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Documentary about the three different orders of Crusader knights from 1000 AD to 1500 AD

A selection of experiments and demonstrations from recent series. Sandi Toksvig tries to maintain discipline while Alan Davies and their guests run riot.

Profiling two of the massive archaeological digs along the 150-mile route of HS2, the UK’s new high-speed rail link, ahead of its start of construction. These cemetery excavations reveal forgotten stories of the rich and poor, and how Georgian-era London and industrial Birmingham left their mark on the thousands of skeletons buried there.

Chef Ainsley Harriott is back on our screens to delight us with the family favourites we've forgotten mean so much. Anchored by Ainsley in the studio, the series features breakfast, lunch and dinner suggestions, as well as snacks and sweet treats. It could be a dish we don't see much of anymore, or one that is frequently on dining tables up and down the land: it's just waiting for the Ainsley twist! Additionally, Ainsley will reach out to his top chef mates across the country, who will be creating delicious meals in their own kitchens. Plus, Ainsley is joined by guests who will reminisce about their favourite meals and foodie treats, talk about what food means to them, and share a recipe that Ainsley will cook in the studio with them.

Historic places, forgotten, threatened and threatening at the same time. Made of steel, poured in concrete or blasted out of a mountain, yesterday's monuments from the great eras of history come alive again.

Protests, political turmoil, pandemic - the inside story of the extraordinary Trump presidency. Friends and foes tell of his rise from TV star to leader of the free world.

Chad (15) lives a life of poverty and neglect. Desiring a better life he is given a choice. The easy option, to crime to support himself or take a job at the local boxing gym with the hope of becoming the best version of himself.

Historian Dan Snow relives the story of a crack team of 133 young airmen whose mission is to destroy the great dams of Germany in World War Two using a revolutionary new bouncing bomb.

A tragic reportage from the quarantine of North East Rome. All the episodes of Rebibbia quarantine, the cartoon series written and directed by Zerocalcare.

Our landscape contains the signs and hidden clues of past events and human activities. From the producers of World from Above, Aerial Profiles takes to the skies to show how human activity has left its visible mark on our landscape, and how the landscape, in turn, has influenced the development of our countries. Each episode features a different country, state or region, and shows how it has developed, using aerial footage from helicopter, drone and satellite. Unique mapping technologies and historical imagery help bring our landscape to life. Discover how key people have helped shape our countries, at the effects of momentous events in history, and the results of incredible forces of nature.

Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe gives viewers his unique take on the natural world.

Broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed goes on a remarkable journey to places rarely seen, as she travels through Iran, telling the story of a complex and fascinating people, culture and history.

Epic adventure using new satellite imagery and cutting-edge technology to solve mysteries, explore secrets and reveal the wonders of Ancient China.

Submarines today are highly complex machines crammed with technology and weapons. As impressive as their construction is, as terrifying is their destructive power. Hardly any other weapon triggers as many emotions as the submarine. It strikes from ambush and can use nuclear missiles to drag the whole world into the abyss. Submarines originated from a completely non-military idea, namely to be able to view the world under water. But the interest in the military use of submarines soon prevailed.

A look back at a cruel conflict, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which changed the political geography of Europe and sowed the seeds of a deep antagonism between France and Germany that culminated in two world wars. Excerpts from the diaries of the witnesses, photographs and painted panoramas tell the truth about a forgotten war.

In Jamie: Keep Cooking and Carry On Jamie will show viewers how to make the most from kitchen staples and how to be creative with whatever ingredients they’ve got at home, and whatever their budget. From ingenious ideas for frozen food, to recipes drawn entirely from the store-cupboard, Jamie will be on hand to show home cooks how to make nutritious and delicious food using simple ingredients.

Writer and comedian Sara Pascoe is learning how to do the world’s most endangered jobs, from ice-carving in Finland to climbing trees to making sweets in Cuba.

Mad' Mike Whiddett is addicted to building cars and his latest passion is converting a Lamborghini Huracan into a drift supercar. Will he have it ready for the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed?

Award-winning stand-up sensation Mo Gilligan will be joined live by all-star celebrity guests for the happiest hour on television... there’ll be a joyful mix of high-energy comedy, music and one of a kind games as members of the public go head-to-head with famous faces in a quest to win some amazing prizes.

Ashley Ard has been dubbed ‘The Most Hated Woman in Alaska’ after being accused of killing her newborn baby. She pleads not guilty, and her lawyer draws attention to her ex-husband.

Together We Rise is a new 4-part documentary that takes a no-holds barred look at GRM Daily and its historical highs and lows.

"Ancient Superstructures“ reveals the secrets behind the world’s most famous monuments. Some of the ancient marvels which are among the most studied and scrutinized monuments in the world still remain shrouded in mystery. What if the answers were right in front of us… but invisible to the human eye? This ground-breaking series takes a unique approach in delving into engineering mysteries behind the world’s most famous ancient structures, by observing them from different perspectives of scale. From satellite imagery and aerial views right down to macro and microscopic levels, each perspective reveals data that helps shed new light on historical and construction enigmas that have baffled historians for years.

Unearthing the glittering, golden treasures of the pharaohs.

A team of dedicated engineers and enthusiasts turn the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire from rusty remains into flying legend.

The world is in a state of emergency. Real life takes place at home and no one knows how long it will go on. There are still noodles, toilet paper jokes are over. After the first shock it is time to ask: "And now?". Kurt Krömer, the newly chosen Grimme award winner ("Chez Krömer"), will be on the streets of Berlin with moderator Annie Hoffmann from April 2, 2020, of course with due distance and in compliance with strict hygiene rules. In six episodes, the two comment on the headlines and excitement of the day and speak to the people in Berlin who belong to system-relevant professions.

Emma Willis takes viewers on a maternity road trip, introducing them to seven never-before-seen birth stories. Warm, humorous and full of natural drama, these two heartwarming episodes are an honest and heartfelt personal account of child birth and the special bond that links all those involved.

In this behind-the-scenes look at his eighth world title, Marc Márquez begins his recovery from winter shoulder surgery. Initially released as a five part series available on MotoGP™ VideoPass, later on released as a film.

Peter Crouch, Maya Jama and Alex Horne join forces to bring the biggest names from the worlds of sport, comedy and music back into our lives.

Documentary about a pioneering British school helping 11 and 12-year-old pupils uncover and eradicate hidden racial biases by giving them a series of activities designed to challenge everything they thought they knew about race.

Follow journalist Alexandra Alevêque and meet people living in the coldest, warmest, highest, most humid, and most densely populated cities in the world. Alexandra will experience life in these extreme cities and live in each one long enough to learn about the locals' way of life and gain insight into humankind's incredible capacity to adapt and find solutions to survive.

Scottish comedian Limmy jumps from sketch to observation to nonsense. He'll take you down to the Clydeside for a tour of Glasgow, and get into an argument with himself. He'll play you some techno nursery rhymes on his synth. He'll show you his toilet, and a particular tile that's been bothering him.

The story of how the Guardia Civil, a militarized police force, fought for nearly half a century against ETA, a ruthless terrorist gang dedicated to murder, kidnapping, extortion and arms and drug smuggling while cynically demanding independence for the Basque Country in northern Spain.

Jane McDonald heads off on some weekend breaks in Europe.

Dougie Vipond and Nick Nairn celebrate some of the best food Scotland has to offer.

The history of the European working class, from the early 18th century to the present day.

London-based grime artist and DJ Big Zuu takes his passion for cooking on the road, preparing mouth-watering, made-to-order dishes for a different famous comedian on tour in the UK in each episode.

The Vivienne, UK's first RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar, is joined by her celebrity friends to see what it takes to make it in Hollywood.

In the early hours of Valentine’s Day 2013, famous Paralympian Oscar Pistorius shot dead his girlfriend, model and paralegal Reeva Steenkamp. The question was why?