Journey into the past through the BBC

Moon bugs warning, 1969

Most scientists believe there's little chance that 'space bugs' exist, but they are taking no chances

LS Lowry at work, 1957

The artist discusses his painting technique

On this day

Quiz: Star Trek

It is 50 years since it first debuted on BBC1

3 things we love right now

Motorcars

Car clips that pre-date the latest trio of Top Gear presenters

Ajax and Rhyme, 1970

Shire horses are out for summer, a deserved rest from helping fill London’s pint glasses

Great Egg Race: Time for Tea, 1984

Teams were tasked with constructing a tea-making device from household materials

Pick and mix

Careful now

The terrifying public information films we'll never forget

BBC Ideas

Musical curios

Weird and wonderful musicians and instrumental innovations

Berlin Blitz VR

Wynford Vaughan-Thomas’ fearless WW2 report brought to life

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iPlayer archive

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RemArc - Reminiscence Archive

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