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Lucy Fleming embarks upon a quest to discover more about her mysterious uncle Ian.
24 May 2008,·30 mins
Sean Street tells the story of Ludwig Koch, the David Attenborough of his day.
15 Apr 2009,·30 mins
Stephen K Amos
Comedian Stephen K Amos revisits his paper round route with actor Bob Kingdom.
23 Sep 2011,·15 mins
James Naughtie presents a tribute to Alistair Cooke, who would have been 100 this week.
18 Nov 2008,·45 mins
Series 2
Michelle Bachelet
The former Chilean president talks about Pinochet, leading the military and human rights.
29 Aug 2019,·28 mins
The life of Johnny Morris, told by his friend and former co-presenter Terry Nutkins.
18 Feb 2011,·28 mins
Germaine Greer presents a profile of eccentric 1970s rock icon Frank Zappa.
07 Oct 2006,·30 mins
Memories of Terence Rattigan from Donald Sinden
Memories of playwright Terence Rattigan, from actor Sir Donald Sinden.
10 Jun 2011,·15 mins
Paul Gambaccini meets sound engineers James Lock and Geoff Emerick.
05 Feb 2008,·30 mins
Dominic Arkwright charts the life of Thomas Middleton, the bad boy of Renaissance drama
11 May 2010,·30 mins
Emerging Markets
What happened in Russia and South Africa when legalised casinos opened their doors?
06 Sep 2005,·22 mins
Alistair McGowan tells the story of the love letters that composer Erik Satie never sent.
13 Jul 2013,·30 mins
Steve Carver looks to the learn the secrets of the chimney sweeping trade.
19 Feb 2014,·30 mins
A jet engine built by Ludwig Wittgenstein in Manchester is investigated by Cassie Newland.
02 Jan 2015,·30 mins
Episode 2
Following the barristers, clerks and staff of one of London's leading law chambers.
28 Jul 2009,·30 mins
Oona King discovers her family's role in the fight for equality for African Americans.
02 Jul 2014,·30 mins
Where is Home?
Where is home for families who are dispersed around the globe?
01 Nov 2003,·12 mins
Jolyon Jenkins meets the women of Verona who answer letters sent to Shakespeare's Juliet
12 Jan 2015,·30 mins
Croeso i Bwyta, Cysgu, Crio
Croeso i’n pod bach newydd-anedig perffaith ar gyfer rhieni!
13 Jan 2020,·1 min
Sheppey, landscape of cars, caravans and morose marshland - the place they call The Island
29 Aug 2012,·30 mins
Alistair McGowan uncovers the sensational, creative life of the Irish composer John Field.
17 May 2016,·30 mins
Anne Askew
Tudor housewife Anne Askew's conversion to Protestantism tore her family apart.
13 Aug 2008,·30 mins
Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.
16 Apr 2011,·30 mins
Elinor Goodman explores Margaret Thatcher's life after she ceased to be prime minister.
13 Apr 2013,·28 mins
Laura Barton pieces together the true story of Abner Jay, a most unusual musical talent.
20 Jan 2015,·30 mins
Musician and poet Anthony Joseph tries to get to the heart of Calypso star Lord Kitchener
13 Jan 2015,·30 mins
Pedigree cat breeders speak about the lengths to which they go to look after their animals
09 Jan 1992,·28 mins
A look at the life and work of Amitabh Bachchan, the biggest star in Bollywood
27 Oct 2012,·30 mins
Ruth Barnes explores the music, life and loves of the singer songwriter Judee Sill
09 Sep 2014,·30 mins
Anoushka follows new students coping with starting at her university as Covid cases rise.
26 Oct 2020,·28 mins
