Outer Hebrides

Life on Scalpay in the Scottish islands of the Outer Hebrides

• 27 mins

Lost Air Luggage

Following the journey of airport luggage and the job of finding the bags that get lost

• 27 mins

Phobias

Living with irrational fears, who has them and methods of dealing with them

• 27 mins

Cannibalism

An exploration of the culture and myths surrounding the practise of eating human flesh

• 27 mins

Pagans in Britain

Exploring the rituals of the modern day Druid movement and its roots in Paganism

• 27 mins

Eric Liddell

A profile of the Scottish athlete, rugby union international player, and missionary

• 27 mins

Women in Indian Music

Exploring the unique place of female musicians in traditional Indian music

• 28 mins

AIDS a Decade of Despair and Promise

A look at the progress of the worldwide AIDS epidemic

• 27 mins

Robert Herrick

The life, career and poetry of 17th century poet Robert Herrick

• 27 mins

John Clare

The life of 19th century English poet and farm labourer John Clare

• 27 mins

Tudors at Kentwell Hall

Kentwell Hall in Suffolk, Great Britain hosts a return to the past

• 26 mins

Pets on Prescription

What is this special relationship we have with animals?

• 27 mins

The Tree of Liberty

The story of the Haitian Revolution and its leader Toussaint Louverture

• 27 mins

Cecil Rhodes

A profile of colonialist Cecil Rhodes and his post-colonial fall from grace

• 27 mins

Beards

The pros and cons, religious and cultural significance of facial hair on men

• 25 mins

Breaking Away

The legacy of Ida Amin's expulsion of Asians from Uganda

• 27 mins

The Strange Journey of Herman Melville

The forgotten author of 'Moby Dick'

• 27 mins

Miles Davis

Obituary tribute to jazz musician Miles Davis

• 29 mins

The Vatican

Exploring the role of The Vatican in Catholicism

• 27 mins

What Difference does a Decade Make?

A report from Strasburg looking at facilities for disabled people.

• 27 mins

The Battle of Maldon

A look at the significance of The Battle of Maldon in its millennial anniversary year

• 26 mins

The Real Good King Wenceslas

Uncovering the man behind the myth of Good King Wenceslas

• 28 mins

Dubrovnik

A look at the world heritage site currently under siege in the war of independence

• 26 mins

Bells

The art of church bell ringing

• 27 mins

The Sound of Silence

The multiple meanings, lures and types of silence

• 27 mins

Set in Stone

A look at the craft of stone-carvers and sculptors

• 27 mins

Robert Burns

Why is Scottish poet Robert Burns so popular?

• 27 mins

The Best Chocolate Ice Cream

What it is like to fall in love

• 27 mins

Greenland the Hard Way

Sailing to Greenland to climb Cathedral Peak

• 27 mins

Tattooing Pictures on Skin

The art of the tattooist

• 27 mins