Claudia Winkleman invites 22 strangers to play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning up to £120,000. Show more
Documentary series in which Dan Cruickshank reveals the world's most beautiful man-made treasures. Dan visits the giant Moai, the ruins of Machu Picchu and the statue of Christ in Rio. Show more
Dan Cruickshank's travels take him from ancient Mayan tombs and the giant warriors of Tula in Mexico to Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia and the Statue of Liberty. Show more
In his documentary series revealing the most beautiful things in the world, Dan Cruickshank travels from the Australian outback to Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom in Cambodia. Show more
The Dragons are back! Aspiring entrepreneurs have one chance to make their dreams come true when they pitch their business idea to multimillionaire investors. Show more
History documentary series. At the beginning of 1945, Berlin remains under the spell of the Nazi promise of salvation. But its people's hopes are at odds with the city’s daily reality. Show more
The British, French and Americans are waiting to enter Berlin. In the meantime, the Soviets appoint mayors, organise the food supply and go on the hunt for war criminals. Show more
The Apprentice is back with a new batch of ambitious entrepreneurs seeking to demonstrate their commercial insight and business sense to stay out of the firing line. Show more
Dan Cruickshank reveals the most beautiful and precious things in the world. In Japan, he visits a temple with a meditation garden. In China, Dan marvels at the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army. Show more
Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. In India, he tangles with a ten-armed naked goddess and is moved to passion in the Cave of Heavenly Maidens. Show more
Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan sees tile making in Samarkand, the Trading Domes of Bukhara, the Fire Temple of Baku and Persepolis. Show more
A moving and intimate insight into the colourful world of midwifery in 1969.
Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin
Episode 1: The Challenge
50 minutes on BBC History Channel
Available for years
Actor Michael Palin takes up the challenge to circumnavigate the globe. The intrepid traveller sets off from London's Reform Club for Venice. Show more
Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin
Episode 2: Arabian Frights
48 minutes on BBC History Channel
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Actor and writer Michael Palin emulates Phileas Fogg's global circumnavigation. Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah. Show more
Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin
Episode 3: Ancient Mariners
50 minutes on BBC History Channel
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Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg when they drive across Arabia in only 40 hours to make up for lost time. Show more
Claudia Winkleman invites 22 strangers to play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning up to £120,000. Show more
Chris Ramsey has always felt lucky, so he’s delighted to learn it runs in the family as he uncovers the stories of ancestors who survived a deadly WWI battle and won a lottery. Show more
Lesley Manville is moved to discover a family story of enduring love and is delighted when an ancestor’s involvement in a riot reveals new relatives in Australia. Show more
A moving and intimate insight into the colourful world of midwifery in 1969.
Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan goes in search of the Ark of the Covenant, a journey that takes him from Jordan to the Holy Land and finally Ethiopia. Show more
Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan's latest journey reaches new heights of discomfort in the heat and dust of the desert. Show more
Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan's penultimate journey takes him from Turkey, via Russia and Poland, to Germany. Show more
Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan's final journey takes him from Bosnia through Greece and Italy before finishing in Spain. Show more
The Apprentice is back with a new batch of ambitious entrepreneurs seeking to demonstrate their commercial insight and business sense to stay out of the firing line. Show more
Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin
Episode 4: A Close Shave
50 minutes on BBC History Channel
Available for years
Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey, moving through India to Madras before heading off to Singapore. Show more
Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin
Episode 5: Oriental Express
50 minutes on BBC History Channel
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Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey, travelling from Singapore to Shanghai via Hong Kong. Show more
Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin
Episode 6: Far East and Farther East
50 minutes on BBC History Channel
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Michael Palin's epic journey following in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg. Ten days behind schedule, he sails out of Shanghai on a ferry bound for Japan. Show more
Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin
Episode 7: Dateline to Deadline
50 minutes on BBC History Channel
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With only 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a suspect bomb all conspire to impede Michael Palin's journey around the globe.
First transmitted in 1957, Sir Mortimer Wheeler describes the results of his excavations of the Indus Valley civilization city of Mohenjo-daro in modern-day Pakistan. Show more
First transmitted in 1954, Glyn Daniel talks about recent research into the mystery of Stonehenge. Show more
Buried Treasure
The Peat Bog Murder Mystery
42 minutes on BBC History Channel
Available for over a year
First transmitted in 1954, Glyn Daniel and Sir Mortimer Wheeler discuss the well-preserved body of Tollund Man, a 2000-year-old Dane found in a peat bog.
First transmitted in 1956, Dr Kathleen Kenyon and Lady Wheeler discuss excavations at Jericho. Show more
The Dragons are back! Aspiring entrepreneurs have one chance to make their dreams come true when they pitch their business idea to multimillionaire investors. Show more
As the new year dawns, Berlin is fractured and divided. Street battles intensify, and cracks deepen as the National Socialists have become the strongest party in Germany. Show more
Now Reich chancellor, Hitler embarks on a push to consolidate power. He begins to purge government ministries and the civil service, and takes control of the press and radio. Show more
Hitler stages a grand celebration at Nuremberg, while Germany becomes increasingly isolated abroad. Berlin stands in stark contrast to its former self 12 months ago. Show more