Peter Williams

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Current affairs programme broadcasting in the late 70s / early 80s

The Titanic survivors are interviewed, along with a gathering in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a Titanic historic society convention.

Captivating documentary about Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain. Featuring the only interview with Desmond Cussen, who reflects on his life with Ruth, and her death.

In June 2015, Alex Smith completed a long distance triathlon - a 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride and 42km run - known as the toughest single day challenge you can undertake, carrying his 40kg disabled son the whole way. An epic achievement for his son, who is dying from a fatal muscle wasting disease: Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

This documentary follows the claims of a professor that his scientific team has successfully extracted an embryo from tissue taken from a dead man.

This 1983 documentary re-examines the sinking of the famous ocean liner RMS Titanic in April 1912 and asks whether the tragedy was simply an accident or the result of human decisions and negligence. Combining historical analysis with rare survivor testimony, the film investigates the circumstances that led to one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history.