Eden

The historian examines Britain's deadliest pandemic, exploring how its monumental death toll changed the face of the country for ever and what the sudden loss of life meant for the church and religious beliefs, landowners and for the those who survived. Lucy also learns how DNA extracted from the skeletons of the plague's victims enabled scientists to finally identify a bacteria called Yersinia Pestis - a pathogen to which the mediaeval population had no immunity

Lucy uncovers the story of Edward IV's sons Edward and Richard, whose disappearance in 1483 has led to centuries of mystery. The princes were taken to the Tower of London for their own protection, but a priest declared the boys illegitimate and their uncle Richard next in line to the throne. The gaps in the historical record have fuelled 500 years of speculation, so Lucy speaks to history professor Tim Thornton, who has found evidence of one account of what happened written by Thomas More, while Richard III Society chair Matthew Lewis gives his views on the events

Lucy Worsley investigates how George III's mental illness changed Britain, uncovering royal papers and exploring how the attempt on the king's life by a mentally ill subject transformed psychiatry forever

The historian examines four dramatic chapters in British history, exploring how changing attitudes to gender politics, class inequality, mental health and children can challenge perceptions of the past and provide new answers to each mystery. She begins with the 16th-century witch hunts, when thousands of ordinary people, mostly women, were hunted down, tortured and killed across Scotland and England

The historian examines Britain's deadliest pandemic, exploring how its monumental death toll changed the face of the country for ever and what the sudden loss of life meant for the church and religious beliefs, landowners and for the those who survived. Lucy also learns how DNA extracted from the skeletons of the plague's victims enabled scientists to finally identify a bacteria called Yersinia Pestis - a pathogen to which the mediaeval population had no immunity

Lucy uncovers the story of Edward IV's sons Edward and Richard, whose disappearance in 1483 has led to centuries of mystery. The princes were taken to the Tower of London for their own protection, but a priest declared the boys illegitimate and their uncle Richard next in line to the throne. The gaps in the historical record have fuelled 500 years of speculation, so Lucy speaks to history professor Tim Thornton, who has found evidence of one account of what happened written by Thomas More, while Richard III Society chair Matthew Lewis gives his views on the events

Michael Portillo visits Leuchars, known nowadays on the railways as Leuchars for St Andrews, which is Scotland's oldest university and is located on a beautiful beachfront

The last leg of Simon's journey through South America takes him from Chile's Atacama Desert right down to Tierra Del Fuego, the most southerly inhabited place on Earth. In the Atacama, one of the driest places on the planet with is as little as 1mm of rain per year, Simon discovers shocking evidence of human pollution

The adventurer explores the beautiful and unique landscapes of the Lake District, beginning by meeting Cumbrians with different visions for the future of England's biggest national park. He talks to members of a campaign group trying to protect the remaining red squirrels, a traditional farmer who feels that his ancient way of life is on the point of extinction, and an 18-year-old student who runs a 1,500-acre farm

The adventurer explores the impact of humans on the Lake District, discovering that the high number of visitors to Scafell Pike is damaging England's highest peak and stretching the resources of mountain rescue volunteers. He goes wild swimming in the crystal clear lake of Buttermere, before taking a look at the less-fortunate Derwent Water, one of the many lakes now clogged with invasive New Zealand pygmyweed

The adventurer explores the wild and rugged coast of Cumbria and learns how central the county is to many of the challenges facing Britain. He visits Sellafield, which is home to hundreds of ageing and disused nuclear facilities and meets people tasked with clearing and securing more than half a century of Britain's nuclear waste

The last leg of Simon's journey through South America takes him from Chile's Atacama Desert right down to Tierra Del Fuego, the most southerly inhabited place on Earth. In the Atacama, one of the driest places on the planet with is as little as 1mm of rain per year, Simon discovers shocking evidence of human pollution

The adventurer explores the beautiful and unique landscapes of the Lake District, beginning by meeting Cumbrians with different visions for the future of England's biggest national park. He talks to members of a campaign group trying to protect the remaining red squirrels, a traditional farmer who feels that his ancient way of life is on the point of extinction, and an 18-year-old student who runs a 1,500-acre farm

The adventurer explores the impact of humans on the Lake District, discovering that the high number of visitors to Scafell Pike is damaging England's highest peak and stretching the resources of mountain rescue volunteers. He goes wild swimming in the crystal clear lake of Buttermere, before taking a look at the less-fortunate Derwent Water, one of the many lakes now clogged with invasive New Zealand pygmyweed

The adventurer explores the wild and rugged coast of Cumbria and learns how central the county is to many of the challenges facing Britain. He visits Sellafield, which is home to hundreds of ageing and disused nuclear facilities and meets people tasked with clearing and securing more than half a century of Britain's nuclear waste

Patrick's cherry tree launches an attack on Victor's junipers, which prompts the pensioner to seek professional help. Victor's interest in tropical fish arouses the interest of the local Greenpeace branch. The Meldrews are alarmed when a hole appears at the bottom of their garden. Comedy, starring Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie and Angus Deayton. From January 1993

Long-suffering Margaret finally collapses with exhaustion, so Victor tries to nurse her back to health - but his bedside manner only makes matters worse. Comedy, starring Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie