Travel documentaries
The Art of Gothic
This BBC Select art history documentary spends some time down in the dungeon as it delves into the world of the Gothic.
Acclaimed art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon explores how a group of 19th-century architects and artists spurned the modern age and turned to Britain’s medieval past to create iconic works and buildings with a distinctly creepy edge.
But what attracted them to the dark side?
The Silk Road
Covering 5,000 miles, passing through 13 countries and crossing some of the most dramatic landscapes on the planet, this is the fascinating story of the lucrative trade route which changed the course of civilization forever.
In this extraordinary BBC Silk Road documentary series, Dr Sam Willis explores how the fortunes, ideas and history of the West were shaped and exchanged by travelers from the East.
Joanna Lumley’s Britain
Joanna Lumley heads home to take you on an epic tour of Great Britain, inspired by her own personal history. Explore Joanna Lumley’s home sweet home and discover the beauty of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales in this entertaining travel show.
Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti
Get ready for sun, sea and samba as the actress and Ab Fab star Joanna Lumley jets off to uncover the Caribbean’s mysterious, exotic secrets.
Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure
British actor and activist Joanna Lumley takes one of the world’s most celebrated train journeys across Asia and Europe.