History
The Past at Work
Anthony Burton presents a series on our industrial past
Railway Mania (25 mins)
- Blitz Wales with John HumphrysJohn Humphrys marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Blitz in south Wales.60 mins
- The Grandeur That Was RomeSir Mortimer Wheeler surveys the art and architecture of the Roman period. (1960)29 mins
- Morning in the Streets1959 documentary showing images of a Liverpool still recovering from the post-war gloom.35 mins
- ChronicleDocumentary about the Vikings who allegedly discovered North America. (1966)50 mins
- A City Crowned with GreenHow London has grown in size and spread into the surrounding country. (1964)29 mins
- The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at RainhillBrian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire. (1980)60 mins
- After the BattleAmerican reporter Ed Murrow returns to London where he spent much of World War II. (1959)30 mins
- Buried TreasureSir Mortimer Wheeler explores the stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe. (1958)28 mins
- In the Highest TraditionA look at regimental tradition and the stories that make up regimental history. (1989)
- Sir Mortimer and MagnusSir Mortimer Wheeler discusses how attitudes to archaeology have changed. (1974)15 mins
- The Great War InterviewsFrank Brent, an NCO with the Australian Imperial Force, fought at Gallipoli.18 mins
- 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
