Britain

The broadcaster travels to the West Yorkshire moors, known as "Bronte Country." It is an area that shaped the Bronte sisters and they have in turn, helped shape it. He explores some of the influences on their writing.

Cat Deely hosts the epic 'live' final of Britain's Got the Pop Factor, where musical acts R Wayne, 2 Up 2 Down and Geraldine battle it out for their own record deal and an automatic entry to the show Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice. Nicki Chapman, Neil Fox and Pete Waterman will judge their efforts, but who wins?

A journalistic survey of Britain's road traffic problems and a plea for the adoption of a National Road Plan.

Michael Mosley transformed the lives of millions of people. In this programme, we look back at an extraordinary broadcasting career which spanned almost 40 years. Fronting series such as Trust Me I’m a Doctor and the hit podcast Just One Thing, Michael used his warm, often funny approach to deliver important, life-changing health messages. He started behind the scenes as an award-winning science journalist and producer, before becoming a much-loved presenter. His programmes have made a lasting impact on the nation’s health habits, from intermittent fasting to the benefits of a cold shower. Michael also shared his own struggles with audiences worldwide. As a chronic insomniac, he made programmes about sleep and, ever curious, he would also go to extremes in the pursuit of science, even infecting himself with a tapeworm. Celebrating Michael’s career, this programme marks the enormous impact he made, touching the lives of so many.

Britain feels under-funded and falling apart. On the eve of the election, as politicians debate the causes, economist Tim Harford looks at what the numbers reveal about the broken state we're in.

A look at life in the UK, focused on the Newton family of Leeds and taking in other areas of the UK including the government in London, the historic city of York and holidays in the Lake District and the popular tourist spots of Scotland.

Introduces the English countryside, life in London, and examples of English institutions and values, with the typical experiences a boy and girl have in traveling from their village and in visiting London.

Examining the story of the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the man who designed the world's fastest railway, longest suspension bridge and largest ship. Over 150 years on from his death, this film goes back in time to explore the extraordinary stories behind Brunel's greatest creations, including the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The film also explores the wider story of what kind of Britain Brunel's genius was able to flourish in.

The loss of minimum wage in Britain has resulted in the gap between the rich and the poor growing hugely. Newtown just outside Birmingham is looking dirty, rundown and old. 50 % of its citizens are unemployed, living in grey towerblocks overlooking the urban devastation. The flats are poorly equipped with basic furnishings. All people can do is watch television. As the rich people get richer, the poor get poorer. Chris Pond from the Low Pay Unit blames poverty and hardship on the Conservative Government's free market economy and their opt-out from the social chapter. Journeyman Pictures investigates the harsh reality of 1990s Britain.

This fascinating programme depicts the history of British Steam in Scotland focusing on the key Scottish lines. So sit back and enjoy a nostalgic railway journey with a look at both archive and preserved steam plus a brief overview of the role of the railway in the country today. - Fife in the 60s - Larbert to Aberdeen in the 60s - West Highland Line in the 60s - Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway - Strathspey Railway - Fort William to Mallaig - West Highland Line and modern traction

This fascinating programme depicts the history of British Steam in Wales focusing on the key railways within the country. So sit back and enjoy a nostalgic journey with a look at both archive and preserved steam plus a brief overview of the role of the Welsh railway today. - Shrewsbury to Barmouth in the 60s - South Wales in the 60s - Llangollen Railway - Ffestiniog Railway - Snowdon Mountain Railway - Talyllyn and Welshpool Railways - Aberystwyth to Barmouth including Vale of Rheidol - South Wales Coal Traffic

This fascinating programme depicts the history of British Steam in the Midlands focusing on the key railways within the region. So sit back and enjoy a nostalgic journey with a look at both archive and preserved steam plus a brief overview of the role of the railway in the region today. - Wolverhampton to Princess Risborough in the 60s - Lickey Incline in the 60s - Severn Valley Railway - Midland Railway Centre - Barrow Hill Roundhouse - Great Central Railway - Lickey Incline - Modern - Midland Mainline

This fascinating programme depicts the history of British Steam in Southern England focusing on the key railways within the region. So sit back and enjoy a nostalgic journey with a look at both archive and preserved steam plus a brief overview of the role of the railway in the region today. - Southampton to Bournemouth in the 60s - Somerset and Dorset in the 60s - Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway - Mid-Hants Railway - Swanage Railway - Swindon and Didcot Railway Museums - Isle of Wight - The Class 59s - Foster Yeoman and ARC

A series of true stories about people who have experience supernatural events narrated by Ian McShane.

Ben Zand investigates the hidden world of illegal dog fighting in the UK, with exclusive access to the gangs embroiled in this murky world and the organisations seeking justice for the dogs affected

This unique series narrated by Sir Tony Robinson uses home movie archive to reveal life in 20th Century Britain as never seen before. From the Blitz to the Beatles, the last days of steam trains and working canal boats to royal coronations, these filmmakers captured everything. Each episode is devoted to the decades of the Thirties, World War Two, The Fifties and ending with the roaring Sixties.

Every contact leaves a trace. How the latest forensic science is helping detectives catch criminals who have evaded the law for decades. Can their victims finally get justice?

Nicky Campbell narrates a look at how the nation's roads are policed, joining Cheshire's elite team of motorway officers as they crack down on Britain's worst drivers.