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Al-Fayed–Predator at Harrods
A BBC investigation into allegations of rape and attempted rape by Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods. Did the luxury store enable a billionaire predator?
Disappeared: Mexico's Missing 43
Mexico, 2014. 43 students were violently attacked, then vanished. Someone, somewhere knows the truth. This intriguing true crime documentary searches for answers amid corruption, cartels, and conspiracies. Families of the missing, crime officials, politicians and insiders all give their views on what happened and who was responsible. Can the real culprits ever be caught?
Highclere: Behind the Scenes
It’s the fictional Crawley Family who inhabit the massive TV hit Downton Abbey, known and loved around the world. But what about their real-life counterparts? With exclusive access to Highclere Castle, this documentary follows the highs and lows of the colorful, modern-day Lord and Lady Carnarvon and their loyal staff, as they strive to keep this demanding castle running smoothly.
Phil Spencer's Stately Homes
Britain’s stately homes were private sanctuaries that housed the nation’s aristocrats for centuries. Now, architecture expert Phil Spencer has been given exclusive access to some of the most extravagant country houses. He will be peeling back the years to explore how and why these extraordinary houses came to be built and reveal the history behind the construction and evolution of these mansions.
Stuff the British Stole
At the peak of its power, the British Empire ruled about a quarter of the planet. And it also stole a lot of stuff. Based on the popular podcast, Marc Fennell investigates the historical objects housed in museums and galleries across the world, taken from the nation’s that Britain once dominated. He peels back the true histories behind those artifacts and meets those who want them back.