the long island of Harris and Lewis.

Two decaying Second World War wrecks, the SS Skytteren and SS Richard Montgomery, are investigated as their dormant cargoes now pose a deadly threat.

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.

A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War.

With help from large corporations inside and outside of Germany, the Nazis had conquered much of Europe-and even their victims would be turned into profit.

the long island of Harris and Lewis.

Two decaying Second World War wrecks, the SS Skytteren and SS Richard Montgomery, are investigated as their dormant cargoes now pose a deadly threat.

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.

A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War.

With help from large corporations inside and outside of Germany, the Nazis had conquered much of Europe-and even their victims would be turned into profit.

Power: First Family: The Bushes finally made it to the White House, but having a father as president hit Neil Bush hard when he became involved in the S&L scandal of the 1980s.

Two decaying Second World War wrecks, the SS Skytteren and SS Richard Montgomery, are investigated as their dormant cargoes now pose a deadly threat.

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.

A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War.

With help from large corporations inside and outside of Germany, the Nazis had conquered much of Europe-and even their victims would be turned into profit.

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.

A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War.

the long island of Harris and Lewis.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

the Uists and Benbecula.

Two research teams are granted special permission to investigate what happened to WW1 warships HMS Hampshire and HMS Vanguard in their final moments.

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.

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate.

As World War II ended, the hunt for the Nazi criminals began. Amid a battle for justice, there was also the search for the property the Nazis had stolen.

the Uists and Benbecula.

Two research teams are granted special permission to investigate what happened to WW1 warships HMS Hampshire and HMS Vanguard in their final moments.

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.

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate.

As World War II ended, the hunt for the Nazi criminals began. Amid a battle for justice, there was also the search for the property the Nazis had stolen.

Power: Sibling Rivalry: Brothers George W. and Jeb Bush were determined to make the governor's mansion, but only one succeeded.

Two research teams are granted special permission to investigate what happened to WW1 warships HMS Hampshire and HMS Vanguard in their final moments.

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.

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate.

As World War II ended, the hunt for the Nazi criminals began. Amid a battle for justice, there was also the search for the property the Nazis had stolen.

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.

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate.

the Uists and Benbecula.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

The Rise to Power: At the end of a bloody civil war, Francisco Franco seized power and ruled Spain with an iron hand for nearly four decades.

The New Regime: Franco gave himself the title of Caudillo de España - Supreme Leader of Spain - and created his own rituals of power.

Zero Hour: At the end of the Second World War, the cards in global politics were reshuffled, and the situation became critical for Franco.

The Leaden Age: In the mid-1950s Franco's foreign policy successes opened up new perspectives for Spain - and new challenges.

Franco experienced a remarkable rise through the ranks of the Spanish army. The Civil War became his opportunity to seize absolute power in Spain.

Having come to power through a coup, General Franco manoeuvred from 1939 until his death in 1975 to remain in control.

The Rise to Power: At the end of a bloody civil war, Francisco Franco seized power and ruled Spain with an iron hand for nearly four decades.

The New Regime: Franco gave himself the title of Caudillo de España - Supreme Leader of Spain - and created his own rituals of power.

Zero Hour: At the end of the Second World War, the cards in global politics were reshuffled, and the situation became critical for Franco.

The Leaden Age: In the mid-1950s Franco's foreign policy successes opened up new perspectives for Spain - and new challenges.

European fascists arrive in Madrid, and protected by the Franco regime, they weave a secret web known as ratlines in order to escape the Allied forces.

Franco experienced a remarkable rise through the ranks of the Spanish army. The Civil War became his opportunity to seize absolute power in Spain.

Having come to power through a coup, General Franco manoeuvred from 1939 until his death in 1975 to remain in control.

European fascists arrive in Madrid, and protected by the Franco regime, they weave a secret web known as ratlines in order to escape the Allied forces.

Are We at the Tipping Point?: Discover how critical our climate systems are for our planet's stability, and learn the science behind these changes and how to protect our planet's future.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War.

Who financed Hitler and helped him to achieve power? Here, follow the trail of money to the top and see the secret partnerships that underpinned the evil regime.

Germany, 1937. Hitler appears to be fulfilling his promise of returning Germany to prosperity-but there was a deeply sinister side to the recovery.

With help from large corporations inside and outside of Germany, the Nazis had conquered much of Europe-and even their victims would be turned into profit.

As World War II ended, the hunt for the Nazi criminals began. Amid a battle for justice, there was also the search for the property the Nazis had stolen.

Newly declassified evidence from KGB archives reveals their concerns about the safety of the Chernobyl nuclear plant.

First-hand accounts from the survivors themselves and evidence from world-leading scientists reveal the true costs of their silence.

Who financed Hitler and helped him to achieve power? Here, follow the trail of money to the top and see the secret partnerships that underpinned the evil regime.

Germany, 1937. Hitler appears to be fulfilling his promise of returning Germany to prosperity-but there was a deeply sinister side to the recovery.

With help from large corporations inside and outside of Germany, the Nazis had conquered much of Europe-and even their victims would be turned into profit.

As World War II ended, the hunt for the Nazi criminals began. Amid a battle for justice, there was also the search for the property the Nazis had stolen.

A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War.

Newly declassified evidence from KGB archives reveals their concerns about the safety of the Chernobyl nuclear plant.

First-hand accounts from the survivors themselves and evidence from world-leading scientists reveal the true costs of their silence.

Battle for History: In episode 1, we trace 1000 years of Ukraine's history: from the arrival of the Vikings in the 9th century to the end of the 19th century.

Battle for History: What did the incorporation into the Soviet empire, and Stalin's rule in particular, mean for the country and its people.

A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War.

Adapt Or Leave?: Maiya May visits the Isle de Jean Charles, Louisiana, one of the first communities in the U.S. to undergo a federally funded relocation due to climate change.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

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.

Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. The USA's ascent as a global power was driven by its unique position between two oceans.

How living in everyday Britain continued as war raged on. Episode one looks at food scarcity and the ingenious ways people put food on the table.

Just fifteen days after September 11th, 2001, CIA operatives land in Afghanistan with suitcases full of cash and a mission to dismantle the Taliban.

During the presidency of George H. W. Bush, the United States invades Panama to depose its de facto ruler, Manuel Noriega.

In 1592, Elizabeth I visited Sudeley Castle where a spectacular garden was created. 500 years later, a team of archaeologists hunt for this lost gem.

Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. The USA's ascent as a global power was driven by its unique position between two oceans.

How living in everyday Britain continued as war raged on. Episode one looks at food scarcity and the ingenious ways people put food on the table.

Just fifteen days after September 11th, 2001, CIA operatives land in Afghanistan with suitcases full of cash and a mission to dismantle the Taliban.

During the presidency of George H. W. Bush, the United States invades Panama to depose its de facto ruler, Manuel Noriega.

In 1592, Elizabeth I visited Sudeley Castle where a spectacular garden was created. 500 years later, a team of archaeologists hunt for this lost gem.

Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. The USA's ascent as a global power was driven by its unique position between two oceans.

How living in everyday Britain continued as war raged on. Episode one looks at food scarcity and the ingenious ways people put food on the table.

Just fifteen days after September 11th, 2001, CIA operatives land in Afghanistan with suitcases full of cash and a mission to dismantle the Taliban.

During the presidency of George H. W. Bush, the United States invades Panama to depose its de facto ruler, Manuel Noriega.

How living in everyday Britain continued as war raged on. Episode one looks at food scarcity and the ingenious ways people put food on the table.

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.

Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports.

Episode two explores the steps taken to keep safe, from taking cover in air raid shelters to evacuating children.

A Soviet double agent requests extraction from Moscow. MI6 orchestrates a daring escapade to retrieve him before his cover is blown.

A stunning testimony from a man who planned and attempted an assassination of Catholicism's highest figure, Pope John Paul II.

Silchester is one of the best-preserved Roman sites in Britain. Why did Rome's infamous emperor Nero stamp his mark on the town.

Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports.

Episode two explores the steps taken to keep safe, from taking cover in air raid shelters to evacuating children.

A Soviet double agent requests extraction from Moscow. MI6 orchestrates a daring escapade to retrieve him before his cover is blown.

A stunning testimony from a man who planned and attempted an assassination of Catholicism's highest figure, Pope John Paul II.

Silchester is one of the best-preserved Roman sites in Britain. Why did Rome's infamous emperor Nero stamp his mark on the town.

Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports.

Episode two explores the steps taken to keep safe, from taking cover in air raid shelters to evacuating children.

A Soviet double agent requests extraction from Moscow. MI6 orchestrates a daring escapade to retrieve him before his cover is blown.

A stunning testimony from a man who planned and attempted an assassination of Catholicism's highest figure, Pope John Paul II.

Episode two explores the steps taken to keep safe, from taking cover in air raid shelters to evacuating children.

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.

China's geopolitical importance stems from its historical position as the hub of Eurasian trade, from the ancient Silk Road to its current maritime dominance in the Pacific.

The third episode recalls how people kept up morale through music, film and self-made forms of entertainment, and ends with the euphoric VE Day celebrations in 1945.

Mossad carries out an assassination campaign targeting leaders of the Popular Front to Liberate Palestine, Fatah and other Palestinian Movements.

Mossad continues its campaign of covert assassinations of Palestinian leaders, including car bombs and amphibious operations.

For more than 260 years, HMS Invincible lay at the bottom of the Solent. Now, archaeologists are diving beneath the waves to learn more about this game-changing ship.

China's geopolitical importance stems from its historical position as the hub of Eurasian trade, from the ancient Silk Road to its current maritime dominance in the Pacific.

The third episode recalls how people kept up morale through music, film and self-made forms of entertainment, and ends with the euphoric VE Day celebrations in 1945.

Mossad carries out an assassination campaign targeting leaders of the Popular Front to Liberate Palestine, Fatah and other Palestinian Movements.

Mossad continues its campaign of covert assassinations of Palestinian leaders, including car bombs and amphibious operations.

For more than 260 years, HMS Invincible lay at the bottom of the Solent. Now, archaeologists are diving beneath the waves to learn more about this game-changing ship.

China's geopolitical importance stems from its historical position as the hub of Eurasian trade, from the ancient Silk Road to its current maritime dominance in the Pacific.

The third episode recalls how people kept up morale through music, film and self-made forms of entertainment, and ends with the euphoric VE Day celebrations in 1945.

Mossad carries out an assassination campaign targeting leaders of the Popular Front to Liberate Palestine, Fatah and other Palestinian Movements.

Mossad continues its campaign of covert assassinations of Palestinian leaders, including car bombs and amphibious operations.

The third episode recalls how people kept up morale through music, film and self-made forms of entertainment, and ends with the euphoric VE Day celebrations in 1945.

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.

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

Archaeologists conduct a dig at Auckland Castle in Co Durham, which 700 years ago was home to a group of power-crazed bishops.

The British Army: Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen.

Follow the travels of war correspondent William Courtenay and his unrivalled reporting on the Pacific campaign and its great commander.

A look at how the US military's complex operations in Afghanistan required the collaboration of locals for cultural and strategic insights.

At the height of the Cold War, the US military endeavours to recover a sunken Soviet submarine from the depths of the ocean floor.

Archaeologists conduct a dig at Auckland Castle in Co Durham, which 700 years ago was home to a group of power-crazed bishops.

The British Army: Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen.

Follow the travels of war correspondent William Courtenay and his unrivalled reporting on the Pacific campaign and its great commander.

A look at how the US military's complex operations in Afghanistan required the collaboration of locals for cultural and strategic insights.

At the height of the Cold War, the US military endeavours to recover a sunken Soviet submarine from the depths of the ocean floor.

Archaeologists conduct a dig at Auckland Castle in Co Durham, which 700 years ago was home to a group of power-crazed bishops.

The British Army: Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen.

Follow the travels of war correspondent William Courtenay and his unrivalled reporting on the Pacific campaign and its great commander.

A look at how the US military's complex operations in Afghanistan required the collaboration of locals for cultural and strategic insights.

At the height of the Cold War, the US military endeavours to recover a sunken Soviet submarine from the depths of the ocean floor.

The British Army: Heart-warming video messages from World War II servicemen.

Follow the travels of war correspondent William Courtenay and his unrivalled reporting on the Pacific campaign and its great commander.

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.

The team search for artefacts from the country's first superhighway - the Bridgewater Canal.

From white-knuckle, high speed dogfights to brutal land combat, witness the Battle of Okinawa In Color.

The 1993 Waco siege begun as a raid, turned into a 51-day standoff, and ended with the destruction of a five-storey building and 75 people dead.

Chapter: Follow the story of the USS Indianapolis, from her sinking in WWII to the scientific detective work that led to her discovery three and a half miles below the Philippine Sea.

The team search for artefacts from the country's first superhighway - the Bridgewater Canal.

Chapter: Follow the story of the USS Indianapolis, from her sinking in WWII to the scientific detective work that led to her discovery three and a half miles below the Philippine Sea.

From white-knuckle, high speed dogfights to brutal land combat, witness the Battle of Okinawa In Color.

The 1993 Waco siege begun as a raid, turned into a 51-day standoff, and ended with the destruction of a five-storey building and 75 people dead.

From white-knuckle, high speed dogfights to brutal land combat, witness the Battle of Okinawa In Color.

The team search for artefacts from the country's first superhighway - the Bridgewater Canal.

Chapter: Follow the story of the USS Indianapolis, from her sinking in WWII to the scientific detective work that led to her discovery three and a half miles below the Philippine Sea.

From white-knuckle, high speed dogfights to brutal land combat, witness the Battle of Okinawa In Color.

The 1993 Waco siege begun as a raid, turned into a 51-day standoff, and ended with the destruction of a five-storey building and 75 people dead.

Chapter: Follow the story of the USS Indianapolis, from her sinking in WWII to the scientific detective work that led to her discovery three and a half miles below the Philippine Sea.

The 1993 Waco siege begun as a raid, turned into a 51-day standoff, and ended with the destruction of a five-storey building and 75 people dead.

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

Teleshopping.

Teleshopping.

Dan Snow explores the family betrayals between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans.

King Harold of England has to take on two invasion forces.

The armies of Duke William and King Harold meet at battle in Sussex on 14 October, 1066.

Weeks before the Japanese invasion of Nanjing, the Chinese government, army and most of the foreigners fled, leaving the city open and the people defenceless.

In 1592, Elizabeth I visited Sudeley Castle where a spectacular garden was created. 500 years later, a team of archaeologists hunt for this lost gem.

Silchester is one of the best-preserved Roman sites in Britain. Why did Rome's infamous emperor Nero stamp his mark on the town.

For more than 260 years, HMS Invincible lay at the bottom of the Solent. Now, archaeologists are diving beneath the waves to learn more about this game-changing ship.

Archaeologists conduct a dig at Auckland Castle in Co Durham, which 700 years ago was home to a group of power-crazed bishops.

The team search for artefacts from the country's first superhighway - the Bridgewater Canal.

Uncovering the stories behind a Yorkshire garrison's stables and the horse the Germans could not kill.

Weeks before the Japanese invasion of Nanjing, the Chinese government, army and most of the foreigners fled, leaving the city open and the people defenceless.

Dan Snow explores the family betrayals between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans.

King Harold of England has to take on two invasion forces.