BBC Two

In this two-part series, Ed Balls explores the crisis in the care sector, immersing himself in a care home before entering the world of paid and unpaid home care.

In this landmark five-part series, he explores the extraordinary changes that are taking place in Russia today and reveals the contours left by history on this vast land. From the Arctic Circle, where the summer sun never sets, to the breathtaking cities of Vladivostok and St Petersburg, from white witches to hirsute masseurs, from oil wells to shamans, Dimbleby’s journey by boat, train, truck and foot is heart-warming, entertaining and compelling. This is television’s first comprehensive look at a country shrouded in myth. Look through one window and you see an authoritarian regime trying to modernise itself into an oil-rich economy. Look through another and you see exuberant people enjoying new opportunities, struggling with old problems. Everywhere, the marker stones of their turbulent past. Uncover an enormous and diverse country in transition in this beautiful and exhilarating series

Alex Polizzi takes on the difficult challenge of finding head chefs for restaurants that have a desperate need to fill a vacancy.

Andrew Marr deconstructs detective fiction, fantasy epics and spy novels - the books we really read. He unpicks their conventions to show how these books keep us turning the page.

Shown as six one-hour programmes on BBC2, "Story of Music" presents Howard’s personal view of the musical timeline from the stone age to the digital age, including the influence of classical music on the growth of popular music as well as the evolution of blues, jazz and world music.

A documentary series which shows the work done by Members of Parliament, both behind the scenes and in public proceedings in the House of Commons.

Gardening series delving into the history of cottage gardening, Looks to the old cottage gardens of the past and adapts the more popular features to modern gardens. In building three cottage gardens from scratch at his home in Barnsdale, Geoff Hamilton set out to simplify the practical problems of creating a natural rustic look.

The queen and king of confectionery, Kitty Hope and Mark Greenwood, rediscover the best of British confectionery. The fun-loving couple are sweet-making experts and together they show how to make all kinds of sweets at home, from childhood favourites to exotic new treats. Along the way they source the best ingredients from around the UK.

Behind the scenes at the UK's most remote hospital, the Gilbert Bain in Shetland, which provides emergency and medical care to the islands' 23,000 residents.

Examination of the scientific and social advances of the Victorian era, which bore the Industrial Revolution and set the standards for polite society today.

A ground-breaking two-part series following four people with dementia and their families over the course of two years.

Art historian Dr. James Fox makes the case for a singularly British renaissance, telling the stories of the artists and artisans who changed Britain forever.

James Wong, an ethnobotanist, presents the series and takes the view that people should start making their own remedies in order to save money and feel healthier plus providing simple remedies to everyday ailments. Wong tries out his remedies on members of the public in order to demonstrate the beneficial effects of natural remedies, adding appropriate safety warnings. He is careful to stress that viewers should always seek medical advice before trying natural medicines, and in discussing the outcomes of treatment always states "It's not a clinical trial..." and acknowledges that results might be attributed to a placebo effect.

As a bill allowing extradition to China sparks anger in Hong Kong, four young protesters take drastic action when they realise how far the authorities will go to silence them.

Andrew Marr looks back at the extraordinary change of the Queen's reign, selecting a diverse and fascinating range of ‘New Elizabethans' who helped shape the nation we have become.

Sophie Grigson goes in search of the tastes and treats of the Mediterranean.

Sarm Heslop disappeared from a luxury Caribbean charter yacht in 2021. Did she vanish of her own accord? Was there a terrible accident? Or did something more sinister happen?

A series in which the buying teams of three high street giants ask members of the public to supply them with the next bestselling product.