History
Windrush
Conflict, controversy and culture - the story of a generation that rebuilt Britain. A classic documentary that marked fifty years since the arrival of the Empire Windrush.
1. Arrival (58 mins)
- The Ascent of WomanDr Amanda Foreman explores how early civilisations dealt with the status of women.
- Ancient Invisible CitiesMichael Scott uses 3D scans to reveal the historical secrets of Cairo and ancient Egypt.
- Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina RamirezHow Britain’s greatest treasure was found in an English country garden on the eve of WWII.
- Back in Time for BirminghamThe Sharmas reflect on their time-travelling journey through British Asian history.59 mins
- ±õ²¹°ù²õ³¾²¹ÃExploring the decolonisation of museums and institutions in Ireland.77 mins
- The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann TapesDamned by his own voice. Adolf Eichmann denied accusations, but tapes tell another story
- Fighting for King and Empire: Britain's Caribbean HeroesCaribbean veterans tell their extraordinary wartime stories in their own words.59 mins
- Rome's Invisible CityThe secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world.59 mins
- Blitz Wales with John HumphrysJohn Humphrys marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Blitz in south Wales.60 mins
- UprisingA fatal fire. A pain-filled protest. A community erupting. From director Steve McQueen
- Litir Ghrá ón Dara Cogadh DomhandaHow a Belfast doctor survived the WWII Japanese POW camps and came home to his sweetheart.59 mins
- In the Highest TraditionA look at regimental tradition and the stories that make up regimental history. (1989)
