verkleidung antrifft. Komödie. Werbeagentin Carol (Doris Day) schlägt sich die Nacht um die Ohren, um eine neue Dose für Millers Bohnerwachs zu entwerfen. Ihr Konkurrent Jerry Webster (Rock Hudson) dagegen ködert den Kunden mit Alkohol und leicht bekleideten Damen. Seine Methoden machen Carol ganz krank: „Dieser Webster ist wie ein Sch

In a rare television interview, Doris Day looks back over her successful acting and singing career, and recalls happy memories of working with Rock Hudson, James Cagney, Clark Gable and James Garner.

A look back at some of cinema's best-loved partnerships, from Fred and Ginger, Doris Day and Rock Hudson, to Newman and Redford, and even Nick Frost and Simon Pegg. With interviews and appearances on the BBC over the years, we tell the stories of the stars who, regardless of whether they were friends or rivals, audiences just loved to see up on the big screen together – their collaborations creati

Barra Best sets out to uncover and explore some of Northern Ireland's lost railways. This week, he hears about the astronomer who fought to keep the railway out of Armagh and the mill owner who paid to get one built. He also ventures into the dark reaches of Ireland's longest railway tunnel.

Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal. Moderation: Robbie Cumming.

Michael Palin travels the Pacific Rim. On this leg he visits Cape Horn, then Chile, a country of staggering beauty and variety. He enters Bolivia and heads to La Paz – one of the highest cities in the world.

This is the story of the Indian subcontinent told through the treasures of three very different people, places and dynasties that have shaped the modern Indian world. The Mughals created the most famous and dazzling empire that India has ever seen, from the Taj Mahal to fabulously intricate miniatures of court life. But in the process, did they bring civilisation to India or tear it apart? From th

Chris Eubank presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 April 1996 and featuring Babylon Zoo, Lisa Marie Experience, Orbital, Ash, Technohead, Sleeper, Manic Street Preachers, Suggs featuring Louchie Lou & Michie One, Mark Morrison and Bis.

Huw Stephens presents two artists making their return to Glastonbury Festival. Former front man and founder of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South Paul Heaton takes to the Pyramid Stage for the first time solo. Expect classic hits from his considerable discography and treats from his latest record, N.K-Pop. Second up is London pop trio Sugababes, who grace the West Holts Stage, performing at

Huw Stephens introduces an eclectic double bill from Friday evening at Glastonbury Festival. First up on the Park Stage are Birmingham's finest, Dexys, who return to the festival ten years after their debut in 2014. They'll be reminding the crowd at Worthy Farm of their huge hits which have gone the distance since the 80s, think Come On Eileen and Geno, alongside some newer sounds from their 2023

Huw Stephens introduces Bristol's Idles, live from the fields of Worthy Farm as they return to Glastonbury as headliners on the Other Stage, where they last appeared in 2022. Known for their raucous live shows, the band have recently released their fifth album, Tangk, which scored them a number one and which sees the band subvert expectations with a new, softer, more "loving" sound on parts of the

Huw Stephens introduces soulful multi-instrumentalists Jungle, who are sure to be the perfect Friday night West Holts headliner. The London-based group just keep on rising, scoring a top five with their latest album, Volcano, last summer, they have got huge dates planned for this year at London's O2 Arena and Manchester's Castlefield Bowl later in the year, and they walked away from the 2024 BRIT