Drawing on contemporary accounts and illustrations, Austen's novels and correspondence, we are taken through all the stages of a Regency Ball as Jane Austen would have known it.

Hilary Macaskill explores the homes and landscapes of Daphne du Maurier's life, and how these relate to her work in sometimes unexpected ways.

The story of Darwin’s life and work considered through his interest in dogs; a charming account of how he came to his remarkable discovery of evolutionary theory.

Lively exchange of letters between Christopher Lloyd and Beth Chatto, two long-established friends and distinguished gardeners.

Design ideas and garden plans from one of the outstanding landscape designers of our day.

Simon Callow brings the world of Charles Dickens to life, re-creating the phenomenon of Christmas that fascinated the great novelist.

A celebration of London's architectural heritage through a selection of themes including houses, churches, railway stations and pubs. Includes 12 themed walks covering the city, inner and outer suburbs

An imaginative look at the doorways of Ireland, providing a unique slant on the colourful history and architecture of the country.

Adam Burton's expert photography of the Dorset Coast captures the magic of this extraordinary landscape.

A vivid tale of what happened when two women, some donkeys and a dog named Whiskey set off on the world-famous Stevenson Trail in France.