Peter Frankopan exposes how the natural world has shaped the course of human history and reveals what the past can tell us about the contemporary climate crisis.
Levison Wood and Geraint Jones discuss what it was like to be on the ground during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Join Alison Weir for an enthralling retelling of the life of Henry VIII, written from his own perspective.
Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of his great-uncle Harry who served in the First World War and is the subject of his latest book.
Robert Lyman and Richard Dannatt discuss how the British Army went from success to failure in the period between the World Wars.
Joya Chatterji surveys the history of South Asia during the 20th century.
Bestselling author and historian Helen Fry discusses the role of women in intelligence services in the 20th century.
Local resident and Rolling Stones rock star Bill Wyman charts the development of Chelsea from village to cultural hub.