About Britain: Isle of Skye

In 1954 Richard Dimbleby and a BBC camera crew visited Skye to record a program in the About Britain series. In this program he gives viewers across Britain a picture of Skye life and culture through meeting some of the

Digging for Britain Greatest Discoveries

Professor Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length of the country. Chapter 1. The Early Settlers The arrival of the earliest humans to mysterious

Josie: The Most Hated Woman in Britain?

Following fame-hungry Josie Cunningham. She's occupied the media spotlight by creating as much controversy as she can, but at what cost?

Britain at War: Imperial War Museums at 100

Documentary about the Imperial War Museums in the centenary year of its establishment. Celebrity advocates explore ten key objects from the IWM's collection.

Let's Get Naked Great Britain

Margaret Thatcher: The Woman Who Changed Britain

Margaret Thatcher arrived in power and Britain changed forever. Her policies polarised the nation and the mention of her name still provokes feelings of both admiration and anger. This hour-long ITV special, presented by

Rangers FC: Battle of Britain - Rule Britannia

These were the European Cup matches everyone wanted to - the Champions of Scotland versus the Champions of England - the Battle of Britain! Now you can relive over and over again Leeds' stunning opening goal at Ibrox wh

The Ladybird Books Story: The Bugs That Got Britain Reading

A history of and tribute to the children's book publisher

Promises & Betrayals: Britain and the Struggle for the Holy Land

A documentary on how British double-dealing during the First World War ignited the conflict between Arab and Jew in the Middle East. The bitter struggle between Arab and Jew for control of the Holy Land has caused untold

Britain's Greatest Ghost Stories

A team of paranormal investigators use modern techniques and advanced technology looking into some of most famous ghost stories in and around Great Britain.

Taking Sides: Britain and the Civil War

Michael Portillo returns with an authored documentary, that uses British state papers to shed fresh light on key events and personalities during the Civil War period in Ireland.

Portraits of Slovak and Czech Britain

Transitioning from a photographic exhibition to film, this documentary captures multi-generational stories of Slovak and Czech migrants building lives and finding belonging in Britain. It highlights individuals who have

Discovering Britain With John Betjeman: Avebury, Wiltshire

In this Shell-sponsored short, the celebrated British poet narrates this travelogue about the Avebury stone circle and nearby burial grounds.

Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain

For more than a century, one group of people in Britain has been shut out of society, denied basic human rights and treated with fear and prejudice. Now, in this shocking, moving film, writer, actor and presenter Cerrie

Britain's Notorious Prisons - Strangeways

Hear first-hand testimony from past inmates and staff about what life is really like in HMP Manchester

Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty

Docudrama with author Dan Jones. It follows the period from control freak king Henry II to the tyrant king Richard II.

Windscale: Britain's Biggest Nuclear Disaster

Film revealing how political ambition fuelled the Windscale fire of 1957 and then dictated that the heroes of Windscale be made the scapegoats.

Britain's Secret Terror Deals

British security forces have been accused of involvement in dozens of murders during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Reporter Darragh MacIntyre investigates allegations that the state colluded with paramilitary killers

Britain's Forgotten Army

The story of the 140,000 Chinese workers who left their homes and came to war-torn Europe in 1917 and risked their lives for the Allied war effort, but whose vital contribution seems to have been airbrushed from history.

Britain's Billionaire Immigrants

A look at some of China's wealthy elite, who are obsessed with all things British and have the money to pay for them. From Savile Row suits to high-society debutante balls and million-pound racehorses.