United States
Content under this subject
2. Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood: Episode 2
In prohibition America, scandals saw Hollywood on a collision course with its public.
6. Seven Ages of Britain: Age of Empire
The story of the British Empire from 1750 to 1900, revealed through its art and treasures.
3. Alan Whicker's Journey of a Lifetime: The Americas
Alan tracks down a Hollywood plastic surgeon and his favourite patient - his wife.
4. Why Poverty?: Park Avenue - Money, Power and the American Dream
How the wealthiest Americans spend their money and how the poorest Americans are shut out.
1. Why Poverty?: Four Born Every Second
Revealing the shocking lottery of child birth across the globe.
Good Night, and Good Luck
Drama set in 1950s America. A TV reporter takes a stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy.
American Nomads
Richard Grant travels the deserts and mountains in search of the modern American nomads.
4. Top Gear USA: Series 1, Episode 4
Tanner races Ford's new F150 Raptor against a parachutist jumping from 25,000 feet.
Athletics: 2011, Great City Games
World-class athletes from Great Britain and Northern Ireland take on the USA in Newcastle.
1959: The Year that Changed Jazz
A look at 1959 albums by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman.
Witness: Civil Rights, USA
Video clips for the classroom. Exploring the civil rights movement in the USA.
5. Stephen Fry in America: True West
Stephen Fry continues his American journey, meeting the people of the South West.
2. Stephen Fry in America: Deep South
Stephen Fry tries to find out what makes the Southern states so distinctive.
1. Stephen Fry in America: New World
Stephen's journey begins in New England, before moving on to the nation's capital.