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Examining the role of east coast fishermen in World War I, and the story of the trawler captain who was accused by the Germans of being a war criminal. Show more
War at Sea: Scotland's Story
Episode 2: The Battle of the U-Boats
59 minutes
on BBC Four HDAvailable for years
David Hayman explores Germany's World War One U-boat threat and the fascinating and dastardly ploys Britain used against the submarines. Show more
Documentary series. Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland, and looks at how England adapted to its new masters. Show more
Blood and Gold: The Making of Spain with Simon Sebag Montefiore
Episode 2: Reconquest
59 minutes
on BBC Four HD
Simon uncovers the truth about Spain's hero El Cid, investigates the horror of the Spanish Inquisition and discovers an unsettling story about one of his own ancestors. Show more
Drama-documentary about Winston Churchill's experiences during the Great War, with intimate letters to his wife Clementine allowing the story to be told largely in his own words. Show more
War at Sea: Scotland's Story
Episode 2: The Battle of the U-Boats
59 minutes
on BBC Four HDAvailable for years
David Hayman explores Germany's World War One U-boat threat and the fascinating and dastardly ploys Britain used against the submarines. Show more
The High Art of the Low Countries
Episode 1: Dream of Plenty
58 minutes
on BBC Four HDAvailable for years
Andrew Graham-Dixon shows how the art of Renaissance Flanders evolved from the craft of precious tapestries within the Duchy of Burgundy into a painting school. Show more
Documentary series. Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland, and looks at how England adapted to its new masters. Show more
