Portillo’s State Secrets
Michael Portillo unearths previously classified documents from The National Archives, discovering fascinating facts about Britain’s past.
Britain’s Greatest Generation
A film dedicated to telling the stories of men and women in their 80s, 90s and 100s. From childhood to war; romance to retirement – this generation has experienced the most radical amount of change within their lifetime than any other. Their memories and values are hugely important for educating and inspiring our future generations.
Laverstoke Mill
Documentary following the redevelopment of a Victorian paper mill in Hampshire into Bombay Sapphire’s state of the art gin distillery.
RedBull – Wings for Life
Documentary that focuses on a few participants around the world that took part in RedBull’s Wings for Life Marathon.
The Wings for Life World Run is an entirely new type of event never before seen or undertaken in either running or any other sporting field. It is a truly global adventure, encompassing 34 locations, in which everyone runs at the very same time all over the world.
Digging for Britain – Series 3
Ongoing archaeology programme following some of the years biggest digs and finds across the country – hosted by Dr. Alice Roberts
Ali and Nino Documentary
Documentary to support the upcoming film release Ali and Nino.
The documentary weaves history into images of contemporary life in Azerbaijan, where these connect to the time of Ali and Nino, and where possible draw on present-day elements of social, cultural and religious life in Azerbaijan to reflect the spirit of the peoples who live there. The aim is to make the history feel fresh and relevant to audiences unfamiliar with the world that Ali and Nino inhabited, and show their history as a continuous flow into the present.
Rome: Rise of a Superpower
An in-depth look at the Roman empire and it’s innovations which made it one of the greatest superpowers the world has ever seen.
Goalmouth
A kids football themed programme taking viewers behind the scenes of the sport.
Far From Babylon: The Last Iraqi Jews
The story of the Iraqi diaspora. The fairytale life of the Jews in Baghdad, a life of balls, picnics and an economy going through the roof. The beautiful life disintegrates under a series of increasingly punitive regimes while Iraq is battered by coups and wars. Family by family, they managed to escape. All were gone by 1974 when Saddam, the worst in the succession of murderous leaders, was secure in power. Now all the characters play volleyball together on Monday nights, in central London.
Canterbury Cathedral
A behind the scenes look at the inner workings of Canterbury Cathedral and its 250 personnel that keep things running smoothly.
The Lockerbie Bombing
Documentary marking the 25th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Secrets of Britain: Selfridges
Documentary about the rise of American businessman Harry Selfridge and how his department store became a UK icon.