Lifestyle
Auction
Enjoy exclusive access behind the scenes in London, Paris and New York as the doors of the world’s greatest auction houses are thrown wide open. Watch as a huge range of art treasures, fabulous jewelry, Hollywood memorabilia, ancient artifacts and historical items sell for jaw-dropping amounts. Passions rise as the bidding grows more frenzied, the prices build and the pressure increases. Stream seasons 1-11 in the US and Canada on BBC Select.
Highclere: Behind the Scenes at Christmas
Highclere Castle, the iconic filming location for Downton Abbey, is a very special place. But at Christmastime it transforms into a veritable winter wonderland. Lord and Lady Carnarvon, along with their staff, show off their biggest-ever Christmas tree in the grand saloon while a festive cocktail masterclass is hosted by butler Louis. Will this be the best Highclere Christmas ever?
Nigella's Amsterdam Christmas
Nigella travels to Amsterdam to enjoy the festive season in the Venice of the North. With family ties to Amsterdam that go back generations, Nigella Lawson enjoys a very special Christmas treat in the Dutch capital. She visits a unique liquorice emporium, a shop with a mind-blowing selection of cheeses and a chip shop with lines that stretch around the block. She collects ingredients for some festive feasting such as a sumptuous chicken biryani and traditional Dutch speculaas.
Treasure Houses of Britain
Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore five of Britain’s finest stately homes. Not only is exclusive access to some of the world’s best-loved buildings provided, but the treasures within will also be explored. Many tell a human story, including tapestries that celebrate the Battle of Blenheim, to a cabinet which the Medicis gave to the owners of Burghley, the greatest Elizabethan house in England.
Coco Chanel: Unbuttoned
The definitive portrait of Coco Chanel, the original influencer whose iconic designs such as the little black dress, costume pearls and Chanel No 5 perfume, remain symbols of luxury, style and power. Despite her triumphs, Coco remained an enigma. Until her death, she veiled the realities of her controversial life. This compelling documentary weaves together the truth of the woman and her work.