David Olusoga tells the story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now. Searching through city archives, scouring records, and tracking down their living descendants, presenter David Olusoga tells the untold stories of the people who once lived in the house and gains a unique insight into the making of modern Britain.
The most popular sport on the planet does not end after the final whistle of the referee - it is made up of hundreds of stories behind the curtain, of pain and denial, of paralyzing fear, but also of boundless support. The new documentary series brings football in its true essence - exciting and full of passion. The film cameras managed to penetrate completely behind the scenes of the functioning of the football club, to the immediate emotions of the players, fans and to the drama taking place in the background. Get to know the legendary club Spartak Trnava - with a century-old heritage, the most loyal fan base in Slovakia and the destinies of those for whom the red and black brand is a religion. The melody of victories and defeats that will remain in your head. Sometimes a symphony, sometimes a requiem and sometimes just silence. The story of a great football love tied to the fate of one club.
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is home to 15 proud arm wrestlers who have united to form an elite team: DAWT (Destroyer Arm Wrestling Team). They train like crazy to prepare for competitions in Quebec, Ontario and the U.S. These guys are not fighting for money, nor for glory. They are fighting for honour.
Since her glittering coronation, Queen Elizabeth II has become one of the most powerful and respected leaders on Earth and has been on the British throne for 67 years. Historians, royal insiders and the wider family provide fresh insight into who the Queen and her family really are, and how they have navigated the sometimes-turbulent seven decades of her record-breaking reign.
Art and culture define us - but in an age of change, who are we now? In divided times, Simon Schama asks whether art, music and words can be the threads that bind us together.
Colm Meaney presents a celebration of Roddy Doyle's trilogy about Dublin family the Rabbittes and the film adaptations of the books, The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van.
The highly popular detective pair from the series Softly, Softly, Barlow and Watt, try to solve the old mystery of Jack The Ripper in this documentary series.
Three journalists investigate the shocking case of Thomas Gotthard, a priest who murdered his wife and disposed of her body, focusing on uncovering the motive behind the crime.
With little in common but their refusal to let their disabilities define them, entrepreneurs Qiana, Collette, Chris and Lexi meet to discuss the challenges they face in their divergent businesses.
They are some of the world’s all-time greatest building projects. Most have stood the test of time, but with today’s technology, could they be duplicated and done better?
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges a selection of volunteers to think like the greatest geniuses in history and solve some of humanity's most enduring questions.
Delve into the chilling, twisty true-crime story of South African serial killer Moses Sithole, whose reign of terror on young black women in Atteridgeville, Boksburg and Cleveland earned him the nickname the ABC Killer.
The ocean floor is home to centuries' worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the world and learn how these artificial structures have become a part of the ecosystem--and in some cases, a vital tool in reversing the effects of human impact.
From the exquisite brown bears and aquatic salamanders of Predjama Castle, to the Neuschwanstein Castle that inspired the fictional fortresses of some of Disney's most iconic princesses, explore the curious history of these imposing European structures and the creatures that now call them home.