The story of Queen's Freddie Mercury

Elton John: Uncensored

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

Gauguin: The Full Story

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

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: Alexander McQueen

The story of Alexander McQueen.

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?

Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly

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

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.

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 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?

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

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.

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?

Uncanny

True tales of paranormal happenings involving ghosts, poltergeists and the unexplained.

Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel

The story of the legendary film composer, told by the man himself and closest collaborators

Louis Theroux Interviews... Yungblud

Louis Theroux joins acclaimed British singer and musician Yungblud on tour.

Louis Theroux Interviews... Dame Judi Dench

Louis Theroux meets the Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench for a revealing interview.

Louis Theroux Interviews... Stormzy

Rapper Stormzy grants a rare, revealing interview to Louis Theroux.

Prosecuting Hip Hop: Drill On Trial

Should the violent, anti-social lyrics of Drill music ever be used to prosecute artists?

Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know

Celebrating 80s faves Duran Duran with exclusive tour access, interviews and rare footage.

Sing for the King: The Search for The Coronation Choir

A special choir has a once in a lifetime chance to sing for The King at the coronation.

Worlds Collide: The Manchester Bombing

Why did a British-born terrorist detonate a suicide bomb at an Ariana Grande concert?

The Coronation Concert

Celebrate the coronation with performances by Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Take That.

Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop

How did a Japanese music legend avoid years of serious sexual abuse allegations?

Daft Punk: Unchained

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

Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly

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

Carols from Kings

A magnificent candlelit chapel is the setting for this Christmas choral celebration.

Glastonbury 50 Years and Counting

Mud, mayhem and mind-bending music: a behind-the-scenes story of a legendary festival.

Christmas Carols with Lucy Worsley

From pagan fertility rituals to World War I, the story of Christmas carols is surprising.

A Life In Ten Pictures: Amy Winehouse

The story of Amy Winehouse told through 10 photos

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.

Eurovision: Ukraine’s Victory 

How war-torn Ukraine won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest

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

Look Away

Decades of coercion and sexual abuse within the music industry are investigated.

Elton John: Uncensored

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

When Louis Met ... Jimmy Savile

Louis Theroux looks for a crack under the mask of now-disgraced celebrity Jimmy Savile

It Was 50 Years Ago Today

Making a masterpiece: how The Beatles’ iconic Sgt Pepper’s album changed the world.

Reclaiming Amy

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

Mozart in London

Lucy Worsley traces the fascinating and scandalous story of Mozart's life in London

The Ronnie Wood Show

Want to hear the unfiltered memories of rock legends? The Ronnie Wood Show reveals all

David Bowie: Finding Fame

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

Rat Pack: A Conference of Cool

Kings of charisma: How the Rat Pack ruled America.