Series exploring the Celts looks at the golden age of the La Tene Celtic warrior. But by the middle of the first century BC, the Celts were under threat from the Roman Empire. Show more
The story of the Celts' last stand against the Roman army, a revolt led by another great leader - Queen Boudicca. Show more
Series exploring the Celts. The first part looks at the origins of the ancient civilisation in the Alps of central Europe and the moment of first contact with the Romans. Show more
Cold War, Hot Jets
Episode 1
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Available for 8 months
How the invention of the jet engine gave hope to Britain as the country recovered from the Second World War, becoming a lucrative export and a powerful piece of military hardware. Show more
Cold War, Hot Jets
Episode 2
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Available for 8 months
As an 'Iron Curtain' fell across Europe, the jet bomber came to define how the Cold War was fought. Britain's V Force became the platform for delivering nuclear Armageddon. Show more
Historian Dan Snow examines how two years of meticulous planning, espionage and the analysis of aerial photographs helped the Allied forces gain a foothold in northern France. Show more
The concluding part of historian Dan Snow's documentary series tells the powerful and heroic stories of those who risked their lives on the beaches of Normandy. Show more