History documentaries
The Assassination of JFK
It was a crime that shocked, and changed, a nation. This gripping documentary looks at the fateful events of November 22nd, 1963, as President John F Kennedy was murdered. Uniquely told from three different perspectives, it examines the movements of Kennedy’s head of security Roy Kellerman, assassin Lee Harvey Oswald and First Lady Jackie Kennedy in the moments before the shooting.
Dynasties: The Families That Changed The World
Throughout history, certain names have cropped up again and again, holding onto the reins of power. Families that seem to continually reach the pinnacle of society. But how do they do it? This insightful historical documentary series delves into the inner workings of the world’s most powerful and intriguing dynasties. The scandals, powerplays, humble beginnings and dramatic downfalls are all explored.
The Victorian Way of Death
A key to understanding how Victorian Britons viewed life is to understand how they confronted death. Historian Dan Cruickshank puts his detective skills to the test in this gripping history documentary. He pieces together the fate of five apparently unrelated corpses and uncovers a story of bizarre extremes. Body-snatchers, and graveyards so full the limbs of the dead could be seen, soon emerge.
Royal Autopsy with Alice Roberts
This groundbreaking series returns as Alice Roberts investigates the deaths of British royals. ‘As real’ autopsies, modern forensic techniques and reconstructions explore the demise of several famous monarchs. Though these were some of the most notable figures in history, their deaths were often disguised or mis-reported. Can modern technology uncover the truth behind their passing?
The Man Who Destroyed Oscar Wilde
In 1895, playwright Oscar Wilde fought a spectacular duel in court with his fellow Irishman Edward Carson, a lawyer that Wilde considered a friend. It led to Wilde’s ruin and imprisonment for homosexuality. Merlin Holland, grandson of Wilde, and actors Simon Callow and Rupert Everett explore one of the most scandalous trials of the Victorian era in this fascinating history documentary.