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A History of Ancient Britain
2011
star 10Neil Oliver tells the epic story of how Britain and its people came to be over thousands of years of ancient history—the beginnings of our world forged in ice, stone, and bronzeThe Story of British Pathe
2011
Series delving into film and newsreel company British Pathé's treasure trove of images, which documented almost every aspect of everyday life in Britain and around the world in the 20th century.Jancis Robinson's Wine Course
1995
star 9In an encyclopaedic tour around the wine producing countries of the world Jancis Robinson captures the flavour of each region’s wines and recommends the best names to look out for. Everything from production and tasting to storing of wine is covered. Each of the 10 episodes is centred on a major grape variety with other important wine topics woven in where appropriate. Being a well known wine authority, Jancis Robinson is able to infiltrate the wineworld’s elite and shows the viewer all aspects of wine production.Scotland's War at Sea
2015
star 10Two-part documentary telling the story of the battle for control of the North Sea during the First World War.Tales from the Green Valley
2005
star 9Follows historians and archaeologists as they recreate farm life from the age of the Stuarts. They wear the clothes, eat the food and use the tools, skills and technology of the 1620s.The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo
2012
Croydon-born cook and food writer Rachel Khoo demonstrates her imaginative flair for the cuisine of Paris. From her tiny Parisian kitchen, Rachel proves that simple cooking can produce sensational results.Who Were the Greeks
2013
Who Were the Greeks
2013
Classicist Dr Michael Scott uncovers the strange, alien world of the ancient Greeks. He asks who were these people who gave us democracy, architecture, philosophy, language, literature and sport.Andrew Marr's Great Scots: The Writers Who Shaped a Nation
2014
Andrew Marr explores the lives and works of the Scottish writers who helped define a national identity over the last three centuries.Mary Queen of Shops
2007
star 6.5Mary, Queen Of Shops is hosted by Mary Portas. Mary attempts to help smaller fashion retail outlets survive in a tough market against the bigger retail stores.Our Coast
2020
Our Coast
2020
Adrian Chiles, Mehreen Baig and a team of experts explore the spectacular coastlines linked by the Irish Sea, and meet the people who call them home.Victorian Pharmacy
2010
star 10Victorian Pharmacy is a historical documentary TV series in four parts, first shown on BBC Two in July 2010. It was made for the BBC by independent production company Lion Television. It was filmed at Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire. It is a historical documentary that looks at life in the 19th Century and how people attempted to cure common ailments. Since some of the ingredients of Victorian remedies are now either illegal or known to be dangerous, Nick Barber often uses his modern pharmaceutical knowledge to produce similar products without those ingredients. The other main presenters are Tom Quick, a PhD student, and Ruth Goodman, a domestic historian who also appeared in Tales from the Green Valley, Victorian Farm and Edwardian Farm.The Ferguson Theory
1994
The Ferguson Theory
1994
The Verdict
2007
The Verdict
2007
Following a fictional rape case in a real court room, argued by leading barristers and presided over by a real judge.Operation Grand Canyon With Dan Snow
2014
Dan Snow is taking on a massive challenge, recreating the first ever exploration of the mighty Colorado River.Frank Skinner's Opinionated
2010
star 8Frank Skinner is joined by two fellow comedians and a studio audience to unpick the week's most talked-about news stories.Inside Culture
2020
Inside Culture
2020
How does the art we consume reflect the times we live in? A topical look at the latest film, TV, music, books and theatre - through the eyes of their creators and their audiences.The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone
2015
Gareth Malone searches for Britain's most entertaining amateur singing group, in a music contest with a difference - groups must sing a cappella.Are You an Egghead?
2008
Are You an Egghead?
2008
Are You an Egghead? was a BBC quiz show presented by Dermot Murnaghan. It was a spin off from the quiz show Eggheads, with its goal to find a further Egghead to complement the existing team. The first series was aired weekdays from 20 October to 2 December 2008 and was won by Barry Simmons. The second and final series was aired from 12 October to 23 November 2009 and was won by Pat Gibson.Nigella's Christmas Kitchen
2006
Nigella enjoys the run up to Christmas and reveals some of her sanity preserving shortcuts that make even the most routine recipes redolent with Christmas sparkle.
