History documentaries
JFK: The Home Movie that Changed the World
Abraham Zapruder’s home movie capturing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is one of the most remarkable documents in American history. To mark the 60th anniversary of JFK’s murder in November 1963, this revealing documentary focuses on the little-known history of the actual 8mm film that captured the horrific events and spawned endless speculation and conspiracy theories.
Titanic's Tragic Twin: The Britannic Disaster
It’s one of Britain’s greatest untold disaster stories. In the wake of the Titanic disaster, her sister ship Britannic was re-engineered to be even stronger and safer. And yet she suffered the same fate in 1916, sinking in just 55 minutes, three times faster than Titanic. This fascinating history documentary looks at what happened to the Britannic and if the tragedy could have been avoided.
Royal Antiques Revived
Follow the incredible journey of three royal items as they are restored and revived. King George IV’s piano, a car believed to have belonged to the Queen Mother and a rare copy of King Louis XV’s desk are found and fixed. Victoria Coren Mitchell presents this celebration of British skill, as remarkable pieces with curious pasts are restored using techniques as old as the items themselves.
Greeks of the Sea
Greece is the world’s greatest maritime nation. From humble fisherman and expert boat builders to daring sponge divers and billionaire shipowners, this engaging travel documentary discovers a culture rich in history, myth and religion. Immerse yourself in stories and succulent seafood as adventurer Nikos Andronicos shows us why the Greeks believe they ‘have salt running through their veins’.
The Assassination of JFK
It was a crime that shocked, and changed, a nation. This gripping documentary looks at the fateful events of November 22nd, 1963, as President John F Kennedy was murdered. Uniquely told from three different perspectives, it examines the movements of Kennedy’s head of security Roy Kellerman, assassin Lee Harvey Oswald and First Lady Jackie Kennedy in the moments before the shooting.