Professor Alice Roberts journeys 40,000 years back in time on the trail of the great beasts of the Ice Age. This was the last time that giants like mammoths, woolly rhinos and saber-tooth cats ruled our planet. Drawing on the latest scientific detective work, and a dash of graphic wizardry, Alice brings the Ice Age giants back to life. She finds out how they lived and why they eventually died out.
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Professor Alice Roberts journeys 40,000 years back in time on the trail of the great beasts of the Ice Age. This was the last time that giants like mammoths, woolly rhinos and saber-tooth cats ruled our planet. Drawing on the latest scientific detective work, and a dash of graphic wizardry, Alice brings the Ice Age giants back to life. She finds out how they lived and why they eventually died out.
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The Antiques Roadshow returns, with members of the public bringing along their treasures for examination by experts. Some discover that their ephemera is worth much more than they ever expected, while others find they have a fake on their hands. Amazing finds include a medal awarded to a carrier pigeon, garden gnomes, ancient chocolate and a luxurious Louis Vuitton case.
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Comedian Dara O’Briain explores Earth’s vital relationship with the Sun, the star at the center of our solar system. He looks into stories and legends, such as our Sun-worshiping ancestors and ancient monuments like Stonehenge. In this intriguing documentary, he investigates the science behind how the Sun was formed, watches a solar eclipse and reveals where its ferocious power originates.
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Starting with just the fragmented remains of ancient bones, Alice Roberts and George McGavin draw on the latest scientific research to piece together the bodies of three iconic members of our prehistoric family. They answer challenging questions such as: how did these creatures look and live, what led to their ultimate destruction and what can they tell us about how we live today?
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Filmed in one of the most dynamic locations on the African continent, the vast Okavango Delta in Botswana, this fascinating wildlife documentary captures big cats battling to survive through dramatic changes within their families and their home. Lion, cheetah and leopard families are tracked across two extreme seasons, from dangerous floods through to punishing drought.
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As England and France fought for possession of the French crown, The Hundred Years War would become the longest, bloodiest conflict in Medieval history. Historian Janina Ramirez explores 116 years of riotous, plague-ridden warfare, and the effect of the conflict on the artistic, cultural and religious life of the nations, which helped to forge the national identities of France and England.
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A new breed of gentleman criminal rose out of the ashes of the English Civil War: the highwayman. These glamorous gangsters were heavily romanticized in literature, with heroes such as Dick Turpin. But, as historian Sam Willis discovers in this illuminating history documentary, they became a social menace. Underneath the dashing image of stylish robbers on horseback lay a far darker reality.
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Few figures in British history have captured the popular imagination as much as the outlaw. From gentleman highwaymen, via swashbuckling pirates to elusive urban thieves and rogues, the brazen escapades and the flamboyance of the outlaw made them the antiheroes of their time. In this compelling history documentary, historian Dr. Sam Willis brings the great age of the British outlaw vividly to life.
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Professor Alice Roberts examines the facts surrounding death of debauched King George IV.
George IV was known for a life full of drink, drugs and debauchery. Professor Alice Roberts is challenged to see which of his many ailments actually killed him. Following an ‘as real’ autopsy, she takes her findings to leading medical and historical experts for analysis, exploring the cause and symptoms of a wide range of conditions brought on by a life of outrageous excess.
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This groundbreaking series returns as Alice Roberts investigates the deaths of British royals. ‘As real’ autopsies, modern forensic techniques and reconstructions explore the demise of several famous monarchs. Though these were some of the most notable figures in history, their deaths were often disguised or mis-reported. Can modern technology uncover the truth behind their passing?
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Was Isaac Newton a brilliant rational scientist or a master of the occult? He was revered as a scientific demigod in his own lifetime, but there were hidden sides to his character. This innovative documentary reveals Newton as both a hermit and a tyrant, a heretic and an alchemist. Magical images mix with actors and experts to bring alive Britain’s greatest scientific genius in his own words.
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Danny Robins meets Cate, who believes she grew up in a haunted house in the 1970s.
Are ghosts real? Cate certainly thinks so, as she witnessed the apparition of an Edwardian school teacher called Miss Howard in her home in the 1970s. Paranormal investigator Danny Robins brings his hit BBC podcast to the screen and tries to get to the bottom of Cate’s story. Was this a legitimate haunting by an unhappy spirit? Or could there be a logical, medical reason for these experiences?
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Are you Team Believer or Team Skeptic? Danny Robins brings his hit BBC paranormal podcast to the screen, investigating stories of bizarre, unexplained happenings. Was a young girl visited by the apparition of an Edwardian school teacher? Were a teenage boy and his family subjected to a vicious poltergeist attack? And were students preyed upon by a malevolent force? It’s about to get weird.
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Josef Mengele was known as the Angel of Death. One of the most notorious figures of the Holocaust, he contributed to sending 400,000 people to their deaths at the Auschwitz concentration camp. This harrowing history documentary looks at his life and crimes. It explores his youth and studies, his adherence to Nazism and the inhumane experiments he conducted at Auschwitz.
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Follow us on social media 📲💻 Facebook: bit.ly/37UXpBn Twitter: bit.ly/3dSUqxc Instagram: bit.ly/3uEVieLExtraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig | BBC SelectBBC Select2025-09-18 | Broadcaster, comedian and British national treasure Sandi Toksvig explores the delights of the UK’s wildest, most remote and beautifully designed vacation destinations. She’s accompanied by some of the nation’s most fascinating and funny women including Alison Steadman, Jessica Hynes and Prue Leith. Together they visit unique holiday homes in some of Britain’s most breathtaking landscapes.
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David Dimbleby takes to the water to get to the heart of Great Britain’s relationship with the sea. Being an island nation has always been a crucial part of the British identity and over the centuries the sea has shaped the nation’s development, history and culture. David uses his own sailboat, Rocket, to visit places integral to the nation’s maritime past and reveals stories shaped by the sea.
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Explorer Simon Reeve embarks on an epic journey into the unknown. He heads into some of the planet’s most remote and wildest areas to encounter the wildlife, and people, who live in these wildernesses. In this thrilling nature documentary, he pushes himself and his crew to the limit, delving into regions fraught with danger and mystery, where humans rarely dare to go.
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For the first time, cameras have spent a year with unrestricted access behind the scenes of Britain’s historic royal palaces. These magnificent structures provided the back drop for some of the bloodiest real life power struggles in British history. Now the UK’s leading historical restoration team are working to preserve these places for future generations and unveiling historical treasures.
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Joseph Stalin was a tyrant responsible for the death of millions, yet he was also a vital ally to Britain and America during the Second World War. How was it possible for Churchill and Roosevelt to deal with one dictator, in order to help beat another, Adolf Hitler? This landmark history documentary uses archival evidence to explore the relationships between Stalin, the Nazis and the West.
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The North Sea was a vital strategic position for the forces fighting the First World War. With both Britain and Germany at the technical cutting edge of what was possible at sea, the naval battles waged there were unlike anything seen before. Historian David Hayman investigates the use of the naval forces during World War I, including how German U-boats brought the USA into the conflict.
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Jeremy Paxman takes his love of Victorian paintings as the starting point for a journey into Victorian Britain. Such works of art may not be fashionable today, but they are a goldmine of information about the most dynamic age in British history. He discovers the Victorians were a romantic, adventurous, creative, and inventive people who made Britain the richest and most powerful nation on Earth.
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The story of how one generation of British architects, born within five years of each other, changed the world with a bold new approach to architecture. Lords Norman Foster and Richard Rogers and Sirs Nicholas Grimshaw, Terry Farrell and Michael Hopkins are responsible for some of the most iconic buildings of our times, from the Pompidou Centre, Beijing Airport and the HSBC Tower in Hong Kong.
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Professor Brian Cox is going in search of the best of British science. Introducing his science heroes from across the ages, he visits the places where they made their discoveries, recreates their experiments and examines their legacy. Both the visionary geniuses and the forgotten mavericks, are explored. Brian finds out what science is, where science came from, and where science may be taking us.
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Professor Brian Cox is on a tour of our planet to explain what lies beneath Earth’s startling beauty and ultimately what makes our world work. In this thrilling science documentary, using cutting-edge filming techniques, he explores the simplest possible questions about the planet we live on. Why is water blue? Why do bees make hexagonal honeycombs? And what forces dictate how we live?
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It was the world’s first secret service. When the pope declared Queen Elizabeth I as a heretic, she was the immediate target of Catholic assassins. To combat this, her spymaster William Cecil set up a network of informers and agents to prevent any plots. This soon grew into a huge espionage operation using brutal methods to protect the monarchy. It would change history forever.
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Dubbed the heaviest boxing match in history, two of the strongest men in the world took to the ring in Dubai in what was a dramatic climax to one of the most bitter rivalries ever to hit the sporting world. British strongman Eddie ‘The Beast’ Hall’s came face to face with Thor ‘The Mountain’ Bjornsson. This documentary follows the highs and lows, and the laughs and tears, as the fight approaches.
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The largest aircraft ever flown suddenly turns into a raging fireball, crashing into a New Jersey field and is destroyed in under 40 seconds. Decades later, there are still no definitive answers to the Hindenburg disaster. This illuminating documentary reveals new theories and documents that shed light on a possible cover up and unearths links between the tragic airship and the Nazi party.
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Every year, millions of people flock to the historic homes and gardens looked after by Britain’s National Trust. But out of the sight of the many visitors lies a hidden world. Behind closed doors, dedicated teams work on keeping this priceless heritage alive. This documentary offers a glimpse behind the velvet rope into National Trust properties ranging from the huge to the humble.
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Every year, millions of people flock to the historic homes and gardens looked after by Britain’s National Trust. But out of the sight of the many visitors lies a hidden world. Behind closed doors, dedicated teams work on keeping this priceless heritage alive. This documentary offers a glimpse behind the velvet rope into National Trust properties ranging from the huge to the humble.
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Why does Shakespeare endure and what inspired the work that we still read and perform today? In this innovative drama-documentary, the life of the greatest writer who has ever lived is explored. Acting legends explain why his plays still resonate, as the most important moments of his life are investigated. How much of his life and the world around him are included in his writing?
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In this gripping true crime documentary series, nefarious deeds committed by some of the world’s most infamous killers are investigated. From relentless serial killers to remorseless murderers, the evil behind their often unassuming faces is revealed. First-hand accounts from detectives who worked on the cases, are combined with expert analysis from criminologists and forensic psychologists.
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In June 1940, the Nazis swept through Europe. France fell and the British government took the strategic decision to withdraw troops from the Channel Islands, leaving them open to German invasion. It’s a propaganda victory for Hitler and a possible first step to invading the mainland. At first the islanders are treated with courtesy, but soon they witness a nightmare roll out of Nazism.
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In June 1940, the Nazis swept through Europe. France fell and the British government took the strategic decision to withdraw troops from the Channel Islands, leaving them open to German invasion. It’s a propaganda victory for Hitler and a possible first step to invading the mainland. At first the islanders are treated with courtesy, but soon they witness a nightmare roll out of Nazism.
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The largest aircraft ever flown suddenly turns into a raging fireball, crashing into a New Jersey field and is destroyed in under 40 seconds. Decades later, there are still no definitive answers to the Hindenburg disaster. This illuminating documentary reveals new theories and documents that shed light on a possible cover up and unearths links between the tragic airship and the Nazi party.
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Rob Rinder and Rylan are setting off on their own Grand Tour. The pair are TV celebrities, friends and men who love the finer things in life. Now they’re going to discover the greatest art treasures in Italy, finding out more about themselves along the way. They follow in the footsteps of Lord Byron, immersing themselves in the art, culture and bad behavior of historic Brits abroad.
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Fusing social history, art, politics, science, nature, archaeology, architecture and religion, this series unravels a universal mystery. Why the world around us looks like it does. Classicist Nigel Spivey embarks on a thrilling journey throgh time and five continents to the heart of creativity. Modern-day mysteries are answered by journeying back to the beginning of civilization.
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The Ancient Greeks helped create democracy, art, science, and medicine and continue to have an influence on our modern lives. Professor Alice Roberts takes to the railways of Greece and Turkey to learn about Ancient Greek civilization. Beginning her journey in Thessaloniki she travels down the Aegean Coast stopping at jaw-dropping sites like Delphi, before exploring Athens and Corinth.
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British explorer Lucy Shepherd and her indigenous team embark on a 50-day expedition to traverse the Amazon rainforest on foot. It's a journey that many believe is impossible to make and fraught with peril. Facing relentless dangers, from the ever-changing environmental conditions to predators such as venomous snakes and black caimans, the team must co-exist with the jungle to survive.
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Since her tragic death in 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales has continued to fascinate the world. This unique documentary portrait of the People’s Princess, marking what would have been her 60th birthday, investigates the life, loves and personality of this royal icon. Her journey from a teenage kindergarten assistant to one of the most famous women in the world is intimately revealed.
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The Duke of Wellington was one of the most famous Britons of the 19th century. His victory over Napoleon at Waterloo altered the course of history. General, politician, lover, outsider, this military hero was far more complex than his public image suggests. Actor Richard E Grant goes in search of the true Iron Duke in this thrilling history documentary.
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Author, Army officer, and European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake takes us on an incredible journey through the universe. In this fascinating science documentary, Tim travels the world while exploring the secrets of the Solar System’s origins, discovering how stars are formed and how they die, delving into the mysteries of the black hole and sharing how to survive when living in space.
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It was 1968, and having heard the Mamas and Papas’ California Dreaming, beloved British chef Rick Stein had a dream. He was filled with a desire to embark on his own road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway to the Mexican border and beyond. Nearly 50 years later, he’s back to retrace his steps, traveling from California to the Yucatan Peninsula enjoying delicious food along the way.
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In September 2020, Charles and Doris Clark were arrested on suspicion of murdering their son, Steven. He had been reported missing 28 years earlier. In this fascinating true crime documentary, Charles and Doris allow investigators unparalleled access to their lives. They’re determined to clear their names and also discover the truth about Steven and his mysterious disappearance.
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Royals on the Frontline explores the experiences of the British Royal Family during their military years. Featuring incredible archive footage, this fascinating documentary covers historic events such as Prince Harry’s dramatic evacuation from the frontline, Prince Philip’s extraordinary experiences in the Royal Navy, and the Queen ’s rebellion against her father during World War II.
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Immortalized in the UK after building a wall which bears his name to this day, Hadrian brought an unparalleled period of peace and prosperity to the Roman Empire. Dan Snow takes us on a journey around Hadrian’s vast domain and uncovers the genius and the dark side of this sometimes ruthless ruler. At the heart of his great Empire, lies a mystery. Hadrian’s relationship with a young man, Antinous.
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Reverend Pat Allerton, famously known as the ‘portable priest’, embarks on a personal pilgrimage to unlock the secrets of Britain’s most spectacular cathedrals. Visiting London, Canterbury, Lincoln and elsewhere, he uncovers amazing events witnessed across the centuries, as well as the inspiring stories of how these magnificent religious structures were built and how they are maintained today.
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The BBC’s classic wildlife series, telling in-depth stories of incredible creatures, returns. Featuring award-winning photography in some of the most extraordinary places in the world, unique animal behavior will be revealed. Travel to North America and meet black bears, explore Mayan waterways, visit the World War II wreck sites that are now living reefs and encounter strange Indian frogs.
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Located in the Arctic Circle halfway between Norway and Greenland, Longyearbyenon Svalbard is the world’s most northern town. It’s also the most extreme. 2,000 people from around the world have made this place their home. This fascinating documentary follows the lives of the unique characters who have chosen to live 4 months in darkness and 4 months in constant daylight.
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At the peak of its power, the British Empire ruled about a quarter of the planet. And it also stole a lot of stuff. Based on the popular podcast, Marc Fennell investigates the historical objects housed in museums and galleries across the world, taken from the nation’s that Britain once dominated. He peels back the true histories behind those artifacts and meets those who want them back.
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Professor Brian Cox fulfills a childhood dream by going behind the scenes at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This is mission control for Mars 2020, one of the most ambitious projects ever launched that may reveal if life existed on the red planet. With unique, privileged access, Brian watches the rover, Perseverance, travel the surface of Mars in real time, seeking out signs of alien existence
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Slap on those walking boots, grab your compass and take a delightful trip through British history. Tony Robinson is your guide in this illuminating history documentary series as he explores some of the UK’s most exquisite and memorable landscapes, exploring the events from the past that took place there. Unearth fascinating tales and meet colorful characters from yesteryear.
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Writer and comedian Sara Pascoe is traveling the world trying to track down and master some of the planet’s most endangered jobs. In this fun and freewheeling travel documentary, she visits various exotic parts of the globe, attempting to master the occupations in danger of extinction. Whether it’s a bellmaker in Greece or an elf in Finland, Sara will help these ancient professions survive.
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The world’s first megacorp. How Britain’s East India Company grew into an imperial power. Centuries ago, England controlled India and was heavily invested in China. The country’s economy and trade dwarfed all others, and it was all in the hands of the first multinational: the East India Company.
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