Lifestyle
A Grand Royal Design
For over a decade, Prince (now King) Charles oversaw the ambitious restoration of Dumfries House, a rundown 18th century stately home in one of the UK’s most deprived areas. As this intimate documentary shows, his goal was to instill hope and pride into a struggling community. Filmed over ten years, see the Princes’ painstaking journey to renovate a lost building and help those around.
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Stream six seasons of Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby with BBC Select and go behind the scenes of the world’s most impressive hotels. With access to every inch of these stunning locales, our hosts work alongside hotel staff and rub shoulders with guests to see what it takes to run such unique places and offer unforgettable experiences and unfathomable luxury. There are sumptuous suites, exquisite cuisine and scenery that money can’t buy.
Antiques Roadshow
The Antiques Roadshow returns, with members of the public bringing along their treasures for examination by experts. Some discover that their ephemera is worth much more than they ever expected, while others find they have a fake on their hands. Amazing finds include a medal awarded to a carrier pigeon, garden gnomes, ancient chocolate and a luxurious Louis Vuitton case.
Bettany Hughes' Grand Tour: From Paris to Rome
In the 18th century, those seeking culture and an artistic education would take a ‘grand tour’, exploring Europe’s rich heritage and cuisine. In this delightful travel documentary series historian Bettany Hughes follows in their footsteps, visiting such wonders as the museums of Paris and Rome, the canals of Venice, the cuisine of Florence and Milan and the glorious vistas of the Amalfi coast.
Sandi's Wood
British TV legend and QI host Sandi Toksvig and her wife Debbie have fulfilled their life-long dream of buying an ancient woodland. Dating from 1600, this beautiful 40-acre site is home to trees, streams, meadows, and a melting pot of species from fungi to foxes, lichens to little owls. But, as Sandi discovers, it’s overgrown, diseased and in need of serious TLC. Can they save their wood?