History documentaries
Prince Philip: The Plot To Make A King
It was portrayed as a fairytale royal romance. But the truth was far more complicated. Drawing upon unpublished memoirs and interviews with royals, this history documentary reveals the inside story of Prince Philip’s union to Queen Elizabeth: from the strategic matchmaking efforts of Philip’s ambitious uncle Lord Mountbatten to the political and personal strain caused by the prince’s German heritage.
The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England
In a lavish and groundbreaking way of exploring history, Dr. Ian Mortimer looks back at the time of Queen Elizabeth I and explores the lives of the rich and poor. How did the peasantry survive? How did the privileged become and then stay rich? And what changes were occurring for all? Take a journey through the Golden Age of English history with this unique Tudor history documentary.
JFK: The Home Movie that Changed the World
Abraham Zapruder’s home movie capturing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is one of the most remarkable documents in American history. To mark the 60th anniversary of JFK’s murder in November 1963, this revealing documentary focuses on the little-known history of the actual 8mm film that captured the horrific events and spawned endless speculation and conspiracy theories.
Titanic's Tragic Twin: The Britannic Disaster
It’s one of Britain’s greatest untold disaster stories. In the wake of the Titanic disaster, her sister ship Britannic was re-engineered to be even stronger and safer. And yet she suffered the same fate in 1916, sinking in just 55 minutes, three times faster than Titanic. This fascinating history documentary looks at what happened to the Britannic and if the tragedy could have been avoided.
Royal Antiques Revived
Follow the incredible journey of three royal items as they are restored and revived. King George IV’s piano, a car believed to have belonged to the Queen Mother and a rare copy of King Louis XV’s desk are found and fixed. Victoria Coren Mitchell presents this celebration of British skill, as remarkable pieces with curious pasts are restored using techniques as old as the items themselves.