Truth And Lies
Scandals have accompanied human history since ancient times. Dive into the history of scandals and witness how they have changed over time.
2026-06-15 19:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 19:57:21 +0000 UTC(57m)
Schedule for History Hunters
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Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate The British Empire?
Al Murray is joined by Anuvab Pal. From controversy surrounding the Kohinoor diamond, to that age old myth that Britain gave India tea and trains, all is revealed.
2026-06-16 13:15:49 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 14:13:20 +0000 UTC(57m)
Secrets Of Great British Castles
Dan visits one of Northern Ireland's oldest castles, Carrickfergus, to learn more about the tempestuous relationship between Britain and Ireland.
2026-06-16 12:19:14 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 13:15:49 +0000 UTC(56m)
Secrets Of Great British Castles
Stirling has long been one of the most strategically important castles in Britain. Dan Jones examines the rich and savage history of this stronghold.
2026-06-16 11:23:14 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 12:19:14 +0000 UTC(56m)
Digging For Britain
Humans are found to have lived in Britain earlier than thought when tools are unearthed in Norfolk, while some of our ancestors' customs are revealed at a dig in Orkney.
2026-06-16 10:27:11 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 11:23:14 +0000 UTC(56m)
Digging For Britain
An awe-inspiring year of archaeological digs with Dr Alice Roberts. Roman finds include an amazing coin hoard and a man buried on a pile of dead animals.
2026-06-16 09:31:47 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 10:27:11 +0000 UTC(55m)
Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead
Over the centuries, the mystery of death has inspired strange ceremonies, incited bizarre rituals and launched complex religious beliefs. By investigating their approach to death, this series casts new light on the secrets of ancient civilisations.
2026-06-16 08:37:07 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 09:31:47 +0000 UTC(54m)
Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead
Over the centuries, the mystery of death has inspired strange ceremonies, incited bizarre rituals and launched complex religious beliefs. By investigating their approach to death, this series casts new light on the secrets of ancient civilisations.
2026-06-16 07:43:36 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 08:37:07 +0000 UTC(53m)
Britain's Most Historic Towns
Alice experiences humiliating Tudor justice as she dives into the story of Tudor England by studying the history of Norwich.
2026-06-16 06:48:50 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 07:43:36 +0000 UTC(54m)
Digging For Britain
Dig into how a lobster helped archaeologists discover an 8000-year-old underwater settlement.
2026-06-16 00:29:38 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 01:22:43 +0000 UTC(53m)
Walking Through History
Tony heads out on a 40-mile walk through the wild, dramatic and romantic Peak District - the place where the Industrial Revolution began.
2026-06-15 23:34:47 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 00:29:38 +0000 UTC(54m)
Walking Through History
For five years, the Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi Germany. Here, Tony traces the still-visible story of the occupation.
2026-06-15 22:40:32 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 23:34:47 +0000 UTC(54m)
Britain's Secret Islands
In their time, the Farne Islands have been home to immense numbers of seals and seabirds, early Christian communities and the first attack by terrifying Viking raiders.
2026-06-15 21:46:03 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 22:40:32 +0000 UTC(54m)
Ross Kemp: Mafia and Britain
Ross starts his journey under the arches of Blackfriars Bridge in London. In 1982, under this bridge a man was found. He had apparently hanged himself. In his pockets he had five bricks and about US$14,000 in three different currencies.
2026-06-15 20:52:20 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 21:46:03 +0000 UTC(53m)
Greatest Prison Escapes With Billy Hayes
Alfie Hinds was a criminal and escape artist who, while serving a 12 year prison sentence for robbery, successfully broke out of three high security prisons in the 1950s. He was able to gain a pardon using his knowledge of the British legal system.
2026-06-15 19:57:21 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 20:52:20 +0000 UTC(54m)
Truth And Lies
Scandals have accompanied human history since ancient times. Dive into the history of scandals and witness how they have changed over time.
2026-06-15 19:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 19:57:21 +0000 UTC(57m)
Britain's Most Historic Towns
Alice studies the history of Canterbury, learning the true horror of the Black Death and exploring the iconic cathedral.
2026-06-15 13:16:17 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 14:13:35 +0000 UTC(57m)
Secrets Of Great British Castles
Dan is in the heart of Snowdonia exploring a Caernarfon Castle - built not only as an impenetrable fortress but also as a lavish royal palace fit for a fairy tale.
2026-06-15 12:20:23 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 13:16:17 +0000 UTC(55m)
Secrets Of Great British Castles
Dan explores the turbulent history that took place within the well-preserved walls of Warwick Castle, touching on tales of betrayal, bloodshed, murder and financial woe.
2026-06-15 11:23:59 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 12:20:23 +0000 UTC(56m)
Digging For Britain
Dr Alice Roberts investigates British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length and breadth of the country. The team hunt for artefacts from World War II.
2026-06-15 10:27:37 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 11:23:59 +0000 UTC(56m)
Digging For Britain
Dig into how a lobster helped archaeologists discover an 8000-year-old underwater settlement.
2026-06-15 09:31:49 +0000 UTC→2026-06-15 10:27:37 +0000 UTC(55m)
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