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Factual: History

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(47 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 Other Lives Available on BBC iPlayer

    Historian Sir David Cannadine explores Winston Churchill's life outside politics

  8. Churchill's Roar Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  9. Coming Home Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  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. Genius Unrecognised Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tony Hill looks at the genesis of five inventions that define our world today

  14. Gerry Anderson on the Hillbilly Trail Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gerry Anderson follows the trail of the Ulster-Scots, from Ballycarry to Nashville.

  15. Hearts and Minds Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  16. Hired and Bound Available on BBC iPlayer

    The old Hiring Fairs of the Ulster countryside are brought to life with William Hunter.

  17. History Zone Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  18. How Did We Get Here...? Egypt Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stephen Sackur uncovers the history behind the upheavals in Egypt.

  19. In Our Time Available on BBC iPlayer

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas

  20. Iran: A Revolutionary State Available on BBC iPlayer

    John Tusa chronicles the making of modern Iran

  21. Ken Snowdon Available on BBC iPlayer

    Visit some unique moments in local history.

  22. King James Bible Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  23. Living Air Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series reflecting the memories of a wide selection of radio listeners

  24. Making History Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring ordinary people's links with the past

  25. Parting Shots Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  26. Pioneers and Presidents Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  27. Rhwng Gwyl a Gwaith Available on BBC iPlayer

    Magazine items and archive clips.

  28. Seanchasan a' Sgrùdaidh Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tony Dilworth's fascinating Linguistic Survey recordings of the 50s

  29. Secret Museum Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  30. Social Class Available on BBC iPlayer

    Award-winning author Byron Rogers explores social class in Wales

  31. Stephen Butt Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  32. Sunday Feature Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  33. The Early Music Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    An exploration of early developments in the musical world

  34. The London Nobody Knows Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  35. The People of Ireland Available on BBC iPlayer

    Historians discuss the various cultural identities of Irish people.

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

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

  37. The Prime Ministers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Nick Robinson explores the history of Britain's prime ministers

  38. The Rhyming Weavers Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  39. The Roman Way Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  40. 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

  41. The Scots: A Genetic Journey Available on BBC iPlayer

    Alistair Moffat discovers how the story of where we all come from is written in our genes.

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

    Rory Cellan-Jones traces its roots

  43. The Story of Economics Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael Blastland lays out the history of economic ideas

  44. The Ulster-Scots Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  45. Tracing Your Roots Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring the practice of researching family history

  46. What's West Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  47. Witness Available on BBC iPlayer

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

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