With unique access to Nasa, Brian Cox follows Perseverance rover’s search for life on Mars during a critical seven-day period as it undertakes an epic journey across the red planet.

The behind-the-scenes account - part love story, part thriller - of how Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was thrown into a Tehran jail, and how her family battled to get her home

Marianna Spring investigates how Elon Musk’s ownership is transforming one of the world’s most influential social media platforms.

The 40 year journey of Hans Zimmer from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty, revealing some of his musical secrets over a career landing films as "Rain Man," "Pirates of The Caribbean," "Gladiator," "No Time To Die" and much more.

Despite the huge risks, two Russian film-makers have been filming the impact of the invasion of Ukraine in their country. Many thousands have fled. Those that have stayed have had to make a choice – oppose the war, support it, or stay silent.

More than 30,000 people are known to have been killed in the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria. Panorama asks if more could have been done to save lives.

Michael Mosley investigates Porton Down, Britain's most secretive and controversial military research base. He comes face to face with chemical and biological weapons old and new.

Canadian singer, songwriter and poet Joni Mitchell tells her story in interviews, interwoven with her words and music.

The beats that broke new ground. How hip hop emerged from underground New York into a global force for change and empowerment - as told by icons Chuck D, Ice-T, Run DMC and more.

Inside the heart of the BBC Persian newsroom in London, as the team covers unrest in Iran. We hear from reporters about the challenges of carrying out their journalism despite being banned in Iran and the personal sacrifices they make to do so.

He told the world‘s elite – Bill Gates, billionaires and governments – he would make them rich while doing good. But now accused of fraud, Arif Naqvi could face 291 years in jail.

Fela Kuti, Africa's biggest artist, was also a thorn in the side of Nigeria's military regimes - a revolutionary who fought injustice with his music.

Tensions in the world’s largest democracy. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dogged by accusations over his attitude to the nation's Muslim minority. What's the truth?

How the land of immigrants faced the reality of Holocaust refugees. Did the nation fail to live up to its ideals? Powerful documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein.

Great scientists, even greater questions. Mind-expanding talks and hands-on science, inspiring children and adults alike since 1825. In the 2022 Christmas Lectures, Professor Dame Sue Black will share secrets of the scientific detective process.

Ken Loach, a British filmmaker who has worked in the field for over 60 years, has been known as the country’s most politically active filmmaker. Ken Loach talks to John Wilson about the key moments in his life that have shaped his creativity.

Filmed at Claridge's over six years, this series follows work to dig out a five-storey mega-basement, add four new floors and create London’s most exclusive penthouse.

Joann Fletcher explains how Ancient Egypt's extraordinary story fits together, from nomads to pyramid builders, from tomb robbers to the last of the pharaohs.

Including incredible footage, this wide-reaching documentary gains a detailed understanding of the real Lionel Messi. This is Messi as you've never seen him before.

Ronaldo Nazário was one of the best footballers on the planet when his ambitions were crushed by injury and press scrutiny. This film chronicles his life.

Life in the extreme. In a fragile world of beauty and hostility, nature finds a way to survive and thrive. Sir David Attenborough explores a planet on the brink of major change.

Presenter Hannah Fry reveals how much our planet can change in just a single day and how these daily changes are essential to our existence.

The story of Manchester’s Hacienda nightclub, including interviews with famous clubbers like Noel Gallagher. This is the story of a dance revolution that changed Britain forever.

A look at the impact that the Windrush generation and its descendants have had on English football, with contributions from Tyrone Mings, John Barnes and others.

In this visual essay, writer and broadcaster Lindsay Johns reframes the history of the Caribbean through the lives of four inspirational revolutionary leaders.

As Boris Johnson is forced from office, Laura Kuenssberg looks at the scandals that led to his downfall, and hears from the candidates vying to replace him.

British-born Chinese vlogger Shu Lin explores the history of the Chinese community in the UK from the 1950s through to the present day.

It is being described as a national emergency. Energy bills are soaring and families across the UK are struggling to cope. Millions are falling into fuel poverty and are wondering how they will heat their homes in winter. But not everyone is suffering from the energy crisis.

With the dream of sending humans to Mars closer than ever before, Horizon asks the world's leading experts on Mars where they would go and what they would need to survive.

The Sky at Night team meets the scientists in the UK researching the astonishing new data returned by the James Webb Space Telescope.