The civilisation of Ancient Egypt was the greatest the world has ever seen, continuing for 3000 years with one religion, one language and one evolving history.
A provocative and in-depth look at the making of a classic movie, providing viewers with great movies. And the stories behind them.
Around the World in 80 Trades
This fascinating two-part programme explores cutting edge research surrounding the brain and its ability to function. In part one, two renowned neurologists are working to understand the brain's "plasticity" and introduce us to a woman who functions well with literally half a brain and a blind professor who learns to "see" with his tongue. Part two explores the brain's elusive capacity to create and store memory, as seen through one man who remarkably remembers every single detail of his life, and an athlete whose memory was wiped clean following a tragic accident.
Buildings That Shaped Britain
This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them.
A series of films looking at the different shapes and sizes of bodies and people's attitudes to them
The Family Circle was a Canadian documentary television series which aired on CBC Television in 1957.
A 14,000 kilometer journey to re-enact one of the world’s greatest overland adventures – the most daring car race of them all.
India with Sanjeev Bhaskar is a four-part documentary from the BBC in which Sanjeev Bhaskar travels to India with director Deep Sehgal. The documentary was created as part of the BBC's series of programmes on the 60th anniversary of the independence of India and Pakistan. The series was broadcast between 30 July and 20 August 2007.
Find out about the awesome power of volcanoes in some of the most geologically active places on Earth.
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Go behind the walls of the UK's most extraordinary little prison - on the Isle of Man - where doing time is unlike anywhere else in Britain.
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Putin, Russia and the West is a four-part British documentary television series first shown in January and February 2012 on BBC Two about the relationship between Vladimir Putin's Russia and the West. The series is produced by Norma Percy, whose previous series include The Death of Yugoslavia, Israel and the Arabs: Elusive Peace, and Iran and the West. The documentary was criticized by some dissidents for being an apology for Putin's regime.
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It's not surprising that Bobby Flay and his daughter, Sophie Flay, share a love for food. Together, they tackle one location at a time, experiencing each other's favorite places to eat classic dishes.
Stories of murder investigations that gradually exposed one truth after another, revealing the sinister underbelly beneath seemingly placid communities.
Faster, lighter, and easier to handle than its predecessors, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is filled with revolutionary technologies. With a powerful, fuel-efficient motor, interactive cabin windows, and superior aerodynamics, the 787 combines human genius and technological innovation. This film takes you behind the scenes to discover the secrets of one of the most advanced airplanes in the world.
Leaders of small and big countries alike seem to ride in cars that somehow amplify their power. Hitler drove around in a luxurious Mercedes 770. Trump has his ultra-secure limo "the Beast." General De Gaulle tooled around in a stately Citroën DS. These cars played a key roles for their owner sand sometimes saved their lives. Discover the secrets of these prestige objects that have marked history.