Free Episodes on BBC Select
Here is a page dedicated to sampling. Here is a page dedicated to sampling. Here is a page dedicated to sampling. Here is a page dedicated to sampling. Here is a page dedicated to sampling.
Where the Wild Men Are with Ben Fogle
Adventurer Ben Fogle travels the planet meeting people who have turned their backs on the trappings of Western society, seeking a new lifestyle in some of the most isolated locations on Earth.
Treasure Houses of Britain
Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore five of Britain’s finest stately homes. Not only is exclusive access to some of the world’s best-loved buildings provided, but the treasures within will also be explored. Many tell a human story, including tapestries that celebrate the Battle of Blenheim, to a cabinet which the Medicis gave to the owners of Burghley, the greatest Elizabethan house in England.
The Balkans: Europe’s Forgotten Frontier
From Croatian beaches to King Charles’ Transylvanian holiday home, via white water rafting in the Albanian mountains…and the threat of war: Katya Adler discovers the highs and lows of the Balkans. After the Yugoslav wars of the 90s, Europe took its eye off this region. But now the West is in a battle for influence and power here with China, Russia, and the Islamic world.
Dynasties: The Families That Changed The World
Throughout history, certain names have cropped up again and again, holding onto the reins of power. Families that seem to continually reach the pinnacle of society. But how do they do it? This insightful historical documentary series delves into the inner workings of the world’s most powerful and intriguing dynasties. The scandals, powerplays, humble beginnings and dramatic downfalls are all explored.
Great Scots: The Writers Who Shaped A Nation
James Boswell was a man torn between his patriotic duty and his desire for adventure. Andrew Marr explores the lives and works of Scottish writers who helped define a nation.
BBC Select Free Trial
BBC Select is available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, the Apple TV app and The Roku Channel. Start a 7-day free trial and watch a range of acclaimed documentaries from the BBC and beyond. Restrictions apply*.