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In the first episode of Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands, Paul Murton sets out to visit the myriad of islands that hug our coastline. He heads straight for Britain’s two remotest island communities, Foula and Fair Isle in Shetland. Part 1 of 6.
An investigation into one of the biggest mysteries of all time: what happened to the English colonists of Roanoke Island, who seemingly disappeared without a trace? Archaeologists try to weed through the conspiracy theories and find the truth. Part 1 of 2.
How living in everyday Britain continued as war raged on. The third episode recalls how people kept up morale through music, dance, film and self-made forms of entertainment, and ends with the euphoric VE Day celebrations in 1945. Part 3 of 3.
Blackbeard – shrouded in myth and intrigue, the name synonymous with chaos. His stolen flagship The Queen Anne’s Revenge careers through the Caribbean, gaining momentum with a diverse crew of pirates seeking equality, adventure and treasure. Part 7 of 8.
A look at how the US military's complex operations in Afghanistan required the collaboration of locals for cultural and strategic insights. Part 6 of 8.
Occupation - The resulting German and Italian occupation of Crete was marred by massacres on both sides; both German soldiers and Greek partisans and civilians lost their lives. Part 3 of 3.
