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The Canary Islands with Jane McDonald
2024
star 6Join Jane McDonald as she takes an island-hopping adventure across the Canaries. She checks out the islands' tourist sights, dishing out some insider secrets and tasting the flavours of the Canaries.The World of Eric Carle
1993
star 6.8A series of five of Eric Carle’s most popular stories which bring the wonders of the world surrounding young children into focus.Ian Hislop's Trains That Changed the World
2021
star 6How four iconic British-built trains revolutionised rail travel and inspired incredible railway projects the world over.The Blitz: Britain on Fire
2019
Exploring the eight days in May 1941 when Britain, and Liverpool in particular, was subjected to one of the most intense bombardments of the entire war. Featuring eyewitness accounts and recollections from many whom have never spoken out before.Britain's Great Cathedrals with Tony Robinson
2018
Tony Robinson discovers the fascinating history of Britain's greatest cathedrals.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.Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children
2018
star 10Documentary series charting the story of Queen Victoria after the death of her beloved husband Albert in 1861, examining how one-by-one her children rebelled against her and the family were touched by tragedy.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 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.Danger! 50,000 Volts!
2002
star 7.8Danger! 50,000 Volts! is a 2002 British television programme written and presented by Nick Frost, which presented viewers with various life-threatening scenarios and suggested ways out of these situations. The show was a spoof of the outdoors survival genre in which survival experts demonstrated how to improvise solutions to dangerous problems. A feature of the series was the clever and humorous use of 'danger' iconography in the graphic design of segment titles, further identifying the show with the British tradition of stoic resolve in the face of overwhelming odds. In the DVD release of the programme, a 30 minute spin-off episode called Danger! 50,000 Zombies! is included as an extra. This episode saw Frost paired up with Dr. Russell Fell, as they dealt with the situation of a zombie outbreak and what one should do in this situation. In 2003 there was a second season made called "Danger! Incoming Attack!"Inside the Balmoral: Scotland's Finest Hotel
2021
Documentary series going behind the scenes at Edinburgh's prestigious Balmoral Hotel, following the work of the army of staff who cater to guests who have ranged from members of the Royal Family to international sports teams.The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo
2022
Michael Portillo embark on an extraordinary voyage of self-discovery, exploring the dramatic mountain range that straddles the border between France and Spain, the Pyrenees. The four-part series is a real adventure for Michael as he walks a stretch of the 270 mile trail through the Pyrenees, from the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic coast in the West to the shores of the Mediterranean in the East.A Year in Provence with Carol Drinkwater
2021
For over 30 years, actress and author Carol Drinkwater has been living the Mediterranean life in Provence. In this series, Carol invites us into her home, an olive farm overlooking the bay of Cannes, and shares her local secrets.Maps of Britain
2024
star 7Britain is connected by miles of roads, canals, and railway. This series explores the history of how we get around this ancient island.Thames At Night With Tony Robinson
2021
star 6Tony Robinson is back on the River Thames, Britain's busiest river, and this time, he's exploring it by night, discovering how this great river works around the clock to ensure Britain's 24/7 demands are met.Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts
2018
star 8.3The doors of Barnsley Accident and Emergency department are open every day. An exclusive look into what is really going on in the hearts and minds of the medical emergency teams and how they deal with the critically ill.Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors
2022
From ancient rituals and traditions to tourism, we go behind the scenes to discover a place at the heart of Britain for almost 1,000 years.Walking Hadrian’s Wall with Robson Green
2021
Robson will walk the wall, which stretches 80-miles from coast to coast in the north of England, and served as the northerly frontier of the Roman Empire. The journey starts at Wallsend in the east, and ends in the isolated Cumbrian village of Bowness in the west.Killing Spree
2014
star 8This true-crime series takes a look at what happens when someone goes on a killing spree. `Killing Spree' tells the story behind the killings, using first-hand accounts from the people involved - including officers who investigate the crimes - and those who knew the perpetrators in addition to forensic evidence behind the crimes.to help explain what causes the people responsible for the killings to commit the crimes. The programme also examines the life and character of the perpetrators to provide viewers with insight into their complex lives.
