Arthur Conan Doyle had managed to finally rid himself of Sherlock Holmes. But who was Arthur without Sherlock, and could he become the hero of his own story? Show more
After Sherlock’s return from the dead, Doyle became an evangelist for spiritualism. His star declined after a public spat, whereas Sherlock Holmes found a life beyond his author. Show more
Darragh MacIntyre reveals the strange true story of the lost documentary that unmasked the IRA in 1972 before vanishing for decades.
Olympic athlete Sarah wants to find her father. Jean, 91, wants to know if her mum died during WW2, and twins Tanya and Kim want to discover their origins before time runs out Show more
Kerry wants to establish her father's true identity. Twins Madison and Sydney want to find their egg donor, and Anthony, 77, wants to discover who his American GI father is. Show more
Steph is a foundling looking for her biological family, while Mark wants to know if he really is Egyptian. Viv is searching for the sister who was taken from her mother in Ireland. Show more
Darragh MacIntyre reveals the strange true story of the lost documentary that unmasked the IRA in 1972 before vanishing for decades.
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
Episode 1
46 minutes on BBC History Channel
Available for 3 months
Michael Palin follows Ernest Hemingway's footsteps across Europe, Africa and America. He starts in Spain for Pamplona's bull run, Valencia's bullfighting and a Kenyan safari.
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
Episode 2
50 minutes on BBC History Channel
Available for 3 months
Michael Palin starts in Chicago, before visiting a Michigan summer cottage where Hemingway fished. In Paris, Michael drives round the Arc de Triomphe in a tank. Show more
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
Episode 3
49 minutes on BBC History Channel
Available for 3 months
Michael Palin visits Key West, the southernmost city in the USA, to celebrate Hemingway's 100th birthday. He also visits the Murchison Falls in Uganda, and Venice. Show more
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
Episode 4
45 minutes on BBC History Channel
Available for 3 months
Michael Palin goes to Cuba and samples the places and drinks that Hemingway loved. He also visits the American Wild West including Yellowstone National Park and Ketchum, Idaho. Show more
Darragh MacIntyre reveals the strange true story of the lost documentary that unmasked the IRA in 1972 before vanishing for decades.
Series in which the lost world of dinosaurs is recreated using the latest technology. The story begins 220 million years ago, when the first dinosaurs emerged. Show more
The early years of a female Diplodocus in the Jurassic period. Also, the enormous Brachiosaurus and the flying reptile Anurognathus. Show more
Oxfordshire was under water in the late Jurassic period, 149 million years ago, and the world was ruled by awesome marine reptiles such as Ophthalmosaurus Show more
The skies of 127 million years ago were dominated by huge flying reptiles. This episode follows a pterosaur on an extraordinary flight to its breeding grounds. Show more
Series in which the lost world of dinosaurs is recreated using computerised animation and animatronic puppets. A herd of Leaellynasaura struggle to survive at the South Pole. Show more
It is the late Cretaceous period and Tyrannosaurus rex is the top predator; but the Earth is poisoned by volcanic activity and a comet strikes. Show more
Darragh MacIntyre reveals the strange true story of the lost documentary that unmasked the IRA in 1972 before vanishing for decades.
Judy looks for her missing father, who was deported after World War II, presumed dead. John questions his ancestry, and Ukrainian sisters Svitlana and Oksana look for family in Britain. Show more
Adopted Laura is searching for any siblings, Anthony, Sally and Karen want to uncover the truth about their father’s other child, and Julie is looking for answers about her ancestry. Show more
Charlotte looks for her dad after losing her mother. Rogie tries to find a secret sibling. And Lviss investigates whether his ancestry really is Nigerian. Show more
Darragh MacIntyre reveals the strange true story of the lost documentary that unmasked the IRA in 1972 before vanishing for decades.
Series tracing the changes to British national life brought about by the first major influx of people from the Caribbean in 1948. The initial warm reception was not to last. Show more
Documentary series tracing changes in Britain since the first major influx of people from the Caribbean. The 1959 Notting Hill riots and the first racial killing. Show more
Series looking at the influence of the first major influx of people from the Caribbean to Britain. The 1970s began with rejection and ended in riot. Show more
Documentary series on the changes brought about since people from the Caribbean came to Britain. The 1990s saw the emergence of a new black British identity. Show more
Darragh MacIntyre reveals the strange true story of the lost documentary that unmasked the IRA in 1972 before vanishing for decades.
Film following the life of an extraordinary woman, a trailblazer who revolutionised modern nursing and reformed healthcare at home and abroad. Show more
After the Battle
London - Ed Murrow Reports
30 minutes on BBC History Channel
Available for over a year
First transmitted in 1959, American reporter Ed Murrow returns to London. He recalls some of his most memorable broadcasts from war-torn London and reports on its recovery. Show more
Darragh MacIntyre reveals the strange true story of the lost documentary that unmasked the IRA in 1972 before vanishing for decades.
First transmitted in 1989, this is the first episode in a series which delves into the world of regimental tradition and reveals the stories that make up regimental history. Show more
First transmitted in 1989. The second episode in a six-part series which delves into the world of regimental tradition includes the eating of a raw rose in one battalion's mess. Show more
India with Sanjeev Bhaskar
A Camel Called Sanjeev
1 hour on BBC History Channel
Available for over a year
On the final leg of his journey, Sanjeev Bhaskar goes to the magical state of Rajasthan, where he samples the princely lifestyle of the Maharaja of Jodhpur. Show more
Sanjeev Bhaskar travels across India, using his trademark humour and insight to get under the skin of an endlessly fascinating country. Show more
This family loves Casualty, News, Sport and the odd murder show!
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