Britain's Most Historic Towns
In this unique take on British history, Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's rich and varied past through the stories of individual towns.
In this unique take on British history, Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's rich and varied past through the stories of individual towns.
Fast Show comedians John Thomson and Simon Day embark on a humorous tour of the British counties' bizarre traditions and pastimes.
The four-part series charting the life story of Winston Churchill begins with a look at the early beginnings of his career.
River Hunters pairs US Youtube sensation Beau Ouimette, a river detectorist with over 30 years’ experience, with presenter and keen swimmer Rick Edwards, as they search the UK’s waterways for archaeological finds.
Billy Connolly turns Easy Rider and follows a lifelong dream as he makes the iconic 2488 mile journey from Chicago to Santa Monica.
Did the crafty outlaw of Nottingham really exist? Or is the legend of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men simply a myth? Experts separate fact from folklore in this special documentary.
WW2 Treasure Hunters pairs Britain’s foremost amateur WW2 detectorist with Madness frontman Suggs, as they uncover historical finds from across the UK. In this series, we will see Suggs and WW2 militaria expert, Stephen Taylor, bring forgotten stories of World War Two back to life by unearthing artefacts from former military sites across the UK. Using state-of-the-art technology, original archives and maps, they will work together to identify the best places to conduct extensive digs at remote locations and excavate the relics.
Blacksmith and YouTube personality Alec Steele recreates a breathtaking array of historic weaponry.
Comedian and history fanatic, Al Murray will travel to England’s nearest neighbours to try to find out why everyone seems to hate them so much.