Ch. 4 Iris Prize

A selection of films nominated for the prestigious 2023 Iris Prize for Best British Short. Each explores the idea that conflict can be closer to home than people think. In director Sophie Austin's Just Passing, a chance encounter helps a woman come to terms with her roots. In Thomas May Bailey's The Talent, the glamorous world of advertising is the backdrop for a meditation on masculinity and desire. Caleb J Roberts' Malcolm explores couples counselling with a twist following an emotionally abusive relationship. Realness with a Twist, from Cass Kaur Virdee, depicts a battle between identity and the approval of a team-mate. Betty & Jean, from Elinor Randle, explores an ache for a love that could have been. Finally, in Daniel Daniel's Bleach, a spiral of shame, guilt and Grindr leads to tragedy.

Following Sarah Beeny and her family as they relocate from London to Somerset, renovating a semi-derelict former dairy farm into their dream family home.

Professor Alice Roberts returns, exploring periods of British history through the stories of individual towns and cities

An exploration of how Vladimir Putin deployed his knowledge of spy-craft as a politician, and how modern Russia evolved through an acute sense of betrayal, pride and anger

A handy haul of health hacks to propel you into 2020, including a look at ginger, spinach and your 'five-a-day' fruit and veg

George Clarke explores some of the UK's most impressive historic homes, as he delves into their hidden recesses and takes in their stunning surroundings.

Scotland's rail network crosses a landscape voted the best in the world. This series follows the staff and enthusiasts safeguarding these iconic routes.

A look at the world's most beautiful railway, as we take a ride on the West Highland line, and meet the team who clean Britain's largest station Edinburgh Waverley Station roof and an artist who paints castles by train

Livia Simoka travels to the remote jungles of the Republic of the Congo to live with pygmy tribe the Mbendjele, who are almost entirely cut off from the outside world.

Another series of inspirational and ingenious small builds with George Clarke.