BBC News Documentaries

Four astronauts. One historic mission. Watch as the crew of Artemis II wave goodbye to earth, their family and friends to make a mark in the story of space travel.

From triumph to turmoil, the story of how Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership unravelled, from Labour’s historic 2024 landslide to the fatal miscalculations and internal revolt that forced him from power.

The last week of June 2026 saw record-breaking temperatures across parts of the UK and Europe. While some enjoyed the sunshine, the heat caused trains, schools and emergency services to buckle.

From Manchester mayor to prime minister in a matter of months; Andy Burnham has been in politics for decades but what is his record and what does he stand for? The BBC's Joe Pike explores who is the man behind the top job.

In France, the wildfires have been described as the worst disaster since World War Two. In Spain, a national emergency was declared as fires burned out of control near Madrid. We follow the wildfires as they spread in Europe and watch as fire crews crews race against time.