As many as 250,000 boys under the age of 18 served in the British Army during World War I. Fergal Keane looks at their stories and tries to find out what made them enlist. Show more
Series exploring the impact of technology on war. A look at the decisive role played by the P-51 Mustang in protecting US bombers from German attack. Show more
The Queen's Castle
Episode 2: Four Seasons
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Documentary series which goes behind the scenes at the Queen's favourite home, Windsor Castle. This part covers Easter and also takes a look at the Queen's horses. Show more
The impact of technology on the history of war. This programme looks at the sharpest, strongest blade ever - the samurai sword. Show more
Series chronicling the impact of technology on war. Untested in combat and generally derided, the Harrier proved itself in the Falklands conflict. Show more
Series which chronicles the impact of technology on war focuses on the Bell Huey helicopter, which symbolised the American involvement in Vietnam. Show more
Series chronicling the impact of technology on warfare. How the Soviet T34 tank helped the Red Army fight back against the Germans in World War II. Show more
Series chronicling the impact of technology on war shows how the longbow was a killing machine that could stop an armoured knight in his tracks. Show more
Series chronicling the impact of technology on war focuses on the bayonet, which remained an enduring symbol of British military grit for over 300 years. Show more
Amateur footage of frontline and civilian stories that offers new insights into life and atrocities in WWII Germany and the occupied territories, as Hitler's dreams crumble. Show more
Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history and archaeology of Rome. In the first episode, Mary reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome. Show more
Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history and archaeology of Rome. Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world. Show more
Mary Beard explores the mythology, history and archaeology of Rome. In this episode, she takes an in-depth look at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire. Show more
59 minutes
Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history and archaeology of Rome. In the final episode, Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? Show more
Amateur footage of frontline and civilian stories that offers new insights into life in prewar Germany and during the early days of the WWII. Nazi control pervades all and anti-Semitism is explicit. Show more
Professor Niall Ferguson argues that Britain's decision to enter the First World War was a catastrophic error that unleashed an era of totalitarianism and genocide. Show more
Tiger - Spy in the Jungle
Episode 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
David Attenborough narrates the lives of four growing tiger cubs. The cubs, now a year-and-a-half old, must learn to hunt for themselves. Their mother soon loses patience. Show more
Tiger - Spy in the Jungle
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Wildlife documentary. David Attenborough narrates the lives of four growing tiger cubs using footage collected by hidden-camera-carrying elephants. The cubs learn to hunt. Show more