History
Black and British: A Forgotten History
Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.
1. First Encounters (53 mins)
- TimewatchThe construction of the New York's Empire State, once the world's tallest building. (2001)49 mins
- The Black PharaohsThe glories of a lost empire - the kingdom of Kush and聽the black pharaohs history forgot49 mins
- WindrushCulture, contributions and controversy - the story of a generation that rebuilt Britain
- Dam Busters DeclassifiedMartin Shaw retraces the 1943 raid which used bouncing bombs to destroy German dams.59 mins
- Ancient WorldsRichard Miles traces the roots of civilisation in Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Anatolia and Greece.
- Tankies: Tank Heroes of World War IIThe story of six men from the Fifth Royal Tank Regiment who fought during World War II.
- I Was There: The Great War InterviewsNever-before-seen footage from interviews with eyewitnesses of the First World War.59 mins
- The Ascent of WomanDr Amanda Foreman explores how early civilisations dealt with the status of women.
- Bletchley Park: Codebreaking's Forgotten GeniusA look at the life of Gordon Welchman, a codebreaker crucial to the defeat of the Nazis.59 mins
- Ancient Invisible CitiesMichael Scott uses 3D scans to reveal the historical secrets of Cairo and ancient Egypt.
- Victoria & Albert: The Royal WeddingLucy Worsley restages the wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.89 mins
- Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina RamirezHow Britain鈥檚 greatest treasure was found in an English country garden on the eve of WWII.
