What adversities drove Rembrandt to even greater creative glories?

The Divine Michelangelo

How was one man, Michelangelo, capable of creating such iconic and enduring works of art?

Toulouse-Lautrec

A profile of the influential artist Toulouse-Lautrec whose life was scarred by tragedy.

Art, Passion and Power: The Story of the Royal Collection

Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the impressive artworks and history of the Royal Collection.

Face of Britain by Simon Schama

A deep dive into the fascinating world of portraiture and its influence on society.

Decoding Turner

JMW Turner's paintings are world famous, but what if they're not what they seem?

Becoming Frida Kahlo

A compelling portrait of the celebrated, controversial Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.

Wonderland: The Story of Christmas

Wonderland: The Story of Christmas

Wonderland: Lewis Carroll to JRR Tolkien

Why were so many enduring classic children’s books written in the same 60-year period?

The Art Of Japanese Life

The mysterious and remarkable art and culture of Japan is explored and explained.

Antiques Roadshow

What treasures will be found as antique experts appraise the public’s heirlooms?

Nature And Us: A History Through Art

In the age of climate crisis, what can art teach us about our relationship with nature?

The Art of Gothic

Why were Brits in the 19th-century obsessed with art that was horrific, macabre and weird?

Van Gogh: Painted with Words

Powerful docudrama exploring the work and passions of Vincent Van Gogh

The Genius of Carl Faberge

Would you spend $100 million on eggs? You might if they were Faberge.

The Art of Spain

Territory, politics and religious conflict: the untold history of Spain’s cultural legacy.

Simon Schama's Shakespeare and Us

Get underneath the skin of the playwright to understand why his stories are so relevant today

Art of Scandinavia

Scandi noir? Does Scandinavian art deserve its dark reputation?

Art of China

Historian Andrew Graham-Dixon marvels at a millennia of Chinese art

Art of France

A stunning journey through the history of French art

War Art with Eddie Redmayne

Academy Award winning actor Eddie Redmayne discovers the artists who saved lives during WW1

Write Around the World

Revisit your favourite reads with Academy Award nominee Richard E. Grant

Harry Potter - A History of Magic

They’re the fastest-selling books in history. But what inspired the enchanting world of Harry Potter?

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Eight masterpieces, eight artists who changed the world

The Romantic Revolution

Wild visionaries and imaginative truth seekers whose radical ideas still resonate today.

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

Arthur: King of the Britons

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

The Real Mo Farah

Sir Mo Farah reveals the shocking truth about his childhood and journey to Olympic golds.

Louis Theroux Interviews... Katherine Ryan

Louis meets controversial, outspoken comedian, actor and writer Katherine Ryan.

Dynasties: The Families That Changed The World

Delve into the inner workings of the world's most powerful and intriguing families.

Idris Elba: Mandela, My Dad and Me

Idris Elba returns to Africa to record an album inspired by Mandela and his late father.

A Life In Ten Pictures: Alexander McQueen

The story of Alexander McQueen.

A Life In Ten Pictures: Bruce Lee

Can 10 unique images reveal anything about the hidden character of kung-fu icon Bruce Lee?

A Life In Ten Pictures: Nelson Mandela

The character and motivations of this iconic global figure are explored via photographs.

A Life In Ten Pictures: Ella Fitzgerald

The story of the "First Lady of Song" told through ten photographs

A Life In Ten Pictures: Carrie Fisher

The story of the iconic actress and writer told through ten iconic photos

Dynasties: The Families That Changed The World

Delve into the inner workings of the world's most powerful and intriguing families.

A Life In Ten Pictures

Return of the series examining the lives of extraordinary people through ten photographs.

The Man Who Destroyed Oscar Wilde

The epic story of the famous playwright’s downfall at the hands of an old friend.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Picturing Elizabeth: Her Life in Pictures

The stories behind some of the most famous and era-defining pictures of Queen Elizabeth II.

A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

A look back at the life 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

Elizabeth I and II: The Golden Queens

Exploring the parallels between Queen Elizabeth I and II

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?

Simon Schama's Shakespeare and Us

Get underneath the skin of the playwright to understand why his stories are so relevant today

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.

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.

David Bowie: Finding Fame

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