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At the African and Caribbean Heritage Centre in Wolverhampton, Michael finds out about the impact of Enoch Powell's 1968 speech on immigration in Wolverhampton and across the nation. In Kidderminster, he discovers the site of a secret wartime enterprise: a subterranean world of shafts, workshops and offices known as the Drakelow Tunnels. In the cathedral city of Worcester, Michael joins pupils of

Rugby legend Gareth Edwards and wife Maureen are more than ready for a new adventure. Their first saw the childhood sweethearts causing chaos on the canals of Wales. Despite endless barge bashing and bickering, they loved it. The pandemic hit and, like the rest of us, they were locked down for months. Thankful to see restrictions lift, Gareth and Maureen are determined to make the most of their ne

Brian explores a simple question that is causing a big stir today: what is time? Modern science shows it to be far stranger than we think. He recalls some highlights from his TV series that touch upon different aspects of this physics conundrum: from a mindboggling encounter with Doctor Who, to breaking the sound barrier in a Eurofighter in order to see two sunsets in one day, to witnessing one of

Former Royal Marine and expedition leader Bruce Parry sheds the trappings of a western existence and journeys to meet some of the world's oldest and most remote tribes. Daring to go where other presenters fear to tread, he immerses himself in the traditions and practices of these indigenous people. In this series, he travels to the so-called 'Cradle of Mankind', the Omo Valley in Southern Ethiopia

Sam Willis tells the story of the English ruler who left the most indelible mark on the castle – the great Plantagenet king, Edward I, who turned it into an instrument of colonisation. Edward spent vast sums to subdue Wales with a ring of iron comprised of some of the most fearsome fortresses ever built. Castles like Caernarfon and Beaumaris were used to impose England's will on the Welsh. But whe

At the African and Caribbean Heritage Centre in Wolverhampton, Michael finds out about the impact of Enoch Powell's 1968 speech on immigration in Wolverhampton and across the nation. In Kidderminster, he discovers the site of a secret wartime enterprise: a subterranean world of shafts, workshops and offices known as the Drakelow Tunnels. In the cathedral city of Worcester, Michael joins pupils of

Rugby legend Gareth Edwards and wife Maureen are more than ready for a new adventure. Their first saw the childhood sweethearts causing chaos on the canals of Wales. Despite endless barge bashing and bickering, they loved it. The pandemic hit and, like the rest of us, they were locked down for months. Thankful to see restrictions lift, Gareth and Maureen are determined to make the most of their ne

Former Royal Marine and expedition leader Bruce Parry sheds the trappings of a western existence and journeys to meet some of the world's oldest and most remote tribes. Daring to go where other presenters fear to tread, he immerses himself in the traditions and practices of these indigenous people. In this series, he travels to the so-called 'Cradle of Mankind', the Omo Valley in Southern Ethiopia

World-renowned physicist, Brian Cox, explains the mysteries of the universe in an immersive visual experience. The Professor poses challenging questions of science, and considers how far we can go in exploring the cosmos ... and beyond. One of the key issues facing scientists is whether we are or are not alone in the universe. Brian has a gift for explaining complex astronomical and scientific con

Michael Portillo is on the last leg of his railway journey from the train-building city of Derby to the aircraft manufacturing base of Filton. From Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, he heads to the fairytale castle of Eastnor at the foot of the Malvern Hills. At a factory in Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Michael recalls his childhood screen debut in an advertisement for a fruity cordial and discovers

Gareth Edwards and wife Maureen are in the stunning coastal town of Tenby for the second of their new adventures across Wales. After so long in lockdown, the pair are determined to get out and enjoy all life has to offer. On this particular weekend, they've got something special to celebrate. The former Wales and Lions captain and his childhood sweetheart are marking of 49 years of marriage. Maure

A stunning new series showing how new camera technology is revealing the inner workings of the Earth's most spectacular natural wonders. Dr Helen Czerski examines the extraordinary new images – from eyewitnesses, scientists and film-makers – that are transforming our understanding of how and why these phenomena form. In this episode she looks at volcanoes. With shocking eyewitness footage of erupt

Relive some of the greatest film performances from a host of esteemed actors and actresses, as this series delves into the archives to celebrate their revered careers. Featuring interviews with stars at the height of their careers, each episode tells the story of an esteemed individual, focussing on their remarkable contribution to film. First airing in 2013, the series has profiled a number of di

Von tausend Kugeln durchsiebt, stirbt das berühmteste Verbrecherpärchen der Welt am 23. Mai 1934 im Kreuzfeuer der Polizei. Drei Jahre zuvor lernten sich der Kleinkriminelle Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) und die Kellnerin Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway) kennen. Gemeinsam streifen sie fortan durch die amerikanische Provinz und rauben Banken aus. \n\nIn der Zeit der wirtschaftlichen Depression sichert i

Hollywood portrayed them as the most glamorous outlaws in American history, but the reality of life on the run for Bonnie and Clyde was one of violence, hardship and danger. With unprecedented access to gang members' memoirs, family archives and recently released police records, Timewatch takes an epic road trip through the heart of Depression-era America, in search of the true story of Bonnie and