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History on BBC Four
The most compelling stories from world history on BBC Four.
16 programmes available
History
A Very British History
1/4 Romany Gypsies. Outlaws in their own land
Damian Le Bas explores how Gypsy people were forced to abandon their nomadic way of life.
59 mins
Available for 25 days
Last Chance
History
American History’s Biggest Fibs with Lucy
Worsley
...
1/3 The American Revolution
Uncovering the myths and manipulations behind iconic moments in American history.
59 mins
Expires today 10pm
History
Castles: Britain's Fortified History
1. Instruments of Invasion
How the castle became a weapon with which unruly barons challenged the Crown.
59 mins
Available for 13 days
History
British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley
Series 1: 1. The Wars of the
Roses
...
Lucy debunks the foundation myth of one of our favourite royal dynasties, the Tudors.
59 mins
Available for 26 days
History
Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces
1. Towards an Architecture of
Majesty
...
Dan Cruickshank reveals the buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.
59 mins
Available for 19 days
History
The Greatest Tomb on Earth: Secrets of Ancient China
60 mins
Available for 17 days
History
Secret Knowledge
The Art of the Vikings
An exploration of Viking culture and its long-lasting influence on the British Isles.
29 mins
Available for 27 days
History
Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities
Episode 1
Simon Sebag Montefiore uncovers Istanbul's Greek roots.
60 mins
Available for 23 days
Documentary
The Brits Who Built the Modern World
1. The Freedom of the Future
The radical 1960s and 70s experiments of an exceptional generation of British architects.
59 mins
Available for 12 days
History
Ireland's Treasures Uncovered
The story of the iconic Irish artefacts that have helped shape and create modern Ireland.
59 mins
Available for 28 days
History
The Hector: From Scotland to Nova Scotia
The story of the 1773 highland migrants who left Scotland to settle in Nova Scotia.
59 mins
Available for 10 days
History
How We Built Britain
1. The East: A New Dawn
David Dimbleby goes on an architectural tour of Britain starting with the east of England.
59 mins
Available for 6 days
History
The Last Journey of the Magna Carta King
Dr Ben Robinson retraces the dramatic last days of King John.
59 mins
Available until Wed 1:45am
Last Chance
History
A Timewatch Guide
Series 1: 1. The Mary Rose
Dan Snow charts how the Mary Rose was discovered, excavated and eventually raised.
59 mins
Expires tomorrow 2am
Last Chance
History
Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain
1. Advance Britannia
Andrew Marr revisits Britain in 1945 and finds the country victorious but nearly bankrupt.
59 mins
Expires today 4am
Documentary
From Scotland with Love
Film exploring Scotland's past and made entirely of Scottish film archive.
70 mins
Available for 7 days