Dirk GentlyDrama series featuring writer Douglas Adams's holistic detective Dirk Gently, who operates based on the fundamental interconnectedness of all things.
The Thick of ItJoin the farce that is the department of Social afairs and Citizenship as it farcically stumbles its way through the corridors of power.
The Sky at NightOur team of astronomers tell us what's on view in the night sky. From comets to quasars, there is always something fascinating to discuss in the Universe.
Tales of the TARDISDoctors and old friends reunite to remember their travels in time and space, from the dawn of human history to distant alien worlds. And everywhere they go, they find adventure, terror, chases, joy and monsters.
StoryvilleSeries showcasing the best of international documentary filmmakers works.
Going ForwardEmployed by a failing outsource provider as a Care Assistant in the community, Kim receives little more than the minimum wage for a package which consists of unpaid overtime, management bullying and horrendous shifts. Her daily slog is matched only by that of her husband, Dave,…
BucketThe irrepressible Mim celebrates turning 70 by writing a bucket list. Item one: dragging daughter Fran on the "mini break they never had".The mother and daughter spend a tense weekend at Miniworld, a dated theme-park which Fran had been desperate to visit 30 years ago. When Fran…
Getting OnGetting On is a satirical British sitcom based on a geriatric ward in an NHS hospital. It is written by its core cast, Jo Brand, Vicki Pepperdine, and Joanna Scanlan. Several episodes were directed by Peter Capaldi. It first aired in July 2009.
Lost SitcomsSeries recreating three British classic lost sitcoms - Hancock's Half Hour, Steptoe and Son and Till Death Us Do Part - with a new cast.
Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and RollAgeing rocker Brian Pern presents his guide to The Life of Rock from prehistoric man to the present day in a spoof three-part chronology of some of the biggest moments in rock history.
Bob Servant IndependentA local cheeseburger tycoon enters a by-election. That man is Bob Servant, Independent.
AsylumInspired by the true stories of whistleblowers claiming asylum, Asylum is a satirical comedy about a government whistle-blower and a millionaire internet entrepreneur trapped together in the London embassy of a fictional Latin American country.
Spies of WarsawFrench and German intelligence operatives are locked in a life-and-death struggle in the espionage arena. At the French embassy, a decorated war hero of the 1914 war, Colonel Jean-Francois Mercier, is sucked into a world of abduction, betrayal and international intrigue from the…
TimeshiftDocumentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and varied window onto the past.
Art of PersiaBroadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed goes on a remarkable journey to places rarely seen, as she travels through Iran, telling the story of a complex and fascinating people, culture and history.
A Very British Romance with Lucy WorsleyIn A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley, she delves into the history of romance to uncover the forces shaping our very British happily ever after and how our feelings have been affected by social, political and cultural ideas.
American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy WorsleyLucy Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
Puppy LoveA story of love, dogs and the love of dogs, Puppy Love is set around the Wirral-based dog training classes run by the formidable Nana V – "For All Your Dogging Needs". Puppy Love follows two very different women - Nana V and Naomi Singh as they navigate their headstrong dogs,…
The Great OutdoorsThe Great Outdoors is a comedy which follows the hikes, heartaches, friendships and rivalries of a misfit rambling club.
CowardsSketch show offering a unique comic slant on human frailties.
Vic & Bob's Big Night OutVic Reeves and Bob Mortimer burst onto our screens with a hilarious non-stop half-hour of mischief, fun and mayhem.There are sketches, songs, eye-popping special effects, ridiculous fights and clever stunts packed into this fast-paced studio show. Fans will rejoice at the return…
Conferenze di Natale della Royal InstitutionEach year a renowned name in the world of education leads a series of televised lectures all around one topic.
Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy WorsleyLucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries - the Romanovs.
In and Out of the KitchenDamien Trench is a neurotic cookery writer, living in Queen's Park with his partner, Anthony. The show focuses on Damien and everything that happens to him both in and out of the kitchen, 'no matter how grizzly, or indeed, how gristly', as he writes his latest book, a diary of…
The Art of Japanese LifeSeries in which Dr. James Fox looks at the art and culture of Japan. James journeys through Japan's mountainous forests, marvels at its zen gardens and admires centuries-old bonsai, to explore the connections between Japanese culture and the natural environment.
Top of the Pops 2Mark Radcliffe presents clips of past "Top of the Pops" shows, normally centered around a theme. The show aired regular episodes between 1994 and 2007 and since then has aired sporadically, normally with new festive specials shown.
The History of the World BackwardsWriter and comedian Robert Newman presents a humorous new take on the world - history in reverse, sending us spinning back through the hedge of time from 2007 to the year zero.
She-Wolves: England's Early QueensIn the medieval and Tudor world there was no question in people's minds about the order of God's creation - men ruled and women didn't. A king was a warrior who literally fought to win power then battled to keep it. Yet despite everything that stood in their way, a handful of…
Room at the TopAdaptation of John Braine's classic novel about a young man on the make in 1940s Yorkshire.
James May's Big Trouble in Model BritainJames May follows a year inside Hornby Hobbies – an iconic British toymaker on the brink of collapse.
