Forbidden History
Experts examine new theories that may serve to shed light - or cast doubt - on the traditional yet controversial story of Jesus fate.
2026-05-05 21:49:43 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 22:42:59 +0000 UTC(53m)
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Forbidden History
In Malta, an ancient temple contains the remains of 7,000 humans. Among these remains, strange, elongated skulls have been found, demonstrating anomalies which have confounded experts for over a century. Could they be from another world?
2026-05-05 20:55:41 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 21:49:43 +0000 UTC(54m)
Clash Of Ancient Warriors
In 490 BC, Persian King Darius the Great sent an expeditionary force to Greece - but the Greeks awaited them there, repelling the invaders in a single battle.
2026-05-05 19:57:40 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 20:55:41 +0000 UTC(58m)
Britain's Most Historic Towns
Professor Alice Roberts is in the capital as she attempts to make sense of the cascade of world changing events that occurred there during the short but eventful Restoration period.
2026-05-05 13:15:04 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 14:12:34 +0000 UTC(57m)
Ross Kemp: Deep Sea Treasure Hunter
Fresh from diving on the Mary Rose and still on the hunt for underwater artefacts that tell the story of the British Empire, Ross hops round the coast from Portsmouth to Plymouth, then on to the Gulf of Suez.
2026-05-05 12:17:47 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 13:15:04 +0000 UTC(57m)
Ross Kemp: Deep Sea Treasure Hunter
Ross heads to Portsmouth and the Mary Rose Museum and takes up an opportunity he can't turn down – to be one of the few divers allowed on the site of Britain's most famous wreck, the Mary Rose.
2026-05-05 11:19:45 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 12:17:47 +0000 UTC(58m)
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.
2026-05-05 10:22:53 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 11:19:45 +0000 UTC(56m)
Digging For Britain
Dig into how a lobster helped archaeologists discover an 8000-year-old underwater settlement.
2026-05-05 09:26:55 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 10:22:53 +0000 UTC(55m)
Forbidden History
Mary Magdalene is at the heart of Christianity she was the witness to the Resurrection. Yet despite playing such a pivotal role, her life after Christ is a mystery.
2026-05-05 08:33:31 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 09:26:55 +0000 UTC(53m)
Ross Kemp: Deep Sea Treasure Hunter
In this episode Ross continues his diving quest in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt. It's a deeply personal journey as Ross' grandfather fought in the North Africa campaign during World War Two.
2026-05-05 07:43:52 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 08:33:31 +0000 UTC(49m)
Digging For Britain
The archaeologists get more than they bargained for while exploring the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey.
2026-05-05 01:30:28 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 02:23:18 +0000 UTC(52m)
Digging For Britain
Dr Alice Roberts explores a secret location in the Cotswolds, which gives up a very precious and fragile artefact.
2026-05-05 00:37:34 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 01:30:28 +0000 UTC(52m)
Walking Through History
Tony sets out on a walk across the Cairngorms to Balmoral, in the footsteps of Victoria and Albert, who promoted the Scottish Highlands.
2026-05-04 23:43:28 +0000 UTC→2026-05-05 00:37:34 +0000 UTC(54m)
Walking Through History
Tony heads out on a walk that reveals the story of the remarkable Bronte family, exploring how the moors inspired their most famous novels.
2026-05-04 22:50:06 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 23:43:28 +0000 UTC(53m)
Ancient Murders Unearthed
Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King study an 800-year-old partial skeleton. Possible motives include robbery and a brawl. Can they identify the killer?
2026-05-04 21:51:43 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 22:50:06 +0000 UTC(58m)
Greatest Prison Escapes With Billy Hayes
Lothar Luft was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, his mother-in-law, and the woman he was having an affair with.
2026-05-04 20:55:14 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 21:51:43 +0000 UTC(56m)
Ross Kemp: Mafia and Britain
Going out on a raid with the army, Ross finds out just how prevalent cocaine is in Colombia. He then heads up into the mountains to hear about the Cali Cartel from the son of its founder.
2026-05-04 20:00:26 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 20:55:14 +0000 UTC(54m)
Britain's Most Historic Towns
Alice explores the story of Stewart Britain by visiting the home of the Scottish royals who eventually took the English throne in 1603 and created Great Britain.
2026-05-04 13:14:42 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 14:12:32 +0000 UTC(57m)
Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter
Ross tries to find out more about his sea-faring Great Grandfather, Arthur ‘Pop' Chalmers. He discovers that Pop served in the Merchant Navy and survived three shipwrecks. Inspired to know more, he links up with maritime archaeologist, Mallory Haas.
2026-05-04 12:17:14 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 13:14:42 +0000 UTC(57m)
Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter
Ross prepares to explore the wreck of a sunken steam-age ship, the Iona II. The ship went down with a mystery cargo on board. Determined to solve the mystery, Ross meets with a maritime historian who has uncovered the Iona II's shocking purpose.
2026-05-04 11:18:59 +0000 UTC→2026-05-04 12:17:14 +0000 UTC(58m)