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Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies
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Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

Series which celebrates an unlikely story of outstanding British aviation achievement at a time of national austerity, the breathtaking planes ...
Charles I: Downfall of a King
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Charles I: Downfall of a King

Historian Lisa Hilton discovers how, in just fifty tempestuous days, Charles I’s rule collapsed, laying the foundations for civil war, the loss ...
Twenty Twelve
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Twenty Twelve

A mock-documentary following the challenges – both personal and professional – faced by the team responsible for delivering the ...
The Thick of It
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The Thick of It

Set in the corridors of power and spin, the Minister for Social Affairs is continually harassed by Number 10’s policy enforcer and ...
What We Were Watching
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What We Were Watching

Join Grace Dent on a televisual trip back in time.
Kermode and Mayo’s Home Entertainment Service
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Kermode and Mayo’s Home Entertainment Service

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo host a weekly guide to the best (and worst) of streaming culture in the 21st century, across film and premium television.
Indian Hill Railways
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Indian Hill Railways

From the Himalayas in the north to the Nilgiris in the south – for a hundred years these little trains have climbed through the clouds and ...
The Secret History of Writing
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The Secret History of Writing

How the invention of writing gave humanity a history. From hieroglyphs to emojis, an exploration of the way in which the technology of writing ...
Storyville
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Storyville

Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago. ...
State of Play
7.5

State of Play

The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.
Timeshift
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Timeshift

Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain’s social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly ...
Art of America
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Art of America

Andrew Graham-Dixon embarks on his most ambitious journey yet, an exploration of the rich, exciting and diverse art history of the United States ...
Classic Albums
7.7

Classic Albums

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that ...
India’s Frontier Railways
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India’s Frontier Railways

Three-part series about trains crossing borders in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, reconnecting families, cultures and history.
An Art Lovers’ Guide
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An Art Lovers’ Guide

With sumptuous palaces, exquisite artworks and stunning architecture, every great city offers a dizzying multitude of cultural highlights. So ...
The Sky at Night
8.3

The Sky at Night

Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what’s out there in space and what ...
How the BBC Began
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How the BBC Began

The often-hilarious stories of the BBC’s first 50 years. The corporation’s pioneers describe its evolution – which was often by ...
The Beginning and End of the Universe
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The Beginning and End of the Universe

Jim Al-Khalili tackles the greatest question in science – how the universe began. By recreating key experiments Jim unravels the mystery of ...
A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley
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A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

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 ...
Nature and Us: A History Through Art
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Nature and Us: A History Through Art

Art historian James Fox tells the story of our ever-changing relationship with nature through the lens of some of the world’s most extraordinary ...