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This fascinating programme depicts the history of British Steam in the North West of England focusing on the key railways within the region. So sit back and enjoy a nostalgic journey with a look at both archive and prese
Part of the 'Steaming Around' series, this documentary shows the history of British Steam in the North East of England focusing on the key railways within the region. The film shows both archive film and current footage
This unique collection of wonderfully crafted 2-minute documentaries is designed to take you back in time to some of the most significant, and in some cases forgotten, events in recent British history. Rediscover the peo
Welcome to Norland College, the quintessentially British 120-year-old childcare training college which turns its students into elite 21st Century Mary Poppins-style nannies. Norland Nannies have been sought after by the
Ten years on from the global financial crash, this documentary tells the extraordinary story of how a small Scottish bank briefly grew to become the biggest in the world before collapsing and triggering the largest finan
Frank Capra's documentary The Battle of Britain traces the fate of the British after the fall of France and the dark days of "The Blitz."
A look at life in the UK, focused on the Newton family of Leeds and taking in other areas of the UK including the government in London, the historic city of York and holidays in the Lake District and the popular tourist
This documentary reveals the stories of some of the many thousands of women pressured by church and state into giving up their babies for adoption.
Sir Trevor McDonald and Julia Bradbury count down the Top 20 Greatest National Treasures of all-time.
Film revealing how political ambition fuelled the Windscale fire of 1957 and then dictated that the heroes of Windscale be made the scapegoats.
When Winston Churchill needed the help of the US Army to defeat Hitler, he made a controversial decision to allow America to bring its segregated Army to the UK. Racial tension between black and white American soldiers s
Blast yourself back to the terrifying summer of 1940. Experience all the decisive moments of the fighting as valiant pilots from the 'Battle of Britain' deliver first-hand accounts of their exploits. A combination of int
Cerrie Burnell presents a history of disabled people's struggle for human rights in Britain. She also shares inspiring stories of pioneering campaigners for social change, and looks at the challenges still to be faced in
The highs and lows, transitions and reinventions, of Diana's career as one of Britain's most well known and celebrated post-war actresses, including contributions from family and friends.
Drama documentary which takes the form of an up-dated version of Pygmalion. With a special music score by jazz group Working Week, with real "society" characters and locations from 1984.
A look at how science is keeping British industry as high-tech and innovative as anywhere else in the world.
Terrifying, true-life tales of ghouls and the undead are woven into fascinating footage of the premiere historic sites and ancient architecture of the Cotswolds. The ghostly elements that lurk just beneath this area's ro
The epic story of Thomas Edward Lawrence the First World War military officer who united the tribes of Arabia against the Ottoman Turkish army. The film reveals that while being one of the most enigmatic figures of the 2
Neil Oliver describes the worst ever railway accident in the UK, which happened a hundred years ago on 22 May 1915, in which three trains collided at Quintinshill near Gretna Green. One of the trains was a troop train ta
Documentary following stand-up comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown as he tours England. The documentary investigates if he is as offensive as he has been labeled.