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Factual: History

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(43 programmes available now on BBC iPlayer)

  1. A Brief History of Mathematics Available on BBC iPlayer

    Professor Marcus du Sautoy reveals the personalities behind the calculations

  2. A History of the World in 100 Objects Available on BBC iPlayer

    Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, retells humanity's history through objects

  3. A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus Available on BBC iPlayer

    The British Museum's Neil MacGregor tells A History of the World in 100 Objects.

  4. A Narrow Sea Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring the history of Ulster's connections with Scotland

  5. A Short History of Ireland Available on BBC iPlayer

    Historical documentary

  6. Ceud Bliadhna Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series looking back at Highland news over the last century.

  7. Churchill's Roar Available on BBC iPlayer

    Melvyn Bragg presents a celebration of the remarkable language of Sir Winston Churchill.

  8. Coming Home Available on BBC iPlayer

    Charles Wheeler presents personal interpretations about the end of the Second World War.

  9. Digging Up Your Roots Available on BBC iPlayer

    BBC Radio Scotland's genealogy programme, packed with advice and stories

  10. Document Available on BBC iPlayer

    Historical investigation programme, taking a document as a starting point

  11. France's Forgotten Concentration Camps Available on BBC iPlayer

    Investigating the concentration camps set up in France to hold Spanish Civil War refugees.

  12. From Dunkirk to D-Day Available on BBC iPlayer

    Charles Wheeler analyses the Allies' resurgence in 1944 from their nadir in 1940/41

  13. Hearts and Minds Available on BBC iPlayer

    Nick Fraser considers the role of intellectuals in relation to world events and conflicts

  14. History Zone Available on BBC iPlayer

    A fascinating selection of archive programmes celebrating Scotland's past.

  15. How The Mighty Have Fallen Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Hilary Jones explores the history of obesity

  16. In Our Time Available on BBC iPlayer

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas

  17. Iran: A Revolutionary State Available on BBC iPlayer

    John Tusa chronicles the making of modern Iran

  18. It Happened Here Available on BBC iPlayer

    Peter Hennessy explores how places influence political events

  19. Ken Snowdon Available on BBC iPlayer

    Visit some unique moments in local history.

  20. King James Bible Available on BBC iPlayer

    The enduring appeal of the King James Bible, 400 years after its original publication.

  21. Living Air Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series reflecting the memories of a wide selection of radio listeners

  22. Making History Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring ordinary people's links with the past

  23. Parting Shots Available on BBC iPlayer

    Matthew Parris marks the passing of the valedictory despatch from British ambassadors

  24. Past Master Available on BBC iPlayer

    Famous and not-so-famous happenings and events in the history of Wales are documented

  25. Pioneers and Presidents Available on BBC iPlayer

    The travels, achievements and influences of the Protestant Ulster Scots in America.

  26. Secret Museum Available on BBC iPlayer

    Secret Mueum looks at the explicit erotic, sexual and pornographic art of Pompeii.

  27. Stephen Butt Available on BBC iPlayer

    Destruction, mysteries and discoveries, as we delve into the region's history.

  28. Sunday Feature Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme showcasing feature reports and discussions on any number of cultural subjects

  29. The Century Speaks Available on BBC iPlayer

    A look back at Merseyside life throughout the 20th Century.

  30. The Early Music Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    An exploration of early developments in the musical world

  31. The London Nobody Knows Available on BBC iPlayer

    Historian and broadcaster Dan Cruickshank goes off the beaten track in London

  32. The People of Ireland Available on BBC iPlayer

    Historians discuss the various cultural identities of Irish people.

  33. The People's D-Day Available on BBC iPlayer

    Libby Purves travels around Britain to find out about Britain's preparations for D-Day

  34. The Prime Ministers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Nick Robinson explores the history of Britain's prime ministers

  35. The Rhyming Weavers Available on BBC iPlayer

    A selection of poems and songs reflecting the work of the weaver poets, with John Hewitt.

  36. The Roman Way Available on BBC iPlayer

    The Roman Way explores aspects of everyday life in the Roman Empire, two millennia ago.

  37. The Scots of Ulster Available on BBC iPlayer

    Billy Kay recounts the story of the Scots of Ulster from earliest times to the present day

  38. The Secret History of Social Networking Available on BBC iPlayer

    Rory Cellan-Jones traces its roots

  39. The Ulster-Scots Available on BBC iPlayer

    A series which explores the origins, history, language and culture of the Ulster-Scots.

  40. Tracing Your Roots Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring the practice of researching family history

  41. Twenty Minutes Available on BBC iPlayer

    Eclectic arts magazine programme, exploring a range of fascinating subjects

  42. What's West Available on BBC iPlayer

    A radio programme exploring life in Northern Ireland; especially in the West of Ulster.

  43. Witness Available on BBC iPlayer

    The story of our times told by the people who were there

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