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The History of the British Police Force

Brian Cox narrates this documentary chronicling the development of the British 'bobby', from his first appearance on the streets of London in 1829 to the role the force play in kee...

Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema

Stephen Frears and a quartet of film industry notables - representing different cinematic periods - drink tea and discuss ups and downs of British cinema.

The History of British Ships

At the dawn of the 20th Century, Britain ruled the waves, holding a vast empire together, and countless men and women were transported around the globe. Economies were fueled by th...

The ENTIRE History of The British Empire | 4K Documentary

A single empire in Europe would take over a quarter of the planet’s land and population. The foundations began on the lands of England, with a powerful British Monarchy igniting a...

The History of Motor Racing 1960s - A Very British Era

From the very outset of the decade, the years 1960-69 were to remembered as a time of great significance and excitement in the history of motorsport. Never before, and not since, h...

'G.I.G.O Garbage In, Garbage Out' Computer History - A British View

Barclays Bank documentary about computers in the UK and how they might be used in the future.

British Social History

A new series of five programmes that looks at important topics from our history 1760-1851.

British Columbia: An Untold History

Retelling the history of British Columbia from a diverse and inclusive perspective - Indigenous, Chinese, Japanese, Punjabi, Black, and European stories are woven together for an a...

A History of British Art

Six-part series tracing the history of British art from 1066 to the modern day, written and presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon.

Black and British: A Forgotten History

Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.

British Isles: A Natural History

British Isles: A Natural History is an eight-part documentary series produced by the BBC Natural History Unit and presented by Alan Titchmarsh. Originally broadcast in the UK on BB...

Great British History Hunters

With privileged access behind the scenes at the British Museum, this series follows a characterful cast of passionate metal detectorists as their incredible - and often valuable - ...

A Very British History

Series featuring a collection of films about Britain's cultural history in the 20th century.

The Secret History of the British Garden

Monty Don explores the fascinating history and evolution of the British garden, from the seventeenth century through to the modern day.

The Great British Dig: History In Your Garden

Hugh Dennis and a team of expert archaeologists excavate back gardens around Britain, in an attempt to uncover the lost history buried beneath our lawns and flower beds

A History of British India

The 200 years of Britain’s colonial rule of India was a time of seminal transformation and change - for India, for Britain, and for the world. In A History of British India, explor...

Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia

Explore the lives of ordinary people who played extraordinary roles in the creation and growth of Canada's westernmost province. From the early gold rush years to the brutal Vancou...

The Great British Story: A People's History

Series looking at history through the eyes of ordinary people. Rulers and royals, lords and ladies have all had their say down the centuries, what were the last 1,600 years like fo...

British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley

Lucy Worsley explores how British history is a concoction of fibs and stories manipulated by whoever was in power at the time.

Bought with Love: The Secret History of British Art Collections