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Biologist Patrick Aryee and physicist Helen Czerski go beyond the limits of human perception to explore the extraordinary and surprising world of animal senses.

First transmitted in 2004 to commemorate the channel's 40th birthday, stars and programme makers come together to look back at the story of BBC Two.

James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their origins and their effect on history. Each episode covers a particular theme; these being cars from dictatorships, microcars and the dream cars we aspire to.

James Acaster is from Kettering, a town in the middle of England. He returns home as his stand-up career is taking off, to revisit his old haunts and to reconnect with the town he grew up in.

AC/DC's Brian Johnson is a high end racing driver in his spare time and in this series he drives the most iconic cars ever designed and built.

Architectural designer Charlie Luxton embarks on a nationwide journey to visit some of Britain's best homes by the sea and find out what makes the perfect coastal property.

David Hayman explores the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde that helped forge links with countries throughout the world.

Noted survivalist and adventurer Bear Grylls presents footage of great escapes and near-death experiences in this program that sees other people in danger instead of Bear.

As urban space shrinks, we build higher and faster than ever before, creating a new generation of skyscrapers. Super skyscrapers are pushing the limits of engineering, technology and design to become greener, stronger, smarter and more luxurious than their predecessors. This four-part series follows the creation of four extraordinary buildings, showcasing how they will revolutionize the way we live, work and protect ourselves from potential threats. Read more about each episode below.

Gordon Buchanan travels to the remote Canadian Arctic in search of wolves that have never seen people.

Some of the biggest names in entertainment celebrate the artists who inspired their careers. Hosted by Sir Bruce Forsyth and featuring special performances from Jamie Cullum, Jessie Wallace, Alfie Boe, Ben Miller, Jon Culshaw and Jason Manford.

Follow a team of more than 10,000 engineers and construction workers as they race to build a brand new railway under London - Crossrail - London's new Underground.

Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year' is a celebration of one of the symbols of British eccentricity: the humble garden shed, a hallowed land of splendid isolation in nature, and often an arena for creativity. The competitors have all expanded the limits what a shed can be, and what they can be used for. George Clarke pays a visit to the entrants, and has seen recreations of the Millennium Falcon, a museum for antique lawnmowers, and a travelling shed that can reach 80mph. The finalists are the top four sheds entered into each of the eight categories which include Eco, Unexpected, Pub & Entertainment, Workshop & Studio, Unique, Cabin & Summerhouse, Historical and Budget.

This documentary series reveals the reality of life on benefits, as the residents of one of Britain's most benefit-dependent streets invite cameras into their tight-knit community

Louis Theroux’s LA Stories - three new films putting Los Angeles under the microscope.

Three teams of two compete against not only each other but also an ever diminishing time limit in order to bank thousands of pounds. Racing against the clock, couples attempt to place a series of events in the right order.

Crafty Beggars, the TV show that puts the competition into crafts. Crafty Beggars offers tips, inspiration and advice, embracing upcycling and recycling. Turn crafty wares and raw material into handmade products good enough to sell.

World's Most Extreme takes you to the most jaw-dropping and extreme places anywhere in the world.

I Never Knew That About Britain, anchored by Paul Martin, explores Britain’s rich and surprising history, unearthing eccentric characters and stories from Britain’s past and celebrating some of the greatest technological, artistic, scientific and political achievements of the British people. Based on the bestselling book series by Christopher Winn, Paul will be joined by science presenter, Steve Mould, and British historian and broadcaster, Suzannah Lipscomb. From traffic lights to the humble toilet, from the flying bike to the skyscraper, the trio of presenters travel the length of Great Britain to reveal the unusual stories and meet the people connected with them. Across eight episodes, I Never Knew That About Britain is an entertaining cornucopia of all the things you never knew about Britain.

Comedian Jon Richardson and his friend Matt Forde face up to the adult realities of mortgages, marriage and parenthood.

The enormous popularity of recent British dramas such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and Sherlock, has led to vast interest in the real-life stories and history of the icons of Great Britain. Each episode of this series visits a famous British building or institution to explore its past and present, meeting a wide range of experts and historians along the way.

In this series Tony Robinson explores the true story of the factory workers whose blood, sweat and toil forged the Industrial Revolution. He finds out how they rose up to launch a wave of social change that laid the foundation for the country we know today. His investigation focuses on Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire – the inspiration for Channel 4s drama series The Mill. Quarry Banks buildings and machinery are remarkably well preserved and its original records from the 19th century are almost entirely intact. Together, these unique resources reveal the stories of the men, women and children who toiled in the mill.

Barra Best sets out to uncover and explore some of Northern Ireland's lost railways.

The series looked back at British lifestyle television programmes shown on the channel from across the decades, with episodes on the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and the 2000s.

Using advanced engineering technology and science, a team of experts set out to recreate the impact of natural forces to investigate what the effects are.

Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford explore the impact of immigration in the UK by bringing both sides of the debate together, pairing five Brits who are opposed to immigration with five immigrants.

Documentary series following the work of the RSPCA, filming as calls come in to the national control centre and following inspectors on the ground as they deal with everything from injured wildlife to neglected pets.

Being an astronaut is the most dangerous and extraordinary job there is. But what's life really like in microgravity? This March, Channel 4 will boldly go to space with a groundbreaking new season, Live from Space. We'll meet the astronauts on-board the International Space Station, visit NASA and see Earth from Space.

Penelope Keith explores our changing relationship with villages

The story of capital punishment through the eyes of young people whose lives have been shaped by it.

Parents secretly keep an eye on what their teenage kids get up to at music festivals.

Arbitration show in which real, small-claims cases are adjudicated over, within a studio courtroom, by Judge Robert Rinder. After questioning the claimant, defendant and witnesses, and assessing the evidence, Judge Rinder makes a ruling on each case.

Lovers learn the true meaning of "happy wife, happy life" when scorned women become hell bent on getting sweet revenge. These women don't get mad, they get even. This docuseries tells the stories of how women planned and executed their plots for revenge on their husbands, boyfriends and lovers.

Classic books are considered with a fresh eye. Returning to the authors' original manuscripts and letters, expert writers and performers bring their personal insights to these great works.

Series following the lives of nine student paramedics as they go on their first ever placement with the East Midlands Ambulance Service.

Each show pits two members of the public against one another as they compete for an exclusive tailor-made prize. With questions based on modern life and relationships, they’ll need some expert advice. Thankfully, five celebrity guests are at hand to lend their support as Rob draws up a Guess List of answers.

Sacred Rivers With Simon Reeve follows Simon Reeve as he finds out stories from different parts of the world that cannot be understood without the vast influence of local rivers.

Stonehenge is one of the most enigmatic and fascinating historical sites that Britain has to offer, largely because historians have little idea what the huge stone monoliths were for, or how they got there. There's no end of theories, but none of them so far have been conclusive. Recent revolutionary research has just been undertaken which, over the course of four years, has yielded some fascinating insights into the site. Drawing on this new data, archaeologists might finally be able to put to bed some of its mysteries. This two-part programme reveals the project's findings

Chris Packham travels the world to uncover the secrets of the animal mind.

In a landmark history series, Jeremy Paxman describes how the First World War transformed the lives of the British people, and helped shape modern Britain.

This documentary follows young pilots achieving their dream to fly in Indonesia to remote airstrips to supply local tribes with primary needs.

Billy Connolly undertakes a personal journey to evaluate and explore the ways in which we deal with the end of our lives - across all religious, cultural and social boundaries. With his trademark charisma and curiosity, he discovers what death means to different communities and the diverse ways in which it is marked.

Former international cricketer Freddie Flintoff hits the road for the challenge of a lifetime, cycling into the heart of the Amazon in the company of extreme cyclist Rob Penn

Andrew Marr explores the lives and works of the Scottish writers who helped define a national identity over the last three centuries.

How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson is a six part documentary series that reveals the story behind the remarkable ideas that made modern life possible; the unsung heroes that brought them into the world – and the unexpected and bizarre consequences each of these innovations has triggered.

Monty Don, one of Britain's favourite gardeners, has spent the last year working with enthusiasts up and down the country to help them create the garden of their dreams. He has listened to their plans, he has given them advice and he has rolled up his sleeves to help make their dreams come true. But it's not an easy task and there have been times when it all seemed nothing more than a pipe dream.

Documentary telling the stories of the men and women who travelled across Egypt to uncover the earliest Christian texts.

This is your chance to reach out and touch the past! Just as a forensic anthropologist analyses bones, and a historian deciphers ancient texts, we now have the technology to "read" the buildings, ruins and landscapes where history was made. The series, presented by Dallas Campbell, teams Steve Burrows (pictured), the brains behind the Bird’s Nest Stadium in Beijing, with a team of pioneering laser scanning experts from the Centre for Advanced Spatial Technologies to unlock the secrets of the world’s greatest engineering and cultural achievements. Locations include the Colosseum, Petra, Machu Picchu, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Pyramids and Jerusalem.

The first months of an animal's life are crucial - if they lose their mothers, they'll need help. Meet the wild orphans getting a second chance, and those devoted to saving them.

Secrets From The Sky takes a look at some of the country’s most historic landmarks and glorious landscapes from a bird’s eye view in the sky.

Ade at Sea follows Ade Edmondson as he sets sail to find out more about Britain’s maritime past and learn how it continues to influence the lives of the people who still depend on the sea in the present day.

It's Marcella's 30th. She's found a life coach who's prepared to help sort her life out.

Artist Grayson Perry spends time with Britons facing a moment in their lives when they need to define who they are, and then distils his impressions of each of them into a portrait.

Host Mark Evans investigates whether the DNA extracted from privately-owned remains of historical figures and celebrities like John Lennon's tooth or Eva Braun's hair can tell us something about these dead famous people.

Dave Myers and Simon King take an adventurous road trip to explore the local way of life and the origins of some of the West's favorite Asian cuisine.

Liz Bonnin joins forces with some of the world's top cat experts to conduct a groundbreaking scientific study. With GPS trackers and cat cameras, they follow 100 cats in three different environments.

From the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace, Dan Cruickshank tells the story of a thousand years of palace building, the mystery of why so many have vanished and the magic of the ones that survive.

Dr Jago Cooper explores the rise and fall of the forgotten civilisations of Central America.