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The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the rise of disco music. (S).

Paul Murton visits some of the places connected to the life of the poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. (Part 5 of.

Paul Murton discovers how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday. (Partof.

Young men enthusiastically volunteered for the Great War, unaware of the horrors to come. (Part 1 of 3) (S).

The 1916 Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest skirmishes in human history. (Part 2 of 3) (S).

For the Allies, the war looked lost. But a series of brutal battles changed their fortunes. (Part 3 of 3) (S).

Explore the dramatic period between 1963 and 1976, when a grief-stricken, then scandal-stricken America was forced to define the role of the vice president and the process of succession. (S).

Young men enthusiastically volunteered for the Great War, unaware of the horrors to come. (Part 1 of 3) (S).

The 1916 Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest skirmishes in human history. (Part 2 of 3) (S).

For the Allies, the war looked lost. But a series of brutal battles changed their fortunes. (Part 3 of 3) (S).

'The Endurance' recounts one of the history's greatest tales of survival, Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 expedition to Antarctica. Narrated by Liam Neeson. (S).

In 1975, an expedition led by Chris Bonington set out to achieve the impossible. To climb the South West Face of Everest, and put the very first British Mountaineers on her summit. (S).

Explore the dramatic period between 1963 and 1976, when a grief-stricken, then scandal-stricken America was forced to define the role of the vice president and the process of succession. (S).

Young men enthusiastically volunteered for the Great War, unaware of the horrors to come. (Part 1 of 3) (S).

The 1916 Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest skirmishes in human history. (Part 2 of 3) (S).

For the Allies, the war looked lost. But a series of brutal battles changed their fortunes. (Part 3 of 3) (S).

The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the rise of disco music. (S).

Paul Murton discovers how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday. (Partof.

Mary Beard reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome to gain an insight into the psyche of the people of Rome. (Part 1 of 4) (S).

Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world. (Part 2 of 4) (S).

In this episode, she takes an in-depth look at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire. (Part 3 of 4) (S).

In the final episode, Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? (Part 4 of 4) (S).

Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S).

Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S).

Mary Beard reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome to gain an insight into the psyche of the people of Rome. (Part 1 of 4) (S).

Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world. (Part 2 of 4) (S).

In this episode, she takes an in-depth look at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire. (Part 3 of 4) (S).

In the final episode, Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? (Part 4 of 4) (S).

Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S).

Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S).

Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S).

Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S).

Focusing on Africa's predators and how they hunt, from cheetahs running down gazelles to lions taking on buffalo. Even the best hunters can be outrun and outwitted. (Part 1 of 12) (S).

Focusing on hunters and hunting, the brutal ending of a life, an act which sustains another's. The hunt is by far the most dramatic event on the plains of the Serengeti. (Part 2 of 12) (S).

A wealth of new material suggests Prince Albert played a profound role in shaping Victorian Britain. (S).

We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.

Once a failing city that by 1990 had over 2,200 murders and 93,000 violent robberies annually, it went on to be the revitalised world capital.

A wealth of new material suggests Prince Albert played a profound role in shaping Victorian Britain. (S).

Focusing on hunters and hunting, the brutal ending of a life, an act which sustains another's. The hunt is by far the most dramatic event on the plains of the Serengeti. (Part 2 of 12) (S).

Witness Kim Il Sung's transformation from guerilla fighter to brutal dictator of North Korea. (Part 1 of 6) (S).

Learn how Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq with an iron fist for almost 30 years. (Part 2 of 6) (S).

See why Benito Mussolini was considered a pioneer among 20th-century dictators. From undermining judges to indoctrinating children, he forged key tactics for seizing power. (Part 3 of 6) (S).

Watch Manuel Noriega rise through the Panamanian military to become chief of intelligence-and then, military dictator. (Part 4 of 6) (S).

Driven by a conservative vision, Francisco Franco used torture, murder and incarceration to transform Spanish society. (Part 5 of 6) (S).

See how Idi Amin used lessons learned in the colonial British army to build a powerful dictatorship in Uganda. (Part 6 of 6) (S).

We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.

A wealth of new material suggests Prince Albert played a profound role in shaping Victorian Britain. (S).

Once a failing city that by 1990 had over 2,200 murders and 93,000 violent robberies annually, it went on to be the revitalised world capital.

We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.

Focusing on hunters and hunting, the brutal ending of a life, an act which sustains another's. The hunt is by far the most dramatic event on the plains of the Serengeti. (Part 2 of 12) (S).

Discover defensive strategies that include the most powerful instinct, a mother's love - the protection of the next generation. (Part 3 of 12) (S).

Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of.

Archaeologists investigate the extraordinary discovery of over 100 ancient skeletons and finally manage to complete their groundbreaking experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid. (Partof.

An investigation into one of the biggest mysteries of all time: what happened to the English colonists of Roanoke Island, who seemingly disappeared without a trace? (Part 1 of 2) (S).

An investigation into one of the biggest mysteries of all time: what happened to the English colonists of Roanoke Island, who seemingly disappeared without a trace? (Part 2 of 2) (S).

Discover defensive strategies that include the most powerful instinct, a mother's love - the protection of the next generation. (Part 3 of 12) (S).

Intrepid archaeologists make groundbreaking discoveries as they work to unravel the ancient mysteries of an Ice Age highway.

Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primaeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilisations that flourished for centuries. (S).

Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of.

Archaeologists investigate the extraordinary discovery of over 100 ancient skeletons and finally manage to complete their groundbreaking experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid. (Partof.

A dramatic and chilling tale of power, god-kings, climate change, war, desperation and escalating sacrifice. New science and new discoveries help tell the story of the fall of the ancient Maya Kings.

An investigation into one of the biggest mysteries of all time: what happened to the English colonists of Roanoke Island, who seemingly disappeared without a trace? (Part 1 of 2) (S).

An investigation into one of the biggest mysteries of all time: what happened to the English colonists of Roanoke Island, who seemingly disappeared without a trace? (Part 2 of 2) (S).

Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primaeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilisations that flourished for centuries. (S).

A dramatic and chilling tale of power, god-kings, climate change, war, desperation and escalating sacrifice. New science and new discoveries help tell the story of the fall of the ancient Maya Kings.

Intrepid archaeologists make groundbreaking discoveries as they work to unravel the ancient mysteries of an Ice Age highway.

Three Holocaust survivors with unanswered questions journey back to hometowns, killing sites and hiding places in search of clues. (S).

World War II seen from a new perspective, through the eyes of women who witnessed and served in the war. (S).

Three Holocaust survivors with unanswered questions journey back to hometowns, killing sites and hiding places in search of clues. (S).

Beginning with a searing indictment of slavery, the first episode of this series dramatically evokes the causes of the American Civil War. (Part 1 of 9) (S).

The second episode in the series begins with the political infighting that threatened to swamp Lincoln's administration. (Part 2 of 9) (S).

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. (Part 3 of.

The fourth programme in the series reveals how the Union disaster at Fredericksburg prefaced further successes for the Confederacy. (Part 4 of.

This episode opens with a dramatic account of the Battle of Gettysburg. (Part 5 of 9) (S).

Three Holocaust survivors with unanswered questions journey back to hometowns, killing sites and hiding places in search of clues. (S).

Turning to the rivers and lakes contained in the Serengeti eco-system and looking at creatures whose lives are controlled by the presence or lack of water. (Part 11 of 12) (S).