Can an illness be a blessing and a curse? This programme follows Nick Van Boss's personal journey of discovery to see whether Tourettes made him the man that he is. Show more
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Some of the scientists and entrepreneurs who are ready to exploit the much anticipated colonization of the Moon are featured in this programme. Show more
The story of the British mathematician Andrew Wiles and his bid to find proof for Fermat's last theorem, which has taxed mathematicians since the 17th century. Show more
Alice Roberts explores recent discoveries in the study of human origins, revealing the transformation that has been brought about in this field by genetics. Show more
In the wake of the Gatwick drone crisis, high-risk specialist Aldo Kane investigates the threat drones pose to UK skies and tests the new technology we can use to keep ourselves safe. Show more
Following the teams inside Facebook, revealing a hidden technological playground. The film tackles difficult questions, like how our data is used, and also shows how Facebook works. Show more
Scientists start to peel back the layers of Jupiter to reveal the wonders within, using information gained from Nasa's Juno mission. Show more
Horizon follows three people as they undergo remarkable new cancer treatments: from a genetically targeted drug that fights a type of skin cancer to advanced robotic surgery. Show more
Horizon reveals how new archaeological discoveries are painting a very different picture of the first native Britons. Show more
The world's leading scientists share crucial words of advice to help the new president get to grips with his intimidating responsibility to science. Show more
Danny Wallace circumnavigates the globe searching for a robot that can walk and talk like him. He discovers that the robotics world is as weird as it is insanely complicated. Show more
Investigating the discovery of what is ominously being called 'dark flow', a phenomenon which could mean scientists might have to find a new way of understanding the universe. Show more
Series exploring topical scientific issues. A look at the fledgling field of extra-terrestrial meteorology, as technology allows astronomers to study other planets in new ways. Show more
Comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner is on a personal mission to uncover the science of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), a condition which he suspects he has. Show more
Series exploring topical scientific issues. How bad can our drinking pattern be for our health? Doctors and genetically identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken find out. Show more
Documentary about the latest scientific research into how to survive plane crashes, featuring people explaining what they did to stay alive. Show more
Danny Wallace presents a documentary which makes the case that chimpanzees, who share 99 per cent of our DNA, should be given the same rights as humans. Show more
Topical science series. On a Japanese island and in places in California and in Sardinia, people live longer than anywhere else. Scientists try to find out why. Show more
Science series. How does the human memory work? The stories of John and Genevieve are helping scientists to understand. Show more
Topical science series. Decision making is not the rational process we imagine it to be. A mathematician shows how to make better decisions using sums. Show more