Schedule

Teleshopping

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles: Northern Exposure: the North Isles and Out Stack

For this final grand tour Paul is heading as far north as you can go in Britain, to the islands of Fetlar, Unst and Yell. These islands are as much Scandinavian as Scottish and were in fact once part of Norway. Part 6 of 6.

Alexandria: the Greatest City

Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia, the city’s last great female philosopher and guardian of the great Library of Alexandria.

Franco: the Last Inquisitor: In the Name of Christ and the Empire

Franco experienced a remarkable rise through the ranks of the Spanish army until the Republican regime, in 1931, brought his career to a halt. The Civil War became his opportunity to seize absolute power in Spain. Part 1 of 2.

The Truth About Franco: Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: Zero Hour

At the end of the Second World War the cards in global politics were reshuffled. The Allies now made a clear distinction between the friends and foes of democracy. The situation became critical for Franco. His reign of terror caused widespread suffering in Spain, and many people sought to topple him. This episode shows how he managed to prevail within the new global power structure. Part 3 of 4.

Pearl Harbor, World on Fire: Part 2

On December 7, 1941 at 7:53 A.M., a Japanese air squadron attacked the American fleet anchored in the waters of Pearl Harbor. The United States and its defensive strategy were struck right at the core. The attack was a major turning point. The very next day, the U.S. officially entered the war, ending their policy of isolationism and taking the conflict to a whole new and truly global level. Part 2 of 2.