The Remarkable Miss North

In the late 1800s, Marianne North traveled to the far corners of the world in search of exotic botanical life, paintbrush in hand. This documentary tells the life and adventures of this gifted Victorian trailblazer. Unbound by social convention she embarked on a project to paint the world’s plants, a legacy that is still as mesmerising today as it was when her gallery at Kew Garden was first revealed in 1882.

Cracking The Code

CRACKING THE CODE uncovers some of the world’s most famous – and infamous – encryptions. From bizarre ancient markings to random numbers and letters, codes and ciphers have been used for millennia to send secret messages, hide identities and operate outside the law. Unravelling these codes can unlock military secrets, unmask deadly enemies and even decode lost civilizations.

The Real Hunt For Red October

This two part docu-drama reveals, for the first time, the astonishing secret story behind the Russian submarine, Red October. The blockbuster movie The Hunt for Red October tells the story of a rogue Soviet nuclear submarine attempting to defect to the US while being hunted by both the American and Soviet Navies. Based on the best-selling novel by Tom Clancy, it reveals the technology, drama and character of an underwater battle. What few realise is that the book and film were inspired by a classified nuclear confrontation that some believe changed the course of world history.

In The Footsteps Of Marco Polo

Stanley Johnson - author, environmentalist, and father of ex-PM Boris Johnson – and his youngest son Max set off from China’s far western border with Pakistan to undertake an epic 5,000km journey down the Silk Road. Following the trade route taken by Marco Polo 700 years ago, Stanley and Max’s seven week journey reflects on both ancient and modern China as they weave a path through what was the Yuan Dynasty’s land, ruled by Emperor Kublai Khan and to the capital city of Dadu, now known as Beijing. Stanley and Max throw themselves into every adventure along the way, embrace every encounter and share an unforgettable – and often hilarious – experience that brings them closer together and unites them in their love for Chinese culture. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARCO POLO is a perfect blend of history, adventure, and a father and son’s once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Silk Road From Above

SILK ROAD FROM ABOVE is an exhilarating aerial adventure along the world’s most renowned trade route. Dramatic drone and ground visuals, and striking satellite imagery, bring alive the rich history, long-lasting legacy and grandeur of the Silk Road. State-of-the-art drone footage provides mesmerizing new angles of the countries, cities, and landscapes that the trade route once traversed. Viewers are taken on an epic expedition from the Silk Road’s eastern terminus in China, to the breathtaking shores of Italy's Lake Como, passing through Central Asia, Turkey, and Europe along the way. We encounter locals who have preserved ancient traditions for generations, and individuals who have infused Silk Road customs with a modern twist, blending the old with the new. From the craftsmanship of handmade paper to the marvels of high-speed trains, this exhilarating and immersive series bridges the gap between the ancient and the present, unearthing the enduring historic thread that connects East to West.

Sex And Sensibility

The popularity of costume dramas showing Regency England as a hotbed of sexual tension, salacious gossip and extra-marital affairs continues to captivate audiences' imagination around the world. Sex and Sensibility lifts the lid on the racy real sex lives of Georgian and Regency gentry. Combining the locations of Netflix's Bridgerton with contributions from leading historians and drama reconstruction, we discover the sex, drugs and Georgian rock and roll were very much a part of Regency high society.

Warbird Workshop

They are the planes that wrote history in the sky. Military aircraft long since pensioned off – outdated, corroded or wrecked beyond repair. But now WARBIRD WORKSHOP is prising open the hangar door to join the pilots and engineers fighting to return rare aviation relics to the skies decades – even a century – after their last flight.

Mayhem! The Scandalous Lives Of The Georgian Kings

The Georgian Kings belong to one of the most dysfunctional royal dynasties in British history. Loved and loathed by the public in equal measure, their scandals, back-stabbings, feuds and betrayals shaped an entire era of British history. This is a true-life Succession for the 18th Century. Combining dramatic reconstruction with expert testimony from leading historians, MAYHEM! THE SCANDALOUS LIVES OF THE GEORGIAN KINGS will turn everything you thought you knew about the Georgian era on its head.

Mafia Killers With Colin McLaren

In this series, Mafia busting detective Colin McLaren takes a close look at six notorious American mobsters who played the deadly game and won...for a while. He traces their rise as they climb the treacherous ladder to wealth and power - and then reveals their dramatic downfall. He explores the characters, their motivations and weaknesses, to see what made them and the Mob tick. Mobsters profiled include John Gotti, Henry Hill and Sammy Gravano.

The Lost Colony Of Roanoke: New Evidence

A definitive investigation into one of the biggest mysteries of all time - what happened to the English colonists of Roanoke Island who seemingly disappeared without a trace. This two part special follows the work of British archaeologists who try to weed through the conspiracy theories and speculation, and find the truth.