Digging For Britain
Dr Alice Roberts explores the most exciting finds from West Britain. Iron Age gold in Britain is unearthed and a Viking camp is discovered.
2026-06-26 10:31:01 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 11:26:11 +0000 UTC(55m)
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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.
2026-06-26 13:18:09 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 14:15:50 +0000 UTC(57m)
Secrets Of Great British Castles
With the aid of dramatic reconstruction, Dan Jones explores the 900-year history of the beautiful Leeds Castle in Kent, from its origins as a royal Saxon family's manor and Norman stronghold to the private property of six medieval queens.
2026-06-26 12:21:29 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 13:18:09 +0000 UTC(56m)
Secrets Of Great British Castles
In medieval England, the North was ruled from York. Dan Jones explores the history of its castle, from the Viking Jorvik and the Normans, through the dark days of the anti-Jewish pogrom and the imprisonment of the Knights Templar, to one of its most colourful inmates - the legendary highwayman Dick Turpin.
2026-06-26 11:26:11 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 12:21:29 +0000 UTC(55m)
Digging For Britain
Dr Alice Roberts explores the most exciting finds from West Britain. Iron Age gold in Britain is unearthed and a Viking camp is discovered.
2026-06-26 10:31:01 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 11:26:11 +0000 UTC(55m)
Digging For Britain
In the East of Britain, Dr Alice Roberts finds new revelations from 'Britain's Pompeii' and the theatre where Shakespeare premiered Romeo and Juliet.
2026-06-26 09:35:36 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 10:31:01 +0000 UTC(55m)
Britain's Secret Islands
At the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, we visit the 5,000-year-old standing stones of Callanish, look at traditional Scottish blackhouses and highland cattle, and cut peat with a modern crofter.
2026-06-26 08:40:33 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 09:35:36 +0000 UTC(55m)
Celts: The Untold Story
After thriving for three centuries, the Celts turned from traders into proven warriors, weapon masters and metal artists in a time that became their golden age.
2026-06-26 07:45:17 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 08:40:33 +0000 UTC(55m)
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.
2026-06-26 06:50:01 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 07:45:17 +0000 UTC(55m)
Digging For Britain
Dr Alice Roberts explores finds from the west of Britain, including the lost World War I training trenches on Salisbury Plain.
2026-06-26 00:30:55 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 01:26:03 +0000 UTC(55m)
Walking Through History
Tony takes in the wonderful seascapes of the North Norfolk coast, determined to uncover how it remained so unchanged through the Victorian age of industry.
2026-06-25 23:36:09 +0000 UTC→2026-06-26 00:30:55 +0000 UTC(54m)
Walking Through History
The Lake District is one of the country's most popular destinations - but few see how the conquering Roman army made their mark on the stunning landscape.
2026-06-25 22:41:37 +0000 UTC→2026-06-25 23:36:09 +0000 UTC(54m)
Empire Builders
Series bringing to life Great Empires, each episode visiting the most significant sites 100 historic sites in all, discovering how they were built, for what purpose, and what they reveal about the empire's rise and fall.
2026-06-25 21:46:38 +0000 UTC→2026-06-25 22:41:37 +0000 UTC(54m)
Empire Builders
Series bringing to life Great Empires, each episode visiting the most significant sites 100 historic sites in all, discovering how they were built, for what purpose, and what they reveal about the empire's rise and fall.
2026-06-25 20:51:24 +0000 UTC→2026-06-25 21:46:38 +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.
2026-06-25 19:56:14 +0000 UTC→2026-06-25 20:51:24 +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.
2026-06-25 19:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-25 19:56:14 +0000 UTC(56m)
Secrets Of Great British Castles
Dan Jones explores the history of Cardiff castle over more than 2,000 years and reveals how it became transformed from a strategically important Roman and Norman stronghold to a lavish fairy-tale Victorian home.
2026-06-25 12:24:51 +0000 UTC→2026-06-25 13:20:31 +0000 UTC(55m)
Secrets Of Great British Castles
Edinburgh's handsome hilltop bastion is Scotland's most popular paid tourist attraction. With a slew of sieges to its name, it is no surprise that the site boasts some formidable defences, and Dan puts one heavy duty cannon through its paces.
2026-06-25 11:28:14 +0000 UTC→2026-06-25 12:24:51 +0000 UTC(56m)
Digging For Britain
Dr Alice Roberts uncovers some incredible finds from North Britain, including Scottish man-made islands that help paint a picture of Stone Age tech.
2026-06-25 10:32:05 +0000 UTC→2026-06-25 11:28:14 +0000 UTC(56m)
Digging For Britain
Dr Alice Roberts explores finds from the west of Britain, including the lost World War I training trenches on Salisbury Plain.
2026-06-25 09:36:57 +0000 UTC→2026-06-25 10:32:05 +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.
2026-06-25 08:41:49 +0000 UTC→2026-06-25 09:36:57 +0000 UTC(55m)
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