Archive on 4 Episodes Available now
Motortowns
The rise and fall of the car factory. Presented by Sarfraz Mansoor.
Something is Terribly Wrong
Alan Thompson relives the events in the assassination of President John F Kennedy
Music Hall Reclaimed
Barry Cryer hears how recordings are restored so that music hall stars can be heard again.
The Stay at Home Soldiers
Colonel John Hughes-Wilson explains the role of the Home Guard during the Second World War
The Liverpool Poets
Pete McCarthy examines the work of Roger McGough, Brian Patten and Adrian Henri.
Southern Journeys
Shirley Collins tells the story of Alan Lomax's historic 1959 trip to the southern states.
06/07/2002
Surprising history and compelling testimonies of US immigrants using Ellis Island gateway.
Don't Write, Make a Record
Alan Dein explores how people recorded their own voices on gramophone records.
The Escape Factory
How Britain's other secret service, MI9, ensured daring escapes of WWII prisoners.
Bing Crosby Meets
Ken Barnes explores how a beloved singer became king of radio.
