Multiple cameras follow serious crime investigations in real time, revealing the crucial role cutting-edge forensic science now plays in bringing criminals to justice.
The real-life story behind the ITV drama The Pembrokeshire Murders. The key people who brought serial killer John Cooper to justice reveal all.
Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.
The remarkable story of the beginnings of Britain and its people, from glacial wasteland to the Bronze Age society that built Stonehenge.
A fascinating look at modern day high society through four historically prominent families. Today, though their political influence may have waned, the descendants still inhabit a world where succession is of paramount importance.
Peter Wilkinson has had unprecedented Royal access for nearly 20 years, capturing the both the grand splendor of state events and the quiet personal moments of the royals while at The Queen's side.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, formally known as the Great Spring Show, is a garden show held for five days in May by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea, London. Held at Chelsea since 1912, it is the most famous flower and landscape gardens show in the United Kingdom, and perhaps in the world. The show is attended by members of the British Royal Family and attracts visitors from all continents. Highlights to the Chelsea Flower Show include the avant-garde show gardens designed by leading names with Floral Marquee at the centrepiece. The Show also features smaller gardens such as the Artisan and Urban Gardens.
As the Doctor's newest companion, Clara Oswald, steps into the TARDIS, take a look back at previous companions that have won over The Doctor's hearts in Doctor Who: The Companions. Along the way, companions past and present talk about how the show has changed their lives, and how they've never quite managed to leave the TARDIS behind.
Explores the The Beatles’ love affair with India, its religions and its culture and, in turn, the impact of their music and style on a young generation in India.
This stunning film, made to mark the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, presents a colorful and fascinating celebration of Britain's royal ceremonies - from the Trooping of the Colour to the Ceremony of the Keys.
This documentary takes a look at some of the most horrible and despicable murders in modern British history. From Jack the Ripper in the 1880s to Agatha Christie's best known stories.
In one of the most memorable moments in TV history, Princess Diana candidly opens up about her marriage to Prince Charles and her life as a member of the royal family.
After killing one person and wounding two others in a two-day shooting spree in July 2010, 37-year-old Raoul Moat went on the run. This is the story of the investigation—and how Moat escaped police officers’ clutches for a week.
In this travelogue, actor David Suchet journeys across Europe aboard the world famous Orient Express train, as he prepares to play Poirot in an adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express".
Filmmaker Jane Treays goes behind the scenes at the London luxury hotel Claridge's, highlighting the hotel staff's extreme commitment to guest satisfaction.
In celebration of the release of 63 Up, the 2019 installment of Michael Apted's groundbreaking documentary series that began in 1964, a number of British and American celebrity fans now discuss its impact on popular culture and its lasting legacy. The film also candidly explores pivotal moments of celebrities’ own lives—from school days and first loves to family and fulfilled ambitions—while tapping into changes in social history around topics such as class, education, and parenting.
Pete Owen Jones presents the definitive guide to faith on earth, with eighty rituals across six continents in the space of a year.
A family-owned seaside café in Weston-super-Mare hosts some colorful customers in this warm comedy series.
Drama-documentary about Winston Churchill's extraordinary experiences during the Great War, with intimate letters to his wife Clementine allowing the story to be told largely in his own words. Just 39 and at the peak of his powers running the Royal Navy, Churchill in 1914 dreamt of Napoleonic glory, but suffered a catastrophic fall into disgrace and humiliation over the Dardanelles disaster. The film follows his road to redemption, beginning in the trenches of Flanders in 1916, revealing how he became the 'godfather' of the tank and his forgotten contribution to final victory in 1918 as Minister of Munitions. Dark political intrigue, a passionate love story and remarkable military adventures on land, sea and air combine to show how the Churchill of 1940 was shaped and forged by his experience of the First World War.
Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.
While in the middle of preparing to play Nelson Mandela, Hollywood star Idris Elba embarks on a South African odyssey to record a studio album, connect, and open up about his roots.
Major factual drama telling the story of history's greatest maritime evacuation, after the World War II Battle of Dunkirk in May and June 1940.
Sir Kenneth Clark guides us through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilisation in western man. Beginning with the bleakness of the dark ages to the present day, we consider civilisation's articulations and expressions in some of man's finest works of art.