Mixed Britannia
Episode 2: 1940-1965
1 hour
A history of Britain's mixed-race community. George Alagiah tells the story of GI babies and the boom in mixed-race couples following mass migration. Show more
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Mixed Britannia
Episode 1: 1910-1939
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland
A history of Britain's mixed-race community. In this episode, George Alagiah tells how Britain escaped laws preventing mixed marriage and the excesses of race science. Show more
Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain
Episode 4: Having a Ball
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Andrew Marr charts the events that shaped Britain. In the 1920s, Imperial Britannia slid from view and Britain saw a housing boom and the birth of radio broadcasting. Show more
This World
Obama: What Happened to Hope?
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
With days to go before the US presidential election, Andrew Marr assesses Barack Obama's first term in office, talking to those who have worked closely with him in the White House. Show more
Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain
Episode 2: The Land of Lost Content
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on Red Button One
Available for years
Presented by Andrew Marr. The 1950s were a period of apparent calm, order and prosperity for Britain, but much of the populace was hungry for change. Show more
This World
Britain's Jihadi Brides
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Investigative documentary. Britain's Jihadi Brides reveals how the sophisticated recruiting tactics of IS have shattered so many lives. Show more
Historian Dominic Sandbrook explores the 1970s. He reveals a Britain brimming with aspiration as ordinary people first felt the thrill of freedom and money. Show more
The story of 2013 told through the high-impact news images of the year, exploring how photojournalism has changed in the age of smartphones and social media. Show more
The Normans
Episode 2: Conquest
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Documentary series. Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland, and looks at how England adapted to its new masters. Show more
Andrew Marr's Great Scots: The Writers Who Shaped a Nation
Episode 2: Walter Scott
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Documentary series exploring the lives of Scottish writers. Andrew Marr looks at Walter Scott, a prolific novelist, poet and political fixer. Show more
The Riots: In Their Own Words
Episode 1: The Rioters
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
The story of the riots of 2011, using accounts from the rioters themselves as well as previously unseen footage to tell the shocking tale of what happened and why. Show more
Mixed Britannia
Episode 3: 1965-2011
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales
George Alagiah tells the story of couples facing violence during the 70s, how adoption became a battleground and how mixed race became a rapidly growing ethnic group. Show more
Former professional footballer and pundit Gavin Peacock explores his life journey, explaining his path from Premier League goal scorer to full-time church minister. Show more
This World
Britain's Jihadi Brides
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Middle EastLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS South Asia
Investigative documentary as part of The Big Stories: 2015. Britain's Jihadi Brides reveals how the sophisticated recruiting tactics of IS have shattered so many lives. Show more
Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain
Episode 2: Road to War
58 minutes
Andrew Marr charts the events that shaped Britain. The country basks in a hot Edwardian summer, but the assassination of an archduke in Sarajevo presages world war. Show more
Documentary examining Germany's automobile industry. Historian Dominic Sandbrook examines the contrasting fortunes of the British and German car industries. Show more
Woman's Hour
'Muslims Like Us'; Italian Women and the Calabrian Mafia;
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
BBC2 series Muslims Like Us, Italian women and the Calabrian Mafia, fiscal policy and equality, 91 Ways in Bristol and author Sara Stewart's book Whilst I Was Out. Show more