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Generation Astronaut is a groundbreaking documentary special that sees ordinary men and women from across the globe competing against each other for the chance to live the dreams of a generation Following more than 100 winners from over 60 countries as they strive to win one of 23 tickets to space aboard the Lynx shuttle in 2015, Generation Astronaut showcases a week of intense competition at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, under the tutelage of a judging panel including legendary astronaut, Buzz Aldrin. This programme follows the hopes and dreams of the recruits as they bid to earn the journey of a lifetime - and make history

In a tiny hamlet in Colombia, six-year-old Didier has struggled with a huge burden - a rare condition called a Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. It's a giant mole that grew so much it covered 40% of his body. It resembled a shell, and Didier was nicknamed Turtle Boy. There was a chance it could turn malignant. And Didier's mother Luz struggled with an additional burden - guilt. In this superstitious society,

It was the ultimate display of mankind's destructive power - an earth-shattering explosion 2,500 times more powerful than the deadly bomb that annihilated Hiroshima and helped bring an end to the Second World War. Discover how one of the world's superpowers created and denoted an earth shattering explosion that shook this plane

The German zeppelins bombed thousands of British homes during World War I in a ruthless bid to break the nation's morale, but what were the deadly balloons made from? And why did it take military engineers so long to find a way to stop them?
This documentary explores how the Germans turned narrow tubes of cow intestine into enormous weapons of war and what made these great balloons of gas so indestructible. It also examines how, eventually, British scientists and engineers developed a special flaming bullet that would put an end to the gigantic airships' reign of terror.

The events of 6th June 1944, when 156,000 troops took part in the largest amphibious invasion in history with the aim of liberating Europe from Germany. Veterans and the family of soldiers involved describe their experiences from midnight until 7.30am, with commentary from historians Max Hastings and Onyeka Nubia.

Investigates the story of David and Louise Turpin, who kept their 13 children imprisoned in their own home until they were found in January 2018 when one of the siblings escaped and called the police. This programme examines how an unassuming suburban family in California managed to hide their dark and sinister secret for so long.

Road racing from the 2024 North West 200, with highlights of Saturday’s race action, including the Superbike, Superstock and Supertwin classes. Presented by Stephen Watson.

Ardal O'Hanlon explores the islands off Ireland's coast.

The History Channel series The Lost Evidence recounts the moments of key battles in the European and Pacific theaters through the use of recently unearthed reconnaissance photos that were taken during the actual battle as well as in the days and weeks prior. Interviews with men on both sides of each battle offer a fresh look at the war.

Total solar eclipses, like the one seen last month in North America, allow us to see details of the Sun that can't be seen at any other time. So, this month, The Sky at Night team looks at how scientists are creating eclipses on demand and discovering the secrets that can be revealed hidden in that starlight, including habitable planets like our own.

2024 is the 50th anniversary of ABBA's iconic performance and victory at Eurovision. With the contest taking place in Sweden, this film celebrates that historic occasion by telling the epic story of ABBA's greatest period of musical achievement.

The 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Graham Norton provides the commentary, live from Malmo, Sweden.

Isobel Yeung and a team of BBC Investigative journalists navigate gun battles, combat raids and secretive meetings as they conduct an investigation deep inside the occupied West Bank. What they find raises serious questions about the conduct of the Israeli Military and uncovers a dangerous situation that is on the brink of exploding.

In Mauritania, it's thought that half of the women get divorced at least once. In some predominantly Muslim countries divorce is discouraged and can be challenging for women to initiate. However, in this West African country steeped in Islamic heritage, local tribal traditions have normalised the practice of women ditching their husbands. Reporter Ayshah Tull meets the women who are beating any suggestion of stigma in the wake of divorce by throwing lavish parties to celebrate their new single status.

A look at how in 1963 the Duchess of Argyll, Margaret Campbell, found herself at the centre of a toxic divorce case. This occurred after it emerged that both she and her husband, the Duke, had had multiple extra-marital affairs. The trial involved sexually explicit photographs of the Duchess and an unidentified man, leading Margaret to face accusations of adultery on a monumental scale.

The Copts are the Christians of Egypt. They constitute the largest Christian community in the Middle East. It is through the stories of the first travelers, archaeological excavations, and by sharing with us the daily life of the monks of the monasteries of Saint-Paul and Saint-Anthony, that this film makes us discover history, art and the culture as rich as it is unknown to the Christians of Egypt.

Sam Holder travels across the UK to celebrate the Jewish festival marking the biblical Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, with families gathering for 8 days of commemoration, conviviality and cooking. Sam joins some of them for their preparations and ceremonial seder meals as Jewish people reflect on their faith and their life in Britain in 2024.

Highlights of the prestigious event, featuring the Superbike, Supersport and Supertwin classes at the nine-mile triangle circuit on the Causeway Coast.

Road racing from the 2024 North West 200, with highlights of Thursday’s race action including the Superbike, Supersport and Superstock classes. Presented by Stephen Watson.

Highlights of the 10th round of the international sailing competition, which took place at Bermuda.