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Pompeii's Final Hours: New Evidence
2018
star 9Exploring life in Pompeii during the final days of the doomed city.Michael Palin in Nigeria
2024
star 7.5In his first visit to Nigeria, labelled the ‘Giant of Africa’, Michael Palin embarks on an epic 1,300-mile journey. It’s a country that encompasses stunning landscapes and wildlife, a variety of cultures and faiths, and a diverse population who speak over 500 languagesEndurance: Race to the Pole
2023
star 4Following intrepid adventurers Ben Fogle and Dwayne Fields as they journey to Antarctica to relive the trials and tribulations of the deadly Race to the Pole at the beginning of the 20th Century.Ice Age: A Frozen World
2023
A gripping journey through time, with a mixture of on location pieces, breathtaking Virtual Studio production and expert interviews. It will unravel the hidden secrets of the Ice Age and how it created the world we now live in.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.Elizabeth and Margaret: Love and Loyalty
2020
star 6The real relationship between the royal siblings.Forensics: Murder Scene
2024
Documentary telling the inside story of forensics teams working alongside West Yorkshire Police.Ben Fogle: Return To The Wild
2017
star 10Ben Fogle returns to meet his previous contributors who set up home in remote locationsPaul 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.Paddington Station 24/7
2017
star 6.3With visitor numbers approaching 70 million every year, Paddington is one of the UK's busiest transport hubs.Holidaying in the 70s: Wish You Were Here
2024
star 8Two-part retro-doc about how British holiday habits changed in the 1970s.Air Fryers Made Easy
2024
Air Fryers Made Easy
2024
Alexis Conran proves how easy it can be to cook decent meals in an air fryer.Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side
2011
star 6.5The place to catch up on all things Celebrity Big Brother UK! Join Rylan Clark-Neal for the best mix of exclusive clips, news and reactions from the house, plus celebrity guests and live debates in the studio.Jo Brand's Cats & Kittens
2017
star 7This British documentary series focuses on comedian Jo Brand and the RSPCA as they help different cats and kittens in need.Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh
2017
Alan Titchmarsh and a host of familiar faces have a privileged insider’s view into some of Britain’s most intriguing historical homes and gardens. Alan visits a number of fascinating buildings including Hardwick Hall, Kingston Lacy and he even sets foot inside a notorious Workhouse. Throughout the series, Alan will be joined by the likes of Dan Jones, Angellica Bell, Suzannah Lipscomb and more famous faces.The Challenge UK
2023
star 7.516 British reality TV stars compete against each other in a series of harsh trials. There's a £100,000 prize for the winner and a place in the World Championship.World War 1 in Colour
2003
star 6.3Documentary narrated by Kenneth Branagh consisting of colourised footage from World War I.Posh Hotels with Sally & Nigel
2019
star 10Actors Nigel Havers and Sally Lindsay visit some of the UK's poshest hotels, experiencing some of the glitz and glamour on offer to wealthy guests, gaining an insight into the lives of the staff and having a go at their duties.
