Lifestyle
A Very British Yule Log
Put your feet up and get cozy with this selection of quintessentially British yule logs from BBC Select. Fill your home with the warm comfort of an open fire, minus the mess (no chimney sweep required). Choose between festive Christmas music or the calming crackle of logs on the hearth.
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.
The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain
The Hairy Bikers, otherwise known as Simon King and David Myers, travel up and down the UK discovering the little-known history of Britain’s pubs, inns and taverns. In this entertaining travel documentary series, they enjoy a pint while speaking to the landlords, locals and experts who unravel the stories behind the establishments which have been at the heart of communities for years.
Secrets Of The Royal Gardens
Discover little-known facts and horticultural wonders hidden in royal parks and gardens.
Go behind castle gates and palace walls to uncover little-known facts about some regal horticultural wonders. This stunning documentary series takes us behind the scenes of Britain’s royal gardens and parks, including Buckingham Palace, Kew Gardens and Balmoral. Along the way, the Queen’s bee-keeping skills, Princess Diana’s favorite garden spot and mysterious pyramids will be revealed.
Grand Designs
Presenter Kevin McCloud follows some of Britain’s most ambitious self-building projects, as intrepid individuals attempt to design and construct the home of their dreams. Unfortunately, these dreams often turn into nightmares as strained budgets, building regulations, family emergencies, botched construction and terrible weather conditions conspire to derail their projects.