A Hidden Life

A retrospective on the life and career of actor James Stewart, with clips from many of his films and interviews with people who have worked with him.

Iolo Williams delves into the archives from the past 25 years of filming in Wales.

George Bailey is a small-town man whose life seems so desperate he contemplates suicide. He had always wanted to leave Bedford Falls to see the world, but circumstances and his own good heart have led him to stay. He sacrficed his education for his brother's, kept the family-run savings and loan afloat, protected the town from the avarice of the greedy banker Mr. Potter, and married his childhood sweetheart. As he prepares to jump from a bridge, his guardian angel intercedes, showing him what life would have become for the residents of Bedford Falls if he had never lived.

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.,George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford …

With their distinctive appearance, trademark bounce, and babies in pouches, kangaroos are Australia's most iconic marsupial. But kangaroo life isn't without its challenges: Predators like the dingo or goanna are always looking for dinner, and evading them is life's number one priority. Take a closer look at the up-and-down life of an Australian icon.

Louis Theroux reflects on 25 years of documentaries, featuring brand new conversations between him and his most memorable contributors.

Ayn Rand (b. Alice Rosenbaum) was born in 1905 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Escaping from Soviet Union, she came to America as a temporary visitor in 1926 but remained for the rest of her life. Later, she would also defy the cultural and political views of contemporary America in such best-selling novels as THE FOUNTAINHEAD and ATLAS SHRUGGED. Her unique philosophy, Objectivism, challenged the cultural tradition of 2,500 years. She attained a worldwide fame and a readership numbering in the millions.

Martina Halik and her 60 year-old mother Tania embark on a six-month ski trek through the treacherous Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada.

In America, everyone has a family story of immigration. Every family, at some point, has had somebody leave their native country behind to search for a better life.

At 20, Mei from Norfolk has already had a tough life. She spent much of her teens in care, suffering from anxiety, an eating disorder and self-harm. Enter Koda, Mei's trainee assistance dog – a gorgeous golden retriever who loves toys, treats and, most importantly, Mei. Before she met Koda, Mei was too scared to leave her home. Now they are venturing out. But Koda is prone to falling asleep on the job and has a lot to learn. Mei has signed them up for further assistance dog training. The challenge is on, and the pair have to pass tough tests in busy Birmingham.