Schedule

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles: The Riddle of the Sands: from Berneray to Pabbay

Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he explores a cluster of islands in the Outer Hebrides. Part 1 of 6.

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles: The Daunting Fortress of Richard the Lionheart

A great architectural adventure and gripping account of war, The Daunting Fortress of Richard the Lionheart is the story of an amazing feat of medieval military construction. Part 1 of 4.

Countdown to War: Part 2

In this episode, we explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, the anxiety and political turmoil, but also new opportunities for leisure and increased social freedoms despite looming war. Part 2 of 3.

WWII in Colour: Road to Victory: Battle of the Atlantic

In September 1939 a German U-boat fires its first torpedo, setting in motion the longest continuous battle of the war. A cat and mouse game of epic proportions ensues as German U-boats and allied forces engage in a five-year battle for supremacy in the Atlantic. Part 2 of 10.

Paris: Stories from the City: City of Revolutions

Despite ongoing violence, protests, invasion and a civil war, Napoleon and his nephew were great builders who set about re-inventing the city in the 19th century, creating a model city copied, throughout Europe and the world. Part 2 of 3.

Countdown to War: Part 2

In this episode, we explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, the anxiety and political turmoil, but also new opportunities for leisure and increased social freedoms despite looming war. Part 2 of 3.

WWII in Colour: Road to Victory: Battle of the Atlantic

In September 1939 a German U-boat fires its first torpedo, setting in motion the longest continuous battle of the war. A cat and mouse game of epic proportions ensues as German U-boats and allied forces engage in a five-year battle for supremacy in the Atlantic. Part 2 of 10.

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles: The Riddle of the Sands: from Berneray to Pabbay

Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he explores a cluster of islands in the Outer Hebrides. Part 1 of 6.

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