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Richard Holmes traces the events of a night of the Blitz, from the sector control room where the incoming raiders were plotted through to the efforts to save St Paul's. Show more
Anarchic comedy quiz show. Former Royal reporter Jennie Bond competes against youth TV presenter Rick Edwards in answering questions provided by members of the public. Show more
Adam Hart-Davis tells the remarkable story of Thomas Newcomen, the Devon man who invented the world's first working steam-powered engine, first used to pump water out of mines. Show more
The story of one village across all of English history concludes with a look at Victorian concerts, WWI battlefields and the 1940 bombing of Kibworth. Show more
Drama series set in 60s New York. Don attempts to regain control over his life through physical changes and journal writing. Joey's sexism creates friction with Joan. Show more
Innovative sci-fi horror story about a group of people with the ability to control other people's minds and bodies, with often fatal results. Starring Stephen Lack. Show more
The story of one village across all of English history concludes with a look at Victorian concerts, WWI battlefields and the 1940 bombing of Kibworth. Show more
Adam Hart-Davis tells the remarkable story of Thomas Newcomen, the Devon man who invented the world's first working steam-powered engine, first used to pump water out of mines. Show more
Darkly comic series set in an NHS Trust hospital. Kim, Den and Pippa struggle through another day on B4. A patient is admitted, but it's her daughter who needs to be dealt with. Show more
Series about the electricity grid begins by looking at the first grid in the 1920s and 30s and the challenge of ensuring power at the flick of a switch today. Show more
The story of one village across all of English history concludes with a look at Victorian concerts, WWI battlefields and the 1940 bombing of Kibworth. Show more