Plot: For years, railways have linked people across the whole of Great Britain and the charms of the British landscape are best captured through the window of a train as it rolls through the countryside. However, in the 1960s, a significant proportion of the railway network was closed, and these railways...
Plot: Exploring how the infamous Tudor king "changed from a clever, handsome prince full of promise into a paranoid, multi-married monster", who caused huge political upheaval in Europe.
Plot: A look at some of the most shocking and unusual cases connected to the Nazis, from the death of Hitler's niece and a serial killer terrorising Berlin to the corrupt murder investigation that linked the former King of Great Britain to Nazi money.
Plot: Uncovering the truth behind the deaths of thousands of airmen in World War II is investigator Garth Barnard. His tenacity and determination to solve the mysteries is evident as Barnard reveals the historical events that caused vast destruction and devastation. Not only are stories told of collisions...
Plot: Across six hourlong episodes, "Inside Secret Societies" explores some of the most clandestine and dangerous global underworld societies and their counterculture dogmas. The mysterious mix of hard-core gangs, fanatical religious groups, shady cults, esoteric societies and criminal fraternities -- all...
Plot: Following the engineers and aviators who battle to keep the UK's most historic warplanes in the air. Telling the stories of the airfield where the workshop is located, the men and women who flew the plane, the part it played in military history.
Plot: Historian Tracy Borman delves into the archives to learn more about the private lives of some of the most famous kings and queens to ever live. Often portrayed in paintings and tales as people of great stature and strength, royal family members can often seem untouchable and above the everyday issues...
Plot: `The Railway: First Great Western' is a workplace documentary series that shows what life is like for the employees of First Great Western, one of Britain's largest train operating companies. A team of drivers, managers, ticket inspectors and technicians work daily to connect the capital to the southwest...
Plot: Throughout history, royal families across the globe have experienced the most heinous of crimes, some of which remain unsolved. Shedding light on the cases that have attracted a number of theories, featuring colourful and controversial personalities.
Plot: British Airways, the UK's national flag carrier airline, has been in business for many years. In that time, it has evolved into one of the biggest and most successful airlines, with almost 300 aircraft flying to nearly 200 destinations.
Plot: Michael Portillo is in Southeast Asia, armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook. It will lead him on a spectacular 2,500-mile railway adventure across six countries. He explores towering megacities and magnificent mosques.
Plot: Michael Portillo presents his personally curated highlights from a decade of railway journeys across the globe. Michael shares his thoughts on the impact of railways since their invention less than 200 years ago on politics, economics, and tourism.
Plot: Featuring a variety of modern-day preservation work and main line activity around the UK, including many preserved railways during special events, extensions to new locations, a Barry engine under restoration, and much more.
Plot: Following on from the show `Extreme Railway Journeys' which saw him embark on a number of trips overseas, Chris Tarrant returns with this three-part series that focuses on the impact the invention of the train has had on the United Kingdom. Through a series of visits to historical sites, Tarrant documents...
Plot: Railways played an important part in World War I, shaping how the battle was fought and bringing millions of people to the trenches. Journalist Michael Portillo takes a trip down the historic tracks to take a trip back in time to explore how trains were used in the war - from early military planning...
Plot: Railways have been a popular method of transport since the 18th century (and have been around even longer than that). In this three-part programme, presenter Dan Snow demonstrates how the early rail systems of the 18th century quickly developed into a catalyst for the start of the Industrial Revolution...