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  • Powerful historical drama series, based on the lives of real people, telling the story of young 19th-century apprentices taking their lives into their own hands for the first time The Mill Powerful historical drama series, based on the lives of real people, telling the story of young 19th-century apprentices taking their lives into their own hands for the first time [S] [AD]
  • In this popular and (literally) groundbreaking programme, Tony Robinson and a team of experts travel the country to investigate a wide range of archaeological sites of historical importance Time Team In this popular and (literally) groundbreaking programme, Tony Robinson and a team of experts travel the country to investigate a wide range of archaeological sites of historical importance [S] [AD]
  • Arthur Williams tells the forgotten story of the Mosquito, the light, fast plywood plane that had a vital role in World War II The Plane That Saved Britain Arthur Williams tells the forgotten story of the Mosquito, the light, fast plywood plane that had a vital role in World War II [S] [AD]
  • The story of an audacious British operation to eavesdrop on the private conversations of 10,000 German prisoners of war Spying on Hitler's Army: Secret Recordings The story of an audacious British operation to eavesdrop on the private conversations of 10,000 German prisoners of war [S] [AD]
  • From the secrets of Stonehenge to the hidden tunnels and dugouts of World War I, Sir Tony Robinson and the Team take on some very special archaeological assignments Time Team Specials From the secrets of Stonehenge to the hidden tunnels and dugouts of World War I, Sir Tony Robinson and the Team take on some very special archaeological assignments [S] [AD]
  • During World War II, a group of British officers planned to escape from Colditz POW camp in a glider made from sheets and floorboards. A team of engineers resurrect their plan. Escape from Colditz During World War II, a group of British officers planned to escape from Colditz POW camp in a glider made from sheets and floorboards. A team of engineers resurrect their plan. [S]
  • This documentary uncovers the tensions and conflict between the Queen Mother and Prince Philip in the build up to Princess Elizabeth's coronation in 1953 The Queen's Coronation: Behind Palace Doors This documentary uncovers the tensions and conflict between the Queen Mother and Prince Philip in the build up to Princess Elizabeth's coronation in 1953 [S]
  • Tony Robinson embarks on spectacular walks through some of Britain's most historic landscapes in search of the richest stories from the country's past Walking Through History Tony Robinson embarks on spectacular walks through some of Britain's most historic landscapes in search of the richest stories from the country's past [S] [AD]
  • Using cutting-edge forensic techniques on the skeletons of long-dead warriors, this series examines the lives and deaths of soldiers from history Back from the Dead Using cutting-edge forensic techniques on the skeletons of long-dead warriors, this series examines the lives and deaths of soldiers from history [S]
  • Was a skeleton found under a Leicester car park really Richard III? With exclusive access to the investigating team, this documentary reveals the answer. Richard III: The King in the Car Park Was a skeleton found under a Leicester car park really Richard III? With exclusive access to the investigating team, this documentary reveals the answer. [S]
  • Author Ken Follett presents two dramatic historical documentaries in which he explores the facts behind the setting of his fictional works Ken Follett's Journey into the Dark Ages Author Ken Follett presents two dramatic historical documentaries in which he explores the facts behind the setting of his fictional works [S]
  • Dr David Starkey's complete history of the British Monarchy, which reveals the epic and bloody stories of our Kings and Queens and charts the course of the oldest surviving political institution in Europe Monarchy Dr David Starkey's complete history of the British Monarchy, which reveals the epic and bloody stories of our Kings and Queens and charts the course of the oldest surviving political institution in Europe [S] [AD]
  • The untold story of Edward VIII's campaign to protect Africa's wildlife Edward VIII: The Lion King The untold story of Edward VIII's campaign to protect Africa's wildlife [S] [AD]
  • Clare Balding examines the story of Emily Davison, her death at the Derby, and the Suffragette movement Clare Balding's Secrets of a Suffragette Clare Balding examines the story of Emily Davison, her death at the Derby, and the Suffragette movement [S] [AD]
  • A real-time multi-platform history event telling the story of D-Day in a new way, following the stories of seven people who were there D-Day: As It Happens A real-time multi-platform history event telling the story of D-Day in a new way, following the stories of seven people who were there [S]
  • The true story of King George VI's struggle to overcome his stammer, and the parts played in his battle with his disability by his speech therapist, brother, father and wife The Real King's Speech The true story of King George VI's struggle to overcome his stammer, and the parts played in his battle with his disability by his speech therapist, brother, father and wife [S] [AD]
  • The story of Prince Philip's mother, who fled revolution in Greece, suffered a breakdown, was experimented on by Sigmund Freud, hid Jews from the Nazis, gave all her possessions away to help the poor, and founded her own religious order The Queen's Mother in Law The story of Prince Philip's mother, who fled revolution in Greece, suffered a breakdown, was experimented on by Sigmund Freud, hid Jews from the Nazis, gave all her possessions away to help the poor, and founded her… [S]
  • A revelatory film about Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang, who was at the centre of a group of establishment big-wigs and grandees who came together in 1936 to oust King Edward VIII Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King A revelatory film about Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang, who was at the centre of a group of establishment big-wigs and grandees who came together in 1936 to oust King Edward VIII [S]
  • This explosive film examines recently discovered letters written by Wallis Simpson that reveal her secret love, and chart her fear as she found herself becoming trapped into marrying Edward VIII Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters This explosive film examines recently discovered letters written by Wallis Simpson that reveal her secret love, and chart her fear as she found herself becoming trapped into marrying Edward VIII [S]
  • The extraordinary story of Edward VIII's first love affair, involving a high-society murder trial, a secret cache of missing letters, and an establishment cover-up to save his reputation Edward VIII's Murderous Mistress The extraordinary story of Edward VIII's first love affair, involving a high-society murder trial, a secret cache of missing letters, and an establishment cover-up to save his reputation [S] [AD]
  • The story of Queen Victoria's relationship with her Indian servant Abdul Karim, which violated Victorian taboos and stoked royal jealousy, threatening her diamond jubilee celebrations Queen Victoria's Last Love The story of Queen Victoria's relationship with her Indian servant Abdul Karim, which violated Victorian taboos and stoked royal jealousy, threatening her diamond jubilee celebrations [S]
  • Ancient bodies lie buried beneath Stonehenge, but what can they tell us about Britain's greatest prehistoric monument? One man has found vital clues to this ancient puzzle. Secrets of the Stonehenge Skeletons Ancient bodies lie buried beneath Stonehenge, but what can they tell us about Britain's greatest prehistoric monument? One man has found vital clues to this ancient puzzle. [S] [AD]
  • The humorous, heroic story of how a Cold War-era Vulcan flew the then-longest-range bombing mission in history with a Second World War bomb that changed the outcome of the Falklands War Falklands' Most Daring Raid The humorous, heroic story of how a Cold War-era Vulcan flew the then-longest-range bombing mission in history with a Second World War bomb that changed the outcome of the Falklands War [S]
  • Tony Robinson sets out to discover the truth behind the Ned Kelly legend, excavating the site of his famous last stand Ned Kelly Uncovered Tony Robinson sets out to discover the truth behind the Ned Kelly legend, excavating the site of his famous last stand [S]
  • A team of experts from the fields of shipbuilding, science, history and archaeology gather to try and pin down why Henry VIII's flagship, The Mary Rose, capsized and sank without warning in 1545 What Sank the Mary Rose? A team of experts from the fields of shipbuilding, science, history and archaeology gather to try and pin down why Henry VIII's flagship, The Mary Rose, capsized and sank without warning in 1545 [S]
  • An iceberg may have sunk the Titanic, but this documentary argues that it was actually a long chain of misjudgements, human errors and misfortunes that led to this maritime catastrophe The Unsinkable Titanic An iceberg may have sunk the Titanic, but this documentary argues that it was actually a long chain of misjudgements, human errors and misfortunes that led to this maritime catastrophe [S]
  • Two of the world's leading shipwreck detectives use state-of-the-art equipment to discover how the Hood battleship was sunk so quickly during World War II How the Bismarck Sank HMS Hood Two of the world's leading shipwreck detectives use state-of-the-art equipment to discover how the Hood battleship was sunk so quickly during World War II [S]
  • Dr David Starkey tells the story of the two greatest war leaders in British history: Winston Churchill and his ancestor John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough The Churchills Dr David Starkey tells the story of the two greatest war leaders in British history: Winston Churchill and his ancestor John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough [S] [AD]
  • The compelling story of how Winston Churchill and MI5 hunted down a group of British fascist aristocrats plotting to bring down the government and forge an alliance with Adolf Hitler Churchill and the Fascist Plot The compelling story of how Winston Churchill and MI5 hunted down a group of British fascist aristocrats plotting to bring down the government and forge an alliance with Adolf Hitler [S] [AD]
  • An examination of new evidence suggesting the Incas fought a decades-long guerrilla war against the Spanish conquistadors The Great Inca Rebellion An examination of new evidence suggesting the Incas fought a decades-long guerrilla war against the Spanish conquistadors [S]
  • Ötzi, the Neolithic mummy pulled from a glacier 20 years ago, is our key to understanding his times. Now scientists are briefly thawing him out to look inside and discover more secrets. Iceman Murder Mystery Ötzi, the Neolithic mummy pulled from a glacier 20 years ago, is our key to understanding his times. Now scientists are briefly thawing him out to look inside and discover more secrets. [S] [AD]
  • Tony Robinson reveals a terrifying world of walking corpses and evil spirits - the world that our ancestors thought they lived in Tony Robinson's Gods and Monsters Tony Robinson reveals a terrifying world of walking corpses and evil spirits - the world that our ancestors thought they lived in [S]
  • The extraordinary and deeply moving story of the million British horses that served in World War I War Horse: The Real Story The extraordinary and deeply moving story of the million British horses that served in World War I [S]
  • Tony Robinson uncovers the real stories behind some of the greatest figures in history Fact or Fiction Tony Robinson uncovers the real stories behind some of the greatest figures in history [S]
  • A gripping drama looking at one of the greatest mysteries of British history - what really happened to the two little princes imprisoned by Richard III? Did one of them secretly survive? Princes in the Tower A gripping drama looking at one of the greatest mysteries of British history - what really happened to the two little princes imprisoned by Richard III? Did one of them secretly survive? [S]
  • The story of the night when the German Luftwaffe attacked London with devastating results Blitz: London's Firestorm The story of the night when the German Luftwaffe attacked London with devastating results [S]
  • Three UK families investigate whether their relatives are amongst the remains of 250 soldiers found in unmarked graves near a village in northern France WWI: Finding the Lost Battalions Three UK families investigate whether their relatives are amongst the remains of 250 soldiers found in unmarked graves near a village in northern France [S]
  • Two Red Arrows pilots recreate the challenges the aviators of World War I faced, flying original WWI aircraft, to find out how this pioneering form of warfare changed so rapidly during the conflict Fighting the Red Baron Two Red Arrows pilots recreate the challenges the aviators of World War I faced, flying original WWI aircraft, to find out how this pioneering form of warfare changed so rapidly during the conflict [S]
  • The story of World War II, told in painstakingly digitally colourised and evocative footage, and through the personal testimony of those who were there Apocalypse: The Second World War The story of World War II, told in painstakingly digitally colourised and evocative footage, and through the personal testimony of those who were there [S]
  • Griff Rhys Jones hosts a new comedy panel show providing alternative perspectives on our past A Short History of Everything Else Griff Rhys Jones hosts a new comedy panel show providing alternative perspectives on our past [S]
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