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Ancient Impossible (7)
Warrior Tech. Today, modern soldiers are equipped with all the latest battlefield technology. But what cutting edge weapons and defences were the ancient warriors armed with?
Ancient Impossible (8)
Roman Empire. We explore ancient texts to uncover amazing Roman technologies including a horse-drawn arrow shooter--possibly the world's first tank?
Evolve (9)
Size. From microscopic bacteria to the blue whale, the struggle for survival has led some animals to become small and others to get huge.
Evolve (10)
Speed. The ability to react and move can mean the difference between life and death in the animal kingdom. Some animals have evolved into championship fliers, swimmers, and runners.
James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain (6)
Grenfell Tower. In the 1950s, the tower block was born. But by the 1970s, these cities in the sky became slums. In 2017, missed warnings, vague regulations and corners cut in favour of financial return resulted in the deadliest tower block fire in British history.
Serial Killer Earth (9)
Death by Dust Storm. Mother Nature continues to wreak havoc: Apocalyptic dust storms suffocate cities around the globe; a tornado chases a family, nearly crushing them; and a volcano errupts almost annihilating the population of the Pacific Northwest.
The Universe VI (3)
How the Solar System Was Made. Documentary tracing the turbulent history of the Solar System, beginning with its astonishing birth from a thin cloud of dust and gas.
Heroes Of War (2)
Enigma: The Untold Story. Although considered the achievement of the UK’s Bletchley Park, this show explores how a small group of Polish mathematicians led the struggle to crack the Nazi code.
Ancient Impossible (7)
Warrior Tech. Today, modern soldiers are equipped with all the latest battlefield technology. But what cutting edge weapons and defences were the ancient warriors armed with?
Ancient Impossible (8)
Roman Empire. We explore ancient texts to uncover amazing Roman technologies including a horse-drawn arrow shooter--possibly the world's first tank?
Evolve (9)
Size. From microscopic bacteria to the blue whale, the struggle for survival has led some animals to become small and others to get huge.
Evolve (10)
Speed. The ability to react and move can mean the difference between life and death in the animal kingdom. Some animals have evolved into championship fliers, swimmers, and runners.
James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain (6)
Grenfell Tower. In the 1950s, the tower block was born. But by the 1970s, these cities in the sky became slums. In 2017, missed warnings, vague regulations and corners cut in favour of financial return resulted in the deadliest tower block fire in British history.
Serial Killer Earth (9)
Death by Dust Storm. Mother Nature continues to wreak havoc: Apocalyptic dust storms suffocate cities around the globe; a tornado chases a family, nearly crushing them; and a volcano errupts almost annihilating the population of the Pacific Northwest.
The Universe VI (3)
How the Solar System Was Made. Documentary tracing the turbulent history of the Solar System, beginning with its astonishing birth from a thin cloud of dust and gas.
Heroes Of War (2)
Enigma: The Untold Story. Although considered the achievement of the UK’s Bletchley Park, this show explores how a small group of Polish mathematicians led the struggle to crack the Nazi code.
Ancient Impossible (7)
Warrior Tech. Today, modern soldiers are equipped with all the latest battlefield technology. But what cutting edge weapons and defences were the ancient warriors armed with?
Ancient Impossible (8)
Roman Empire. We explore ancient texts to uncover amazing Roman technologies including a horse-drawn arrow shooter--possibly the world's first tank?
Evolve (9)
Size. From microscopic bacteria to the blue whale, the struggle for survival has led some animals to become small and others to get huge.
Evolve (10)
Speed. The ability to react and move can mean the difference between life and death in the animal kingdom. Some animals have evolved into championship fliers, swimmers, and runners.
James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain (6)
Grenfell Tower. In the 1950s, the tower block was born. But by the 1970s, these cities in the sky became slums. In 2017, missed warnings, vague regulations and corners cut in favour of financial return resulted in the deadliest tower block fire in British history.
Serial Killer Earth (9)
Death by Dust Storm. Mother Nature continues to wreak havoc: Apocalyptic dust storms suffocate cities around the globe; a tornado chases a family, nearly crushing them; and a volcano errupts almost annihilating the population of the Pacific Northwest.
The Universe VI (3)
How the Solar System Was Made. Documentary tracing the turbulent history of the Solar System, beginning with its astonishing birth from a thin cloud of dust and gas.
Ancient Aliens III (1)
Aliens and the Old West. 'Ancient astronaut' theorists believe aliens have been visiting earth for thousands of years. If so, might we find evidence of this in the stories of America's Old West?
Ancient Aliens III (2)
Aliens and Monsters. Hindu scripture describes an enormous flying creature called Garuda that shook the ground when it landed on Earth. Is it possible that this monster was actually a misinterpreted alien craft?
Ancient Aliens III (3)
Aliens and Sacred Places. Are sacred places the product of man's reverence for gods - or the result of contact with ancient space travellers? Did man encounter divine beings at these holy places, or might they have met ancient extraterrestrials?
Ancient Aliens III (4)
Aliens and Temples of Gold. Could gold be the ultimate link between humans and aliens? A church in southern France is said to hold the key to alchemy - is it also a gateway to another part of the universe?
Ancient Aliens III (5)
Aliens and Mysterious Rituals. Throughout the world, ancient rites and rituals are believed to connect humans to another dimension. But just who - or what - are we communicating with?
Ancient Aliens VI (6)
The Star Children. The ancient Greeks, Egyptians and many other cultures have legends about exceptional children who are the offspring of humans and the gods. Could the stories be more than mere myth?
Ancient Aliens III (7)
Alien Plagues and Epidemics. During the Black Death of the Middle Ages, people reported bronze flying ships emitting a strange mist. Scientist Richard Hoover published evidence of life in meteorites. Is it possible that ancient aliens have shaped human history?
Ancient Aliens III (8)
Aliens and Lost Worlds. Strange carvings suggest the Mayan city of Copan was ruled by the descendants of otherworldly beings. Are the astounding accomplishments of lost civilizations the products of ancient folklore or are they out of this world?
Battles BC XVII (7)
Ramses: Raging Chariots. Discover how cornered Egyptian soldiers miraculously escaped the Hittites in one of the greatest armed battles of the ancient world.
Ancient Aliens IV (12)
The Time Travellers. Is it possible that sightings of alien beings or UFOs may actually be evidence of time travellers from the future? Scientists explore the theoretical possibility of time travel.
Where Did It Come From? (8)
Ancient Egypt - Modern Medicine. Many things we associate with the practice of modern medicine were actually introduced by the ancient Egyptians more than 5,000 years ago. We travel to Egypt for a first hand look at the birthplace of modern medicine.
Hiroshima (2)
August, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. In 1942, the United States government embarked upon an endeavour they hoped would put a quick and definite end to World War II.
WW2 Treasure Hunters II (4)
Spitfire. Britain's foremost amateur WWII detectorist, Stephen Taylor, joins forces with Madness front man Suggs, as they uncover and analyse historical finds from across the UK.
History's Most Hated (5)
Napoleon Bonaparte. Profiling the French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful military campaigns.
Ancient Aliens III (1)
Aliens and the Old West. 'Ancient astronaut' theorists believe aliens have been visiting earth for thousands of years. If so, might we find evidence of this in the stories of America's Old West?
Ancient Aliens III (2)
Aliens and Monsters. Hindu scripture describes an enormous flying creature called Garuda that shook the ground when it landed on Earth. Is it possible that this monster was actually a misinterpreted alien craft?
Battles BC XVII (7)
Ramses: Raging Chariots. Discover how cornered Egyptian soldiers miraculously escaped the Hittites in one of the greatest armed battles of the ancient world.
Ancient Aliens IV (12)
The Time Travellers. Is it possible that sightings of alien beings or UFOs may actually be evidence of time travellers from the future? Scientists explore the theoretical possibility of time travel.
Where Did It Come From? (8)
Ancient Egypt - Modern Medicine. Many things we associate with the practice of modern medicine were actually introduced by the ancient Egyptians more than 5,000 years ago. We travel to Egypt for a first hand look at the birthplace of modern medicine.
Hiroshima (2)
August, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. In 1942, the United States government embarked upon an endeavour they hoped would put a quick and definite end to World War II.
WW2 Treasure Hunters II (4)
Spitfire. Britain's foremost amateur WWII detectorist, Stephen Taylor, joins forces with Madness front man Suggs, as they uncover and analyse historical finds from across the UK.