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After six years Timothy Spall and his wife Shane conclude their trip around the British coast by barge, but not before a final, frightening twist off the Kent coast. Show more
Series exploring the heritage movement looks at its unsung heroes, civil servants such as Charles Reed Peers who helped save the great ruins of Britain. Show more
Historian Helen Castor reveals how the Catholic church tried to control marriage from the 12th century onwards, as a way to contain the troubling issue of sex. Show more
Michel Roux Jr explores the life and influence of his culinary hero, Georges Auguste Escoffier, the man who turned eating into dining and the first great restaurant chef. Show more
Documentary telling the story of Balmoral, the royal family's most private residence, and how the royal family has played a role in shaping modern Scotland and vice versa. Show more
Dr Stephen Baxter takes a fresh look at the Middle Ages through the eyes of children, and discovers how they played a vital role in creating the medieval world. Show more
Series exploring the heritage movement looks at its unsung heroes, civil servants such as Charles Reed Peers who helped save the great ruins of Britain. Show more
After six years Timothy Spall and his wife Shane conclude their trip around the British coast by barge, but not before a final, frightening twist off the Kent coast. Show more
Historian Helen Castor reveals how the Catholic church tried to control marriage from the 12th century onwards, as a way to contain the troubling issue of sex. Show more
