Jack The Ripper: Written In Blood

From leading producer Nutopia, JACK THE RIPPER: WRITTEN IN BLOOD is a gripping drama-documentary series that reveals a shocking new angle on the infamous Whitechapel murders: how a gang of ruthless reporters at The Star Newspaper created the legend of Jack the Ripper, and helped him get away with murder. Across three hours, we’ll go inside the real-life thriller of how penny-a-line journalist Fred Best and his colleagues at The Star, including its cunning editor TP O'Connor, manipulated the gruesome murders to sell papers. They actively misled the police investigation by planting false leads and fabricating evidence, and printing speculation as fact. With every lurid headline and forged letter, in which they pertained to be the killer, Fred and his cohorts steered the hunt away from the real murderer and made a fiasco of Scotland Yard’s investigation. By identifying false suspects, The Star whipped up mass hysteria and turned the streets of Whitechapel into a battleground, fuelling mob justice and violent suspicion. The city spiralled into panic, with the police chasing shadows while the real killer slipped through their grasp. In their relentless pursuit of headlines, Fred and his colleagues at The Star, didn’t just create the myth of Jack the Ripper, they ensured he would never be caught. They made him the story, guaranteeing he became a sensation, whilst the tragic stories of the murderers victims were lost amidst the press hysteria. The Star’s underhand tactics laid the foundation for modern tabloid journalism, a legacy of scandal, fear, and media-fuelled frenzy, that still shapes our world today.

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 Military aircraft long since pensioned off – outdated, corroded or wrecked beyond repair.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.

Emperor's Lost Harbour

In the heart of a metropolitan city of 15 million people, an archaeological sensation has been discovered: the ancient harbour of Theodosious, lost from the history books for over 1000 years. Using never-before-seen CGI to recreate the city, we piece together the story of the ancient harbour and the reasons for its sudden disappearance in the 13th century.

Warplane Workshop

WARPLANE WORKSHOP takes viewers on a thrilling journey through history, putting them in the cockpit of iconic aircraft that shaped the skies of war. From New Zealand to Normandy, the latest season explores rare planes and the passionate individuals dedicated to restoring them. The series features legendary aircraft, including two Spitfires and a World War I biplane, alongside daring reenactments of WWII operations with parachutists. With breathtaking air-to-air footage, WARPLANE WORKSHOP dives into the craftsmanship of skilled engineers who preserve techniques nearly lost in the age of modern aviation. Alongside the engineering feats, the series tells the human stories—test pilots confronting fears, restoration teams facing personal challenges, and veterans reliving the history they helped make. This is a captivating look at the artistry, passion, and dedication that keeps history flying.

World War II: History On Trial

As WWII ended and the full scale of its atrocities came to light, the world faced a pressing question: who would be held accountable? WORLD WAR II: HISTORY ON TRIAL explores the global pursuit of justice in the aftermath of humanity’s most devastating conflict. From the landmark trials in Nuremberg and Tokyo to lesser-known but vital proceedings in countries like Norway, Poland, and France, war criminals were brought before the courts. This series uncovers the stories behind these trials, revealing how they not only delivered justice - but also laid the legal foundations for prosecuting crimes against humanity today.

Operation Oblivion

In the darkest days of WWII in the Pacific, the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) faced a critical obstacle to their operations in the Far East: How could their agents infiltrate Japanese-occupied territories and establish links with the Chinese resistance without sticking out like a sore thumb? This documentary film will uncover the stories of a group of 12 Chinese-Canadians and their secret training under the guidance of British SOE operatives. OPERATION OBLIVION combines newly shot interviews and never-before-seen images with animated sequences that vividly recreate the remarkable stories of Force 136.

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.

Mysteries of China

Archaeologist Agnes Hsu, a director of New York-based China Institute goes on a quest to answer some of ancient China’s most beguiling mysteries.

The Spy Who Stole The Atom Bomb

Newly declassified MI5 files reveal the story of the female spy who stole Britain’s atomic secrets and gave them to the Soviets. In January 1941, Ursula Kuczynski, a Jewish German refugee, arrives in Oxford with her children, on a British passport. She has no possessions, no accommodation and seemingly no connections in the area. She settles into the daily life of a housewife, where many of Britain’s governmental and military organisations have relocated in wartime. But this woman has a secret – she is a Soviet spy.

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.