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David Dimbleby tells the story of Britain through its art and treasure, from Henry VIII's accession in 1509 to the premiere of Shakespeare's Henry VIII 100 years later. Show more
Historian Dr Alixe Bovey recreates journeys through Britain during the Middle Ages. She heads west from Gloucester to follow in the footsteps of Edward I's armies into Wales. Show more
Documentary examining how a Medieval Catholic court convened to try and prove if a dead English bishop was actually a miracle-worker and whether he should be made into a saint. Show more
Michael Wood's unique portrait of one village through the whole of English history moves on to 1066, when the invading Normans built a castle in Kibworth. Show more
Richard Taylor finds that churches from the Age of Enlightenment reflect the intellectual excitement, vigour and potential for conflict of a turbulent time. Show more
Drama-documentary telling the story of one of the last trials by battle fought in Europe, after Sir Jean de Carrouges accuses Jacques Le Gris of raping his wife. Show more
Documentary about Jimi Hendrix's four years in London at the end of the 60s. Contributors include Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Ginger Baker and Hendrix's girlfriend Kathy Etchingham. Show more
Richard Taylor finds that churches from the Age of Enlightenment reflect the intellectual excitement, vigour and potential for conflict of a turbulent time. Show more
Historian Dr Alixe Bovey recreates journeys through Britain during the Middle Ages. She heads west from Gloucester to follow in the footsteps of Edward I's armies into Wales. Show more
Documentary examining how a Medieval Catholic court convened to try and prove if a dead English bishop was actually a miracle-worker and whether he should be made into a saint. Show more
