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 An archive of past BBC television and radio programmes featured on bbc.co.uk/history. Entries are listed alphabetically. Please note that if the programme was not featured on this site, it may not be listed. Inside this archive A History of BritainSimon Schama's acclaimed series charts Britain's history across fifteen programmes, from the Iron Age to the present.  Allies at WarAn insight into the stormy relationship between French leader Charles de Gaulle and his fellow Allied leaders Winston Churchill and Franklin D Roosevelt.  Ancient ApocalypseThroughout the ages, civilisations have risen up and then disappeared. Ancient Apocalypse seeks to explain how human achievements were destroyed by the forces of nature.  Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an EmpireA six-part series exploring pivotal events in Roman history.  Auschwitz: The Nazis and the 'Final Solution'Sixty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, this six-part series tells the story of the most infamous mass murder site in history.  Balderdash and PiffleThis six-part series looked at the unusual origins of familiar words and appealed to viewers to help update the Oxford English Dictionary.
Band of Brothers
Ten-part drama series following Easy Company, an American paratroop unit, from D-Day to the end of World War Two.  Battle of the AtlanticThis three-part series reveals the longest battle of World War Two, a struggle that nearly destroyed Britain's vital lifeline to North America.  Battlefield BritainEight key battles from British history are explained by Dan and Peter Snow, from Boudicca's revolt to the Battle of Britain.  BattlefieldsThe Battlefields series looks at four of the greatest battles of World War Two. The outcome of each of these battles had a significant impact on the course of the conflict.  Blood of the VikingsJulian Richards investigates Viking Britain, from the first raids to the settlement of the British Isles, and traces their legacy through a genetics survey.  Britain's Best BuildingsA unique insight into the enduring appeal of some of the nation's favourite properties, presented by Dan Cruickshank.  Christmas Under FireWhat did Christmas mean for people around the world at a time when 'goodwill to all men' was far from being a reality - at the height of World War Two?  Colosseum: Rome's Arena of DeathDramatised documentary tracing the true story of Verus, who rises from slave to star gladiator in Rome's greatest amphitheatre - the Colosseum.  D-DayDramatised documentary of the D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy, commemorating the 60th anniversary.  D-Day to BerlinSeries charting the liberation of Western Europe, as the Allies battle their way to Berlin following the Normandy landings of June 1944.  DunkirkAcclaimed three-part drama documentary on the desperate retreat and extraordinary evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from the beaches of Dunkirk in May and June 1940.  EgyptA dramatic exploration of ancient Egypt through the eyes of the adventurers, Egyptologists and scholars who rediscovered its greatest treasures.  Fred Dibnah's BritainIn this 12-part series, Fred Dibnah sets out on a grand tour of Britain's industrial past, aboard his beloved 1912 steam traction engine.  The Gathering StormAcclaimed historical drama charting Winston Churchill's time in the political wilderness in the years before World War Two.  The Great WarOne of the most ambitious history projects ever undertaken by the BBC, 'The Great War' is the definitive history of World War One, in 26 episodes.  In Search of Myths and HeroesHistorian Michael Wood goes in search of the truth behind the legends of the Queen of Sheba, Shangri-La, Jason and the Golden Fleece, and King Arthur.
In Search of Scotland
A ten-part television series presented by Fiona Watson questioning the nature of Scottish national identity through an expansive and detailed historical investigation of the country's history.  In Search of ShakespeareHistorian Michael Wood traces William Shakespeare's mysterious life through the dangerous and exciting times in which he lived.  InvasionArchitectural historian Dan Cruickshank brings to life Britain's defence heritage. Exploring the country's fortifications, he tests how they stood up to the threat of attack and discovers the ingenious ways in which the British have repelled invasion.  Killing HitlerThe story of 'Operation Foxley', an audacious, top-secret plan to assassinate the Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler.  The Last TommyThe last surviving soldiers of Britain's 5.5 million-strong army of World War One share their recollections for the final time.  The Lost World of Friese-GreeneA six-part series presented by Dan Cruickshank, retracing the cinematic journeys of pioneering filmmaker Claude Friese-Greene.  Monarchy: The Royal Family at WorkA fascinating insight into the life and work of the Queen and Royal Family over the course of a year. Discover how the Royal Family fulfils its duties at home and abroad.  The People's MuseumFrom Bagpuss to the bouncing bomb - which of the nation's hidden treasures did you vote into 'The People's Museum'?  Peter Ackroyd's LondonIn this three-part series, author Peter Ackroyd explores the mysterious and enduring personality of London.  Pompeii: The Last DayDramatised documentary recounting the events of AD 79, when Mount Vesuvius erupted with horrifying force, destroying the prosperous Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.  PyramidDramatised documentary describing how the Great Pyramid of Giza - the only one of the Seven Ancient Wonders to survive to the present day - was built.
Radio 4: Amongst the Medici
Bettany Hughes' three part re-evaluation of one of the most creative and complicated partnerships in the western world
Radio 4: Document
Award-winning investigative series, in which Mike Thomson takes a document as a starting-point to shed new light on past events.
Radio 4: Making History
Sue Cook and the team answer listeners' historical queries and celebrate the way in which we all 'make' history.
Radio 4: The Long View
Each week, 'The Long View', recorded on location throughout the British Isles, takes an issue from the current affairs agenda and finds a parallel in our past.
Radio 4: This Sceptred Isle
The story of Britain from the arrival of Julius Caesar in 55BC to the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. Written by historian Christopher Lee. Narrated by Anna Massey, Peter Jeffrey and Paul Eddington.
Radio 4: This Sceptred Isle - Empire
An epic 90-part history of the British Empire.
Radio 4: Views of Empire
A series examining the colonial experience from the point of view of the colonised.  Rebels and RedcoatsIn this series, military historian Richard Holmes explores the myths of the American War of Independence, and discovers that it was as much a civil war as a war between nations.  RestorationGriff Rhys Jones, comedian and passionate conservationist, presents the landmark series that gives viewers the chance to rescue significant British buildings from ruin.  Secrets of LeadershipHistorian Andrew Roberts examines the leadership styles of four men who dramatically altered the course of history: Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King. Four-part series.  Seven Wonders of the Industrial WorldDramatised documentary series uncovering the stories and personalities behind the greatest engineering achievements of the industrial age.  The ShipA 21st-century crew embarks on an 18th-century adventure, as volunteers, historians and scientists recreate one of Captain Cook's epic voyages.
The Slavery Business
What were the consequences of treating people as chattels? This series takes a fresh look at the slave trade - from the human cost to its modern legacy.  The Somme - From Defeat to VictoryDiscover the untold story of how the struggle on the Somme - and the bloodiest day in British military history - showed the army how to win on the Western Front.  Take One MuseumPaul Rose explores British museums, uncovering hidden treasures and tales of adventure.  TimeflyersThe team of Dave MacLeod, Jo Caruth and Mark Horton use aerial archaeology to discover more of Britain's buried history.  TimewatchThe BBC's flagship history strand. Timewatch brings the past to life by telling the most important stories about the most fascinating people.
Top Ten Treasures
In this special edition of 'Meet the Ancestors', experts vote for what they consider to be the 10 most important treasures ever unearthed in Britain.  TrafalgarFomer politician Michael Portillo explains the famous naval battle during its 200th anniversary year and examines the pivotal role of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson.  The TrenchThe Trench recreates the experience of the 10th Battalion of the East Yorkshire Regiment in the autumn of 1916 on the Western Front, using modern-day volunteers from Hull and East Yorkshire.  Two Men in a TrenchMilitary archaeologists Tony Pollard and Neil Oliver go in search of the secrets of Britain's battlefields.  Viking VoyageFollow the reconstructed Viking ship, 'Sea Stallion', on one of the most perilous archaeology experiments ever attempted.  Wellington: The Iron DukeIn this revealing three-part series, military historian Richard Holmes tells the story, both on and off the battlefield, of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington.  What the Ancients Did For UsAdam Hart-Davis investigates how the inventions of ancient civilisations have benefited us today.  What the Industrial Revolution Did For UsAdam Hart-Davis investigates how the inventions of the Industrial Revolution have benefited us today.  What the Romans Did For UsAdam Hart-Davis investigates how the inventions of the Romans have benefited us today.  What the Tudors and Stuarts Did For UsAdam Hart-Davis investigates how the inventions of the Tudors and Stuarts have benefited us today.  What the Victorians Did For UsAdam Hart-Davis investigates how the inventions of the Victorians have benefited us today.  Who Do You Think You Are?Who Do You Think You Are? is the landmark series that unlocks celebrities' family histories, revealing secrets and surprises from their pasts.
The World at War
Landmark documentary series, narrated by Laurence Olivier, charting the complete history of World War Two. |
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