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The American Dream
Episode seven: the pursuit of the American dream
02 Dec 1993,·27 mins
Africa's Burma Campaign
The role of African soldiers in the final stages of the Second World War
25 Mar 1998,·28 mins
5. King Lear and Equality
Emma Smith and Michael Gove discuss equality, King Lear and Twelfth Night.
26 May 2023,·14 mins
Rotimi Fani-Kayode
Iwona Blazwick examines the legacy of photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode.
16 Mar 2018,·15 mins
Jack Docherty as The Chief, Scottish Opera and National Theatre of Scotland's June Carter Cash
Jack Docherty as The Chief and Charlene Boyd as June Carter Cash.
16 Aug 2024,·36 mins
Aliens on Film: Part Two
Francine Stock and Adam Rutherford explore the potential for life across the universe.
12 Mar 2017,·28 mins
Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore
Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed.
09 Nov 2020,·28 mins
Love Lounge: Gemma’s special festive message of love
The GC reveals her and Rami’s romantic festive moment.
15 Dec 2021,·7 mins
Series 6
Casualty
Paul Jackson explores the origins and legacies of TV Classics: BBC 1's Casualty
18 May 2013,·30 mins
Episode 2
Michael Grade celebrates 1963 with special guests at London's Riverside Studios.
26 Nov 2013,·60 mins
Hanif Kureishi
Author Hanif Kureishi joins a live audience to discuss his book The Buddha of Suburbia
03 Feb 2003,·23 mins
Series 5
Chaos
Is chaos good or bad? Bettany Hughes explores the place of disruption in our lives.
21 Apr 2017,·15 mins
Omnibus 2
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
28 Oct 2016,·58 mins
Episode 4
Paul Gambaccini celebrates a long career with guests including Jude Kelly and Tim Marlow.
29 Aug 2013,·30 mins
Jason and Melissa
A young London couple meet at a talent contest amid the violence of their neighbourhood
11 Jul 2002,·27 mins
Tavistock
Ian is in Tavistock in Devon, a thriving town but without much work for youngsters.
20 Jan 2023,·14 mins
From the stands to the stage
Relive the journey of the Bantam of the Opera choir.
05 Jan 2026,·57 mins
Andrew heads to Lille, where he finds a region bursting with a strong sense of itself.
09 Apr 2012,·28 mins
Taiwan’s artistic trailblazers
How Taiwanese artists are exploring history and the relationship with China in their work
08 May 2025,·26 mins
Omnibus, Part 2
Peter Conrad dissects the popular culture of his era.
27 Dec 2014,·60 mins
Kingsley Amis
Sir Kingsley Amis talks to Nigel Forde about his 40 years as a writer.
10 Mar 1991,·28 mins
Brain Science and Behaviour Change
Matthew Taylor looks at the new political choices created by sophisticated brain science.
29 Nov 2011,·30 mins
Part Six - The 2010 and 20s: Festivals & futurism
Huw Stephens and Sian Eleri tell the story of Welsh language pop in 2010 and 20s.
21 mins
Part Two
Biographer Nick Clarke joins Alistair Cooke to listen to some of the gems from his career as one of Britain's best-loved broadcasters.
20 Mar 2000,·27 mins
Saving Water
The need to conserve and manage the world's fresh water supply
22 Sep 1993,·27 mins
Series 1
Platform
Dr Cadence Kinsey explores what happens when art breaks free from the gallery.
22 Feb 2018,·30 mins
Coming to America vs. Friday
Which film is better: Coming to America or Friday?
12 Jun 2025,·34 mins
Underground Art - Literally
Kirsty and Lucy investigate an arts collective operating in tunnels beneath Paris.
23 Nov 2012,·15 mins
Lord Snowdon
The royal photographer talks about his career
09 Sep 1991,·13 mins
Challenging Democracy
Is the danger to democracy overrated?
29 Apr 1992,·27 mins
