History
Villages by the Sea
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the history and heritage of beautiful coastal villages from across the UK, showcasing their often unsung role in the nation's story.
Series 1: 3. Sunderland Point (29 mins)
- Blitz Wales with John HumphrysJohn Humphrys marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Blitz in south Wales.60 mins
- Blitz Spirit with Lucy WorsleyOur finest hour? Six personal tales of terrible pain 鈥� and remarkable resilience89 mins
- Blitz CitiesShane Richie travels around his home city of London to learn about the Blitz.
- D-Day: The Last HeroesHow two years of planning, espionage and analysis lay behind the D-Day invasions.
- Rome's Invisible CityThe secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world.59 mins
- UprisingA fatal fire. A pain-filled protest. A community erupting. From director Steve McQueen
- Henry VIII's Enforcer: The Rise and Fall of Thomas CromwellThomas Cromwell is revealed as a revolutionary who laid the foundations of modern Britain.59 mins
- Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our StoryCover-ups and shattering consequences of Britain鈥檚 race to become a global nuclear power75 mins
- Caligula with Mary BeardProfessor Mary Beard explores the life and times of the notorious Roman emperor Caligula.59 mins
- British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy WorsleyLucy debunks the foundation myth of one of our favourite royal dynasties, the Tudors.
- Digging for BritainFinds include a Viking camp, ancient gold and evidence of people living inside henges.
- Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without LimitIts myths and legends. Exploring the city that shaped a world 鈥� and what tore it apart
