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  1. Passage

    Two-part documentary about John Rae - the Orkney doctor and Scots adventurer.

    麻豆社 Two

  2. Thames Shipwrecks: A Race Against Time

    Documentary series following the salvage of seven shipwrecks from the river Thames

    麻豆社 Two

  3. America, Empire of Liberty

    Series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds

    麻豆社 Radio 4

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  4. America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus

    Omnibus edition of the series charting the history of America

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  5. Strike

    A look back to the 1984/85 miners' strike

    麻豆社 Radio Scotland

  6. Ulaidhean

    Derek MacKay and Kirsty MacDonald scour Scotland's museums

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  7. Civilisation

    Kenneth Clark's classic 1969 series tracing the history of western art and philosophy.

    麻豆社 One

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  8. Wilderness Explored

    Documentary series about early European explorers' expeditions into Earth's wildernesses

    麻豆社 Four

  9. Steam Days

    A series of journeys by steam train.

    麻豆社 Two

  10. Byzantium Unearthed

    Bettany Hughes uses the latest archaeological evidence to learn about the Byzantine empire

    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

  11. The American Future: A History, by Simon Schama

    Simon Schama travels through America to explore its past and present

    麻豆社 Two

  12. Border Country with Iolo Williams

    Iolo Williams embarks on a journey of discovery along Offa's Dyke path

    麻豆社 Two Wales

  13. Great Britons

    Series profiling the people judged the ten greatest Britons.

    麻豆社 Two

  14. Wales at War with John Humphrys

    John Humphrys examines the effect of World War II on Wales

    麻豆社 Two

  15. 1914-1918

    Documentary series telling the history of the Great War.

    麻豆社 Two

  16. Being Prince of Wales

    Dan Snow explores the role and history of the Prince of Wales

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  17. Bread of Heaven with Huw Edwards

    Huw Edwards explains how religion has shaped the culture of Wales throughout history

    麻豆社 One Wales

  18. Historians in the Tent of the General

    Andrew Roberts considers the historical tendency for politicians to consult historians

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  19. Alistair Cooke's America

    Alistair Cooke's personal examination of the history of the United States

    麻豆社 Four

  20. The Highland/Lowland History of Scotland

    D貌mhnall Uilleam Sti霉bhart and Louise Welsh explore history across the Highland Line

    麻豆社 Radio Scotland

  21. Down the Line

    A look into the legacy of the cuts made to the rail network by Doctor Beeching.

    麻豆社 One

  22. My Family at War

    Celebrities investigate their families' roles during the Great War.

    麻豆社 One

  23. In Afghanistan: 30 Years of Conflict and Chaos

    Former Kabul correspondent Alan Johnston reflects on decades of turmoil in Afghanistan

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  24. Odyssey

    History programme telling the stories of the many people who settled in Scotland

    麻豆社 Radio Scotland

  25. Soundbox

    Collection of soundbites and images from the 麻豆社 archive

    麻豆社 Two

  26. A' Ghaidhealtachd 's a' Ghalltachd

    History from Donald William Stewart and Louise Welsh

    麻豆社 Radio nan G脿idheal

  27. World War II: Behind Closed Doors

    Documentary series revealing the 'behind-closed-doors' politics of World War II

    麻豆社 Two

  28. Heroes and Villains

    Series looking at the reputations of historical figures

    麻豆社 One

  29. Hooked on History

    Historian Fiona Watson speaks with people who share her passion for history

    麻豆社 Radio Scotland

  30. What You Didn't Learn in School

    Have we been really bad at teaching our own history? Lesley Riddoch investigates

    麻豆社 Radio Scotland

  31. Travels with Vasari

    Two-part documentary exploring the work of Italian Renaissance chronicler Giorgio Vasari

    麻豆社 Four

  32. Calanais

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  33. After Rome: Holy War and Conquest

    Boris Johnson investigates the 'clash of civilisations' between Christianity and Islam

    麻豆社 Two

  34. Snow in Libya

    Broadcaster Peter Snow returns to scenes of his post-war childhood in Libya

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  35. Science and Islam

    The story of the great leap in scientific knowledge in the Islamic world from AD700-1300

    麻豆社 Four

  36. An Islamic History of Europe

    Rageh Omaar visits Spain, Sicily and France to discover the history of Islam in Europe

    麻豆社 Four

  37. Victorian Farm

    Documentary series following a team who live the life of Victorian farmers for a year

    麻豆社 Two

  38. Alistair Cooke's Seasonal Letters from America

    Justin Webb introduces eight of Alistair Cooke's seasonal Letters from America

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  39. Suil Air

    Looking back at a year in history

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  40. Air a Chuan

    History series telling the story of Islanders' history through their genes

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  41. Darwin: My Ancestor

    Writer and poet Ruth Padel investigates her great great grandfather Charles Darwin

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  42. The Tiger Takes Guard

    Mike Brearley examines the history and contemporary impact of India's love of cricket

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  43. Folk America

    Documentary series about American folk music from the 1920s to the 1960s.

    麻豆社 Four

  44. Schama Shorts

    Selected chapters from A History of Britain, customised for use in schools

    麻豆社 Two

  45. Whatever Happened To The Working Class

    Sarfraz Manzoor examines the 'working class' in Britain

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  46. My Alter Ego

    Different presenters tell the story of a character from history that they identify with

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  47. Iran and the West

    Documentary series marking the 30th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution.

    麻豆社 Two

  48. Sissinghurst

    Series about the attempts to bring farming back into the heart of the Sissinghurst estate

    麻豆社 Four

  49. Touring Britain

    Cultural historian David Heathcote uses old travel guide books to explore Britain

    麻豆社 Four

  50. Bailtean Alba

    Series looking at the history of Scotland's towns

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