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Follows international river conservationist, Mark Angelo, RIVERBLUE spans the globe to infiltrate one of the world's most pollutive industries, fashion. Narrated by clean water supporter Jason Priestley, this groundbreaking documentary examines the destruction of our rivers, its effect on humanity, and the solutions that inspire hope for a sustainable future.

Sumo is the national sport of traditional Japan. However, the growing popularity of this type of wrestling is pushing the boundaries, attracting new wrestlers from all over the world: from Mongolian representatives who came to the Japanese professional sumo to amateur wrestlers from North America ... An inside look goes into the world of sumo to see a sport that is not like rest. We meet the highest ranked sumo wrestler, Mongolian Asashoryu. and delve into the hidden culture of this ancient sport.

Jimmy Carter traces the ascent of an ambitious country boy from a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, to the Oval Office; it examines the families of Carter's political leadership in the context of the turbulent 1970's and explores the role religion played in his career.
Jimmy Carter ran for president as an outsider on a wave of post-Watergate disaffection with Washington politics. But inexperience, inflation, recession, and the Iran hostage crisis, derailed his presidency dramatically. His crowning achievement, the Camp David Accords, created a framework for Middle East peace, inspiring his life since.

Tenere tells the true story of African people who set out from Agadez, Niger, crossing the desert to reach Libya and Europe. In the film, we witness the arduous journey of Bachir from Agadez and his companions in a truck resembling Noah's ark.

A collection of performances from one of the greatest singers and live performers in modern music - the legendary Tina Turner. This selection of tracks comes from appearances Tina made on various BBC programmes over the years, featuring some of her biggest hits from the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

On Friday (2nd June 2023), to celebrate the 20th birthday of ESA's Mars Express, you'll have the chance to get as close as it's currently possible get to a live view from Mars. Tune in to be amongst the first to see new pictures roughly every 50 seconds as they're beamed down directly from the Visual Monitoring Camera on board ESA's long-lived and still highly productive martian orbiter.

On July 13, 1977, New Yorkers prepared themselves for another sweltering day. But high temperatures weren't the only thing making them sweat: unemployment was high, police and firefighters had been laid off, municipal services had been cut, and a serial killer named Son of Sam was still on the loose, keeping everyone on edge. That evening, lightning struck a power line outside the city, increasing demand on surrounding lines. Despite Con Edison's efforts to control the cascading effects and prevent a catastrophic system failure, the lights went out, plunging some seven million city residents into darkness.

Hear firsthand from individuals struggling with addiction and follow the cutting-edge work of doctors and scientists as they investigate why addiction is not a moral failing, but a chronic, treatable medical condition. Easy access to drugs like heroin, fentanyl, and even prescription medications like OxyContin has fueled an epidemic of addiction - the deadliest in US history. Now, science is revealing how addiction affects the brain, and top experts are gathering evidence about how we should address our drug problem, from embracing evidence-based treatments, to rethinking public policies.

A profile of artist and activist Nan Goldin, using slideshows, interviews, photography and rare footage to tell the story of her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the opioid overdose crisis.

In the summer of 2018, on the Serpentine in London's Hyde Park, world-renowned artist Christo created his first public work of art in the UK. Inspired by ancient Mesopotamian tombs, the Mastaba is constructed from 7,506 painted oil barrels and weighs six hundred tonnes. It is the latest work in a career spanning half a century and stretching across the world. His work to date have included surrounding 11 islands off the Florida coast with pink polypropylene and wrapping Berlin's Reichstag and the Pont Neuf in Paris.

Follows Gregor Weber, curator at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, as he sets up the largest ever Vermeer exhibition. Weber joins a number of Vermeer enthusiasts and experts who are using the latest techniques to search for what makes a Vermeer truly a Vermeer.

English National Opera's sparkling new production of the much-loved Gilbert and Sullivan classic, set in the Tower of London.

Inside Classical: The Lark Ascending comes from Manchester's Bridgewater Hall and features the BBC Philharmonic conducted by the internationally renowned and Olivier Award-winning conductor Mark Wigglesworth.

Since Nadiya Hussain won Bake Off in 2015 she's rarely been off our screens. But behind the scenes Nadiya suffers from extreme anxiety and debilitating panic attacks, which she's had since childhood. For decades, she has kept her anxiety a secret, ashamed to speak out.

Natalie Ray is a 30-year-old mum of four, married to MMA fighter Stevie 'Braveheart' Ray. Right now he's just one fight away from becoming Scotland's first world champion. But at what cost? This is the all-or-nothing tale of his $1M prize fight, and the aftermath, told through Natalie's eyes.

Russia is supplying the Myanmar military with advanced fighter jets and training their pilots how to use them in a war against their own people. More than two years on from the coup, the country's military is facing a countrywide armed uprising and their troops are struggling to hold ground and recruit foot soldiers. So, the strategy is turning increasingly to the air with devastating consequences. Rebecca Henschke follows those fighting back on the ground and in the air. And she meets defectors from the air force who give exclusive insight into the strategy and psychology behind those operating these deadly machines.

South Africa is struggling to keep the lights on. Its power system is crumbling, leading to regular and extensive blackouts - and it's the poorest who are hardest hit. Why is it in such bad shape, and what hope is there of South Africa kicking its addiction to coal and switching to greener sources of energy? Andrew Harding uncovers a story of corruption and vested interests at the heart of South Africa's power failure.

A performance by Prince and the Revolution from the 1985 Purple Rain tour at the Syracuse Carrier Dome in New York. The film features hits from the popular albums Purple Rain, Controversy and 1999.

Antaine Ó Donnaile uncovers the epic tale of a notorious south Armagh outlaw and the song that commemorates him.

Tina Turner gives an exclusive, in-depth interview to BBC Arts editor Will Gompertz, discussing the highs and lows of her extraordinary career and bringing her well-documented life story up to date.