Michael Rosen investigates the quietly subversive world of William Heath Robinson.
DetailsDocumentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal.
DetailsPerformances from the BBC archive, including Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest.
DetailsDick Puddlecote and his gang break into the vault at Westminster Abbey to steal the gold.
DetailsProfile of sculptor Henry Moore from his early life to his wartime experiences.
DetailsSeries looking at the cultural artifacts created in King Henry VIII's name
DetailsLatin big band Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass play Something Special.
DetailsThe story of footballer Bobby Moore, who in 1966 led England to its only World Cup win.
DetailsDrama telling the story of science fiction's HG Wells and his mission to save the world.
DetailsHow recent developments in mathematics have changed our understanding of the world.
DetailsA celebration of the golden age of air travel when Britain ruled the skies.
DetailsLisa Teasley goes back to high school to follow teenagers in the run-up to their prom.
DetailsEric Robson talks to Lord Beeching about his time as Chairman of British Railways.
DetailsA look back at how Scottish Hogmanay shows were a fixture of the festive TV schedule.
DetailsDocumentary about a school for children with extreme behavioural and emotional problems.
DetailsTravel documentary looking at regions of the world usually avoided by tourists.
DetailsDrama about the meltdown of a man who chooses to shut himself off from the outside world.
DetailsTwo-part series telling the story of children's outdoor games in 20th-century Britain
DetailsDocumentary looking at the music and mythology of a golden era in Californian culture.
DetailsChoirmaster Gareth Malone explores the styles and techniques that create a choir.
DetailsHow British gardening has changed since WWII, from garden gnomes to decking mania.
DetailsWriter and broadcaster Stephen Smith goes on the trail of author Vladimir Nabokov.
DetailsCelebration of the magic of pop music and the musical skill that creates hit records.
DetailsJohn Mullan explores the increase in reading which took place in 18th-century Britain.
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