Former cabinet minister Michael Portillo assesses the legacy and continued influence of Margaret Thatcher on the Conservative Party. He talks with...

Last December's "Cheriegate" affair did little to abate the rampant public cynicism reserved for politicians - a mistrust evidenced in the turnout at...

Michael Portillo returns with an authored documentary, that uses British state papers to shed fresh light on key events and personalities during the...

In the final days of the yuppie decade, the summer of ’89 saw a new type of youth rebellion rip through the cultural landscape, with thousands...

Partition, 1921, tells the story of how Ireland came to be to be partitioned from the perspective of the British and unionist politicians who divided...

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

The Terry and Gaby Show was a daytime television show broadcast on Five on weekday mornings between June 2003 and April 2004, produced by Chris...

Documentary series about the current crisis in the Conservative party.

Following a fictional rape case in a real court room, argued by leading barristers and presided over by a real judge.

Documentary series about the current crisis in the Conservative party.

Andrew Neil, Michael Portillo and friends with late night political chat.

Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand....

Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the...

Eight-part history of the Christian faith, looking at its origins, development and turbulent past. High-profile British personalities examine a...

Michael Portillo, a British journalist, broadcaster and former politician, begins a south-west coastal pilgrimage, travelling through Devon and...

Michael Portillo takes a look through the national archives to discover different stories that have been hidden in previously classified documents.

Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway...

Michael Portillo examines the role of the railways in World War I and travels through Britain and Europe uncovering stories from the Great War.

From the sea lochs of Scotland to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, seasoned train traveller Michael Portillo immerses himself in the magnificent scenery...

Michael Portillo explores the region of Andalucia in southern Spain, visiting six of his favourite locations in the area.

The series is mainly focused on social issues and current affairs stories around the world. International current affairs documentaries, replacing...

Michael Portillo crosses the Atlantic to ride the railroads of America, armed with Appleton's General Guide to the United States, published in 1879.

Restaurant critic Giles Coren and writer and comedian Sue Perkins experience the food culture of years gone by.

Great Railway Journeys, originally titled Great Railway Journeys of the World, is a recurring series of travel documentaries produced by BBC...

Michael Portillo embark on an extraordinary voyage of self-discovery, exploring the dramatic mountain range that straddles the border between France...

Guided by a century-old Bradshaw’s Handbook of Indian, Foreign and Colonial Travel, Michael Portillo embarks on a railway adventure across...

Michael Portillo explores Canada, armed with his Appleton's Guidebook.

Michael Portillo heads for the Last Frontier of the United States armed with his 1899 Appleton's Guide-Book to Alaska.

Each programme is dedicated to one of the Top Ten Great Britons voted for by the public throughout the last year. Well-known modern-day Briton try to...

Michael takes us to his favourite European cities.

Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw’s Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular...

This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other...

Michael Portillo is in Southeast Asia, armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook. It will lead him on a spectacular 2,500-mile railway adventure across...

Michael Portillo charts the War of Independence in Ireland, following the journey from the Peace Conference in Versailles to the historic ceasefire...

Portillo tells the story of the former British Empire largely through the legacy of hidden buildings that played an important part in history.

Powerful stories and a unique insight into the arts from a range of well-known figures.

Portillo's Hidden History of Britain sees former UK politician Michael Portillo investigating abandoned buildings around Britain.

Portillo explores the city’s stunning architecture, from its medieval roots to the modern era. He uncovers the stories behind some of...

Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

Portugal is fast becoming the go-to location for Brits to explore and spend their holidays. Not just resorts, villas and golf courses, Portugal's...

BBC Daytime commissions two-part series: 200 Years of The Railways which will air on BBC Two later this year. September 2025 marks 200 years since...

Eight-part history of the Christian faith, looking at its origins, development and turbulent past. High-profile British personalities examine a...

Great Railway Journeys, originally titled Great Railway Journeys of the World, is a recurring series of travel documentaries produced by BBC...

Documentary series about the current crisis in the Conservative party.

Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the...

Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway...