Teleshopping.

There are seventy islands in the Orkney archipelago but just how much of a challenge is it to keep all these islands connected.

The Tale of Anne Bonny & Mary Reed: Blackbeard - the name synonymous with chaos. His stolen flagship The Queen Anne's Revenge careers through the Caribbean.

The Minoans flourished in the islands of the Aegean in the 3rd and 2nd millennia BCE, but Minoan civilisation is ended around 1550 BC as a result of an explosive event.

Sea-faring people - the Rapa Nui flourished on a small island at the easternmost edge of the Polynesian Islands - Easter Island.

The Aztec Empire was the last great civilisation and dominant power of Mesoamerica in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The Minoans flourished in the islands of the Aegean in the 3rd and 2nd millennia BCE, but Minoan civilisation is ended around 1550 BC as a result of an explosive event.

Sea-faring people - the Rapa Nui flourished on a small island at the easternmost edge of the Polynesian Islands - Easter Island.

The Aztec Empire was the last great civilisation and dominant power of Mesoamerica in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The Tale of Francis Drake: Sir Francis Drake - From his journeys as a slave trader to his vicious attacks on Spanish colonial towns.

The Tale of Grace O'Malley: Grace O'Malley - Born to a seafaring family, using marriage to wrangle her political position and securing lands through a meeting with Queen Elizabeth.

The Tale of John Ward: John Ward - tired of the drudgery and poverty of the English navy.

The Tale Of henry Morgan: Henry Morgan - takes humans, treasure and Spanish colonial towns with no mercy.

The Tale of William Kidd: Captain Kidd - when the legitimate prizes of the Red Sea are not to be found, he quickly turns from pirate hunter to pirate.

The Tale of Blackbeard: Living off plunder and raiding, Calico Jack, Anne Bonny and Mary Read form a troublesome trio who successfully rob ships and live off the spoils of the sea.

The Tale of Anne Bonny & Mary Reed: Blackbeard - the name synonymous with chaos. His stolen flagship The Queen Anne's Revenge careers through the Caribbean.

The Tale of Bartholomew Roberts: Bartholomew Roberts, aka Black Bart-the most successful pirate of the Golden Age and famous for the 'pirate code'.

This documentary explores how Charles Manson organised and led his cult to commit some of America's most horrific murders.

There are seventy islands in the Orkney archipelago but just how much of a challenge is it to keep all these islands connected.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

This final episode sees Paul visiting two of the most windswept islands on our stormy coast, the 'Atlantic Twins' of Coll and Tiree.

The Tale of Bartholomew Roberts: Bartholomew Roberts, aka Black Bart-the most successful pirate of the Golden Age and famous for the 'pirate code'.

The Moche flourished in a narrow strip between the Pacific Ocean and the Andres mountains of Peru for 650 years, but their society is short-lived.

Despite their commercial success, the Norse suddenly and mysteriously disappear from historical record at the start of the 15th century.

Founded at the beginning of the 9th century CE, the Khmer Empire had been one of the most powerful states in Southeast Asia.

The Moche flourished in a narrow strip between the Pacific Ocean and the Andres mountains of Peru for 650 years, but their society is short-lived.

Despite their commercial success, the Norse suddenly and mysteriously disappear from historical record at the start of the 15th century.

Founded at the beginning of the 9th century CE, the Khmer Empire had been one of the most powerful states in Southeast Asia.

A New World: The discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparks an age of exploration for the Spanish empire and a dark new chapter in the history of the Americas.

The Caribbean Conquest: Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed when he discovers that the Spanish left behind have been killed by the indigenous Taíno.

The Aztec Conquest: The ruthlessly ambitious Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer one of the great empires in the Americas: the Aztecs.

The Inca Conquest: Following the success of Hernán Cortés' over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the largest civilisation in the Americas.

The Growth of the Colonies: The Spanish monarchy struggles to control these from afar and the discovery of a vast silver mine in Bolivia providing wealth heightens tensions.

Disdain for Spain's wealth and violence lead to European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative. The 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of the Conquistadors.

Trump allies, opponents and experts on how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal pushback; and the impact on the rule of law.

This documentary explores how Charles Manson organised and led his cult to commit some of America's most horrific murders.

This final episode sees Paul visiting two of the most windswept islands on our stormy coast, the 'Atlantic Twins' of Coll and Tiree.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

the long island of Harris and Lewis.

Charles 'Lucky' Luciano was the number one gangster of all time. He put the 'Organised' into organised crime and invented the modern Mafia.

the Maverick Mobster: In 1964 Joe Colombo became the youngest Mafia Godfather ever. However, Colombo quickly got carried away with his status and wealth.

In the 1980s, the Mob produced one of the biggest characters in its history. America's only celebrity gangster; John Gotti.

The murderous street thug who became the mob's man in Las Vegas. His notoriety found its way onto the big screen in Martin Scorcese's Casino.

Frank Costello was gunned down in the lobby of his New York apartment. This would signal the rise of the most dangerous gangster in America, Don Vito Genovese.

Carmine Galante wielded massive power despite spending most of his career behind bars because Galante made heroin his main money spinner.

Despite a volatile temper and a love of show business Sam Giancana rose to be the richest and most powerful mafia boss of his day. Boss of the infamous Chicago Outfit.

Charles 'Lucky' Luciano was the number one gangster of all time. He put the 'Organised' into organised crime and invented the modern Mafia.

the Maverick Mobster: In 1964 Joe Colombo became the youngest Mafia Godfather ever. However, Colombo quickly got carried away with his status and wealth.

In the 1980s, the Mob produced one of the biggest characters in its history. America's only celebrity gangster; John Gotti.

The murderous street thug who became the mob's man in Las Vegas. His notoriety found its way onto the big screen in Martin Scorcese's Casino.

Frank Costello was gunned down in the lobby of his New York apartment. This would signal the rise of the most dangerous gangster in America, Don Vito Genovese.

Carmine Galante wielded massive power despite spending most of his career behind bars because Galante made heroin his main money spinner.

Despite a volatile temper and a love of show business Sam Giancana rose to be the richest and most powerful mafia boss of his day. Boss of the infamous Chicago Outfit.

Charles 'Lucky' Luciano was the number one gangster of all time. He put the 'Organised' into organised crime and invented the modern Mafia.

the long island of Harris and Lewis.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

the Uists and Benbecula.

As special consultant to one of the USA's largest pension funds, Dorfman controlled access to what became known as the Mafia Bank.

Joe Valachi was a 'Hitman for the Mob', the first insider to break the Mafia's code of silence. He blew the lid on a secret empire worth $40 billion a year.

This is the story of how New York's finest repeatedly failed to snare Mafia serial killer Roy Demeo. His victims may have numbered as many as 200.

Most people take their image of the Jewish-American gangster from the character Hyman Roth. Ruthless and powerful, Roth was supposedly based on Lansky.

Robert and Donald were best friends, brothers-in-law and business partners. They ran a small, garbage collection firm on Long Island, just outside New York City.

Joe Pistone remained undercover in the mob for 6 years and allowed the FBI one of its greatest victories in its war against organised crime.

As special consultant to one of the USA's largest pension funds, Dorfman controlled access to what became known as the Mafia Bank.

Joe Valachi was a 'Hitman for the Mob', the first insider to break the Mafia's code of silence. He blew the lid on a secret empire worth $40 billion a year.

This is the story of how New York's finest repeatedly failed to snare Mafia serial killer Roy Demeo. His victims may have numbered as many as 200.

Most people take their image of the Jewish-American gangster from the character Hyman Roth. Ruthless and powerful, Roth was supposedly based on Lansky.

Robert and Donald were best friends, brothers-in-law and business partners. They ran a small, garbage collection firm on Long Island, just outside New York City.

Joe Pistone remained undercover in the mob for 6 years and allowed the FBI one of its greatest victories in its war against organised crime.

As special consultant to one of the USA's largest pension funds, Dorfman controlled access to what became known as the Mafia Bank.

Joe Valachi was a 'Hitman for the Mob', the first insider to break the Mafia's code of silence. He blew the lid on a secret empire worth $40 billion a year.

This is the story of how New York's finest repeatedly failed to snare Mafia serial killer Roy Demeo. His victims may have numbered as many as 200.

the Uists and Benbecula.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

We reveal how the prisoners built three huge tunnels and prepared 200 men for escape. We start in 1942, when the Nazi Reich is at the peak of its power, dominating almost all of Europe.

Roger Bushell and the X Committee are devastated when their tunnel, nicknamed Tom, is discovered and destroyed by the ferrets.

Untold Stories: Uncover the hidden history of WWII with never-before-seen interviews from American women who held the rivet guns, flew the B-17s and broke the codes.

We reveal how the prisoners built three huge tunnels and prepared 200 men for escape. We start in 1942, when the Nazi Reich is at the peak of its power, dominating almost all of Europe.

Roger Bushell and the X Committee are devastated when their tunnel, nicknamed Tom, is discovered and destroyed by the ferrets.

Untold Stories: Uncover the hidden history of WWII with never-before-seen interviews from American women who held the rivet guns, flew the B-17s and broke the codes.

December 1941 to March 1942. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor thrusts the United States into a global cataclysm that will touch every family in America.

March 1942 to December 1942. With U-boats menacing the coast, and no good news from overseas, many worry that the US is unprepared to fight in a 'total war'.

January 1943 to June 1943. American troops land in North Africa and test themselves for the first time against the German and Italian armies.

July 1943 to December 1943. On bombing missions, American airmen battle overwhelming odds to bring the war to the heart of Hitler's vast empire.

November 1943 to February 1944. Marines take a tiny Pacific atoll at a terrible cost, while Japanese-Americans form a segregated infantry unit and train for combat.

January 1944 to June 1944. Allied troops are pinned down at Anzio, while elsewhere the killing goes on. African-Americans put pressure on the military.

6 June 1944: D-Day. In the early hours of 6 June 1944, the invasion of France begins. It is the bloodiest day in American history since the Civil War.

We reveal how the prisoners built three huge tunnels and prepared 200 men for escape. We start in 1942, when the Nazi Reich is at the peak of its power, dominating almost all of Europe.

Roger Bushell and the X Committee are devastated when their tunnel, nicknamed Tom, is discovered and destroyed by the ferrets.

Untold Stories: Uncover the hidden history of WWII with never-before-seen interviews from American women who held the rivet guns, flew the B-17s and broke the codes.

On the west coast of Scotland are a group of islands that are so remote they almost seem to have been forgotten by the rest of the world and are populated by just a few hardy souls.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

Islay which was once the capital of the ancient Lordship of the Isles.

The escapees have fled in all directions. Out of 200 who were trying to get out, 76 made their escape.

King: This revealing documentary shows the extent of the Duke of Windsor's treachery during WW2.

The escapees have fled in all directions. Out of 200 who were trying to get out, 76 made their escape.

Summer 1942: A real manhunt took place in Paris. Close to 80 000 Jews were rounded up and deported to the concentration camps. Almost none of them ever returned.

King: This revealing documentary shows the extent of the Duke of Windsor's treachery during WW2.

June 1944 to August 1944. The allied death toll increases at an incredible rate, but by August the Germans are in full retreat and Paris is liberated.

Autumn 1944. Allied commanders gamble on a plan to drop troops behind enemy lines. The mission fails, and it becomes clear that the war in Europe will not end before winter.

Autumn 1944. In the late autumn of 1944 American soldiers suffer terrible losses when they are ordered into fiercely defended terrain.

Winter 1944 to 1945. The Allies are unprepared for Hitler's counterattack in the Battle of the Bulge - the biggest battle of the war on the Western Front.

Winter to Spring 1945. On Iwo Jima, the marines face 21,000 Japanese who have been ordered to kill as many Americans as possible before being killed themselves.

Spring 1945. In the Pacific, Americans fight on the islands while kamikaze pilots wreak havoc on the fleet offshore. In Europe, allied forces push across Germany.

May to December 1945. An American plane drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. A second atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki and, finally, Japan surrenders.

The escapees have fled in all directions. Out of 200 who were trying to get out, 76 made their escape.

King: This revealing documentary shows the extent of the Duke of Windsor's treachery during WW2.

Summer 1942: A real manhunt took place in Paris. Close to 80 000 Jews were rounded up and deported to the concentration camps. Almost none of them ever returned.

Islay which was once the capital of the ancient Lordship of the Isles.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

For this grand tour Paul's journey begins at Loch Hourn on the mainland, takes him over the sea to Skye, then heads to the tiny island of Soay before ending on Canna.

Grace Kelly remains an icon today. Her life and career are well documented, from her work in Hollywood to her marriage to Prince Rainier and her tragic death in a car accident in 1982.

to War: A window on one of the most turbulent decades in British history captures a nation determined to remain stable in the face of economic and political chaos across Europe.

to War: We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, but also new opportunities for leisure and increased social freedoms despite looming war.

to War: We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, especially the last unsettled year before war officially began.

For this grand tour Paul's journey begins at Loch Hourn on the mainland, takes him over the sea to Skye, then heads to the tiny island of Soay before ending on Canna.

Beginning with a searing indictment of slavery, the first episode of this series dramatically evokes the causes of the American Civil War.

The second episode in the series begins with the political infighting that threatened to swamp Lincoln's administration.

Convinced by July 1862 that emancipation was now morally and militarily crucial to the future of the Union, Lincoln waits for a victory to issue his proclamation.

The fourth programme in the series reveals how the Union disaster at Fredericksburg prefaced further successes for the Confederacy.

to War: A window on one of the most turbulent decades in British history captures a nation determined to remain stable in the face of economic and political chaos across Europe.

to War: We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, but also new opportunities for leisure and increased social freedoms despite looming war.

to War: We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, especially the last unsettled year before war officially began.

Grace Kelly remains an icon today. Her life and career are well documented, from her work in Hollywood to her marriage to Prince Rainier and her tragic death in a car accident in 1982.

For this grand tour Paul's journey begins at Loch Hourn on the mainland, takes him over the sea to Skye, then heads to the tiny island of Soay before ending on Canna.

Grace Kelly remains an icon today. Her life and career are well documented, from her work in Hollywood to her marriage to Prince Rainier and her tragic death in a car accident in 1982.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

Witness the day Custer's luck ran out and the fate of Native Americans changed forever.

Victorian Britain on Film offers audiences a unique window into a bygone era. Most of these films have been transformed by colourising them for the first time.

Witness the day Custer's luck ran out and the fate of Native Americans changed forever.

Victorian Britain on Film offers audiences a unique window into a bygone era. Most of these films have been transformed by colourising them for the first time.

Paul is heading as far north as you can go in Britain, to the islands of Fetlar, Unst and Yell. These islands are as much Scandinavian as Scottish and were once part of Norway.

This episode opens with a dramatic account of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Episode six of the series begins with a biographical comparison of Ulysses S Grant and Robert E Lee.

The presidential election of 1864 sets Abraham Lincoln against his old commanding general, George McClellan.

William Tecumseh Sherman's brilliant march to the sea brings the war to the heart of Georgia and the Carolinas and spells the end of the Confederacy.

The final episode of the series begins with the aftermath of Robert E. Lee's surrender.

Victorian Britain on Film offers audiences a unique window into a bygone era. Most of these films have been transformed by colourising them for the first time.

Witness the day Custer's luck ran out and the fate of Native Americans changed forever.

Victorian Britain on Film offers audiences a unique window into a bygone era. Most of these films have been transformed by colourising them for the first time.

Paul is heading as far north as you can go in Britain, to the islands of Fetlar, Unst and Yell. These islands are as much Scandinavian as Scottish and were once part of Norway.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he explores a cluster of islands in the Outer Hebrides.

American Titans: An early 21st-century world where once again innovation, disruption, and displacement are forces across the planet.

Armstrong tells the definitive life story of Neil Armstrong - from his childhood in rural Ohio, through aerial combat in Korea, to his first steps on the Moon.

American Titans: An early 21st-century world where once again innovation, disruption, and displacement are forces across the planet.

Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he explores a cluster of islands in the Outer Hebrides.

Vietnam is divided in two at Geneva. Communists in the North aim to reunify the country, while America supports Ngo Dinh Diem's untested regime in the South.

President Kennedy inspires idealistic young Americans to serve their country, and wrestles with how deeply to get involved in South Vietnam.

Hardliners in Hanoi send combat troops to the South, accelerating the insurgency. President Johnson escalates America's military commitment.

As an antiwar movement builds back home, soldiers and Marines discover that the war in Vietnam is nothing like their fathers' war.

As body counts mount, Hanoi plans a surprise offensive, and the Johnson administration attempts to reassure the American public.

American Titans: An early 21st-century world where once again innovation, disruption, and displacement are forces across the planet.

Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he explores a cluster of islands in the Outer Hebrides.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he tours the coast of the Long Island of Harris and Lewis, beginning on Scarp.

Boom to Bust: An early 21st-century world where once again innovation, disruption, and displacement are forces across the planet.

See how one of the architects of the modern conservative movement rose to prominence as a public intellectual and influenced generations of politicians.

Boom to Bust: An early 21st-century world where once again innovation, disruption, and displacement are forces across the planet.

On the eve of the Tet holiday, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launch surprise attacks throughout the South.

Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices.

With morale plummeting, Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. News breaks of a massacre committed by American soldiers.

South Vietnamese forces suffer a terrible defeat. US airpower halts an unprecedented North Vietnamese offensive.