A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

Elizabeth and Philip: Love and Duty

A look at the Queen and Prince Philip’s marriage as they celebrated 70 years together.

Elizabeth I and II: The Golden Queens

Exploring the parallels between Queen Elizabeth I and II

Queen Victoria and her Nine Children

How Queen Victoria's grief changed her as a mother and a monarch

The Queen's Palaces

What secrets lurk within the walls of Buckingham Palace and other royal residences?

My Years with the Queen

What’s it like to be close friends with Queen Elizabeth II? Lady Pamela Hicks reveals all.

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

The fascinating story of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 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 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

Inside Balmoral

An insight into a secluded royal retreat in the Scottish Highlands.

Princess Diana: A Life After Death

How Princess Diana's tragic death and legacy changed the British monarchy forever.

Born To Be King

What will new British monarch King Charles III bring to the role?

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.

A Royal Guide to…

A revealing look into some of the more peculiar protocols followed by the Royal Family.

The Duke in his Own Words

This reflective film remembers The Duke of Edinburgh

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.

Elton John: Uncensored

Elton John opens up to Graham Norton about his childhood, stardom and addiction battles.

A Life in Ten Pictures - Freddie Mercury

The life of Queen's Freddie Mercury told through photographs

Gauguin: The Full Story

Why was the life of influential artist Paul Gauguin mired in controversy and conflict?

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?

Arthur: King of the Britons

Why do so many myths and stories surround King Arthur? And did he even exist?

Hitler: A Life In Pictures

Photos and film reveal the public and private life of Germany's infamous dictator.

Hitler: A Life In Pictures

Photos and film reveal the public and private life of Germany's infamous dictator.

Turkey: The Rise of Erdogan's Empire

How did Recep Tayyip Erdogan become the most powerful leader in Turkey’s recent history?

Europe’s Royals Revealed with Katty Kay

What is the point of modern monarchy? Katty Kay visits Europe’s remaining royals.

Europe’s Royals Revealed with Katty Kay

What is the point of modern monarchy? Katty Kay visits Europe’s remaining royals.

Daft Punk: Unchained

Just who are Daft Punk and how do they stay so successful while remaining so mysterious?

Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly

The astonishing story of one of the biggest music stars of the 1970s: Roberta Flack.

The Source Family

Meet Father Yod and his wild 1970s Hollywood commune, rock band and health restaurant.

The Source Family

The story of Father Yod and his wild 1970s utopian living experiment.

Princess Anne: The Seven Loves of Her Life

The complex and at times scandalous love life of Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter.

The Amol Rajan Interviews: Billie Jean King

The tennis legend opens up about her incredible life and career

The Amol Rajan Interviews: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic discusses his incredible career and events during the pandemic

Before They Were Royal

The story of Prince Philip, Camilla Parker-Bowles and more before they became royal

Schindler: The Real Story

How did Oskar Schindler differ from the one seen in the famous film?

Princess Diana: A Life After Death

How Princess Diana's tragic death and legacy changed the British monarchy forever.

A Life In Ten Pictures: Amy Winehouse

The story of Amy Winehouse told through 10 photos

Born To Be King

What will new British monarch King Charles III bring to the role?

Princess Margaret: Queen of Mustique

Scandal and gossip stalked Princess Margaret on the luxurious island of Mustique.

A Life In Ten Pictures: John Lennon

Photographs help to reveal the true nature of music icon and Beatles star John Lennon.

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.

A Life In Ten Pictures: Muhammad Ali

Ten photographs show a different side of boxer Muhammad Ali

Surviving the Holocaust

A Life In Ten Pictures: Tupac Shakur

The life of Tupac Shakur told through 10 photographs

Napoleon

The story of Napoleon

Rembrandt

Did scandal and torment drive the artist to even greater creative glories?

Thatcher & Reagan

What was the attraction between these two world leaders and how did it change history?

Elizabeth I and II: The Golden Queens

Exploring the parallels between Queen Elizabeth I and II

The Duke in his Own Words

This reflective film remembers The Duke of Edinburgh

My Years with the Queen

What’s it like to be close friends with Queen Elizabeth II? Lady Pamela Hicks reveals all.

Kissinger: Statesman or War Criminal?

Henry Kissinger: canny political operator or a despicable war criminal?

The Queen Mother

The triumphs and pain that came to define the woman affectionately known as the Queen Mum.

Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

How did a scandalous 19th-century countess help create the modern era of computing?

Confucius

The remarkable story of a great thinker who helped to form a nation and shape the world.

Simon Schama's Shakespeare and Us

A Bard’s tale. How Shakespeare united the intellectual and populist like no one else.

Zelensky: The Making of a President

The transformation of Ukraine's President Zelensky from comic to respected world leader.

Gandhi

His reputation is uncontroversial. The reality couldn’t be more different.

In Louboutin's Shoes

Sole man. Inside the fashion world of footwear designer Christian Louboutin.

Joanna Lumley’s Britain

Explore Great Britain in this charming travel series

Reclaiming Amy

The friends and family of Amy Winehouse reveal the truth about the British music icon.

Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards

What drives the legendary shoe designer and self-confessed 'cobbler' Manolo Blahnik?

David Bowie: Finding Fame

How did humble David Jones become David Bowie - an icon that transformed music forever?

Vincent: The Full Story

What do we really know about Vincent van Gogh, arguably the world’s most famous artist?