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Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Documentary series about Britain's railways. A look at how the idea of an excursion to distant places became popular from the 1840s onwards. Show more
A look at how steam power revolutionised shipping, from the earliest paddle steamers with screw propellers to more modern vessels like the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Documentary series. Using the latest 3D scanning technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott explore the watery wonderland of Venice. Show more
How Venetians are turning to revolutionary engineering, restoration of the natural environment and knowledge from their past in order to save Venice.
Final part of an exclusive series following the construction of Crossrail - one of Europe’s largest projects and one of the most ambitious in Britain since the time of Brunel. Show more
The project sees its biggest lift to date using the world’s largest land-based crane. Meanwhile, we learn about the extensive flood defence system, and specialists work to uncover unexploded bombs. Show more
Some parts of the world mine water from finite resources for profit. In others, more sustainable methods of sourcing and treating water demonstrate a growing understanding of water's importance. Show more
This episode deals with class in all its shapes and sizes, from both sides of the class divide, in the UK, USA and India. Show more
Documentary series about Britain's railways. A look at how the idea of an excursion to distant places became popular from the 1840s onwards. Show more
Michael Palin continues his Himalayan trek. Palin reaches the easternmost end of the Himalayas, exploring medieval Lijiang. Show more
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
