Business & Economics
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was one of the greatest transformative moments in history. It revolutionized the way humans worked, how they ordered their societies and how they thought about their lives. But why did it happen in Britain as opposed to France or even the United States?
Historian Jeremy Black tries to unravel the mysteries of this era-defining development in this fascinating industrial revolution documentary.
The Story Of The London Underground
London’s beloved Tube was the first underground train system on the planet. Historian Robin Bextor follows the story of its construction in this unique history documentary. Practical, efficient, organized and yet infuriating and confusing, this remarkable public transit system typifies everyday life in London. Most Londoners take it for granted but it’s vital for the efficient running of the city.
Made of Money with Brian Cox
Brian Cox sets out on a quest to understand our complicated relationship with money and wealth. In this fascinating documentary, Brian tells his own story, from growing up in poverty to becoming a highly paid Hollywood actor, playing a bloodthirsty billionaire in TV’s Succession. This is Brian’s mission to remove his fear of poverty and untangle the knotty issue of money and happiness.
Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing
Ada Lovelace was a most unlikely computer pioneer.
Born in the early 19th century, this daughter of romantic poet Lord Byron was a scandalous socialite who became known as the ‘enchantress of numbers’.
In this Ada Lovelace documentary Dr Hannah Fry tells the enthralling tale of a life infused with brilliance, but blighted by illness and gambling addiction.
How did this aristocratic countess become a prophet of the digital age?