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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?

Thirty miles from mainland Scotland, there's a chain of low-lying islands that face the full might of the Atlantic Ocean: the Uists and Benbecula. (Part 2 of 6) (S)

Teleshopping

Teleshopping

...Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: 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. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

...Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The New Regime: Franco gave himself the title of Caudillo de España - Supreme Leader of Spain - and created his own rituals of power. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

... Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: Zero Hour: At the end of the Second World War, the cards in global politics were reshuffled, and the situation became critical for Franco. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

...Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Leaden Age: In the mid-1950s Franco's foreign policy successes opened up new perspectives for Spain - and new challenges. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

Franco experienced a remarkable rise through the ranks of the Spanish army. The Civil War became his opportunity to seize absolute power in Spain. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Having come to power through a coup, General Franco manoeuvred from 1939 until his death in 1975 to remain in control. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

...Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: 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. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

...Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The New Regime: Franco gave himself the title of Caudillo de España - Supreme Leader of Spain - and created his own rituals of power. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

... Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: Zero Hour: At the end of the Second World War, the cards in global politics were reshuffled, and the situation became critical for Franco. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

...Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship: The Leaden Age: In the mid-1950s Franco's foreign policy successes opened up new perspectives for Spain - and new challenges. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

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. (S)

Franco experienced a remarkable rise through the ranks of the Spanish army. The Civil War became his opportunity to seize absolute power in Spain. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Having come to power through a coup, General Franco manoeuvred from 1939 until his death in 1975 to remain in control. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

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. (S)

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. (Part 1 of 6)

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. (S)

Financing Evil: 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. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

The Nazi Economic Miracle: Germany, 1937. Hitler appears to be fulfilling his promise of returning Germany to prosperity-but there was a deeply sinister side to the recovery. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

The Business of 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. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

Aftermath and Injustice: 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. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

Newly declassified evidence from KGB archives reveals their concerns about the safety of the Chernobyl nuclear plant. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

First-hand accounts from the survivors themselves and evidence from world-leading scientists reveal the true costs of their silence. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Financing Evil: 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. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

The Nazi Economic Miracle: Germany, 1937. Hitler appears to be fulfilling his promise of returning Germany to prosperity-but there was a deeply sinister side to the recovery. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

The Business of 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. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

Aftermath and Injustice: 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. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

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. (S)

Newly declassified evidence from KGB archives reveals their concerns about the safety of the Chernobyl nuclear plant. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

First-hand accounts from the survivors themselves and evidence from world-leading scientists reveal the true costs of their silence. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

...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. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Battle for History: What did the incorporation into the Soviet empire, and Stalin's rule in particular, mean for the country and its people? (Part 2 of 2) (S)

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. (S)

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. (Part 2 of 6) (Ep2)

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. (Part 3 of 6) (S)

USA: 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. (Part 1 of 3)

...War Two: 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. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

Operation Jawbreaker: Just fifteen days after September 11th, 2001, CIA operatives land in Afghanistan with suitcases full of cash and a mission to dismantle the Taliban. (Part 1 of 8) (S)

Operation Just Cause: During the presidency of George H. W. Bush, the United States invades Panama to depose its de facto ruler, Manuel Noriega. (Part 2 of 8) (S)

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. (Part 1 of 6) (S)

USA: 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. (Part 1 of 3)

...War Two: 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. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

Operation Jawbreaker: Just fifteen days after September 11th, 2001, CIA operatives land in Afghanistan with suitcases full of cash and a mission to dismantle the Taliban. (Part 1 of 8) (S)

Operation Just Cause: During the presidency of George H. W. Bush, the United States invades Panama to depose its de facto ruler, Manuel Noriega. (Part 2 of 8) (S)

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. (Part 1 of 6) (S)

USA: 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. (Part 1 of 3)

...War Two: 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. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

Operation Jawbreaker: Just fifteen days after September 11th, 2001, CIA operatives land in Afghanistan with suitcases full of cash and a mission to dismantle the Taliban. (Part 1 of 8) (S)

Operation Just Cause: During the presidency of George H. W. Bush, the United States invades Panama to depose its de facto ruler, Manuel Noriega. (Part 2 of 8) (S)