Extraordinary Rituals

Theologian Hans Küng explains and explores religions around the world, where they originated, and what defines them.

Using the latest 3D scanning technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover the hidden history of Italian civilisation and city life.

The incredible story of the people who, despite persecution, grew Christianity from an obscure movement to one of the world's largest religions.

The story of Christianity's second thousand years of existence, including its strength in the 1500s and the overwhelming challenges it has faced...

Join Kelly Cox as she hunts, forages, and farms her way across the globe to search for the best ingredients our planet has to offer.

Writer and poet Owen Sheers explores British art and literature inspired by the high seas.

What comes to mind when you say Japan? Sushi or cupping geishas? The Land of the Rising Sun offers so much more. Naomi Adachi is half Czech, half...

How does the art we consume reflect the times we live in? A topical look at the latest film, TV, music, books and theatre - through the eyes of...

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Janina Ramirez discovers how monasteries shaped all aspects of medieval Britain and created a dazzling array of art, architecture and literature, a...

A comet falling will bring about a great calamity, and in order to choose a child fated by the falling comet, the family of the "Reiken" clan with a...

When people with supernatural powers pass the Japan ESP Association’s certification test, they are called grade one and grade two ESPers, while...

Born over a tofu shop in Osaka, twin sisters Reiko and Kyoko have very different characters. Reiko is diligent, and longs for a secure, middle class...

A dramatization of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel in five parts by Rex Tucker.

Serial Killer Earth brings together compelling footage and eyewitness accounts of recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Katrina and the...

Hau is a hard-working fast food restaurant staff. Despite his hectic schedule, he plays basketball on a public basketball court early in the morning....

In an attempt to regain her popularity, former idol star In Young goes on a TV Show where she clashes with her on-screen mother-in-law, Yang Choon...