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Filmed over 18 months, this documentary series goes into the heart of the British Army. Through the eyes of the rank and file and the leaders, it shows the challenges of fighting wars when we are not at war.

Actor and British national treasure Sir David Jason travels around the UK and beyond to reveal the secret places and people who act as guardians and gatekeepers of the incredible but true story of Britain’s spy history.

Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis) and Paddy McGuinness team up to recreate popular Hollywood films into condensed mini-movies with the help of a host of celebrity guests.

This three-part series uncovers the network of spymasters and secret agents that helped protect Queen Elizabeth I from assassination, terror and treason for over 40 years. During a period when Britain was divided, unstable and violent, one of the world’s first secret services was born. Run by William and Robert Cecil, this father and son team had the duty of protecting the Queen and the Country. This series asks leading historians to each study the period from a different key player’s point of view, dissecting the minds and motivations of the protagonists, to reveal a covert spy network - and present a picture of the Elizabethan Court as it really was. This series takes us through the biggest events of the period, from the entrapment and execution of Mary Queen of Scots to the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the capture and escape of Catholic fugitive John Gerard and the most infamous terrorist conspiracy in British history - the Gunpowder Plot.

Revealing what actually happened during the Great Fire of London of 1666, hour by hour, and street by street.

Liz Bonnin joins a scientific team on an expedition across the Galapagos Islands to carry out important research that will help protect the islands and their inhabitants.

Stephen Fry tells the gay history of Britain through the stories of seven remarkable buildings. From the haunting story of Oscar Wilde’s downfall at the Old Bailey and the hedonistic escapism of Heaven nightclub, to the coded diaries of a nineteenth century Halifax heiress. It’s a tale of amazing people and extraordinary events in seven buildings, that have for good or ill defined our country’s gay history. Each of Stephen’s buildings is championed by a famous face including Simon Callow, Mary Portas, Richard Coles and Craig Revel Horwood.

A world where the supernatural is totally mundane and the existence of ghosts, ghouls and werewolves are part of everyday life. But what happens when you're bothered by some supernatural nuisance? You call The Demonologist.

Chelsea's glamorous gang pack their bags and jet out of London for an unforgettable summer of sun, sea and drama

Explorer, adventurer and survival expert Ed Stafford faces a brand new challenge in "Left for Dead". Dropped in to a remote location, Ed has up to 10 days to reach a rendezvous point, meet his extraction transport and get out alive. If he doesn't make it he faces even more time in isolation, the humility of calling in team support and the embarrassment of failure!

A look at life in the protected countryside of the national parks of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

Kevin McCloud and Dr Anna Keay explore the UK's most incredible restorations of historic buildings of 2016

Meet your new history teachers, snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan and sports broadcaster Matt Smith, as they cross the pond to explore America’s 300 year history with the game of pool. The real-life mates travel the US to hunt down America’s most notorious pool hustlers while meeting a few characters along the way

Surgeon Gabriel Weston introduces us to people from across the globe with the world's most unique bodies.

Accounts of some of the most extraordinary tales of scammers and fraudsters who have used the internet to find their victims and to lure and con them, with terrifying and sometimes deadly results.

Henry is a forty-something man suffering a midlife crisis and looking to escape from his current situation - but this forty-something man also happens to be the King of the United Kingdom.

A global search to find the one good soul.

Companion programme to Gregory Porter's Popular Voices (2017) in which Gregory Porter introduces a selection of live performances culled from the BBC archives.

Mel Giedroyc and Graham Norton present the talent search to find five performers to play the members of a fictional boyband in a new nationwide touring musical inspired by Take That.

Countryfile spin-off series unveiling the secrets of spring

Imo used to be sparkly, vivacious and outgoing. Recently however she’s becoming withdrawn, gaunt and obsessed with exercise. The reason? Her new “best friend” Anna.

Passionate amateur artists undertake an intensive, six-week, artistic boot camp in a bid to perfect their skills and be crowned the overall champion.

This British documentary series focuses on comedian Jo Brand and the RSPCA as they help different cats and kittens in need.

They’ve been man’s best friend for thousands of years. But how much do we really know about our dogs and where they came from?

Explorer Levison Wood - famous for Walking the Nile, Walking the Himalayas and Walking the Americas - is taking on a new expedition in this four-part series: to cross the mighty Caucusus mountain range that lies between Russia and Iran. And as well as a new region of the world, Levison is taking a new approach to exploring: making his way by any means necessary. Travelling with the locals and living as they do, Levison's epic, 2,600-mile journey takes him through five countries, crossing the wild lands on the tense frontier between Europe and Asia and visiting some of the most fascinating and diverse people's on earth.

Paul Murton sets out to explore the lochs of Scotland, travelling from the wilds of the west coast to the Grampian Mountains, discovering the secrets of these iconic features of the Scottish landscape.

Travel the globe witnessing fascinating stories about art. You’ll see new artwork being made, meet artists in their studios and experience cultural treasures with experts.

Actor Julie Walters rides upon the UK's most beautiful coastal railways.

The diverse peoples, wildlife, landscape and culture of Mexico are explored by focusing on three distinct worlds, great mountain ranges, tropical forests and scorching deserts.

Michael Mosley and James Wong reveal the delicious physics, chemistry and biology hidden inside our food.

Discover the alphabet with Charlie. In each episode, Charlie meets one of his alphabet friends and goes on an adventure. The series introduces the letters of the English alphabet, explores their sounds and identifies words that start with each letter.

Dr James Fox looks at the art and culture of Japan.

Blackbox captures performances from the best spoken word artists of today. Witness the strength of a single, passionate voice as poets speak openly and honestly on politics, gender, identity, race and the everyday.

Sue Perkins hosts as the country's brightest spellers aged between nine and 13 compete in a series of word-related games and challenges, displaying a combination of speed, skill and brains to deconstruct words many have never even heard of, let alone spelled, before. Comedian Joe Lycett reports from backstage, where the youngster and their parents are making last-minute preparations, while newsreader Moira Stuart officiates as the show's pronouncer

SEASONED traveller Joanna Lumley shares some of her best travel adventures with viewers in this series Joanna Lumley's Postcards.

Upcyclers Sarah Moore and Jay Blades are on a mission to rummage through the homes of celebrities to uncover unloved and unused gems for charity.

With unique and unprecedented access to one of the world's oldest social networking societies this series asks who are the Freemasons and what do they do?

A unique experiment exploring the latest innovations in robotics. How useful can these robots be in enhancing the lives of ordinary families?

Reality series following TOWIE's Megan McKenna as she tries to realise her ambitions to become a pop singer.

Ben Fogle returns to meet his previous contributors who set up home in remote locations

Millions dream of going into space, but how many of us have what it takes? Astronaut Chris Hadfield and his expert team will choose one winner from 12 exceptional applicants.

Nick Knowles challenges ten people with different mental health issues to run the London Marathon. Will it change their lives?

Britain's best choirs and vocal groups battle it out in a series of sing-or-be-sung-off vocal challenges.

Real estate expert and TV presenter Sarah Beeny meets with clever property owners who share their colorful stories about living mortgage free.

Lucy Cooke and Colin Stafford-Johnson explore the wilderness of the UK to reveal the wildlife that thrives there.

Crown Court, the iconic courtroom drama of the seventies and eighties is back on our screens after a thirty-year hiatus with a brand new case, presided over by Judge Rinder. Originally running for over 800 episodes, this classic series featured the good and the great of British acting talent from Colin Firth to Ben Kingsley, Bob Hoskins and Alison Steadman to name just a few. Now the court is ready to be sworn-in again, with a shocking new two-part murder trial inspired by a real-life arsenic poisoning.

A comedy/horror/fantasy series about two Scottish guys who are in one hell of a jam.

Heartwarming stories from one of the busiest children's wards in Wales - Wrexham Maelor, where cameras have been granted 24-hour access to the team that look after critically ill children.

Six-part series celebrating the comedy of Victoria Wood.

Comedians Ed Byrne and Dara O Briain embark on an expedition of a lifetime, crossing 3,500 miles from the bright lights of modern day Malaysia to the jungles of Myanmar

Celebrity learners are paired up with instructors and unleashed onto the roads of Essex to embark on an intensive driving course, hoping to pass their tests at the end of one week.

With unprecedented access to the SAS secret files, unseen footage and exclusive interviews with its founder members, this series tells the remarkable story behind an extraordinary fighting force.

The father and son duo take to two wheels to explore Britain's National Parks from the saddle.

The Hairy Bikers cook some of their favourite comfort food. From feasts for friends and family to meals inspired by pub grub, they create the ultimate feel-good dishes.

Contestants try to win £25,000 in Noel Edmonds' general store, while manager Barry and others ensure there's never a quiet moment in this craziest of game shows.

In this major three-part series, Chris and Xand van Tulleken uncover the latest secrets of our bodies.

Eight members of the public are transformed into the world's most famous celebrities by donning giant heads, competing against each other in a series of massive celebrity-inspired challenges.

Actor Alfie Allen, made famous by the television series Game of Thrones, portrays us in this documentary of the two episodes of History Channel his other great love: Football.

Ayano Aishi, a high school girl who falls in love with her senpai, who will do anything to get rid of her rivals.