The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime StoryIn 1955 Ruth Ellis was the last woman hanged in Britain for the murder of her lover. In this investigative three-part series film-maker Gillian Pachter re-examines the case.
Talking PicturesA look back at TV and movie appearances by legends of the silver screen.
Indian Hill RailwaysThree-part series looking at the little trains have climbed through the Indian clouds for a hundred years, from the Himalayas in the north to the Nilgiris in the south.
Art of AmericaAndrew Graham-Dixon embarks on his most ambitious journey yet, an exploration of the rich, exciting and diverse art history of the United States of America.
Al Murray's German AdventureMaking fun of the Germans has had 'Pub Landlord' comedian Al Murray's audiences laughing in the aisles, but behind the scenes Murray is a serious historian with a fascination for the real Germany. In this two-part documentary, Al sets out to discover the truth behind the wartime…
A Stitch in TimeFusing biography, art and the history of fashion, Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through the clothes they wore.
Mark Kermode's Secrets of CinemaFilm critic Mark Kermode presents a fresh and very personal look at the art of cinema by examining the techniques and conventions behind some classic genres: rom-coms, heist movies, coming of age stories, science fiction and horror. In each episode, Mark uncovers the ingredients…
The Sound of TV with Neil BrandDocumentary series about the music used in television. Neil Brand explores the enduring power of the television theme tune, from Coronation Street to Game of Thrones.
The Beauty of BooksSeries combining human stories, expert interviews, book illustrations and historic archive to reveal the beauty of books.
A History of ChristianityIn this BBC documentary, A History of Christianity, Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, one of the world's leading historians, reveals the origins of Christianity and explores what it means to be a Christian. Along the way, he unearths surprising facts about the religion, including…
Precision: The Measure of All ThingsProfessor Marcus du Sautoy explores why we are driven to measure and quantify the world around us and why we have reduced the universe to just a handful of fundamental units of measurement.
BBC: The Secret FilesPenelope Keith delves into the BBC's written archives.
Looking for RembrandtRembrandt's art is much loved and admired, but his remarkable life is less well known. In this anniversary year, marking 350 years since his death, his surprising story is told from an unusual perspective - his own.This three-part series sets out to reveal the answers behind the…
Charlie Brooker's ScreenwipeCharlie Brooker's Screenwipe is a television programme about television programmes; the cost, the surprising amount of work and bureaucracy involved, how programmes are selected for broadcast, and, usually scathing, analysis of specific programmes and genres. Brooker often pays…
Art of RussiaSeries in which art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon tells the incredible story of Russian art - its mystery and magnificence - and until now a story untold on British television. He explores the origins of the Russian icon from its roots in Byzantium and the first great Russian icon,…
BBC Young DancerThe BBC turns the spotlight on the UK's best young dancers with a nationwide talent search to find the first BBC Young Dancer. Dancers aged 16-20 were invited to enter one of four categories - ballet, contemporary, hip hop and south Asian dance
Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to Really Win at WarSeries in which military historian Saul David tells the real stories of how wars have been won and lost throughout history - not in the eye-catching bravado of the frontline, but in the backroom sinews of military planning.
Blood and Guts: A History of SurgeryToday, astonishing surgical breakthroughs are making face transplants, limb transplants and a host of other previously undreamed of operations possible. But getting here has not been a simple story of selfless men working tirelessly in the pursuit of medical advancement. Instead…
Art of GermanyThree-part series in which Andrew Graham-Dixon explores German art, examining the country's unique national style and 500-year cultural legacy.
Mark Lawson Talks to...A series in which presenter Mark Lawson has a 60-minute in-depth conversation with a notable figure in the arts.
Visions of the FutureIn this three-part series, leading theoretical physicist and futurist Dr. Michio Kaku explores the cutting edge science of today, tomorrow, and beyond. He argues that humankind is at a turning point in history. In this century, we are going to make the historic transition from…
Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American RockThree-part series telling the story of the rise and fall of the golden age of American rock from the late 60s to the early 90s.
Bunkers, Brutalism and Bloodymindedness: Concrete Poetry with Jonathan MeadesTwo-part documentary in which Jonathan Meades makes the case for 20th-century concrete Brutalist architecture in an homage to a style that he sees a brave, bold and bloodyminded. Tracing its precursors to the once-hated Victorian edifices described as Modern Gothic and before…
African Renaissance: When Art Meets PowerAfua Hirsch shows Africa on its own terms, exploring the histories of Ethiopia, Senegal and Kenya through their extraordinary art, music and culture.
Railways: The Making of a NationHistorian Liz McIvor explores how Britain's expanding rail network was the spark to a social revolution, starting in the 1800s and through to modern times.A fast system of transportation shaped many areas of our industrial nation, from what we eat to where we live, work and…
Time CommandersContest in which teams fight each other in virtual reruns of the world's greatest battles.
Wainwright Walks: Coast to CoastJulia Bradbury follows in the footsteps of guidebook writer Alfred Wainwright by walking across the whole of northern England from the west to the east coast.
Tunes for Tyrants: Music and Power with Suzy KleinSuzy Klein explores music's crucial role in the most turbulent years of the 20th century.
The Art That Made Mexico: Paradise, Power and PrayersArtist Alinka Echeverria explores the three major forces - nature, power and faith - that have shaped Mexican art, and Mexico itself.
The Strange Case of the LawIn his first television series, barrister Harry Potter tells the remarkable story of English justice for BBC Four. As an ordained priest in the Church of England, Harry spent eight years as a prison chaplain. He then trained as a barrister, was called to the Bar in 1993, and…
