Travel documentaries
The Travel Show
The Travel Show is back with season 8. Whether you’re exploring new locations, or rediscovering old haunts, The Travel Show gets beneath the surface of the places it visits to bring you the very best in consumer and travel journalism. With presenters based all around the world, get a real insider’s view of the world’s most exciting destinations as well as all the latest tips and trends to make sure your next trip truly memorable. This season, the team explores new destinations around the globe and uncover hidden sides to some of the world’s favorite holiday hotspots.
Inside The Ritz Hotel
The Ritz opens its doors, allowing us to see the workings of one of the world’s most luxurious hotels. For over a century, this rarified London icon has been synonymous with opulence and extravagant cuisine. Celebrities love it, royalty graces its hallowed halls and billionaires frequently drop in. How does one of the most traditional hotels in the world stand out from the rest?
The Story of Egypt
Egypt is home to one of the world’s earliest civilizations. Its settlements date back to 17000 BC. It was a powerful and influential empire that grew from the Nile River Valley to the eastern Mediterranean. In this fascinating series, Professor of Egyptology Joann Fletcher examines Egypt’s extraordinary rise and fall, from the empire’s humble nomadic beginnings to its zenith as pyramid builders.
Japan: The Way I See It
Japan is a country of beautiful landscapes, unique culture and formidable contrasts. Blind broadcaster and disability rights activist Lucy Edwards travels the country and experiences the smells, sounds and tastes in this singular travel documentary. She meets fellow, inspirational blind people who have overcome a diversity and now thrive in this remarkable nation.
Walking Through History
Slap on those walking boots, grab your compass and take a delightful trip through British history. Tony Robinson is your guide in this illuminating history documentary series as he explores some of the UK’s most exquisite and memorable landscapes, exploring the events from the past that took place there. Unearth fascinating tales and meet colorful characters from yesteryear.