Lifestyle
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.
Britain's Favorite Foods: Are They Good for You?
Last year Brits spent over $84 billion on food, including three billion liters of milk, 730 million kilos of bananas and 1.34 billion kilos of potatoes. But what do we actually know about these foods? And which ones help people feel and look better? Professor Alice Roberts travels across the UK to track down the latest scientific information, revealing the definitive guide to the foods Brits love.
Highclere: Behind the Scenes
It’s the fictional Crawley Family who inhabit the massive TV hit Downton Abbey, known and loved around the world. But what about their real-life counterparts? With exclusive access to Highclere Castle, this documentary follows the highs and lows of the colorful, modern-day Lord and Lady Carnarvon and their loyal staff, as they strive to keep this demanding castle running smoothly.