Lifestyle
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.
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?
Phil Spencer's Stately Homes
Phil Spencer uncovers the human stories behind four of Britain’s finest country homes, and the staggering amount of money and effort needed to maintain them. He visits Longleat, a spectacular stately home and safari park designed to entertain Queen Elizabeth I, explores an extravagant hall built by the UK’s first prime minister and sees the birthplace of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace.
The Aristocrats
Throughout history, a small group of aristocratic families have wielded extraordinary power across Britain and the rest of Europe. While times have changed, the descendants of these families still inhabit a rarefied world. This fascinating series shares the real-life stories of the ruling elite and charts the highs and lows of being a member of the aristocracy in the 21st century.