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Historian Amanda Vickery reveals how the 18th century home was constantly under threat. How did the Georgians make their houses havens of safety and security? Show more
At Petworth House, Andrew Graham-Dixon discovers an ingenious approach to caring for crumbling wood carvings and sets sail across an 18th-century water feature. Show more
Lucy Worsley looks at the history of the British bedroom by spending the night in a Tudor farmhouse and experiencing the glamour of the 1930s boudoir. Show more
Richard E Grant explores the history of the Arabian Nights, visiting Paris and Cairo to find out whether they can help change the West's distorted image of the Arab world. Show more
French crime drama serial. In spite of the evidence, and of protestations from members of her team, Captain Berthaud continues to believe that the Butcher remains at large. Show more
French crime drama serial. With new evidence to back Berthaud's theories, Judge Roban asks the CID team to become involved again. But can Laure play second fiddle to Bremont? Show more
Adam Rutherford shows how decoding the human genome has led us to begin to understand the very process by which our DNA makes each one of us on earth unique. Show more
Lucy Worsley looks at the history of the British bedroom by spending the night in a Tudor farmhouse and experiencing the glamour of the 1930s boudoir. Show more
At Petworth House, Andrew Graham-Dixon discovers an ingenious approach to caring for crumbling wood carvings and sets sail across an 18th-century water feature. Show more
Historian Amanda Vickery reveals how the 18th century home was constantly under threat. How did the Georgians make their houses havens of safety and security? Show more
