Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the phenomenon of the Roman Republic, from its mythical beginnings to the all too real violence of its end. Show more

In the last of the series, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Show more

This family loves Casualty, News, Sport and the odd murder show!

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

This family likes Sport, News, The Traitors and they would definitely smash it on MasterChef.

Michael Scott uses 3D scanning technology to reveal the secrets of Cairo and ancient Egypt: from the Great Pyramid and a hidden Roman fortress to the Arabic citadel of Saladin. Show more

Michael Scott reveals the historical secrets of ancient Athens and tells the story of how this remarkable city created the world's first democracy 2,500 years ago. Show more

Using 3D scanning, Michael Scott reveals the invisible secrets of Istanbul's ancient palaces, aqueducts and Roman chariot-racing track. Show more

This family loves travelling, so they like watching and bonding over Race Across the World.

Caesar enters into dangerous alliances and bends the rules of the republic in his bid to become consul, the highest political position in Rome. Show more

Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans and leave him isolated. Pushed into a corner, he makes a decision that will change the course of the republic forever. Show more

Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny. A handful of senators plot to end his rule in the only way they can: by taking his life. But will it be enough to save the republic? Show more

This footie fan loves Match of the Day and EastEnders.

Simon Schama explores how artists and writers have led the fight for truth and democracy in his lifetime, often at great personal cost. Featuring Ai Weiwei and Nadya Tolokonnikova. Show more

Simon Schama explores how artists and writers have led the fight for equality, generating empathy and mobilising resistance against injustice. Show more

Simon Schama examines how Charlie Chaplin and Ayn Rand created different visions of postwar America, while Rachel Carson drew attention to the destruction of the natural world. Show more

This family loves Casualty, News, Sport and the odd murder show!

Historical series looking at the Roman Empire from the bottom up. Professor Mary Beard traces the story of several ordinary yet remarkable Roman citizens. Show more

Historical series looking at the Roman empire from the bottom up. Professor Mary Beard discovers the crime and slum conditions in the world's first high-rise city. Show more

Historical series looking at the Roman empire from the bottom up. Mary Beard goes behind the closed doors of Roman homes to explore their family life. Show more

This family likes Sport, News, The Traitors and they would definitely smash it on MasterChef.

First transmitted in 1960, Sir Mortimer Wheeler embarks on an epic journey from Britain to Africa, to investigate the legacy of the Roman Empire. Show more

First transmitted in 1960, Sir Mortimer Wheeler examines the religious cosmologies which emerged, and died out, under the Roman Empire. Show more

First transmitted in 1960, Sir Mortimer Wheeler surveys some of the Roman Empire’s most impressive architectural feats and the artworks that characterised the period. Show more

This family loves travelling, so they like watching and bonding over Race Across the World.

Lucy's romp through 300 years of love's rituals begins with the Georgian age, when the rules of courtship were being rewritten, and women and men made their own romantic choices. Show more

What started Britain’s century of bloody witch hunts? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of one supposed witch whose case lit the fuse for the state-sanctioned killing of thousands. 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

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