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The Last Days Of...
2015
star 7The lives and deaths of the heroes and villains who have shaped our world. History is peppered with men and women who changed the world, only to become more controversial in death than they were in life. ʻThe Last Days of...ʼ examines six giants of history who suffered bloody and brutal deaths, retelling their stories, which are packed with unexpected twists and turns. Each episode features a panel of writers, thinkers and historians who set about exploring the downfall and legacy of these characters. This is history as it should be - compelling, dramatic and highly contested. It makes us question everything we thought we knew about the lives and deaths of the heroes and villains who have shaped our world.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.Britain By Boat
2018
Britain By Boat
2018
Veteran newsreader Michael Buerk and long-time journalist John Sergeant team up to explore Britain's coastline by boat. Starting on the sunny shores of Suffolk, the journalistic partners in crime board a 50-foot yacht, the Bonaventure, and set sail, heading south for some rollicking maritime adventures. Along the way, while putting their sailing skills to the test, they take in the glorious coastal scenery, learn some fascinating history, meet a host of interesting characters and enjoy some coastal cuisine.The Toy Hospital
2023
The Toy Hospital
2023
Touching tales of beloved toys which have seen better days being restored to glory. A team of expert toy restorers fix dolls, toys and games. In each episode three broken toys are brought back to life and reunited with their ownersThe 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.Rome: The Rise and Fall
2021
The history of Ancient Rome is explored with a look at 500 years of Roman history, including the forging of the empire on the battlefield and the excess at the height of its power.Puzzling
2023
Puzzling
2023
Britain's ultimate puzzler. At the start of each episode, six super smart strangers are split into two teams of three. The two teams try to accrue the most points through their powers of puzzling deduction. Every area of our player's mind will be tested across five puzzling rounds – In Other Words (language), Pressure Points (calculation), Rule Breakers (lateral thinking), Picture This (visual intelligence) and Memory Bank (memory). Then, in a dramatic plot twist, the winning team turn on each other to be named the ‘Best of the Best' and earn a place in the series Grand Final where the ultimate puzzler will be crowned.Walking Tudor England
2021
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb wends her way around the country on the trail of history's most fascinating dynasty.Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty
2014
star 7.8Acclaimed historian Dan Jones tells the story of the dynasty who ruled England and much of France during the Middle Ages. More shocking, brutal and exhilarating than Game of Thrones, these events actually happened.Kate Humble's Coastal Britain
2021
Head out to the beautiful wilds of Britain following Kate Humble as she explores the UK's greatest coastal walks.London: 2000 Years of History
2019
star 7History series telling the glorious and gory story of the city's rise to power.Name That Tune
1976
Name That Tune
1976
Name That Tune is the British version of the American television game show that put two contestants against each other to test their knowledge of songs. It first premiered 7 April 1976 as a 15-minute slot on the popular entertainment series London Night Out and was turn into a half-hour weekly series in 1983. The first series were hosted by Tom O'Connor. In 1997, the game shoe was revived for two series on Channel 5 with Jools Holland as the host.Portillo's Empire Journey
2020
star 7.5Portillo tells the story of the former British Empire largely through the legacy of hidden buildings that played an important part in history.International King of Sports
2002
International King of Sports was a multi-sport competition held yearly. The events were unusual sports rarely undertaken outside of this competition and were often variants of standard track and field sports. Australian Adam Horder was the winner in 2002 but the 2004 winner is unknown after the show's cancellation.Portillo: The Trouble with the Tories
2019
star 7Documentary series about the current crisis in the Conservative party.Bradley Walsh: My Comedy Heroes
2023
Bradley Walsh presents his all-time comedy legends. Helped by a host of stars, he explores his favourite sitcoms - what makes them TV classics and just why are they so funny?Portillo's Andalucia
2023
star 7Michael Portillo explores the region of Andalucia in southern Spain, visiting six of his favourite locations in the area.Britain's Greatest Bridges
2016
star 7Britain's Greatest Bridges visits the country's most historic and iconic bridges, revealing the genius of their designs.Mummy Mysteries
2020
star 8An international team of archaeological experts reveal the true stories behind ancient Egypt's most infamous mummies, using modern forensic science, they uncover tales of life and death in one of history's most mysterious civilizations.When Holidays Go Horribly Wrong
2023
First hand accounts of what happens when a well-earned break becomes a nightmare.
