The Planets

Brian Cox explores how the four planets closest to the Sun - Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars - battled the unbelievable violence of the early solar system.

Great Asian Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo investigates the impact of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, rides the cable funicular to the top of its highest mountain, and visits the impressive West Kowloon train station.

Hope for Wildlife

Preparations for Hope's open house are derailed when a patient goes missing.

From Parking Lot to Paradise

Lion: The Rise and Fall of the Marsh Pride

Followed by TV cameras for over 25 years, the Marsh Pride's history is a tale of shifting loyalties, takeovers and sheer resilience.

Saving Steelhead from Extinction

Heartbeat

Kate is left a legacy by a man who she used to lodge with when she was a medical student. Meanwhile, Nick and the force are on the alert following a number of thefts.

Coastal Dwellers

Seafood has always been a main stake of the west coast diet and an important resource for trade.

Poirot

Poirot investigates a mystery that surrounds a young woman who is widowed for the second time when her new husband is killed in an explosion.

Poirot

Poirot investigates a mystery that surrounds a young woman who is widowed for the second time when her new husband is killed in an explosion.

Further Tales from Northumberland

Robson follows the route of St. Oswald's Way - the long-distance trail inspired by one of the great kings of Anglo-Saxon England.

The Island Diaries

An idyllic island in the Pacific, Palau looks like a paradise. A matrilineal society with roles well-defined by the rich local culture, its harmony seems palpable.

The Passion and Puppetry of Ronnie Burkett