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Aminatta Forna tells the story of legendary Timbuktu and its long hidden legacy of hundreds of thousands of ancient manuscripts. With its university founded around the same time as Oxford, Timbuktu is proof that the reading and writing of books have long been as important to...

Liz McIvor discovers how carving up the landscape in order to build canals helped further our understanding of the earth below.

The village of Milton Abbas in Dorset perfectly captures the romantic notion of the idyllic English village, but as archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals, behind it lurks a history of one man's wealth and power. With help from local historians, Ben learns how the local landowner in...

Using 50 years of BBC History archive film, Dr Alice Roberts investigates how views and understanding of Roman Britain have changed over the decades. Along the way she investigates a diverse range of subjects from the Roman invasion, through Hadrian's Wall, the Vindolanda...

BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 April 2000 and featuring Sisqo, Hanson, Toni Braxton, True Steppers feat. Dane Bowers, Oasis, Craig David, Cypress Hill and Fragma.

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 2000 and featuring Britney Spears, Lolly, MJ Cole feat. Elizabeth Troy, Mandy Moore, Scooch, System F, Toni Braxton and Oxide & Neutrino.

Mike Read and Russ Abbot present performances from Black Slate, Split Enz, Diana Ross, Ottawan, Shalamar, Linx & The Police. Also features special guest Leo Sayer, as well as a dance sequence by Legs and Co.

Janice Long presents performances by Amazulu, Huey Lewis & The News, Farley `Jackmaster' Funk, Genesis, Loose Ends, The Communards and Run DMC. Also clips from Paul Simon, Marti Webb and Big Country.

A collection of performances from the BBC's archives featuring Sting's solo career and his work with The Police, including hits such as 'Roxanne', 'Fragile', 'Message in a Bottle', 'Brand New Day' and 'Every Breath You Take'.

Multi-award-winning artist Sting joins Dermot O'Leary for an in-depth interview about his life and career. From his very first TV appearance on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' in 1978, to performing at Live Aid in 1985, to his reunion tour with the Police in 2007, Sting's career has...