Schedule

Hidden Killers of the Post-War Home

Dr Suzannah Lipscomb reveals the killers that lurked in British homes. She explores the time when British people embraced modern design for the first time after years of austerity. However, there were also unexpected dangers lurking.

Alexander the Great: Legendary Conqueror: The Making of a Hero

Shaped by ambition, myth, and powerful parents, Alexander emerges from his youth as a leader ready to challenge the world’s greatest empire. Part 1 of 3.

Inside Japan's War: Rising Sun

This episode begins with the Empire of Japan rising on the international Stage. In 1931, the political structures that allowed the military to operate outside of the control of civilian government result in the invasion of Manchuria. A new view of Japan's divine destiny under the Emperor emerges. Political ideology grows to support Japanese expansion. 1937 sees the full-scale invasion of China. The episode closes on the surprise attack of Pearl Harbor in December, 1941. Part 1 of 4. Ⓢ

The War: The Ghost Front

Winter 1944 to 1945. The Allies are unprepared for Hitler's counterattack in the Ardennes Forest of Belgium and Luxembourg. It is the biggest battle of the war on the Western Front, fought during the coldest winter in memory. By the time the Battle of the Bulge is over, Hitler's enormous gamble has ended in disaster and the Russians are approaching Berlin. Meanwhile, in the Santo Tomas Camp in the Philippines, thousands of internees await liberation. A series by Ken Burns. Part 11 of 14.

Alexander the Great: Legendary Conqueror: The Making of a Hero

Shaped by ambition, myth, and powerful parents, Alexander emerges from his youth as a leader ready to challenge the world’s greatest empire. Part 1 of 3.

Inside Japan's War: Rising Sun

This episode begins with the Empire of Japan rising on the international Stage. In 1931, the political structures that allowed the military to operate outside of the control of civilian government result in the invasion of Manchuria. A new view of Japan's divine destiny under the Emperor emerges. Political ideology grows to support Japanese expansion. 1937 sees the full-scale invasion of China. The episode closes on the surprise attack of Pearl Harbor in December, 1941. Part 1 of 4. Ⓢ

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles: So Near, So Far

In this episode Paul is travelling on an icon of the west coast; an original steam powered puffer, and is exploring a string of islands just off the west coast near Oban. Part 4 of 6.

Teleshopping