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Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury
2. The Worcester and Birmingham CanalHow the Worcester and Birmingham Canal was important to the Industrial Revolution. (R)
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Dig WW2 with Dan Snow
Episode 2Dan Snow tells the story of the ill-fated cargo ship that was sunk off Malin Head in 1944.
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Dan Snow investigates the history of the Second World War in Northern Ireland.
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The Disabled Century
Episode 3The problems the disabled faced as they moved out of institutions and into the community.
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The Eiger: Wall of Death
A history of one of the world's most challenging mountains and its infamous north face. (R)
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The Fall of Singapore: The Great B…
How British officers gave the Japanese the knowhow to take Singapore during World War II.
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The Great British Story: A People'…
1. BritanniaThe roots of Britain; from the end of the Romans to the coming of the Anglo Saxons.
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The Great British Story: Armagh
Dermot Murnaghan returns to his childhood home of Armagh, to reveal its hidden history.
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The Great Estate: The Rise & Fall …
A history of one of Britain's greatest social revolutions - council housing. (R)
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Greek Myths: Tales of Travelling H…
Historian Robin Lane Fox embarks on a journey in search of the origins of the Greek myths. (R)
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Hairy Bikers' Best of British - Se…
19. TakeawaysThe duo explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved. (R)
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16. Slow Food
It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take. (R)
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14. Preserving
The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve. (R)
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13. Pub Grub
The bikers explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks. (R)
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8. Times of Plenty
The Bikers go gourmet with lobster, truffles, chocolate and the best cuts of meat. (R)
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1. Act One: At CourtLucy Worsley investigates the lives of Charles II's mistresses at the royal court.
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Henry VIII: Patron or Plunderer?
Episode 2A look at how the king's art gives clues to what was going on inside Henry's head. (R)
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In the Highest Tradition
Episode 6Regimental treasures, mess traditions and loyalty in the British Army. (1989)
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From the origins of the Grenadier Guards to modern times. (1989)
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The history of the Royal Scots Greys and the Charge of the Light Brigade. (1989)
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Insights into the Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. (1989)
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The notable traditions of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. (1989)
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A look at regimental tradition and the stories that make up regimental history. (1989)
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The Lighthouse Stevensons
The story of the remarkable family who tamed the wild Scottish coastline.
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Lost Kingdoms of Africa - Series 2
3. The Berber Kingdom of MoroccoGus Casely-Hayford visits Morocco, once the centre of a vast kingdom created by Berbers. (R)
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National Treasures
Jubilee SpecialSpecial programme looking at royalty's long history with Westminster Abbey.
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A Picture of London
A film evoking the city as seen by painters, photographers, film-makers and writers.
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The Queen's Palaces
3. Palace of HolyroodhouseFiona Bruce visits one of Britain's smallest palaces, Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse. (R)
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Roundhead or Cavalier: Which One A…
How Britain is still defined by the battle between metaphorical Cavaliers and Roundheads.
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A Song of Crotal and White An-diug…
Life on the Isle of Lewis as told by the MacDonald Sisters. First broadcast in 1969.
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