Queen’s Coronation In Colour

This film takes us behind the scenes of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, arguably the most elaborate ceremony of the 20th century, to celebrate not only the Royal Family and those who masterminded the Coronation but the people from all walks of life who contributed to making it a unique occasion. Presented by British actor Alexander Armstrong.

Hindenburg: The New Evidence

Inspired by newly found amateur film footage, HINDENBURG: THE NEW EVIDENCE follows a team of aviation experts, historians and scientists as they launch a new investigation into the Hindenburg disaster. They travel to the site of the crash, Lakehurst, New Jersey, to review the historical records from 6 May 1937- weather conditions, event timelines and eyewitness accounts- and evaluate the authenticity of the newly restored film. The investigators also meet with historians who explain how the Hindenburg was constructed and observe experiments in the labs of Caltech to determine the cause of the Hindenburg tragedy.

Escape From Iran: The Hollywood Option

Codename: The Hollywood Option was a secret mission to rescue US hostages held captive at the US embassy in Tehran in 1979. Considered by many as the most dangerous diplomatic operation in Canadian history, it inspired the Oscar® winning film Argo. Through direct testimony of those who found sanctuary at the Canadian embassy and the Canadians who risked their own safety to shelter their neighbours, Escape from Iran tells the story of this startling world affair.

Pride And Prostitution

From brothels for the working-classes to highly secretive high-society sex clubs, PRIDE AND PROSTITUTION follows the true account of Fanny Murray, the woman who rose from street vendor to darling of the Royal court by working her way up the sex ladder. With expert testimony from Regency sex historians and dramatic reconstruction following Fanny’s life; PRIDE AND PROSTITUTION throws candlelight into the shadows of the Georgian sex industry and discovers that it was anything but a period of high morals and sexual restraint.

Witches of Salem

WITCHES OF SALEM is a docu-drama that unravels the hysteria that unfolded during the Salem witch trials, and led to the execution of 20 women in an affluent New England community. Stories of possession by the devil led to mass arrests, sensational trials and even public hangings in the town square. WITCHES OF SALEM is a real-life horror story - with young teenage girls tragically accused and convicted by the shadowy adults lurking in the background. The series draws on extensive historical documents and court records to bring this gripping drama to life. Sociologists, psychologists, and cultural historians also illustrate how communities are still susceptible to the same hysteria today. *Nominated, Best History Documentary Program or Series, Canadian Screen Awards

Battle of the Atlantic

The BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC is the forgotten front line of the Second World War. In this series engineer Rob Bell and ex-marine Arthur Williams uncover the incredible events behind this bloody and brutal conflict that claimed over 100,000 lives. They explore Nazi U-boats and British warships that battled it out above and below the waves, as well as discovering the personal stories of the brave men and women who risked everything to control the Atlantic.

Strangest Things

STRANGEST THINGS takes viewers on a riveting journey to uncover the world’s most remarkable and mysterious objects, hidden away in museums, laboratories, and storage rooms across the globe. Using cutting-edge 3D graphics and the latest technology, the series delves deep into these artifacts, revealing their smallest details and secrets. From ancient relics to bizarre, lost items, STRANGEST THINGS brings forgotten histories back to life, even reconstructing damaged objects to unlock their hidden stories. This series is an extraordinary exploration of the unbelievable, the ancient, and the truly strange.

Caesar

This is the story of a Roman youth at the end of the republic, Gaius Julius, who, with guts and good fortune reaches the heights of triumph. His story leads us to travel through six countries around the Mediterranean and retell the story of his military, political and love life unravelling. Told in the present tense, CAESAR creates a young hero that viewers can relate to - showing his humanity, struggles, doubts, hopes and flaws - in a way that today’s young audience can identify with. It is the man behind the statue that interests us. The orphan, the civil war outcast, the young impoverished conscript on the frontline, the hostage of pirates in the Aegean Sea, the bisexual lover of a Turkish king, the conqueror of Gaul and of Great-Britain, Cleopatra’s companion in Egypt, etc. This series follows Caesar’s footsteps along the shores of “mare nostrum.” From the Carthage ruins in Tunisia to the Lutece arena in Paris and Antakya’s victory arches in Turkey, we will explore the common history of three continents where the Roman heritage lives on.

A Very Royal Wedding

Brought to life through stunning colour archive, and with access to exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, this landmark documentary tells the story of how the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip captured the hearts of a nation, and became an extraordinary moment of celebration to help raise the spirits of a world broken by war.

Osama Bin Laden: The Inside Story

Osama Bin Laden was the world's most infamous terrorist. Everyone knows about his atrocities and the impact of his campaign on terror. But how much is known about the man himself and what set him on his path of destruction? From a quiet and introspective son of a billionaire, to global terrorist mastermind, OSAMA BIN LADEN: THE INSIDE STORY is narrated by those who witnessed every step of the journey he made. Featuring the testimony and accounts of those who know Bin Laden as a child, a student, a fundraiser-turned-fighter in Afghanistan, the leader of Al Qaeda and the driving force behind 9/11 - this series adapts an alternative lens through which to view his life that is unlike any the West has seen until now.