Despite being phased-out by British rail networks in 1968, the steam train has resisted its bleak fate of becoming a mere museum exhibit, and fading into obscurity. This series charts their re-emergence over the subsequent twenty year period following the end of the age of steam.
An unprecedented look behind the scenes of one of Britain's most iconic landmarks, following the lives of the people who work, worship and live in this unique community over the course of a year
Comedy vehicle designed to showcase the dazzling impersonations of Morgana Robinson. In this seven-part show, Morgana plays the entire celebrity roster of leading talent agent Vincent Mann (of Mann Management). In a groundbreaking move, Vincent has allowed a documentary crew into his agency and given them access to the likes of Miranda Hart, Natalie Cassidy, Russell Brand, Joanna Lumley, Gregg Wallace, Mel & Sue, Danny Dyer and Adele (all of whom are played by Morgana).
Mary Berry draws on her wealth of cookery know-how and shares a selection of her absolute favourite Christmas recipes - seasonal dishes guaranteed to go down a treat with family and friends.
Louis Theroux looks at the extreme pressures placed on relationships by conditions such as autism and dementia, meeting both those diagnosed and the people who love and care for them.
Uncovering who and what made immigration unignorable and brought politics to crisis. Blair, Cameron, Farage, migrant activists and government and media insiders go on record.
Award-winning documentary in which theatre director Michael Bogdanov tries to persuade residents of a Birmingham estate to perform the Bard. After initial indifference, in three weeks he builds a company of enthusiastic amateur actors whose performances of scenes from the plays are riveting. Here's a thuggish Caliban, a black Shylock full of conviction, and exuberant gang members from Romeo and Juliet. It's only a temporary triumph, but it does demonstrate the power and appeal of Shakespeare, and you wonder at the talent going to waste.
A solo chorister sings Once in Royal David's City to begin the traditional celebration of Christmas from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The world-famous choir sings carols old and new. Filmed amidst the beauty of historic King's College Chapel and first televised in 1954, and annually since 1963.
Art historian Dr. James Fox makes the case for a singularly British renaissance, telling the stories of the artists and artisans who changed Britain forever.
A look inside the famous Casino de Monte Carlo, where the present fortunes of Monaco began. Its impressive architecture conjures up an era of exotic glamour but it no longer provides the vast revenues it once did. They have to work hard to attract the new wealthy, especially from Asia, where the approach to gambling is very different.
Meet the Ancestors aka Ancestors was a BBC Television documentary series that documented the archaeological excavation and scientific reconstruction of human remains. The series was introduced by archaeologist Julian Richards and often included facial reconstructions by Caroline Wilkinson.