Bruce Springsteen: In His Own Words

A Life In Ten Pictures: Alexander McQueen

The story of Alexander McQueen.

A Life In Ten Pictures: Amy Winehouse

The story of Amy Winehouse told through 10 photos

Reclaiming Amy

The friends and family of Amy Winehouse reveal the truth about the British music icon.

Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly

The astonishing story of one of the biggest music stars of the 1970s: Roberta Flack.

The Real Mo Farah

Sir Mo Farah reveals the shocking truth about his childhood and journey to Olympic golds.

Coco Chanel: Unbuttoned

The story of fashion icon Coco Chanel, whose designs still represent style and power.

Louis Theroux Interviews... Katherine Ryan

Louis meets controversial, outspoken comedian, actor and writer Katherine Ryan.

Idris Elba: Mandela, My Dad and Me

Idris Elba returns to Africa to record an album inspired by Mandela and his late father.

A Life In Ten Pictures: Bruce Lee

Can 10 unique images reveal anything about the hidden character of kung-fu icon Bruce Lee?

A Life In Ten Pictures: Nelson Mandela

The character and motivations of this iconic global figure are explored via photographs.

A Life In Ten Pictures: Ella Fitzgerald

The story of the "First Lady of Song" told through ten photographs

A Life In Ten Pictures: Carrie Fisher

The story of the iconic actress and writer told through ten iconic photos

Dynasties: The Families That Changed The World

Delve into the inner workings of the world's most powerful and intriguing families.

A Life In Ten Pictures

Return of the series examining the lives of extraordinary people through ten photographs.

The Man Who Destroyed Oscar Wilde

The epic story of the famous playwright’s downfall at the hands of an old friend.

The Real Lawrence of Arabia

Who was the man behind Lawrence of Arabia and why does he inspire such devotion today?

Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette is considered decadent, uncaring, and reprehensible. But is this fair?

Turkey: The Rise of Erdogan's Empire

How did Recep Tayyip Erdogan become the most powerful leader in Turkey’s recent history?

Arthur: King of the Britons

Why do so many myths and stories surround King Arthur? And did he even exist?

Hitler: A Life In Pictures

Photos and film reveal the public and private life of Germany's infamous dictator.

Europe’s Royals Revealed with Katty Kay

What is the point of modern monarchy? Katty Kay visits Europe’s remaining royals.

Daft Punk: Unchained

Just who are Daft Punk and how do they stay so successful while remaining so mysterious?

The Source Family

Meet Father Yod and his wild 1970s Hollywood commune, rock band and health restaurant.

Princess Anne: The Seven Loves of Her Life

The complex and at times scandalous love life of Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter.

Before They Were Royal

A fascinating look into the familiar faces of the lives of those who married into the British royal family. What was life like before they joined the British royal family? This compelling documentary series looks at the early lives of various royals, including Prince Philip and Camilla Parker-Bowles before fame and their acceptance into the monarchy.

Schindler: The Real Story

How did Oskar Schindler differ from the one seen in the famous film?

Princess Diana: A Life After Death

How Princess Diana's tragic death and legacy changed the British monarchy forever.

Born To Be King

What will new British monarch King Charles III bring to the role?

Princess Margaret: Queen of Mustique

Scandal and gossip stalked Princess Margaret on the luxurious island of Mustique.

A Life In Ten Pictures: John Lennon

Photographs help to reveal the true nature of music icon and Beatles star John Lennon.

Picturing Elizabeth: Her Life in Pictures

The stories behind some of the most famous and era-defining pictures of Queen Elizabeth II.

A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

A look back at the life of Queen Elizabeth II

A Life In Ten Pictures: Muhammad Ali

Ten photographs show a different side of boxer Muhammad Ali

Surviving the Holocaust

A Life In Ten Pictures: Tupac Shakur

The life of Tupac Shakur told through 10 photographs

Napoleon

The story of Napoleon

Rembrandt

Did scandal and torment drive the artist to even greater creative glories?

Elton John: Uncensored

Elton John opens up to Graham Norton about his childhood, stardom and addiction battles.

A Life in Ten Pictures - Freddie Mercury

The life of Queen's Freddie Mercury told through photographs

Elizabeth I and II: The Golden Queens

Exploring the parallels between Queen Elizabeth I and II

The Queen Mother

The triumphs and pain that came to define the woman affectionately known as the Queen Mum.

Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

How did a scandalous 19th-century countess help create the modern era of computing?

Simon Schama's Shakespeare and Us

Get underneath the skin of the playwright to understand why his stories are so relevant today

Zelensky: The Making of a President

The transformation of Ukraine's President Zelensky from comic to respected world leader.

Gandhi

His reputation is uncontroversial. The reality couldn’t be more different.

Joanna Lumley’s Britain

Explore Great Britain in this charming travel series

David Bowie: Finding Fame

How did humble David Jones become David Bowie - an icon that transformed music forever?