Beliefs in Society

Disenchantment | Thinking Allowed

What does it mean for society to turn its back on ideas of magic? What is the social effect of rationality? Laurie Taylor explores Max Webe...

Happy Families | East

Sohail Rahman reports on polygamy in Britain, a mainly Islamic practice which, according to American academic Philip Kilbride, could offer solutions to...

Jemima Khan And The Part-Time Wife

Jemima Khan investigates the practice of polygamy in the UK today. Why are some Muslim women opting to become part-time wives, and is it a...

Battle For Islam

Writer Ziauddin Sardar takes an epic journey to discover how Muslims in five different countries are trying to win back the soul of Islam from extremists.

What's Wrong with Polygamy? | Asian Network Reports

Polygamy is a growing practice amongst British Muslims. It's cited as among the top 10 reasons why an increasing number o...

2: Life After God | Soul of Britain

Michael Buerk asks if science has reduced religious belief to outdated superstition. Featuring Richard Dawkins, Jonathan Sacks, and Clair...

5: What Is Our Future? | Human Universe

Professor Brian Cox examines what lies ahead for humankind. On Svalbard, he gains access to civilisation's greatest treasure, buried ...

4: A Place in Space and Time | Human Universe

Professor Brian Cox explores mankind's place in the universe. He looks at how we came to understand that we are not at the cent...

3: Are We Alone? | Human Universe

Professor Brian Cox explores mankind's place in the universe. He considers the possibility of alien life - could it exist and will humans e...

2: Why Are We Here? | Human Universe

Professor Brian Cox explores our place in the universe. He tackles the question that unites the seven billion people sharing this planet...

1: Apeman - Spaceman | Human Universe

Professor Brian Cox explores our place in the universe. He charts the story of humans from apes to the birth of civilisation to our asc...

S1E4: Babongo | Tribe

The Babongo people of Gabon take powerful hallucinogens which send them on a life-threatening, three day trip. Bruce Parry undergoes the initiation and...

Russia: 1: Far Right & Proud | Reggie Yates' Extreme

In the first of three programmes revealing the extreme side of Russia, Reggie Yates visits Moscow to get up close and pe...

Can Ethics Survive The Death Of Religion? | Moral Maze

Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

S2E2: Hamar | Tribe

Documentary series with explorer Bruce Parry. He continues his three-month expedition through a remote African valley, staying with a tribe whose young m...

The Cattle Jumping Ritual of the Hamar Tribe | Tribe

A short clip showing the cattle jumping ritual of the Hamar tribe in Ethiopia.

Rituals of the Hamar Tribe | Tribe

A longer clip that describes the cattle jumping and whipping rituals of the Hamar tribe in Ethiopia. It also explores how some members are...

Views on LGBTQ in Black and Asian Communities | Reggie Yates' Extreme

Exploration of views about homosexuality in black and Asian communities, the role of religion in determ...

S1E4: Head for the Hills | Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends

In Idaho, Louis meets right-wing patriots and militia enthusiasts who are preparing for what they believe is inevit...

The Battle For British Islam | Panorama

Panorama investigates the battle for the hearts and minds of British Muslims. John Ware hears from Muslims trying to promote a form o...

The Women of The EDL | EDL Girls: Don't Call Me Racist

The EDL's principles and examples of their protests and women's involvement in this.<br><br><strong>(Contains sensitiv...

Immigration and Racism | Race

An exploration of immigration and racism discussing terms of identity, labelling and prejudice.

The Women Who Smile | Under The Sun

Portrait of the women of a traditional Hamar community in remote Southern Ethiopia, far from the war and famine in the North. Three women...

Nationhood; Recognising Transgender | Thinking Allowed

Laurie Taylor meets the winners of sociology's first book prize. He discusses body modifications chosen by transgender...

From Russia To Nicaragua | The Hammer And The Cross

This program looks at survival of the Russian Orthodox Church in USSR and in Nicaragua the conflict between Christians wh...

4: Revolution | The Ascent of Woman

Dr Amanda Foreman explores the role of women in society. In the final episode, Amanda looks at women in revolutions that have transformed...

3: Power | The Ascent of Woman

Dr Amanda Foreman explores the role of women in early civilisations. Amanda looks at the stories of women behind some of the most powerful emp...

2: Separation | The Ascent of Woman

Dr Amanda Foreman explores how early civilisations dealt with the status of women. Amanda explores the role of women in Asia under Confuc...

1: Civilisation | The Ascent of Woman

Travelling from the Eurasian steppes to the sites of early civilisations, Dr Amanda Foreman explores how early civilisations dealt with...

S2E3: The British Chinese | A Very British History

British-born Chinese vlogger Shu Lin explores the history of the Chinese community in the UK from the 1950s through to the...

S2E4: Whatever Happened to the Boat People? | A Very British History

Therapist Rachel Nguyen tells the story of the Vietnamese Boat People who came to Britain in the 70s and...

S2E2: British Bangladeshis | A Very British History

Dr Aminul Hoque tells the story of the thousands of Bangladeshi families who settled in the UK in the 1970s and 1980s.

S1E4: Ugandan Asians | A Very British History

Food writer Meera Sodha tells the story of the 1972 refugee crisis when thousands of Asian people arrived in Britain after bein...

S1E1: Romany Gypsies | A Very British History

Writer Damian Le Bas explores how Gypsy people in the 1960s were forced to abandon their nomadic way of life for a more settled...

Part 3 - The Future of Christianity in Britain | The Battle For Christianity

The different ways Christianity is evolving and working to engage young people across Britain.

The Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints | Storyville

A short clip from people who left the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints cult explaining how polygamy is practised.

Blasian Love | The Documentary

Relationships between black and Asian origin South Africans.

Leaving The Cult | Storyville

The story of three teenage boys who manage to escape a polygamist Mormon cult in Utah. The boys talk about the extraordinary lives they used to...

The Lessons Of Ray Honeyford

Aasmah Mir revisits the heated dispute surrounding Ray Honeyford, a Bradford head teacher whose outspoken criticisms of multiculturalism caused ...

Are We Getting More Racist? | Free Speech

Live from Sunderland, a panel of politicians and local activists discuss racism and Islamophobia in Britain in the light of events ...

S1E3: The Jews of Leeds | A Very British History

Film-maker Simon Glass explores his family history and tells the story of the Yorkshire Jews in the early 20th century.

1: Spiritual Audit | Soul Of Britain

Michael Buerk reveals the results of the most comprehensive survey for a decade on religion in UK. He finds that we appear to be abandon...

America: Faith on the Front Line

On the eve of the midterm elections, Barbara Plett Usher explores the impact of a new battle for the soul of America, driven by conservative...

Radicalised young men | Secrets Of An Isis Smartphone

An exploration of what turns someone into a violent extremist. <br><br><strong>(Topics of radicalisation, extremism, gr...

The Hunt For Classroom Extremists

Documentary that examines the truth behind an alleged plot by 'hardline' Muslims to seize control of British schools. With interviews from ...

Pakistani Influences on British Asian Men | Lost Boys? What's Going Wrong For Asian Men

The presenter visits Pakistan to explore how ties between Britain and Pakistan are ma...

Ethnicity, Education and Employment | Lost Boys? What's Going Wrong For Asian Men

An exploration of the expectations on young British Asian men from their parents and the ch...

British Schools, Islamic Rules | Panorama

Investigation showing that some Muslim children are exposed to extremist preachers and fundamentalist Islamic groups. Also, the par...

Divorce | All Things Considered

As divorce centres open across the UK designed to simplify the ending of marriages, Roy Jenkins looks at how divorce is understood by those f...

Christian Marriage And Christian Cohabitation | All Things Considered

Church marriages are in decline. So why does anybody still get married in church? Roy Jenkins looks at ...

Secrets Of An Isis Smartphone

With extraordinary access to a smartphone used by three British men who went to fight in Syria, Mobeen Azhar uncovers what made them join ISIS ...

My Brother the Terrorist

Film-maker Robb Leech attempts to understand his stepbrother's journey from middle-class white boy to a Muslim man convicted of preparing terrorism ...

Lost Boys? What's Going Wrong For Asian Men

In this personal film, Mehreen Baig, a British-Pakistani woman, meets a range of young British-Asian men to understand their expe...

What's Wrong with Polygamy? | Asian Network Reports

Polygamy is a growing practice amongst British Muslims. It's cited as among the top 10 reasons why an increasing number o...

7: New Age | Soul of Britain

This episode examines whether the rise of New Age thinking has led to increased superstition and gullibility.

Waco: Madman or Messiah Part 2 | Storyville

Storyville documentary about the deadly siege of Mount Carmel Ranch outside Waco, Texas, in 1993, and how a new group of Branch D...

Waco: Madman or Messiah Part 1 | Storyville

Storyville documentary about the deadly siege of Mount Carmel Ranch outside Waco, Texas, in 1993, and how a new group of Branch D...

South Africa: 3: The Millionaire Preacher | Reggie Yates' Extreme

In 2013 Reggie Yates spent a week with Prophet Mboro, a controversial self-styled prophet, who is adored by...

4: Doowutchyalike | Almost Grown

With Bowie Freaks, Punks and New Romantic's, styles became more weird and changed frequently. This program looks at how cults form styles an...

Mega Churches | Reggie Yates' Extreme

The church of incredible happenings in Johannesburg in South Africa.

My Scientology Movie (2015)

Documentary investigating the Church of Scientology. To find out more about the mysterious organisation, Louis Theroux meets with former members ...

The Emergence of Protestantism | A History Of Christianity

This clip explores the rise of Christianity, specifically Protestantism in the mid 19th century in America with th...

The Cult Next Door

The extraordinary story of a strange cult, which came to light in 2013 when news broke about three women emerging from a small flat in south London after ...

Practices and Controversy | Panorama

A short clip highlighting some of the practices and controversy surrounding the Church of Scientology, with their followers including Ho...

The Black Christian Population in Britain | Black Messiah

An exploration of the role of the fast-growing black Christian population in Britain. A historical look at experien...

The Secrets Of Scientology | Panorama

A Panorama special about the Church of Scientology. Reporter John Sweeney returns to his investigation, listening to the claims of a wh...

Baptism | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way

Hannah and Jordan are baptised in the Pentecostal Church.

Dedication | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way

Shaniqua dedicates her son Isaiah to the Pentecostal Church.

Pentecostal Sermon | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way

A sermon at the Pentecostal in Brixton.

Preparing for Baptism | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way

Hannah and Jordan discuss their choices to be Baptised into the Pentecostal Church.

Evangelism | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way

Members of the Evangelism team discuss their work.

Suffer the Children | Disclosure

Mark Daly investigates allegations of sexual and physical abuse across four decades at a Christian children's home in Argyll.

Black Messiah

A took at how African and African-Caribbean congregations are thriving while church attendance in Britain as a whole is in decline.

8: Art for Art's Sake | Soul of Britain

Michael Buerk asks if, in our secular age, the arts are taking over the role of religion. Rev. Dr. Rowan Williams, Brian Sewell, and ...

1: Spiritual Audit | Soul Of Britain

Michael Buerk reveals the results of the most comprehensive survey for a decade on religion in UK. He finds that we appear to be abandon...

Can Ethics Survive The Death Of Religion? | Moral Maze

Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

Part 3 - The Future of Christianity in Britain | The Battle For Christianity

The different ways Christianity is evolving and working to engage young people across Britain.

The Black Christian Population in Britain | Black Messiah

An exploration of the role of the fast-growing black Christian population in Britain. A historical look at experien...

Divorce | All Things Considered

As divorce centres open across the UK designed to simplify the ending of marriages, Roy Jenkins looks at how divorce is understood by those f...

Christian Marriage And Christian Cohabitation | All Things Considered

Church marriages are in decline. So why does anybody still get married in church? Roy Jenkins looks at ...

Black Messiah

A took at how African and African-Caribbean congregations are thriving while church attendance in Britain as a whole is in decline.

Episode 2 | How Facebook Changed the World: The Arab Spring

Mishal Husain meets those who spread the revolt to Libya and Bahrain, and those who are still fighting the Syrian...

Episode 1 | How Facebook Changed the World: The Arab Spring

The story of how the Arab world erupted in revolution. Mishal Husain charts events in Tunisia and Egypt, meets le...

9: Future Tense | Soul of Britain

In the final program of the series, Michael Buerk explores the likely effects of continuing technological, economic, and social change, con...

5: The Reagan Legacy | Wheeler on America

Charles Wheeler explores the social impact of Reaganism on today's America.

The Emergence of Protestantism | A History Of Christianity

This clip explores the rise of Christianity, specifically Protestantism in the mid 19th century in America with th...

Halima Aden Meets Tommy Hilfiger | The Future Of Fashion

Halima Aden, the world's first hijab-wearing supermodel meets US fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger to discuss the expe...

The Future Of Fashion

Halima Aden, the world's first hijab-wearing supermodel meets US fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger to talk diversity, and how to go beyond tokenism to se...