History
Canals: The Making of a Nation
Liz McIvor looks at who built the nation's canal network, who funded it, those who worked on it and how they were regenerated following WWII.
1. The Boat People (29 mins)
- A House Through TimeDavid Olusoga sets out once more to uncover the history of a single house in Leeds.
- Great British Railway JourneysThe spectacular south. Michael leaves Marylebone to discover postwar England
- A City DreamingA recollection of Derry/Londonderry, written and narrated by the late Gerry Anderson.59 mins
- GroundbreakersDan Gordon returns to his native east Belfast to explore the work of four writers.59 mins
- Who Do You Think You Are?Gemma Collins. On an emotional journey, Gemma discovers her Essex roots go back 200 years58 mins
- Around the World in 80 TreasuresDan Cruickshank looks for man-made treasures in Brazil, Peru and on Easter Island.
- Best Of BritishBarbara Windsor recalls her rise to stardom in musicals and the Carry On films. (1998)
- Villages by the SeaArchaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Northumberland village of Bamburgh.
- Victoria: A Royal Love StoryFiona Bruce traces the story of the love between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.59 mins
- Blitz Spirit with Lucy WorsleyOur finest hour? Six personal tales of terrible pain – and remarkable resilience89 mins
- Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin30 years ago, the nation’s favourite travelling companion took on the ultimate adventure.
- D-Day: The Last HeroesHow two years of planning, espionage and analysis lay behind the D-Day invasions.
