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Holidaying in the 70s: Wish You Were Here
2024
star 8Two-part retro-doc about how British holiday habits changed in the 1970s.The Channel Tunnel: 25 Years
2019
The Channel Tunnel stands as an engineering triumph and a testament to what can be achieved when two nations, Britain and France put aside their historic differences and work together. On the 25th anniversary of its opening, we reflect on what it took to build the longest undersea tunnel ever constructed.The Battle of Britain: 3 Days That Saved the Nation
2020
star 5Dan Snow and Kate Humble present a three-part guide to the critical aerial battle that changed the course of the Second World War, featuring personal stories of pilots, ground crews and members of the public. The first episode tracks the first skirmishes of the three-day battle,as the Luftwaffe began an all-out assault to rid Britain of air power prior to a land invasion. The first skirmishes were being tracked by a 19-year-old WAAF member in a secret London bunker, and her secret diaries provide fresh insight into the strategies behind the aerial combat.The Chernobyl Disaster
2022
star 6.7A dramatic and detailed 3-part documentary series that reveals the events that led to the 1986 nuclear accident.Intruder
2021
star 6.6An affluent couple living in a small seaside town are targeted by two local teenagers looking to make a quick buck. However, the break-in takes a dark turn when one of the youths winds up dead and an elaborate cover-up is staged to make the killing appear to be self-defence.Charley Boorman's South African Adventure
2013
star 2Join Adventurer Charley Boorman as he sets off once more on an epic motorbike adventure, this time making his way through the stunning, rugged and often unknown South Africa. Teaming up once again with producer/director Russ Malkin, they journey in a circular route starting and finishing in Cape Town, taking on all corners of this wild and varied African country, experiencing the deeply rooted cultures, the extraordinary people, the remarkable wildlife and the heart stopping adventures along the way.Nick Knowles' Big House Clearout
2021
star 6The presenter and his team help people across Britain de-clutter their homes by taking all of their belongings and assembling them in a warehouse to be sorted while the building team go into the house to make improvements.The Queen Mother
2019
The Queen Mother
2019
Wife, monarch and much-loved public figure: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was one of the most respected members of the British Royal family. But did her friendly image disguise something darker? This moving profile reveals the dramatic inside story of her life. The moments of pain and upheaval that defined her legacy. How did this woman, who didn’t aspire to be Queen, fulfill her destiny?Jack the Ripper: The Definitive Story
2011
star 6.6Two-part docudrama recreating the famous investigation using reenactments and state-of-the-art CGI.Henry and Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History
2014
star 8Historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb unfolds the extraordinary story of the tumultuous love affair between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and asks: was it really love that brought them together – and was it love that tore them apart? Suzannah's journey will take her from Anne's childhood home at Hever Castle in Kent to the French palace where, some say, she learned the art of love. She will also visit Hampton Court, where Henry built the Great Hall for his new queen, and the Tower of London, where he had her beheaded.Dale Winton's Florida Fly Drive
2018
star 8Travelogue series in which Dale Winton explores the sunshine state of Florida.It's All About Amy
2011
It's All About Amy
2011
It's All About Amy is a British fly on the wall reality television series based on the life of Amy Childs, her family and friends that began airing on 1 December 2011 on Channel 5 as part of a 8-part series. Channel 5 cancelled It's All About Amy on 26 January 2012 due to low ratings.Adrian Dunbar: My Ireland
2022
Adrian Dunbar explores favourite places in his homeland of Ireland, sharing his passion for food, history, and landscapes.Wonders of the Moon with Dara Ó Briain
2023
The moon has been the source of myths, legends and wonder across time. In this series, Dara takes viewers on a journey to explore the ways in which the moon shapes just about everything – from who we are, to the world we live in. Across the series Dara will be speaking to some of the world’s top lunar experts, scientists, researchers and geologists, as well as experts in other fields such as biology, to get a sense of how widely the moon influences every aspect of our lives.Paul Merton in China
2007
star 8.7Paul Merton in China was a four-part television series broadcast on Five commencing from 21 May 2007. It follows the journey of Paul Merton, comedian and writer, and his interpreter Emma, as they voyage across the country, exploring Chinese culture, expansion and change from Mao Zedong's reign. The series was a hit for Five and Merton confirmed on Michael Parkinson's show that a second series entitled Paul Merton in India had been commissioned. The theme music from Channel Five's advertisement is Michel Legrand's Di Gue Ding Ding, which was also used as the theme music to Heston Blumenthal's series In Search of Perfection aired concurrently on BBC Two. All four episodes were released on DVD in late October 2008.The 1970s Supermarket
2023
A nostalgic romp down memory lane, telling the story of British supermarkets in the 1970s.The Great Auction Showdown with Paul Martin
2023
Antiques dealer Paul Martin goes head-to-head with a rival antiques expert in a series of fun challenges before they see who will make the most money when they auction their goods at the end of each day.Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors
2020
With privileged behind-the-scenes access, this series follows the guides, gardeners, and curators as they keep Henry VIII’s magnificent country retreat up and running in the present day.How to Take Stunning Pictures
2010
Suzi Perry meets six top photographers who will oversee their own masterclass in the art of taking beautiful pictures.The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres
2021
Pam Ayres sets off on a journey around the part of Britain she calls home – the Cotswolds. On her travels, she unearths the familiar and not so familiar gems this beautiful part of the country has to offer.
