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Toast - Orange
Why did the mobile phone brand with a "bright" future disappear from the UK?
20 Jun 2026,·25 mins
6. Black Mirror
A disturbing TV episode helps Ruth see her own life differently.
16 Jun 2026,·25 mins
Lady on Trial
Annie Kenney - Suffragette
Lucy Worsley meets a suffragette who’s willing to die for women's right to vote.
30 Jun 2026,·28 mins
Being Greek
Courtroom Drama
Mary Beard presents the first of five compelling stories from Ancient Greece.
23 Jun 2026,·28 mins
Fake Marriages - The real story
The front line on tackling fake marriages
23 Jun 2026,·37 mins
To Catch a King
The final episode – coming soon…
Can Sue and Rob find a smuggler from the past who everyone thought had disappeared?
24 Jun 2026,·1 min
Potential futures
How will human potential change in the future?
03 Nov 2023,·14 mins
Hidden Hurdles
Gender, race and class: Tony Hawks reveals some hidden barriers to play.
25 Jun 2026,·14 mins
Luana Lopes Lara: Prediction market payout
Luana Lopes Lara is now the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire
22 Jun 2026,·45 mins
Resonance FM: The Art of Listening
Comedian Stewart Lee tells the story of Resonance FM, the UK’s greatest radio art station.
20 Jun 2026,·57 mins
Dagenham Dock
A trip to a burger van uncovers a battle between HGV drivers and a parking fine company.
22 Jun 2026,·42 mins
3. The flight
“He won’t wake up...I think he’s dead.” What Farouk did in the hours after Martine died
24 Apr 2023,·27 mins
How did we get here? 1. Israel and the Palestinians
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict
24 Jun 2026,·26 mins
The Miles Davis Story
5. Lost and Found
After his five 'lost years' in retirement, Miles finds a way back and fulfils his legacy.
20 Jun 2026,·29 mins
Stolen Years
4. Closing Arguments
The victim testifies with some explosive revelations. Will justice finally prevail?
19 May 2026,·28 mins
Sixty Years of Hurt
6. England v Hope
David Baddiel explores Englishness through the history of the England men's football team.
20 Jun 2026,·28 mins
How does Bluetooth work?
Bluetooth lets us share files and listen to music without wires. But how does it work?
19 Jun 2026,·26 mins
Into the Wild
Is there any true wilderness left on our planet? Writer Cal Flyn joins Tom and Helen.
19 Jun 2026,·53 mins
Series 3
6. Deleted
Jenny decides if she wants to continue to belong to the global DNA database.
09 Jun 2026,·28 mins
The Nerve of a Cockroach
Erica McAlister explores the extraordinary nervous system of cockroaches.
27 May 2022,·14 mins
Is technology ruining sport?
Tech boosts accuracy but is it worth disrupting the experience and flow of live sport?
25 Jun 2026,·23 mins
Spoofs
As comedian Mel Brooks turns 100, Ellen and Mark explore the art of the cinematic parody.
15 May 2026,·42 mins
Has Britain become ungovernable?
John Simpson examines the factors behind the resignation of Britain’s prime minister
25 Jun 2026,·26 mins
June 22nd to June 28th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
24 Jun 2026,·5 mins
Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement
Trailer
The story of the power struggles that forged the green movement
24 Jun 2026,·3 mins
The Friendly Virus
As antibiotics start to fail, are we ready to enter the age of phage?
22 Jun 2026,·26 mins
Will AI replace the people who built it?
Aleks and Kevin explore the job losses in Silicon Valley and the impact of vibe coding.
17 Jun 2026,·28 mins
Israel and the Palestinians
10: From 2010 to the present day
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict.
13 Apr 2026,·28 mins
Unspun World: Has Britain become ungovernable?
26 Jun 2026,·26 mins
Ten Years After Brexit
10: Impact on Politics
Why has Brexit had such a profound effect on British politics?
19 Jun 2026,·14 mins
