Bacchus, Venus And Mars Uncovered

In this series Professor Bettany Hughes embarks on a voyage of discovery, travelling across the Mediterranean and Middle East to reveal the true stories of three of the most iconic Greek Gods and Goddesses; Venus, Bacchus and Mars. From Jordan to Cyprus and around the world, Bettany explores the gods of wine, war and love, and their stories' endurance in history.

Chatsworth House: A Great British Year

This documentary series is a unique insight into Britain’s best loved stately home with unprecedented access during extraordinary times. Six episodes follow four seasons, weaving stories and characters from the house, the gardens and the wider 35,000 acre estate.

Mr. Dressup: The Magic Of Make-Believe

An endearing documentary based on the life and career of legendary children’s entertainer Ernie Coombs—or, as he is more commonly known by millions of fans, Mr. Dressup. The documentary celebrates the origins and history of one of Canada’s most beloved CBC children's shows, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.

The Black West: A Counter History Of The Wild West

It is one of the West’s most powerful myths. The story of how the American West was won - by great heroes and white men. BLACK WEST tells the flip side of that myth. In 1875, one of four American cowboys was Black—Black sheriffs, Black trappers and Black soldiers. Some were adopted by Native American tribes, while others became slaves. These anonymous heroes were the inspiration for many great Westerns; yet Hollywood has erased them from the silver screen. Pieced together from archives, carefully crafted re-enactments and first-hand historical accounts, BLACK WEST restores these invisible heroes to their rightful place in history.

Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes

In this series Bettany Hughes embarks on an epic journey to unpack the myths and legends of the Greek islands. Bettany follows the trail of Odysseus, with exclusive unique access to live archaeological digs uncovering bronze age warriors and virgin sacrifices. A gripping adventure amidst a stunning landscape.

Warships

A powerful naval task group has sailed east from ports in Canada to one of the most lawless maritime regions in the world: the Persian Gulf. Now in command of Combined Task Force 150, the group’s mission is to lead an international coalition of warships in the fight against maritime terrorism and piracy, using whatever means necessary. WARSHIPS is a six-part HD documentary series that follows the daily events and real-life stories of the brave men and women living and working on these warships. You can’t get this close to war without actually enlisting.

Star Portraits

STAR PORTRAITS is an innovative program that combines the art of portraiture with celebrity biography. The stories are intimate and personal as viewers get to know accomplished artists and learn more about some of their favorite celebrities.

How To Make It In Comedy

HOW TO MAKE IT IN COMEDY is the story of how a 75-year-old small Scottish arts festival became a national institution where new stars are forged, careers made, and sometimes, dreams dashed. Told by the stars who first found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe, this is the inside story of what it takes to make a name here, from those who enjoyed overnight success to those who slogged for years to make it. Through their triumphs, favourite jokes, and sometimes painful failures, we’ll discover a hidden history of comedy – revealing how the gags we find funny and the comedians we love reflect our changing culture. Featuring David Schwimmer, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Eddie Izzard and many more stars.

A Very Royal Christmas - Sandringham Secrets

A look at how the royal family celebrate Christmas Day at the Queen's country estate in Norfolk, combining archive footage with interviews from royal insiders and former staff. They discuss the garish gifts, classy celebrations and historical traditions, as well as why Monopoly has been banned from royal Christmases for more than a decade

Out of Country

We’ve all seen footage of rock stars on stage or in the studio. But what do they do in their off time? Unscripted, informal and insightful, we travel with well-known music makers including Kathleen Edwards, Colin James, Kim Stockwood, Doc Walker, Emerson Drive and Tara Oram as they make their great escape from the hectic and demanding world of recording and touring. From New Zealand to Europe, OUT OF COUNTRY takes the road less travelled as our music star tour-guides step out of their element and into the best kind of trouble.