This Farming Life
2016, Show
9.1

Documentary series following the struggles and triumphs of five very different farming families in some of Scotland's most beautiful and remote landscapes.

Cameraman to The Queen
2015, Movie
8.7

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.

Civilisation
1969, Show
8.7

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.

24 Hours in Police Custody
2014, Show
8.4

The landmark documentary series that captures real life drama at its most intense, following police detectives around the clock as they investigate major crimes.

Days of Majesty
1993, Show
8.6

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.

Gardeners' World
1968, Show
8.4

Gardeners' World is a long-running BBC Television programme about gardening, first broadcast in 1968 and still running as of 2013. Its first episode was presented by Ken Burras and came from Oxford Botanical Gardens. The magazine BBC Gardeners' World is a tie-in to the programme. Most of its episodes have been 30 minutes in length, although there are many specials that last longer. The 2008 and 2009 series used a 60-minute format.

Women On The Force
2019, Show
8.3

Follow the struggles of women in a UK police force through the unexpected twists and turns of one week on the job. Each episode is based around the unfolding stories of three women – officers and staff we will return to across the series.

63 Up
2019, Movie
8.2

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited
2013, Show
8.2

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.

Inside Claridge's
2012, Show
8.2

Filmmaker Jane Treays goes behind the scenes at the London luxury hotel Claridge's, highlighting the hotel staff's extreme commitment to guest satisfaction.

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
2025, Movie
8.1

An uplifting and touching documentary special which tells the story of one of Britain's best loved sitcoms as it comes to an end after 17 years. Featuring unprecedented access to creators James Corden and Ruth Jones as well as the cast and crew, including filming the final episode as they all say goodbye to the much-cherished show.

Forensics: The Real CSI
2019, Show
8.1

Multiple cameras follow serious crime investigations in real time, revealing the crucial role cutting-edge forensic science now plays in bringing criminals to justice.

Suffragettes, with Lucy Worsley
2018, Movie
8.1

The story of the struggle for the women's vote is much more than just the account of the exploits of Emmeline Pankhurst or the tragic fate of Emily Davidson. Lucy Worsley puts herself at the heart of the drama, alongside a group of astonishing young working class suffragettes who decided to go against every rule and expectation that British Edwardian society (1901-1910) had about them…

A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley
2013, Show
8.1

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.

Travels with Agatha Christie & Sir David Suchet
2025, Show
8

In Travels with Agatha with Sir David Suchet, the actor will replicate Poirot author Christie’s journey, which spanned former British Empire territories Canada, Hawaii, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia as part of a trade mission. Each episode will feature one of the five countries.

Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2010, Movie
7.9

A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
2006, Show
7.9

Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.

David Suchet on the Orient Express
2010, Movie
7.8

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".

Around the World in 80 Faiths
2009, Show
7.8

Pete Owen Jones presents the definitive guide to faith on earth, with eighty rituals across six continents in the space of a year.

The Café
2011, Show
7.7

A family-owned seaside café in Weston-super-Mare hosts some colorful customers in this warm comedy series.

A History of Ancient Britain
2011, Show
7.7

The remarkable story of the beginnings of Britain and its people, from glacial wasteland to the Bronze Age society that built Stonehenge.

This is Joan Collins
2022, Movie
7.6

Joan, with her trademark wit, candidly takes us on journey through her life and the ups and downs of her 70 year silver screen and showbiz career.

Reel Britannia
2022, Show
7.6

Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s.

Arthur: A Life With The Royal Family
2022, Movie
7.6

Arthur Edwards shares his journey as a photographer building an enduring and trusting relationship with the Royal Family spanning four decades.