Shows on BBC Select
What can I watch on BBC Select? Stream hundreds of documentaries from the BBC and beyond, many available in the US for the first time. Browse below to see just some of the TV series and films available to watch.
History documentaries
From the dawn of civilization to the emergence of modern-day superpowers, BBC Select hosts a wide-ranging collection of world history documentaries.
Henry VIII’s Enforcer: The Rise and Fall of Thomas Cromwell
Was Thomas Cromwell a corrupt, ambitious politician or has history unfairly maligned him?
How Mad Was King George?
King George III is remembered as a madman, but is this assessment unfair?
Elizabeth I and II: The Golden Queens
Exploring the parallels between Queen Elizabeth I and II
Armada: The Untold Story
The fierce naval conflict between England and Spain that changed the face of Europe.
Archaeology: A Secret History
Better living through archeology. How can our past make sense of our present?
Blitz Spirit with Lucy Worsley
Hitler’s Terrifying Battle of Britain Bombing. Blitz Spirit with Lucy Worsley, BBC’s leading historian
Belsen: The Untold Story
Using survivor testimony and archive footage, the story of the infamous camp is told.
African Apocalypse
The atrocities committed by a rogue French officer in Africa are still being felt today.
Dynasties: The Families That Changed The World
Delve into the inner workings of the world’s most powerful and intriguing families.
JFK: The Home Movie that Changed the World
The little-known history of the actual 8mm film that captured the assassination of JFK.
Titanic’s Tragic Twin: The Britannic Disaster
A look at how and why Titanic’s sister ship Britannic suffered a similar tragic fate.
Royal Antiques Revived
Remarkable royal items with curious pasts are restored using traditional techniques
Greeks of the Sea
With incredible wildlife and amazing seafood, Greece’s seas are truly blessed by the gods.
The Assassination of JFK
A unique retelling of the tragic death of JFK featuring expert testimony and new theories.
Dynasties: The Families That Changed The World
Delve into the inner workings of the world’s most powerful and intriguing families.
The Victorian Way of Death
From body-snatchers to overflowing graveyards, death in Victorian Britain is unearthed.
Royal Autopsy with Alice Roberts
Professor Alice Roberts explores the death of famous royals using ‘as real’ autopsies.
The Man Who Destroyed Oscar Wilde
The epic story of the famous playwright’s downfall at the hands of an old friend.
Britain’s Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues
Explore the fascinating world of British outlaws, rogues, pirates and highwaymen.
The Secrets of the Mary Rose
How the wreck of Henry VIII’s ship, The Mary Rose was discovered, excavated, and eventually raised from the seabed.
The Battle of Britain
Britain’s war against Germany seemed lost. The Battle of Britain was their last chance.
The Story of the Jews
Historian Simon Schama explores the Jewish story from ancient times to the present day.
The Warrior Queen: Boudica
Betrayed and humiliated, Boudica took on the invading Roman army and almost defeated them.
Philippa Gregory’s The Real White Queen And Her Rivals
The women at the heart of the bloody War of the Roses that helped shape British history.
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The Stuarts
The Stuart monarchs are considered merciless tyrants, but they also forged modern Britain.
Waterloo’s Warriors
The story of the Battle of Waterloo using unpublished accounts from Wellington’s troops.
The Queen Of Empire: Victoria
Victoria oversaw an astonishing period of change as the British Empire ruled the world.
The Rebel Queen: Eleanor of Aquitaine
The astonishing monarch who was queen of both France and England
Julius Caesar’s Greatest Battle
Exploring a crucial battle during Julius Caesar’s bloody campaign to conquer Gaul.
The Queen Who Would Be King
The story of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut who did the unthinkable and declared herself king.
The Men and the Machines that Beat Hitler
The story of the Fifth Royal Tank Regiment who fought during World War II
Queens That Changed The World
A look at six powerful women who ruled their people and changed the course of history.
The Forgotten Queen: Anne
Modelling her reign on Elizabeth I, Anne was the first queen of a unified Great Britain.
The Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I
Elizabeth ruled a divided nation but became one of the most powerful leaders in history.
The Real Lawrence of Arabia
Who was the man behind Lawrence of Arabia and why does he inspire such devotion today?
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette is considered decadent, uncaring, and reprehensible. But is this fair?
The Somme 1916: From Both Sides Of The Wire
Historian Peter Barton explores the bloody battle that defined the First World War.
Nelson: Britain’s Great Naval Hero
The scandals, secrets, and strategies of one of Britain’s greatest naval heroes: Nelson.
The Nazis: A Warning From History
How was it possible that the cultured nation at the heart of Europe ever allowed Hitler to come to power?
Curse of the Ancients with Alice Roberts
A look back at cataclysmic events in ancient history that still have relevance today
Invasion
The remarkable history of ‘invasion’ in the British Isles spanning thousands of years.
Border Country
What are borders, why are they created and how do they affect nations and individuals?
Rebellion: The Stuarts In Exile
How much threat did the deposed Stuart dynasty pose to the developing British state?
Inside the Tower of London
Go behind closed doors to see how an iconic piece of British history is run today.
King George and Queen Mary: The Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy
The pioneering reign of Elizabeth II’s grandparents, King George and Queen Mary.
Titanic and Me
Len Goodman discovers how the impact of the Titanic disaster is still felt today.
Last Battle Of The Vikings
How did the Norsemen and their presence shape the identity and culture of Scotland?
The Catacomb Mystery
Can the discovery of thousands of skeletons help unlock the secrets of the Roman Empire?
The Last Day Of World War One
Michael Palin tells the shocking true story of the last soldiers to die in World War I.
India’s Partition: The Forgotten Story
In 1947, India was divided in two leading to violence and death. Why did it happen?
The Last Days Of Anne Boleyn
What led to the dramatic downfall and violent execution of Queen Anne Boleyn in 1536?
Philippa Gregory’s The Real White Queen And Her Rivals
The women at the heart of the bloody War of the Roses that helped shape British history.
The Most Dangerous Man In Tudor England
The dramatic story of William Tyndale and his mission to translate the Bible into English.
Renaissance Education: The Schooling Of Thomas More’s Daughter
How the ideas that shaped Margaret More’s education changed the cultural life of England.
Russia: 1000 Years Of History
An exploration of Russia’s beginnings to its position as the biggest country in the world.
Belsen: The Untold Story
Using survivor testimony and archive footage, the story of the infamous camp is told.
Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier
The amazing story of how Scotland became the Roman Empire’s toughest military challenge.
Rome: What Lies Beneath
Discover what the glory of the Roman Empire was really like using space-age technology
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The Stuarts
The Stuart monarchs are considered merciless tyrants, but they also forged modern Britain.
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Tutankhamun: Life, Death and Legacy
Tutankhamun: Life, Death and Legacy
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Nuremburg: The Nazi Trials
Exploring one of history’s most important trials that brought Nazis to justice
The Normans
How the extraordinary ambition of the Normans transformed the history of Europe.
Return of the Black Death
Could 25 medieval skeletons help to eradicate the Bubonic plague?
Rome’s Invisible City
Venture beneath the streets of Rome to explore a hidden city seen by very few
The Hector: Canada’s Mayflower
The horrific story of migrants who left Scotland in 1773 to settle in Nova Scotia
The Art of Gothic
Why were Brits in the 19th-century obsessed with art that was horrific, macabre and weird?
The Silk Road
The world’s first superhighway that carried goods and ideas between Europe and China.
The Wild West
What is the truth behind the iconic figures of the Wild West – and what is pure myth?
Simon Schama’s Shakespeare and Us
Get underneath the skin of the playwright to understand why his stories are so relevant today
Ancient Worlds
An epic quest through the birth of civili`ation and the development of humanity
Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes discovers new archaeological finds in Europe and the Middle East.
The Crusades
Why were the Crusaders willing to endure pain, death and starvation in the name of God?
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
Rediscover the Queens who shaped a King & his legacy in The Six Queens of Henry VIII, BBC’s new look at the King’s infamous wives.
Nixon in the Den
Was President Nixon a visionary on China? Davin Reynolds investigates in Nixon in the Den
Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History
From slavery to settlement, award-winning historian David Olusoga explores the history of black Britain.
Rome: Empire Without Limit with Mary Beard
World renowned historian, Mary Beard, is back to shatter myths about the Roman Empire.
Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution
Three men rise from obscurity to unleash a bloody revolution that changed history forever.
The Persians: A History of Iran
How was the world’s first empire born and what led to its ultimate destruction?
Secret Cities
How much can the artistic history of a great city tell us about its character?
Racism: A History
Where did the notion of racism come from and how did such an abhorrent idea develop?
Filthy Cities
Dan Snow explores the murky histories of London, Paris and New York from the bottom up.
Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream
The rise of one of the great cities and how it offers a window into power, faith and war.
The Birth of Empire: The East India Company
The world’s first megacorp. How Britain’s East India Company grew into an imperial power.
Royal Cousins at War
It makes The Crown look like Sesame Street. The bitter regal rivalries that led to war.
Genius of the Modern World
Emigres, recluses, enemies of the state. How Marx, Nietzsche and Freud changed the world.
American History’s Biggest Fibs
American history is fake, fact? Historian Lucy Worlsey delves deeper into US mythology.
Suffragettes
The violence, valor and sacrifices made by the women fighting for their right to vote.
Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners
People as property: historian David Olusoga on the untold stories of British slavery.
Natural History Documentaries
The best of the BBC’s nature, wildlife, and science shows.
Eden: Untamed Planet
Discover the secrets of Earth’s few remaining untouched lands, all brimming with life.
Great Barrier Reef
Exploring the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef, the planet’s largest living structure.
Earthflight
Experience
a bird’s eye view of six continents in this spectacular nature
documentary.
North Atlantic: The Dark Ocean
Explore the mesmerizing, iconic marine life of the forbidding North Atlantic.
Our Coast
The spectacular coastlines around the British Isles and the people who call them home.
Penguins: Meet the Family
A stunning celebration of one of the most iconic and loved birds on Earth: the penguin.
The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart
East Africa’s Great Rift Valley is home to the largest concentration of animals on Earth.
The Sanctuary: Survival Stories of The Alps
An amazing survival story following the adventures of a she-wolf as she crosses the Alps.
Wild Arabia
Arabia is a land of magic and surprise with incredible wildlife, landscapes and people.
Wild Brazil: The Land of Fire and Blood
An intimate portrait of animals raising families in a spectacular yet perilous country.
Wild Thailand
Discover a sacred kingdom of inspiring beauty, packed with wildlife and natural wonder.
Wild Kingdom
A portrait of the spectacular, dynamic nature of Britain over the course of one year.
Wonders of Life
Brian Cox investigates the most complex and unique feature of our universe: life.
Yellowstone
Follow a year in Yellowstone, one of the most extraordinary wildernesses on Earth.
Zoo Quest In Colour
Relive David Attenborough’s breakthrough nature documentary, restored in stunning colour.
The Mighty Mekong’s Last Hope
The Mekong River has nourished civilizations in Asia for millennia. Now it’s drying up.
Search For The Last Unicorn
An expedition team go into war-torn South Sudan searching for the Northern White Rhino.
Louis Theroux Interviews… Bear Grylls
Louis Theroux spends time with adventurer and television presenter Bear Grylls.
Earth’s Great Seasons
The astonishing natural transformations that accompany the changing of Earth’s seasons.
David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities
Wildlife legend David Attenborough encounters some of the planet’s oddest inhabitants.
Life on Earth
The landmark natural history series presented by the legendary David Attenborough.
Natural World Vol 2
Witness incredible animal stories from around the world in this legendary wildlife series.
Mediterranean: Life Under Siege
The stunning Mediterranean ocean is under threat. What can be done to save it?
Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle
Exploring the planet’s most notorious and mysterious body of water: the Bermuda Triangle.
Jungle Atlantis
An archaeological team in Cambodia discover an incredible, mysterious lost metropolis.
Poaching Wars with Tom Hardy
Actor Tom Hardy is in Africa to investigate the poaching of rhinos and elephants
Nature And Us: A History Through Art
In the age of climate crisis, what can art teach us about our relationship with nature?
Wild Weather: Our World Under Threat
Is climate change leading to ‘freak’ weather events becoming more frequent and intense?
History of Mother Earth: Gaia Uncovered
In space, you can hear the Earth scream… History of Mother Earth: Gaia Uncovered
Australia on Fire: Climate Emergency
Are the recent apocalyptic bushfires in Australia a vision of a climate change future?
The Last Igloo
Can one man survive in the wilderness using traditional methods to hunt and find shelter?
Global Affairs Documentaries
The latest global topics from BBC News and leading documentary filmmakers.
Mariupol: The People’s Story
The people of Mariupol share powerful, shocking stories of bravery and loss in a war zone.
Putin vs The West
The inside story on how Western leaders have struggled to deal with Putin over the years.
Hong Kong’s Fight for Freedom
Under attack from the authorities, four young Hongkongers resort to violence to defend their way of life.
The Hunt for Bin Laden
How was Osama Bin Laden able to evade capture despite the intense efforts to find him?
Dynasties: The Families That Changed The World
Delve into the inner workings of the world’s most powerful and intriguing families.
Dynasties: The Families That Changed The World
Delve into the inner workings of the world’s most powerful and intriguing families.
Citizen Quinn: Bankrupt Billionaire
The remarkable rise and fall of the biggest single loser in the 2008 financial crisis.
Is China Watching You?
Should we be worried about booming sales of Chinese-built surveillance equipment?
Gay Under The Taliban
The story of young, terrified LGBTQ people trapped in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
Inside Taiwan: Standing Up To China
Could China’s plans regarding Taiwan put the rest of the world in extreme danger?
Border Country
What are borders, why are they created and how do they affect nations and individuals?
Boxing Day Tsunami
On Boxing Day, A tsunami hit Thailand leaving unimaginable wreckage for its victims.
India’s Partition: The Forgotten Story
In 1947, India was divided in two leading to violence and death. Why did it happen?
The Shamima Begum Story: The Girl Who Joined ISIS
The story of notorious ISIS bride Shamima Begum told in her own words for the first time.
India: the Modi Question
Investigating tensions between the Indian Prime Minister and the country’s Muslim minority
The World’s Biggest Bomb
Why did American then Soviet scientists race to explode the biggest bomb of all time?
The Amol Rajan Interviews: Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic discusses his incredible career and events during the pandemic
The Hunt for Russia’s Superyachts
A game of cat and mouse between superyacht hunters and Russia’s superrich oligarchs.
Disaster Deniers: Hunting the Trolls
Why would anybody target survivors of terrorism and tragedy with online abuse?
Tareena: Return From ISIS
The extraordinary story of Tareena Shakil, the first British woman to be jailed when returning from ISIS.
Mad Dog: Inside the Secret World of Muammar Gaddafi
Regime of terror: a horrifying portrait of Libya’s leader from the insiders who made him.
Afghanistan: The British Lion’s Last Roar?
Why did the British army’s attempts at defeating the Taliban go so disastrously wrong?
What If Putin Goes Nuclear?
As Putin put Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert, could he really push the button?
Putin’s War in Ukraine
Exploring the invasion of Ukraine, Putin’s motives and the world’s response.
Prince Andrew and The Epstein Scandal – The Newsnight Interview
In this candid interview, Andrew reveals his connection to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The Man Putin Couldn’t Kill
Did Putin really try to kill a political rival with a plot involving poisoned underpants?
The Prince and The Epstein Scandal
As Prince Andrew steps back from the public eye, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein speak out
North Korea: Voices from the Secret State
The real lives of people trapped in the world’s most secretive state
The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty
A story of succession. Rupert Murdoch and the sibling rivalry to inherit his empire.
Royalty documentaries
Explore the history of the British monarchy with our collection of Royal Family documentaries. From Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to today.
Diana’s Decades
How did this thoroughly modern princess transform the Royal family and Britain itself?
Elizabeth and Philip: Love and Duty
A look at the Queen and Prince Philip’s marriage as they celebrated 70 years together.
My Years with the Queen
What’s it like to be close friends with Queen Elizabeth II? Lady Pamela Hicks reveals all.
The Queen’s Palaces
What secrets lurk within the walls of Buckingham Palace and other royal residences?
A Royal Guide to…
A revealing look into some of the more peculiar protocols followed by the Royal Family.
Queen Victoria and her Nine Children
How Queen Victoria’s grief changed her as a mother and a monarch
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The fascinating story of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth I and II: The Golden Queens
Exploring the parallels between Queen Elizabeth I and II
A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication
The biggest scandal and constitutional crisis ever to engulf the British Royal Family.
Elizabeth & Margaret: Love and Loyalty
The complex, pained and loving relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret.
The Queen Of Empire: Victoria
Victoria oversaw an astonishing period of change as the British Empire ruled the world.
The Forgotten Queen: Anne
Modelling her reign on Elizabeth I, Anne was the first queen of a unified Great Britain.
The Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I
Elizabeth ruled a divided nation but became one of the most powerful leaders in history.
The Queen Mother’s Blitz
How The Queen Mother helped to boost the morale of Brits during the Second World War.
Behind the Stories: The Monarchy
Royal reporters tell the inside story of historic moments in the British monarchy.
Behind The Scenes: The Coronation of King Charles III
Discover what goes into the planning and organization of a historic royal coronation.
Royal Holiday Secrets
What does the royal family do to relax, and where are their favorite places to escape to?
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch
An intimate portrait of King Charles told in his own words with rare archive footage.
Charles III: Will the King Change the Monarchy?
Will King Charles III adapt the British monarchy to suit modern times?
A Very Royal Wedding
A Very Royal Wedding
A joyful look back at the royal wedding day of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
A Grand Royal Design
Follow King Charles’ bold plan to save an 18th century mansion, and help the community.
King George VI: Brother, Husband, King
The story of an unlikely King whose closest family relationships shaped him and his reign.
Edward VII: Prince of Pleasure
Unravelling the mystery of King Edward VII to understand how his legacy is still relevant today.
King George and Queen Mary: The Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy
The pioneering reign of Elizabeth II’s grandparents, King George and Queen Mary.
Born To Be The King
What does the future hold for the heir to the British throne, Prince George?
How Mad Was King George?
King George III is remembered as a madman, but is this assessment unfair?
Secrets Of The Royal Gardens
Discover little-known facts and horticultural wonders hidden in royal parks and gardens.
Princess Anne: The Seven Loves of Her Life
The complex and at times scandalous love life of Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter.
Before They Were Royal
The story of Prince Philip, Camilla Parker-Bowles and more before they became royal
Princess Diana: A Life After Death
How Princess Diana’s tragic death and legacy changed the British monarchy forever.
Secrets Of Royal Travel
The unseen luxury and decadence within the royal family’s planes and trains.
Princess Margaret: Queen of Mustique
Scandal and gossip stalked Princess Margaret on the luxurious island of Mustique.
Elizabeth Fashioning A Monarch
How the Queen used clothing and jewelry to send a message to the world
Elizabeth: Her Passions and Pastimes
A look back at the pastimes, passions and pleasures of Queen Elizabeth II
When the Queen Spoke to the Nation
Exploring the Queen’s annual Christmas Day messages and other special addresses.
Picturing Elizabeth: Her Life in Pictures
The stories behind some of the most famous and era-defining pictures of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Platinum Jubilee Interview: Tina Brown
Writer Tina Brown speaks with Katty Kay about decades chronicling the British royal family
Young Victoria
How a modest little girl turned into Queen Victoria, one of history’s most powerful women.
Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King
The amazing story of the former British King who may have had Nazi sympathies during WWII.
The Palace & The Press
Why is the British tabloid press so obsessed with the Royal Family and its activities?
The Queen Mother
The triumphs and pain that came to define the woman affectionately known as the Queen Mum.
The Princes and the Press
Explore the changing relationship between the Royal Family and British tabloid press
The Six Queens of Henry VIII
Rediscover the Queens who shaped a King & his legacy in The Six Queens of Henry VIII, BBC’s new look at the King’s infamous wives.
Royal Cousins at War
It makes The Crown look like Sesame Street. The bitter regal rivalries that led to war.
World War Two Documentaries
Stream a wide range of compelling World War II documentaries that bring you the full story of the global conflict. Learn more about the people, places and events that shaped the second World War including Winston Churchill and the Allies, Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, Auschwitz, and Hiroshima, as well D-Day and the Nuremberg Trials. And get inside accounts from those who experienced WWII through archive interviews and restored film footage.
Rise of the Nazis
The Nazi regime is crumbling. As Hitler hides, those around him plot their escape.
The Lost Heroes
A deep dive into a perilous and mysterious WWII British Navy midget submarine mission.
Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial
Could the Nuremberg trials help shed light on the motivations of leading Nazis?
Auschwitz: Nazis & The Final Solution
The story of the concentration camp told by those who were there
Hitler: A Life In Pictures
Photos and film reveal the public and private life of Germany’s infamous dictator.
Churchill: Winning the War, Losing the Peace
Why was Winston Churchill ousted from power after World War II?
Countdown to War
The story of the 3 days between the Nazis invading Poland and the beginning of World War II.
King George VI: Brother, Husband, King
The story of an unlikely King whose closest family relationships shaped him and his reign.
Belsen: The Untold Story
Using survivor testimony and archive footage, the story of the infamous camp is told.
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Nuremburg: The Nazi Trials
Exploring one of history’s most important trials that brought Nazis to justice
Schindler: The Real Story
How did Oskar Schindler differ from the one seen in the famous film?
Churchill’s First World War
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s extraordinary experiences during World War I.
Death Camp Treblinka
Those who survived the Treblinka Nazi extermination camp tell their story
BBC at War
This enthralling series asks, how much did World War II shape the personality of the BBC?
Could Hitler Have Been Stopped?
Leading historians debate whether Adolf Hitler and the Nazis could have been stopped.
Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King
The amazing story of the former British King who may have had Nazi sympathies during WWII.
The Wheelchair President
How did the physical and emotional issues facing FDR shape his approach to WWII?
Lost Home Movies Of Nazi Germany
What was life really like within Nazi Germany? These amateur home movies reveal all.
World War Two: 1941 and the Man of Steel
How influential was Stalin on the defeat of Hitler and eventual outcome of WWII?
Stalin: Inside the Terror
A man synonymous with bloodshed, murder and hate. What desires drove Joseph Stalin?
The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Leading Millions into the Abyss
From failure to Fuhrer. How did Adolf Hitler charm the German people?
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Travel documentaries
All aboard! Join a star-studded cast of travel guides as they take you to some of the most remote and fascinating corners of the globe.
Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon
Ab Fab’s Joanna Lumley takes a personal odyssey to retrace her grandad’s steps in Bhutan.
The Silk Road
The world’s first superhighway that carried goods and ideas between Europe and China.
Greeks of the Sea
With incredible wildlife and amazing seafood, Greece’s seas are truly blessed by the gods.
Joanna Lumely’s Spice Trail Adventure
An epic, exotic quest through the world’s greatest spice locations
Without Limits: Australia
British and Australian veterans embark on a dramatic journey across Western Australia.
Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip
Comedian Griff Rhys Jones sets out to encounter all the splendor of New Zealand.
Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip
Comedian Griff Rhys Jones travels across Australia to find the heart of the nation.
John Bishop’s Australia
Comedian John Bishop embarks on an Australian adventure, cycling from Sydney to Cairns.
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan heads to some of the world’s least likely tourist hotspots.
Operation Grand Canyon with Dan Snow
Historian Dan Snow undertakes a perilous journey down the dangerous Colorado River.
Bettany Hughes’ Grand Tour: From Paris to Rome
Bettany Hughes explores the culinary and cultural highlights of Paris, Rome and beyond.
Border Country
What are borders, why are they created and how do they affect nations and individuals?
South Korea with Alexander Armstrong
Alexander Armstrong explores one of the most dynamic nations on earth: South Korea.
Iceland With Alexander Armstrong
Travel to the Land of Fire and Ice to learn more about its unique nature and culture.
George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations
George Clarke meets the people breathing new life into unused and unloved buildings.
Iceland With Alexander Armstrong
Travel to the Land of Fire and Ice to learn more about its unique nature and culture.
The World’s Most Secret Hotels
Discover spectacular hidden gems as we explore the world’s most remote luxury hotels.
The World’s Most Secret Hotels
Discover spectacular hidden gems in this travel show dedicated to the world’s most remote luxury hotels.
Joanna Lumley: In The Land of the Northern Lights
Can Joanna Lumley fulfill a life-long dream and track down the elusive Northern Lights?
Christmas in New York: Inside the Plaza
Tis the season to be swanky as the luxurious Plaza hotel gets ready for Christmas.
Christmas in London
Ever wondered what Christmas is like in one of the world’s most glamorous capitals?
Secrets Of Royal Travel
The unseen luxury and decadence within the royal family’s planes and trains.
Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures
Ab Fab legend Joanna Lumley takes viewers behind the scenes of her epic travels.
The Art of Gothic
Why were Brits in the 19th-century obsessed with art that was horrific, macabre and weird?
Secrets of South America
What do money, sex, status and power mean to the young people of South America?
Secrets of China
Digging beneath the skin. What it’s really like to grow up in this secretive state?
Cuba With Simon Reeve
Cubans reveal what life is like in the communist state as it flirts with capitalism.
Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti
Ab Fab superstar Joanna Lumley soaks up the sun, sights and sensations of Cuba and Haiti.
The World’s Most Luxurious Holidays
Need a getaway? Discover the most exclusive holiday hotspots where the mega-rich unwind.
Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian Adventure
From China, Mongolia and Russia with love: Join Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian Adventure
The Persians: A History of Iran
How was the world’s first empire born and what led to its ultimate destruction?
Africa with Ade Adepitan
It’s Africa, but not as you know it. Ade Adepitan explores a constantly evolving land.
Secret Cities
How much can the artistic history of a great city tell us about its character?
Archaeology: A Secret History
Better living through archeology. How can our past make sense of our present?
Kolkata with Sue Perkins
What’s life like in an Indian megacity? The Great British Baking Show host finds out.
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
How does a hotel become extraordinary? Our food critic and chef duo meet the pioneers.
Joanna Lumley’s Japan
A fantastic voyage around Japan with British national treasure Joanna Lumley.
True Crime Documentaries
BBC Select delves into the world of past and present true crime.
Married to a Psychopath
The gripping true crime story of a detective’s relentless pursuit of a ruthless killer.
Taken: Hunting the Sex Traffickers
Can a secret police investigation find the masterminds behind a human trafficking gang?
The Murder of Meredith
Exploring the evidence, egos and errors in the case of Meredith Kercher’s murder.
Andrew Tate: The Man Who Groomed the World?
Who is influencer Andrew Tate and how has he grown to be such a controversial figure?
Confessions of a Psycho Killer
The story of Patrick Mackay, a serial killer who confessed to brutally killing 11 people.
Who Killed The Princes in the Tower?
Did King Richard III murder two princes to ruthlessly gain the crown of England?
The Ice Cream Wars
The story of one of Scotland’s most brutal crimes and a 20-year fight for justice.
Who Killed Lin and Megan?
Could a serial killer be responsible for a vicious murder? Is the wrong man in jail?
Prosecuting Hip Hop: Drill On Trial
Should the violent, anti-social lyrics of Drill music ever be used to prosecute artists?
Ransom
How an extortionist and murderer evaded capture following the kidnapping of a young woman.
National Security: The Treholt Story
The thrilling story of Arne Treholt, a diplomat accused and imprisoned for espionage.
Worlds Collide: The Manchester Bombing
Why did a British-born terrorist detonate a suicide bomb at an Ariana Grande concert?
Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop
How did a Japanese music legend avoid years of serious sexual abuse allegations?
The Hooded Men: Britain’s Torture Playbook
Fourteen men tortured by the British in Northern Ireland still await an apology.
The Murder of Grace Millane: Social Media Murders
What role did social media play in the tragic death of British backpacker Grace Millane?
The Bambers: Murder At The Farm
Jeremy Bamber was convicted of killing his whole family. But is there more to the murder?
A Murder In Washington
An investigation into Seth Rich, a young staffer working for the Democrats, who was shot.
Untold: The Murder of James Bulger
This is the inside story of the murder of toddler James Bulger
Who Killed The Princes in the Tower?
Did King Richard III murder two princes to ruthlessly gain the crown of England?
Downfall of the Porn King: The Ron Jeremy Story
The rise and fall of porn star, Ron Jeremy.
The Secret World of Trading Nudes
The online business of sharing explicit images of women without their consent.
Louis Theroux: Dark States – Murder in Milwaukee
Louis Theroux is in Milwaukee to investigate the city’s spiraling homicide rate.
The Spy Who Fell to Earth
The incredible story of an Israeli double agent who died in mysterious circumstances.
House of Maxwell
How the Maxwells, from father Robert to daughter Ghislaine, became embroiled in scandal.
I Shot My Parents
This true crime film asks, what drove a 14-year-old boy to try and kill both his parents?
When Louis Met … Jimmy Savile
Louis Theroux looks for a crack under the mask of now-disgraced celebrity Jimmy Savile
Louis Theroux: Jimmy Savile Revisited
Louis Theroux scrutinizes his relationship with disgraced entertainer Jimmy Savile
Secrets of the Falklands
A Royal Marine walks out of a bar … and disappears without a trace.
Love and Hate Crime
An investigation into hate crimes committed against those singled out as “different” in the U.S
Catching The Black Cab Rapist
John Worboys preyed on the women of London, drugging, raping and sexually assaulting over 100 victims in his taxi cab between 2000 and 2008.
A Very British Murder
Lucy Worsley investigates why we are so fascinated by grisly, gruesome murders
Crime and Punishment
The disturbing true crime documentary series about the UK criminal justice system returns.
Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
The fascinating story of the biggest unsolved serial murder in British criminal history.
The Murder Detectives
You’re in the room as detectives and suspects unravel a real-life murder mystery.
$50 Million Dollar Art Swindle
The amazing true crime case of a maverick art dealer who executed an audacious swindle.
Confessions of a Serial Killer
Meet Samuel Little. One of America’s most dangerous killers.
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