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A303: Highway to the Sun
Tom Fort whisks us through the landscape around the A303 road and 5,000 years of history. (R)
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Armchair Voyage: Hellenic Cruise
3. Delos to AthensSir Mortimer Wheeler and the Hellenic Travellers’ Club crew visit Delos and Athens. (1958)
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2. Istanbul and the Islands
Sir Mortimer Wheeler and the Hellenic scholars visit the Aegean Islands of Lesbos. (1958)
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1. Venice to Mycenae
Sir Mortimer Wheeler sails the Mediterranean. (1958)
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Britain on Film - Series 2
4. The World of WorkHow workers faced challenges in Britain's fragile industrial economy of the 1960s.
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3. Island Nation
A look at films that examine the implications of Britain's identity as an island nation.
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2. Kids Today
How childhood was transformed by changes to the British educational system in the 1960s. (R)
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1. Times of Change
The changing face of Britain's political, economic and cultural landscapes in the 1960s. (R)
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Britain's Most Fragile Treasure
A look at York Minster's East Window, the UK's largest medieval stained-glass window. (R)
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Christina: A Medieval Life
Michael Wood traces the story of a real-life peasant of 14th-century Hertfordshire. (R)
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D-Day: The Last Heroes
Episode 1 Programme contains Parental GuidanceHow two years of planning, espionage and analysis helped the Allied Forces win D-Day.
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The Dark Ages: An Age of Light
4. The Men of the NorthExamining the art of the Carolingians, the Vikings, the Irish and the Anglo-Saxons. (R)
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3. The Wonder of Islam
Waldemar Januszczak examines the early artistic explorations of the first Muslims. (R)
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The Grandeur That Was Rome
1. The Skeleton of an EmpireSir Mortimer Wheeler investigates the legacy of the Roman Empire. (1960)
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Hairy Bikers' Best of British - Se…
28. Food PairingsThe Bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings. (R)
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27. Weddings
The Bikers explore how the foodie customs associated with wedding ceremonies have evolved. (R)
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25. Breakfast
The duo look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time. (R)
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20. Sweet Tooth
The duo explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries. (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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A History of Scotland - Series 1
5. Project BritainThe tale of two ancient enemies who set aside their differences to form Great Britain.
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In the Highest Tradition
Episode 6Regimental treasures, mess traditions and loyalty in the British Army. (1989)
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Episode 5
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 Iraq War
3. It's Hell, Mr President Programme contains Parental GuidanceThe final episode tells how the war ended and brings the Iraq story up to date.
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2. After the Fall
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Key insiders describe their roles in the aftermath of the defeat of Saddam Hussein. (R)
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1. Regime Change
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How did the US and Britain become convinced that Saddam possessed WMDs? (R)
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The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
The story of Timbuktu and its long-hidden legacy of thousands of ancient manuscripts. (R)
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Mothers, Murderers and Mistresses:…
Episode 3The stories of Caenis, the empress Julia Domna and Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine.
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A look at the lives of the scandalous Messalina and the skilled politician Agrippina. (R)
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How Augustus's wife Livia's influence was felt across the Roman world for over 60 years. (R)
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Pugin: God's Own Architect
Richard Taylor charts the Victorian Gothic architect Pugin's extraordinary life story. (R)
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Reel History of Britain
2. Britain's First TeenagersMelvyn Bragg looks back at when Britain broke free of the burdens of WWII. (R)
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Sir Mortimer and Magnus
6. Schliemann and GladstoneSir Mortimer Wheeler discusses how attitudes to archaeology have changed. (1974)
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5. The Genius of Flinders Petrie
Sir Mortimer Wheeler talks about Sir Flinders Petrie. (1974)
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4. In the Steps of Alexander
Sir Mortimer Wheeler talks about his journey to Pushkalavati, in Pakistan. (1974)
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3. The Royal House of the Brigantes
Sir Mortimer Wheeler talks about Brigantes in Yorkshire in 43 AD. (1974)
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2. The Festival Dig
Sir Mortimer Wheeler talks about the 1951 excavation at Stanwick in Yorkshire. (1974)
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1. Churchill and the First Englishman
Magnus Magnusson talks to Sir Mortimer Wheeler about Winston Churchill's writing. (1974)
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Those Were the Days - Series 3
1. Teenage KicksSeries delving into the BBC archives to reveal how life in the north west has changed.
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Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabet…
3. Brave New WorldDr Mortimer explores the world of a new section of Elizabethan society - the middle class.
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Welsh Towns - Series 1
2. CardiganTracing the rich and turbulent history of Cardigan.
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1. Pontypridd
The history of important Welsh towns and cities, starting with Pontypridd.
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