Everest
In 1975, an expedition led by Chris Bonington set out to achieve the impossible. To climb the South West Face of Everest, and put the very first British Mountaineers on her summit. (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
Paul Murton travels from the Firth of Forth estuary into the depths of rural Perthshire in central Scotland. (Part 4 of 6).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Henry VIII's Enforcer
Cromwell has gone down in history as ambitious and corrupt; a ruthless politician who destroyed people and institutions. But is this fair? (S).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
The teenage Henry VIII falls in love with the beautiful Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's bewitching mistress, is desperate to become Queen of England. Sexually obsessed by Anne, Henry abandons Katherine of Aragon, his wife of twenty years. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
After decades of disaster, Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, finally gives him the son and heir he craves. But, tragically, she dies within days of childbirth. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
Henry VIII falls in love with the seductive teenager Catherine Howard. But her secrets catch up with her and she becomes the second of Henry's wives to lose her head. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
Henry VIII's Enforcer
Cromwell has gone down in history as ambitious and corrupt; a ruthless politician who destroyed people and institutions. But is this fair? (S).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
The teenage Henry VIII falls in love with the beautiful Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's bewitching mistress, is desperate to become Queen of England. Sexually obsessed by Anne, Henry abandons Katherine of Aragon, his wife of twenty years. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
After decades of disaster, Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, finally gives him the son and heir he craves. But, tragically, she dies within days of childbirth. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
Henry VIII falls in love with the seductive teenager Catherine Howard. But her secrets catch up with her and she becomes the second of Henry's wives to lose her head. (Part 4 of 4) (S).
Henry VIII's Enforcer
Cromwell has gone down in history as ambitious and corrupt; a ruthless politician who destroyed people and institutions. But is this fair? (S).
The Boleyns
Thomas Boleyn, the patriarch of the Boleyns, is determined to elevate the family name. His ambitions for his three children will take them to the heart of the Tudor court. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
The Boleyns
Anne has grown into a real beauty. She is dazzling, and the king is caught in the glare. Her family play the long game to catch a king. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
The Boleyns
Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in doing so changes the course of British history. But the Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
Henry VIII's Enforcer
Cromwell has gone down in history as ambitious and corrupt; a ruthless politician who destroyed people and institutions. But is this fair? (S).
The War on Disco
The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the rise of disco music. (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
Paul Murton visits some of the places connected to the life of the poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. (Part 5 of 6).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Grand Tours of Scotland
Paul Murton discovers how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday. (Part 6 of 6).
The First World War
King and Country: Young men enthusiastically volunteered for the Great War, unaware of the horrors to come. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
The First World War
The Battle of the Somme: The 1916 Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest skirmishes in human history. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
The First World War
The Fight to the End: For the Allies, the war looked lost. But a series of brutal battles changed their fortunes. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
The American Vice President
Explore the dramatic period between 1963 and 1976, when a grief-stricken, then scandal-stricken America was forced to define the role of the vice president and the process of succession. (S).
The First World War
King and Country: Young men enthusiastically volunteered for the Great War, unaware of the horrors to come. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
The First World War
The Battle of the Somme: The 1916 Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest skirmishes in human history. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
The First World War
The Fight to the End: For the Allies, the war looked lost. But a series of brutal battles changed their fortunes. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
The Endurance
'The Endurance' recounts one of the history's greatest tales of survival, Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 expedition to Antarctica. Narrated by Liam Neeson. (S).
Everest
In 1975, an expedition led by Chris Bonington set out to achieve the impossible. To climb the South West Face of Everest, and put the very first British Mountaineers on her summit. (S).
The American Vice President
Explore the dramatic period between 1963 and 1976, when a grief-stricken, then scandal-stricken America was forced to define the role of the vice president and the process of succession. (S).
The First World War
King and Country: Young men enthusiastically volunteered for the Great War, unaware of the horrors to come. (Part 1 of 3) (S).
The First World War
The Battle of the Somme: The 1916 Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest skirmishes in human history. (Part 2 of 3) (S).
The First World War
The Fight to the End: For the Allies, the war looked lost. But a series of brutal battles changed their fortunes. (Part 3 of 3) (S).
The War on Disco
The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the rise of disco music. (S).
Grand Tours of Scotland
Paul Murton discovers how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday. (Part 6 of 6).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Rome
Mary Beard reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome to gain an insight into the psyche of the people of Rome. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
Rome
Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
Rome
In this episode, she takes an in-depth look at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
Rome
In the final episode, Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? (Part 4 of 4) (S).
Alexandria
Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S).
Egypt's Lost Queens
Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S).
Rome
Mary Beard reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome to gain an insight into the psyche of the people of Rome. (Part 1 of 4) (S).
Rome
Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world. (Part 2 of 4) (S).
Rome
In this episode, she takes an in-depth look at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire. (Part 3 of 4) (S).
Rome
In the final episode, Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? (Part 4 of 4) (S).
Egypt's Lost Queens
Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S).
Alexandria
Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S).
Egypt's Lost Queens
Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S).
Alexandria
Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S).
Beautiful Serengeti
Focusing on Africa's predators and how they hunt, from cheetahs running down gazelles to lions taking on buffalo. Even the best hunters can be outrun and outwitted. (Part 1 of 12) (S).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Beautiful Serengeti
Focusing on hunters and hunting, the brutal ending of a life, an act which sustains another's. The hunt is by far the most dramatic event on the plains of the Serengeti. (Part 2 of 12) (S).
Prince Albert
A wealth of new material suggests Prince Albert played a profound role in shaping Victorian Britain. (S).
Wellington vs Napoleon
We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.
The Fall and Rise of New York
Once a failing city that by 1990 had over 2,200 murders and 93,000 violent robberies annually, it went on to be the revitalised world capital.
Prince Albert
A wealth of new material suggests Prince Albert played a profound role in shaping Victorian Britain. (S).
Beautiful Serengeti
Focusing on hunters and hunting, the brutal ending of a life, an act which sustains another's. The hunt is by far the most dramatic event on the plains of the Serengeti. (Part 2 of 12) (S).
The Dictator's Playbook
Witness Kim Il Sung's transformation from guerilla fighter to brutal dictator of North Korea. (Part 1 of 6) (S).
The Dictator's Playbook
Learn how Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq with an iron fist for almost 30 years. (Part 2 of 6) (S).
The Dictator's Playbook
See why Benito Mussolini was considered a pioneer among 20th-century dictators. From undermining judges to indoctrinating children, he forged key tactics for seizing power. (Part 3 of 6) (S).
The Dictator's Playbook
Watch Manuel Noriega rise through the Panamanian military to become chief of intelligence-and then, military dictator. (Part 4 of 6) (S).
The Dictator's Playbook
Driven by a conservative vision, Francisco Franco used torture, murder and incarceration to transform Spanish society. (Part 5 of 6) (S).
The Dictator's Playbook
See how Idi Amin used lessons learned in the colonial British army to build a powerful dictatorship in Uganda. (Part 6 of 6) (S).
Wellington vs Napoleon
We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.
Prince Albert
A wealth of new material suggests Prince Albert played a profound role in shaping Victorian Britain. (S).
The Fall and Rise of New York
Once a failing city that by 1990 had over 2,200 murders and 93,000 violent robberies annually, it went on to be the revitalised world capital.
Wellington vs Napoleon
We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.
Beautiful Serengeti
Focusing on hunters and hunting, the brutal ending of a life, an act which sustains another's. The hunt is by far the most dramatic event on the plains of the Serengeti. (Part 2 of 12) (S).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Beautiful Serengeti
Discover defensive strategies that include the most powerful instinct, a mother's love - the protection of the next generation. (Part 3 of 12) (S).
Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs
Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of 2).
Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs
Archaeologists investigate the extraordinary discovery of over 100 ancient skeletons and finally manage to complete their groundbreaking experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid. (Part 2 of 2).
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
what happened to the English colonists of Roanoke Island, who seemingly disappeared without a trace? (Part 1 of 2) (S).
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
what happened to the English colonists of Roanoke Island, who seemingly disappeared without a trace? (Part 2 of 2) (S).
Beautiful Serengeti
Discover defensive strategies that include the most powerful instinct, a mother's love - the protection of the next generation. (Part 3 of 12) (S).
Walking with the Ancients
Intrepid archaeologists make groundbreaking discoveries as they work to unravel the ancient mysteries of an Ice Age highway.
Ancient Builders of the...
Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primaeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilisations that flourished for centuries. (S).
Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs
Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of 2).
Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs
Archaeologists investigate the extraordinary discovery of over 100 ancient skeletons and finally manage to complete their groundbreaking experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid. (Part 2 of 2).
Fall of the Maya Kings
A dramatic and chilling tale of power, god-kings, climate change, war, desperation and escalating sacrifice. New science and new discoveries help tell the story of the fall of the ancient Maya Kings.
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
what happened to the English colonists of Roanoke Island, who seemingly disappeared without a trace? (Part 1 of 2) (S).
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
what happened to the English colonists of Roanoke Island, who seemingly disappeared without a trace? (Part 2 of 2) (S).
Ancient Builders of the...
Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primaeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilisations that flourished for centuries. (S).
Fall of the Maya Kings
A dramatic and chilling tale of power, god-kings, climate change, war, desperation and escalating sacrifice. New science and new discoveries help tell the story of the fall of the ancient Maya Kings.
Walking with the Ancients
Intrepid archaeologists make groundbreaking discoveries as they work to unravel the ancient mysteries of an Ice Age highway.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Cheating Hitler
Three Holocaust survivors with unanswered questions journey back to hometowns, killing sites and hiding places in search of clues. (S).
Her War, Her Story
World War II seen from a new perspective, through the eyes of women who witnessed and served in the war. (S).
Cheating Hitler
Three Holocaust survivors with unanswered questions journey back to hometowns, killing sites and hiding places in search of clues. (S).
The Civil War
Beginning with a searing indictment of slavery, the first episode of this series dramatically evokes the causes of the American Civil War. (Part 1 of 9) (S).
The Civil War
The second episode in the series begins with the political infighting that threatened to swamp Lincoln's administration. (Part 2 of 9) (S).
The Civil War
Convinced by July 1862 that emancipation was now morally and militarily crucial to the future of the Union, Lincoln waits for a victory to issue his proclamation. (Part 3 of 9).
The Civil War
The fourth programme in the series reveals how the Union disaster at Fredericksburg prefaced further successes for the Confederacy. (Part 4 of 9).
The Civil War
This episode opens with a dramatic account of the Battle of Gettysburg. (Part 5 of 9) (S).
Cheating Hitler
Three Holocaust survivors with unanswered questions journey back to hometowns, killing sites and hiding places in search of clues. (S).
Beautiful Serengeti
Turning to the rivers and lakes contained in the Serengeti eco-system and looking at creatures whose lives are controlled by the presence or lack of water. (Part 11 of 12) (S).
Her War, Her Story
World War II seen from a new perspective, through the eyes of women who witnessed and served in the war. (S).
Beautiful Serengeti
Turning to the rivers and lakes contained in the Serengeti eco-system and looking at creatures whose lives are controlled by the presence or lack of water. (Part 11 of 12) (S).
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Beautiful Serengeti
Learn how animals use all sorts of strategies to protect their families and food from marauders. (Part 4 of 12) (S).
Higgins Ridge
The incredible story of 20 elite firefighters (smokejumpers) who parachuted into the wilderness to put out a wildfire burning on a mountain ridge.
Forgotten Soldier
Almost four decades after her father's death, Lady Irene Hatter embarks on a journey to find out the truth behind her father's bravery. (S).
Underfire
Tony Vaccaro created one of the most haunting records of war using a smuggled $47 camera while developing the negatives in his helmet at night. (S).
Forgotten Soldier
Almost four decades after her father's death, Lady Irene Hatter embarks on a journey to find out the truth behind her father's bravery. (S).
The Civil War
Episode six of the series begins with a biographical comparison of Ulysses S Grant and Robert E Lee. (Part 6 of 9) (S).
The Civil War
The presidential election of 1864 sets Abraham Lincoln against his old commanding general, George McClellan. (Part 7 of 9) (S).
The Civil War
William Tecumseh Sherman's brilliant march to the sea brings the war to the heart of Georgia and the Carolinas and spells the end of the Confederacy. (Part 8 of 9) (S).
The Civil War
The final episode of the series begins with the aftermath of Robert E. Lee's surrender. (Part 9 of 9) (S).
Forgotten Soldier
Almost four decades after her father's death, Lady Irene Hatter embarks on a journey to find out the truth behind her father's bravery. (S).
Underfire
Tony Vaccaro created one of the most haunting records of war using a smuggled $47 camera while developing the negatives in his helmet at night. (S).