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The Genius of Palaces
A new style emerged as monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.
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The Genius of Palaces
More recent times saw restoration, conservation and the uncovering of palace secrets.
Joanna Lumley's Silk Road
Joanna starts her adventure in Venice, the European terminus of the Silk Road.
Joanna Lumley's Silk Road
Joanna continues along the Silk Road from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea.
Joanna Lumley's Silk Road
Joanna continues her adventure following the ancient Silk Road across Iran.
Joanna Lumley's Silk Road
Joanna Lumley crosses the post-Soviet, Central Asian states of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure
Joanna Lumley begins her epic journey in Indonesia.
Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure
Joanna returns to her birthplace, India, in search of a spice known as 'black gold'.
Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure
Joanna continues along the Spice Trail to Madagascar.
Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure
Joanna Lumley concludes her journey by visiting Zanzibar and Jordan.
Iceland with Alexander Armstrong
Alexander observes an erupting volcano and learns about people's belief in elves.
Iceland with Alexander Armstrong
Alexander visits the Húsavík port in Reykjavik; Alexander learns about Greenland sharks.
Iceland with Alexander Armstrong
On the last leg of his Icelandic adventure, Alexander heads to the south of the country.
Italy's Invisible Cities
Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover 2500 years of hidden history in Naples.
Italy's Invisible Cities
Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott explore the watery wonderland of Venice.
Italy's Invisible Cities
Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott explore the romantic city of Florence.
Around the World in 80 Days
Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg's adventure.
Around the World in 80 Days
Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah.
Around the World in 80 Days
Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.
Around the World in 80 Days
Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.
Around the World in 80 Days
Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.
Around the World in 80 Days
Ten days behind schedule, Michael Palin sets sail for Japan.
Around the World in 80 Days
With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin's journey.
A Cabbie Abroad
Mason is in the frontier city of Iqaluit on the edge of the Canadian Arctic.
A Cabbie Abroad
Mason heads for the palm-fringed islands of Fiji.
The First Class Travel Show
Josie Gibson visits the Middle East. Expect $20k a night rooms, camels and safari.
The First Class Travel Show
Josie Gibson flies to a boutique resort in Grenada, with a personal chef and masseuse.
The First Class Travel Show
Josie Gibson heads to Finland and Sweden, flying Business Class.
The First Class Travel Show
Josie Gibson heads to Hong Kong, flying first class to stay at the Rosewood Hotel.
Italy's Invisible Cities
Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover 2500 years of hidden history in Naples.
Italy's Invisible Cities
Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott explore the watery wonderland of Venice.
Italy's Invisible Cities
Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott explore the romantic city of Florence.
Around the World in 80 Days
Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg's adventure.
Around the World in 80 Days
Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah.
Around the World in 80 Days
Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.
Around the World in 80 Days
Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.
Around the World in 80 Days
Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.
Around the World in 80 Days
Ten days behind schedule, Michael Palin sets sail for Japan.
Around the World in 80 Days
With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin's journey.
A Cabbie Abroad
Mason is in the frontier city of Iqaluit on the edge of the Canadian Arctic.
A Cabbie Abroad
Mason heads for the palm-fringed islands of Fiji.
The First Class Travel Show
Josie Gibson visits the Middle East. Expect $20k a night rooms, camels and safari.
The First Class Travel Show
Josie Gibson flies to a boutique resort in Grenada, with a personal chef and masseuse.
The First Class Travel Show
Josie Gibson heads to Finland and Sweden, flying Business Class.
The First Class Travel Show
Josie Gibson heads to Hong Kong, flying first class to stay at the Rosewood Hotel.
Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure
Joanna Lumley travels from East to West, departing from Hong Kong.
Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure
Joanna is in Mongolia and spends time with some Mongolian nomads.
Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure
On the final stage of her journey, Joanna crosses Siberi and ends her journey in Moscow.
Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures
Joanna Lumley tells the unseen story behind her trip to Siberia.
Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures
Joanna Lumley travels the length of India, before taking us back to Uzbekistan
Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures
We find Joanna following the Silk Road through Azerbaijan, Georgia and onto Venice.