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How the NHS replaced South Tyneside woman's boiler
A new scheme in South Tyneside, funded by the NHS, has helped a pensioner.
29 Apr 2026,·2 mins
Series 7
Leeds
Hardeep Singh Kohli travels round the UK cooking lunch for people with remarkable stories.
14 Jan 2018,·30 mins
North East
'The most embarrassing piece of infrastructure'
Two Northumberland men are setting out to highlight the issues on the A1.
16 Oct 2026,·6 mins
Tom & Roman’s Happy New Year!
Tom & Roman host the You About? Awards, reflect on the year, and countdown to 2026!
31 Dec 2025,·23 mins
Football Icons
'Jude was unbelievable from 16 years old'
Former Birmingham City manager Pep Clotet discusses giving Jude Bellingham his debut.
08 Jul 2026,·3 mins
Episode 5
BBC Radio 4 pays tribute to Prof Stephen Hawking.
06 Jan 2012,·15 mins
Episode 3: Relive
Fresh perspectives on cultural treasures from the cleaners who look after them.
19 Apr 2022,·28 mins
Simon Heffer
Simon Heffer describes his experience of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
23 Sep 2022,·14 mins
My Name Is Hayley
Hayley wants to know what it will take to get her autistic son the education he needs.
20 Feb 2023,·28 mins
Chimps, Penguins and Christmas at the cinema
Michelle McManus presents a special compilation from 100 years of Scottish Stories.
24 Dec 2022,·28 mins
Homelessness Unwrapped with Katie Melua
Singer/songwriter Katie Melua explores issues surrounding homelessness.
06 Dec 2021,·11 mins
Knowing Me, Knowing Autism
Robyn Steward takes us into her world of autism, music, art, travel, fun and independence.
06 May 2013,·28 mins
From Gay to Non-Gay? Part 3 (Re-release)
Dan and James find themselves in church with their new friend, Granny.
11 Mar 2021,·23 mins
A night hike - Rhiane Fatinikun
Escape and explore Rhiane Fatinikun’s favourite place.
19 Apr 2021,·4 mins
Buy me love: inside the world of love coaching
Is love coaching really the best route to finding love, or simply a way to sell a dream?
28 Sep 2021,·26 mins
Episode 3
A deeply personal series, as triplets face living apart for the first time.
18 Dec 2020,·28 mins
Forced Labour Conference - Part Five
There are 12 million slaves around the world. What can be done?
24 May 2005,·22 mins
Anne Askew
Tudor housewife Anne Askew's conversion to Protestantism tore her family apart.
13 Aug 2008,·30 mins
Emerging Markets
What happened in Russia and South Africa when legalised casinos opened their doors?
06 Sep 2005,·22 mins
Series 2
Secrets of a Personal Trainer
Personal trainer Kristeen Pollock shares the best, worst and yukkiest bits about her job.
30 Aug 2019,·4 mins
Finding Your Tribe
Bongi flies solo to meet a group of black mums to talk about raising kids with your tribe
26 May 2022,·39 mins
Part Four
A snapshot of life in Bruce Grove, Tottenham
23 Oct 2003,·22 mins
Bert Jansch
Joan meets influential folk guitarist Bert Jansch.
31 Jul 2009,·15 mins
The Naughty Verse
There's a school hymn throwback this week!
31 Jul 2025,·19 mins
Verdi's Requiem
Conductor Mark Elder and others reflect on Verdi's great 'cry to God'.
13 May 2003,·28 mins
Richard, Alasdair, and Jen
A man whose predecessor paid for the Colston statue and a man who dumped it in the harbour
09 Jul 2021,·28 mins
10. Legacy
'Some of the mindset from the past is gone. It's smaller - my family comes first.'
15 Mar 2024,·15 mins
David McAlmont tells the glittering tale of Sylvester James and his disco hit Mighty Real.
23 Jun 2016,·30 mins
Prof Kevin Warwick
Series featuring people who have made life-altering decisions.
14 Jun 2011,·28 mins
And the winner is...
Isla reveals Mandy Hobart is the winner of BBC Guernsey's Make a Difference Award 2026.
18 Sep 2026,·5 mins
