History documentaries
Battle of the Atlantic: The U-Boat War
In the summer of 1942, the Allies appear to be on the brink of defeat. Locked in a protracted naval battle, and suffering heavy losses, the situation seems desperate. With access to archive footage and the latest historical accounts, the fragility of Great Britain’s situation is revealed. Nazi submarines dominated the conflict, but soon the tide would turn for the Allies.
A Tale of Two Britains
1930s Britain was a period of dramatic change. Emerging from bleak economic depression, the country shifted into a time of rising prosperity with new innovations in technology and a consumption boom.
Britain's Hidden Heritage
Mayhem! The Scandalous Lives of the Georgian Kings
Combining dramatic reconstruction with expert testimony from leading historians, this thrilling documentary will turn everything you thought you knew about the Georgian era on its head. It covers the tumultuous lives of George I who was catapulted onto the British throne, George II famed for his military exploits, George III who was mad or misunderstood, and George IV, the party king.
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
The greatest artworks in western civilization emerged from one of the bloodiest periods in history. This series explores the lives of three of the greatest artists of all time – Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael – as they craft beauty from chaos.