BBC iPlayer - Factual History category

The Secret Life of the Berlin Wall

2009-11-08T03:19:27Z

Documentary telling the story of the Berlin Wall and its impact on Berliners' lives.

Festival of Remembrance

2009-11-07T21:39:25Z

Chris Stuart presents highlights from the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance.

1989: Day by Day: 7th November 1989

2009-11-07T17:32:51Z

The authorities in the GDR are buckling under the pounding they are taking in the streets.

The Early Music Show: Ensemble Inegal at Cesky Krumlov

2009-11-07T14:34:05Z

A concert given at Cesky Krumlov Castle by soprano Gabriela Eibenova with Ensemble Inegal.

Ceud Bliadhna: 07/11/2009

2009-11-07T11:27:17Z

Events 100 years ago in the Highlands.

Scotland's Black History: Bringing it All Back Home

2009-11-07T20:16:16Z

Billy Kay explores the country's contacts with Africa through the years.

For the Love of Prague

2009-11-07T01:08:12Z

The story of animator Gene Deitch, who lived in Prague during the years of communist rule.

The Essay: A Five-Day Journey: Collecting

2009-11-06T23:55:00Z

Robert Macfarlane explores the relationship between walking, collecting and creation.

A History of Private Life: Omnibus: Episode 6

2009-11-06T22:46:01Z

Prof Vickery explores how homes remained idealised havens in a heartless, dirty world.

Twenty Minutes: Konstantin Melnikov

2009-11-06T21:43:35Z

Iain Glen reads Bruce Chatwin's story of his trip to see the architect Konstantin Melnikov

Short History of Ireland: 06/11/2009

2009-11-06T19:29:38Z

The events and characters of Ireland's history are brought to life.

1989: Day by Day: 6th November 1989

2009-11-06T17:35:26Z

A backlash against East German refugees begins in West Germany.

A History of Private Life: Alternative Homes

2009-11-06T16:26:06Z

Prof Vickery explores the enduring pull of a home of one's own.

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century: 1998 to 1999 - Devolution, Kosovo, and the Lords

2009-11-07T04:58:45Z

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history.

Ceud Bliadhna: 06/11/2009

2009-11-06T12:30:24Z

Events 100 years ago in the Highlands.

Night Waves: Free Thinking 2009: Sport or the Arts

2009-11-06T11:44:12Z

Philip Dodd and guests debate which is the greater human achievement - sport or the arts.

The Essay: A Five-Day Journey: Flying

2009-11-05T23:48:15Z

Robert Macfarlane on Eric Ravilious, who was fascinated by aerial landscapes.

Postscript: 01/11/2009

2009-11-05T22:25:37Z

Remembering singer Helen Watts, pathologist Austin Gresham and sculptor Barry Flanagan.

A History of Christianity: The First Christianity

2009-11-06T11:51:40Z

Diarmaid MacCulloch shows how Christianity's origins lie east of Jerusalem and Rome.

Short History of Ireland: 05/11/2009

2009-11-05T19:26:41Z

The events and characters of Ireland's history are brought to life.

1989: Day by Day: 5th November 1989

2009-11-05T17:30:19Z

Former Chancellor Nigel Lawson makes things even more difficult for Margaret Thatcher.

A History of Private Life: Dunroamin

2009-11-05T16:30:55Z

Prof Vickery listens to the experiences of those who moved to the suburbs.

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century: 1997 - The Death of Diana and the Election of New Labour

2009-11-06T04:45:44Z

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history.

The Essay: A Five-Day Journey: Singing

2009-11-04T23:48:20Z

Robert Macfarlane explores the Australian Aborigine idea of the songline.

A Voyage on Livingstone's Lake

2009-11-04T22:11:55Z

The story of the MV Ilala, a 60-year-old boat still in use in Malawi and Mozambique.

Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain: Road to War

2009-11-06T18:40:40Z

The assassination of an archduke in Sarajevo sets in motion the wheels of world war.

The Cases That Changed Our World: Episode 1

2009-11-04T21:42:05Z

The 1670 trial of two Quakers which established that judges cannot intimidate juries.

Short History of Ireland: 04/11/2009

2009-11-04T19:41:54Z

The events and characters of Ireland's history are brought to life.

1989: Day by Day: 4th November 1989

2009-11-04T17:30:09Z

Margaret Thatcher is judged the least popular prime minister since polling began.

A History of Private Life: Exporting the Home

2009-11-04T16:31:34Z

Prof Vickery explores the kind of homes the British struggled to create in India.

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century: 1995 to 1996 - Major Resigns and Labour Reforms

2009-11-05T04:59:22Z

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history.

The Essay: A Five-Day Journey: Haunting

2009-11-04T11:58:28Z

Robert Macfarlane explores poet Edward Thomas' love affair with paths and tracks.

Night Waves: Free Thinking 2009: Free Thinking - David Miliband

2009-11-04T11:38:57Z

Foreign Secretary David Miliband talks to Philip Dodd at 2009's Free Thinking festival.

History Zone: Money Zone

2009-11-04T06:38:47Z

Pat Kane introduces a series of programmes examining the history of money.

The Day The Wall Fell

2009-11-04T00:26:17Z

Jeremy Vine marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Hidden Histories: Series 2: Episode 1

2009-11-03T21:05:46Z

A look at Stonehenge's link to the Preseli Hills, and Swansea's medieval beginnings.

Short History of Ireland: 03/11/2009

2009-11-03T19:29:49Z

The events and characters of Ireland's history are brought to life.

1989: Day by Day: 3rd November 1989

2009-11-03T17:29:11Z

Protests in East Germany force the resignation of the Mayor of Leipzig.

A History of Private Life: The Garden Indoors

2009-11-03T16:44:09Z

The Victorians contrived increasingly ingenious ways to domesticate nature.

Making History: 03/11/2009

2009-11-03T20:47:54Z

Vanessa Collingridge presents the series exploring ordinary people's links with the past.

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century: 1993 to 1994 - The Death of John Smith, Maastricht, and the Balkans

2009-11-04T04:51:20Z

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history.

The Essay: A Five-Day Journey: Marking

2009-11-03T00:21:14Z

Robert Macfarlane on the link between paths and stories, and paths as ghostly spaces.

Scotland's Clans: Series 2: Clan Hamilton - Grand Designs

2009-11-02T22:50:39Z

The story of one of Scotland's most famous lowland clans.

Glamour's Golden Age: Hooked on Hollywood

2009-11-06T06:56:29Z

How the American movie industry changed British culture in the 1920s and 30s.

Night Witches

2009-11-02T21:16:37Z

The story of Russia's three all-female war regiments that flew more than 30,000 missions.

The Twenties in Colour: The End of a World

2009-11-03T01:45:32Z

Features films shot by Lucien Le Saint with fishing fleets in the waters of Newfoundland.

Coal House: Coal House at War: Episode 5

2009-11-02T21:31:53Z

The weekend brings with it a welcome break from work, but there are surprises in store.

Short History of Ireland: 02/11/2009

2009-11-02T19:30:11Z

The events and characters of Ireland's history are brought to life.

1989: Day by Day: 2nd November 1989

2009-11-02T17:37:51Z

In an unprecedented move, KGB officers take questions from the public on live TV.

A History of Private Life: Education in the Moral Home

2009-11-02T17:30:31Z

Prof Vickery explores home education from the perspective of mother and child.

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century: 1992 - Oldies, Speculators, and Labour Falls Again

2009-11-03T04:56:09Z

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history.

Sunday Feature: Painting Lolita

2009-11-02T14:00:08Z

Laura Cumming explores the controversial history of the child nude in art.

The Early Music Show: Take the Risk: Orlando Consort, Stevie Wishart, Crawford Young

2009-11-03T10:44:35Z

Catherine Bott presents improvised music from The Division Lobby and Atalante.

When the Pubs Went Dry: Episode 2

2009-11-02T12:55:47Z

Many towns followed Wick into prohibition, but the drinkers of Scotland fought back.

Darwin: Episode 1

2009-11-04T14:19:59Z

How Scotland influenced Charles Darwin, introduced by Finlay MacLeod.

High Flyers: How Britain Took to the Air

2009-11-02T05:40:30Z

A celebration of the golden age of air travel when Britain ruled the skies.

1989: Day by Day Omnibus: Week ending 31st October 1989

2009-11-02T00:21:31Z

Another chance to look back at the events making the news 20 years ago, with Sir John Tusa

Y Rhyfel Oer: Y llen a'r mur

2009-11-03T14:27:33Z

Ifor ap Glyn sy'n olrhain hanes cwymp wal Berlin. A history of the Berlin wall.

1989: Day by Day: 1st November 1989

2009-11-01T17:32:44Z

President Bush agrees to meet Chairman Gorbachev on his boat in the Mediterranean.

Short History of Ireland: Omnibus

2009-11-05T20:26:07Z

The events and characters of Ireland's history are brought to life.

The BBC Debate: 1989: How the Wall Fell

2009-11-02T14:46:40Z

In a special discussion programme, Sir John Tusa explores the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain: A New Dawn

2009-10-29T00:16:18Z

Andrew Marr revisits Britain at the dawn of the 20th century.

Scotland's Clans: Series 2: Clan Robertson - Myth Makers

2009-10-27T19:54:17Z

The story of Alexander Robertson of Struan, known as the poet chief.

Glamour's Golden Age: Beautiful and Damned

2009-10-28T17:57:18Z

The story of 1920s London's Bright Young People, a tale of sex, drink and drugs.

Glamour's Golden Age: The Luxe Experience

2009-10-27T20:40:09Z

How 1920s and 30s architecture and design created and reflected the spirit of the age.

Scotland's Clans: Series 2: Clan Leslie - For God and Glory

2009-10-27T19:54:16Z

The untold story of how the Leslies played a major role in shaping modern Europe.

Scotland's Clans: Series 2: Clan Gordon - Blood-feud and Rebellion

2009-10-27T19:54:13Z

How a blood feud led to the downfall of the mighty Gordons.

Scotland's Clans: Series 2: Clan Scott - Dangerous Liaisons

2009-10-27T19:54:12Z

The story of the Scotts' journey from reivers to royalty.

Scotland's Clans: Series 2: Clan Macneil

2009-10-27T19:54:10Z

The story of the Macneils of Barra, notorious pirates who raided the British coast.