Extraordinary Women

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

Gauguin: The Full Story

Why was the life of influential artist Paul Gauguin mired in controversy and conflict?

Mark Zuckerberg: The Billionaires Who Made Our World

The story of Mark Zuckerberg, the boy genius who changed the way we communicate forever.

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.

Jeff Bezos: The Billionaires Who Made Our World

The amazing transformation of Jeff Bezos from nerd to one of the world's richest men.

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.

The Amol Rajan Interviews: Billie Jean King

In an exclusive interview the tennis legend opens up about her incredible life and career.

The Amol Rajan Interviews: Novak Djokovic

In this BBC interview, Tennis star Novak Djokovic discusses his incredible career and recent events including his decision not to have the Covid-19 vaccine in the height of the global pandemic.

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.

A Life In Ten Pictures: Amy Winehouse

The story of Amy Winehouse told through 10 photos

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.

Downfall of the Porn King: The Ron Jeremy Story

The rise and fall of porn star, Ron Jeremy.

A Life In Ten Pictures: John Lennon

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

When the Queen Spoke to the Nation

Exploring the Queen’s annual Christmas Day messages and other special addresses.

Picturing Elizabeth: Her Life in Pictures

The stories behind some of the most famous and era-defining pictures 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: Elizabeth Taylor

The life of Elizabeth Taylor told through 10 pictures

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?

Thatcher & Reagan

What was the attraction between these two world leaders and how did it change history?

Elizabeth I and II: The Golden Queens

Exploring the parallels between Queen Elizabeth I and II

My Years with the Queen

What’s it like to be close friends with Queen Elizabeth II? Lady Pamela Hicks reveals all.

Kissinger: Statesman or War Criminal?

Henry Kissinger: canny political operator or a despicable war criminal?

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?

Confucius

The remarkable story of a great thinker who helped to form a nation and shape the world.

Simon Schama's Shakespeare and Us

A Bard’s tale. How Shakespeare united the intellectual and populist like no one else.

Zelensky: The Making of a President

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

Mad Dog: Inside the Secret World of Muammar Gaddafi

Regime of terror: a horrifying portrait of Libya’s leader from the insiders who made him.

Gandhi

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

In Louboutin's Shoes

Sole man. Inside the fashion world of footwear designer Christian Louboutin.

Joanna Lumley’s Britain

Explore Great Britain in this charming travel series

Reclaiming Amy

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

Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards

What drives the legendary shoe designer and self-confessed 'cobbler' Manolo Blahnik?

David Bowie: Finding Fame

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

Vincent: The Full Story

What do we really know about Vincent van Gogh, arguably the world’s most famous artist?

The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain

The Hairy Bikers unearth hundreds of years of history hidden in Britain's boozers.

The Real Lawrence of Arabia

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

Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip

Comedian Griff Rhys Jones travels across Australia to find the heart of the nation.

The Mysteries Of The Medieval Ship

A unique medieval ship is discovered in a Welsh river. But what secrets does it hold?

John Bishop's Australia

Comedian John Bishop embarks on an Australian adventure, cycling from Sydney to Cairns.

The Secret World Of Ice Cream

The ‘cold’ war fought by various global brands to dominate the UK ice cream scene.

The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan heads to some of the world's least likely tourist hotspots.

The Secret World Of Burgers

What goes into the perfect burger and how have they changed over the years?

Operation Grand Canyon with Dan Snow

Historian Dan Snow undertakes a perilous journey down the dangerous Colorado River.

Who Sank The Titanic?

Who was responsible for the decisions and actions that led to the sinking of the Titanic?

Bettany Hughes' Grand Tour: From Paris to Rome

Bettany Hughes explores the culinary and cultural highlights of Paris, Rome and beyond.

Arthur: King of the Britons

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

World's Most Luxurious

Prepare to be dazzled as the world’s finest homes, hotels and transportation are explored.

Curse of the Ancients with Alice Roberts

A look back at cataclysmic events in ancient history that still have relevance today.

Invasion

The remarkable history of 'invasion' in the British Isles spanning thousands of years.

South Korea with Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong explores one of the most dynamic nations on earth: South Korea.

Inside the Tower of London

Go behind closed doors to see how an iconic piece of British history is run today.

Iceland With Alexander Armstrong

Travel to the Land of Fire and Ice to learn more about its unique nature and culture.

The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors

The story of the mighty Ottoman Empire and its role in shaping Europe and the wider world.

Titanic and Me

Len Goodman discovers how the impact of the Titanic disaster is still felt today.

The Art Of Japanese Life

The mysterious and remarkable art and culture of Japan is explored and explained.

India's Partition The Forgotten Story

In 1947, India was divided in two leading to violence and death. Why did it happen?

African Apocalypse

The atrocities committed by a rogue French officer in Africa are still being felt today.

Renaissance Education: The Schooling Of Thomas More's Daughter

How the ideas that shaped Margaret More's education changed the cultural life of England.

The World's Most Secret Hotels

Discover spectacular hidden gems as we explore the world's most remote luxury hotels.

Joanna Lumley: In The Land of the Northern Lights

Can Joanna Lumley fulfill a life-long dream and track down the elusive Northern Lights?

100 Years of BBC News

How has BBC News and the world changed over 100 years?

Rituals

Some of the most incredible, intimate and grueling rituals on Earth are explored.

The Normans

How the extraordinary ambition of the Normans transformed the history of Europe.

A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

A look back at the life of Queen Elizabeth II

Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures

Ab Fab legend Joanna Lumley takes viewers behind the scenes of her epic travels.

Sex Actually with Alice Levine

What does sex mean to people in the 2020s?

Black Power: America's Armed Resistance

What is the Black Liberation Movement trying to achieve and what tactics do they use?

The Platinum Jubilee Interview: Tina Brown

Writer Tina Brown speaks with Katty Kay about decades chronicling the British royal family

Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon

Ab Fab's Joanna Lumley takes a personal odyssey to retrace her grandad's steps in Bhutan.

Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities of the World

Joanna Lumley explores Berlin, Paris and Rome

A Royal Guide to…

A revealing look into some of the more peculiar protocols followed by the Royal Family.

The Silk Road

The world's first superhighway that carried goods and ideas between Europe and China.

The Wild West

What is the truth behind the iconic figures of the Wild West – and what is pure myth?

Secrets of South America

What do money, sex, status and power mean to the young people of South America?

Secrets of China

Digging beneath the skin. What it’s really like to grow up in this secretive state?