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Among the islands of the Hebrides there’s one that can rightly claim to have a separate identity: Islay which was once the capital of the ancient Lordship of the Isles. Part 4 of 6.
Today’s global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Geography is the ultimate creator of nations. Russia’s history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports.
How living in everyday Britain continued as war raged on. Episode two explores the steps taken to keep safe, from taking cover in air raid shelters to evacuating children. Part 2 of 3.
A Soviet double agent requests extraction from Moscow. MI6 orchestrates a daring escapade to retrieve him before his cover is blown. Part 3 of 8.
A stunning testimony from a man who planned and attempted an assassination of Catholicism's highest figure, Pope John Paul II. Part 4 of 8.
Romans: Silchester is one of the best-preserved Roman sites in Britain. Why did Rome's infamous emperor Nero stamp his mark on the town? Part 2 of 6.