Mobeen Azhar uncovers the remarkable story of his grandfather, one of the 2.5 million men of the British Indian Army who volunteered and served in the fight against fascism in World War II

A Look at a drug called vosoritide and its effects on those with dwarfism.

The heart-pounding story of a relentless mission to secure accountability for victims of alleged Russian war crimes being carried out in Ukraine. The film-makers track down a group of survivors bold enough to take a stand against those who they say committed crimes of rape, torture and murder against their families. Working with the Clooney Foundation for Justice, they document evidence of human rights abuses in the fight to bring Russian commanders and soldiers to trial, and justice to the Ukrainian people.

Initially associated with Bob Dylan with whom they toured and recorded, The Band were soon to be acknowledged as a truly seminal band in their own right, truly The Band. Comprised of Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Robbie Robertson, The Band were signed to Capitol Records in 1968 and embarked on a recording career that witnessed eight U.S. Top 40 albums, including three million-sellers.

From meteorites that impact Earth, to a moon that orbits backwards, to an imposter lurking in the asteroid belt, a variety of strange, wandering worlds are rewriting what we know – and even how we think about – our solar system.

Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.

In 2022, a terrifying discovery: a female skeleton dating from 1650, buried with a sickle across her neck and giant padlock on her toe—double protection to keep her from rising from the dead. All the evidence points to her being buried as a vampire… and she’s not alone, with more than 50 deviant burials around her. Who was she and what did these burial rituals mean?

Thomas Hardy's classic story of class, love and familial heartbreak was so shocking at the time of its release that Hardy never wrote another novel. Christopher Eccleston looks back on the 1996 film version of Jude and how this tale from 1895 remains as relevant today as it was then. Jude's struggle to pull himself out of his working class roots to gain a higher education holds real resonance with Christopher as he looks back on his own journey as an actor and reflects on how hard it is for those entering the industry today.

In the back garden of a house in York, England, more than 45 decapitated, Roman-era skeletons are unearthed. This astonishing discovery leads to an unprecedented scientific investigation to identify the remains. Are these men savagely murdered pagan prisoners? Are they soldiers who were killed in battle or executed for crimes against Rome?
From the moment they were found archaeologists knew there was something strange about these skeletons. When they were buried their heads were removed and placed in some odd positions; between knees, on chests or down by their feet, why?

Explore the life of Jesus, a revolutionary born amidst oppression, whose message of love led to his execution. Through the insights of historians and theologians, uncover the struggles of his disciples as they risked everything to share his enduring legacy of hope. Using the latest scientific, geological and historical research, this groundbreaking series tells the story of the birth, life, death and immediate legacy of Jesus.

Tells the story of a single group of soldiers from the Welsh Guards, who were deployed to the frontline of the war in Helmand Province of Afghanistan in 2009. The ten soldiers share their unfiltered accounts, alongside testimony from their family members.

Featuring never-before-seen footage, Jonah Lomu shares his story and how he escaped gang violence to become the planet's most iconic rugby player.

Those who knew him remember the man whose dream it was to lead Scotland to independence. Looks back on the life and times of Alex Salmond, from his early days as a political rebel to first minister of Scotland and his untimely death earlier this month.

A profile of English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy, who is famed as a deeply reserved and secretive man that put his most private feelings into his poems. This programme features a look at the poetry he wrote after the death of his first wife, Emma.

Kafui Okpattah reports from on the African American population in Ghana, asking why they chose to make the African nation their permanent home ahead of the upcoming US election. Three young people in Gaza give their unabridged accounts of their year of war. Debi Edward is in Mongolia at a festival showcasing the skills of the Kazakh golden eagle hunters.