Return To Downton

RETURN TO DOWNTON takes a nostalgic trip back to Highclere Castle, the inspiration for the Downton Abbey Estate and seat of the Earls of Carnarvon for over 300 years. Lead contributors include cast members such as Jim Carter (Carson) and Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham), as well as the real life owners of the castle Lord and Lady Carnarvon and observations from those involved in this beloved series from the first take. The special offers viewers a unique and in-depth peek behind the scenes of the most famous stately home on television and provides a real treat for true Downton lovers worldwide.

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.

The Royal Documentaries

THE ROYAL DOCUMENTARIES is a collection of documentaries providing an inside peek and several never-before-seen images of the Royals, while offering a look at their lives through a lens of historical context and cultural significance. The documentaries cover a vast majority of subjects, including but not limited to William and Kate, Harry and Meghan, Princess Anne, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana. List of episodes: Harry and Meghan: Two Troubled Years William And Kate: Future King and Queen Harry: The Troubled Prince Diana - A Mother's Love Diana - Queen of Hearts How Diana Changed Britain Charles & Camilla: King And Queen In Waiting The Queen And Charles: Mother And Son Diana - Her Last Summer Fergie And Andrew - The Duke And Duchess Of Disaster King George VI: Brother, Husband, King Philip: The King Without A Crown Princess Anne: The Daughter Who Should Be Queen Princess Margaret: Rebel Without a Crown The Queen: Duty Before Family The Queen: Mother's Blitz The Queen and Her Prime Ministers Queen Mary Royal Holiday Secrets Secrets of the Royal Art Treasures

Building Star Trek

When Star Trek aired in September of 1966, it showed us for the very first time an unimaginable world of sliding doors, hand-held communicators, and tiny discs that stored endless amounts of data. It also brought us the first black female in a leading role, and the very first interracial kiss on American television. 50 years after it first hit the airwaves, BUILDING STAR TREK explores the cultural and technological influences this groundbreaking series had on our world today.

Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head

Notorious glamour-punk band Teenage Head is determined to enter the limelight once again some 40 years after causing legendary punk rock riots, followed by a series of setbacks. But first they need to save their founder and lead guitarist from crippling depression. Features appearances by Marky Ramone, legendary punk writers Jon Savage, Nina Antonia (New York Dolls) and unseen 16mm colour transfers from Heatwave Festival.

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.

I Am What I Play

From the 1960s to the 1980s, the rock radio DJ played an unprecedented creative role in the music world. I AM WHAT I PLAY profiles four DJs in major markets during this period: their programming, their politics, and their deep connections with musicians and fans in the heyday of rock radio. Where are they now, and how did they reinvent themselves as the medium changed?

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

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.

Cured

As the global LGBTQ community continues battling for civil rights and faces ongoing stigma, discrimination, and violence, the documentary CURED provides invaluable context for what is arguably the most significant turning point in Gay Liberation history. Until 1973, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) classified homosexuality as a mental illness. CURED sheds light on the little-known story of the LGBTQ activists who challenged the APA to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illnesses — and won. The documentary combines eyewitness testimony with never-before-seen archival footage to depict this epic battle. CURED illuminates the strategy and tactics that led to this pivotal yet largely overlooked moment in the struggle for LGBTQ equality. Indeed, following the Stonewall uprising of 1969, the campaign that culminated in the APA’s 1973 decision marks the first major step on the path to first-class citizenship for LGBTQ Americans — and a giant step forward for LGBTQ people worldwide, reframing not only how this community was seen but also how it sees itself.