Today 14:05 - 15:10
Rhodes: the Ultimate Battle: The Ottomans launch an offensive against the island of Rhodes but the Hospitallers' military forces are already preparing the defence. (Part 2 of 4)
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Sat Sep 12
Today 15:10 - 16:15
The Great Siege of Malta: The siege of Malta opposes the huge Muslim Ottoman army to the Christian stronghold controlled by only 1700 men. (Part 3 of 4)
Today 16:15 - 17:20
Constantinople: the Emperor's Last Stand: In Constantinople, the eastern Christians are facing one of the best armies in the world: Mehmed II's Turkish army. (Part 4 of 4)
Today 17:20 - 19:15
The programme explores the heroic and moving stories of airmen and women who were part of these key moments in the world's first independent air force. (S)
Today 19:15 - 20:20
A Game of Thrones: Ancient history knows few rulers like Constantine the Great. Part one follows archaeologists on the stages of his life from Naissus to Rome. (Part 1 of 2) (Ep1)
Today 20:20 - 21:30
A New Rome: Constantine's claim to power knows no bounds. Part two follows the emperor's archaeological traces to the new Rome, Constantinople. (Part 2 of 2) (Ep2)
Today 21:30 - 23:25
The programme explores the heroic and moving stories of airmen and women who were part of these key moments in the world's first independent air force. (S)
Today 23:25 - 00:00
Are We at the Tipping Point?: Discover how critical our climate systems are for our planet's stability, and learn the science behind these changes and how to protect our planet's future. (Part 1 of 6)
Sun Sep 13
Tomorrow 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Tomorrow 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Tomorrow 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:40
Paul Murton sets out to visit the myriad of islands that hug our coastline. He heads straight for Britain's two remotest island communities, Foula and Fair Isle in Shetland. (Part 1 of 6) (S)
Tomorrow 13:40 - 14:40
Charles Spencer opens its gates to a team of archaeologists in search of a lost village which is believed to lie somewhere in the grounds. (S)
Tomorrow 14:40 - 15:40
Brighton Royal Pavilion: Brighton's Royal Pavilion was originally a beach house transformed into a wonder palace. (Part 5 of 8) (S2 Ep5) (S)
Tomorrow 15:40 - 16:40
Kensington Palace: A gap in succession made way for George I of Hanover to refurbish Kensington Palace. (Part 6 of 8) (S2 Ep6) (S)
Tomorrow 16:40 - 17:35
Whitehall Palace: London's lost royal palace Whitehall is destroyed, but the remnants remain. (Part 7 of 8) (S2 Ep7) (S)
Tomorrow 17:35 - 18:35
Buckingham Palace: Exploring the headquarters of the royal family - one of our most recognisable palaces. (Part 8 of 8) (S2 Ep8) (S)
Tomorrow 18:35 - 19:35
Charles Spencer opens its gates to a team of archaeologists in search of a lost village which is believed to lie somewhere in the grounds. (S)
Tomorrow 19:35 - 20:40
Shiloh: The episode examines the strategic decisions made by Union and Confederate leaders and the intense combat experienced by soldiers. (Part 1 of 3) (S)
Tomorrow 20:40 - 21:45
Vicksburg: Episode 2 highlights the strategic decisions of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. (Part 2 of 3) (S)
Tomorrow 21:45 - 22:50
Chickamauga: Episode 3 showcases the intense fighting and strategic errors in the Battle of Chickamauga leading to significant losses on both sides. (Part 3 of 3) (S)
Tomorrow 22:50 - 00:00
The search for remains of formerly enslaved Black Union soldiers brutally murdered by angry Southerners as the Civil War was ending. (S)
Mon Sep 14
Monday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Monday 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Monday 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Monday 13:00 - 13:40
In the second episode of the series, Paul Murton turns his back on the sea and discovers the secrets of Scotland's landlocked islands, on the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. (Part 2 of 6) (S)
Monday 13:40 - 14:35
Fathers and Sons: After returning from war, George H.W. Bush is reunited with his sweetheart Barbara. They married and had their first child - another future president. (Part 1 of 6) (S)
Monday 14:35 - 15:40
The History of Türkiye: Explore Istanbul's transformation from Byzantium to the Ottoman era, showcasing Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and historic mosques. (Part 1 of 4) (S)
Monday 15:40 - 16:50
USA: Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. The USA's ascent as a global power was driven by its unique position between two oceans. (Part 1 of 3)
Monday 16:50 - 17:55
Legends and Blood: A search for traces of the Bronze Age roots of ancient Greece. (Part 1 of 5) (Ep1)
Monday 17:55 - 18:35
In the second episode of the series, Paul Murton turns his back on the sea and discovers the secrets of Scotland's landlocked islands, on the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. (Part 2 of 6) (S)
Monday 18:35 - 19:30
Fathers and Sons: After returning from war, George H.W. Bush is reunited with his sweetheart Barbara. They married and had their first child - another future president. (Part 1 of 6) (S)
Monday 19:30 - 20:35
The History of Türkiye: Explore Istanbul's transformation from Byzantium to the Ottoman era, showcasing Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and historic mosques. (Part 1 of 4) (S)
Monday 20:35 - 21:45
USA: Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. The USA's ascent as a global power was driven by its unique position between two oceans. (Part 1 of 3)
Monday 21:45 - 22:55
Legends and Blood: A search for traces of the Bronze Age roots of ancient Greece. (Part 1 of 5) (Ep1)
Monday 22:55 - 00:00
The History of Türkiye: Explore Istanbul's transformation from Byzantium to the Ottoman era, showcasing Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and historic mosques. (Part 1 of 4) (S)
Tue Sep 15
Tuesday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Tuesday 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Tuesday 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Tuesday 13:00 - 13:40
On this Grand Tour Paul sets off from Mallaig to visit a group of islands famed for their unusual names: Rum, Muck and Eigg. (Part 3 of 6) (S)
Tuesday 13:40 - 14:35
The Price of Loyalty: Blinded by loyalty to his president and ignoring the advice of his family, George H.W. Bush was betrayed by Richard Nixon. (Part 2 of 6) (S)
Tuesday 14:35 - 15:40
Historical Sites and Ancient Tarsus: Discover ruins of empires, Roman roads, and quake-scarred cities and lands through stunning aerial and ground footage. (Part 2 of 4) (S)
Tuesday 15:40 - 16:50
Russia: Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports. (Part 2 of 3)
Tuesday 16:50 - 17:55
Warfare and Games: Greece awakens from the 'Dark Ages' - an era of change begins. (Part 2 of 5) (Ep2)
Tuesday 17:55 - 18:35
On this Grand Tour Paul sets off from Mallaig to visit a group of islands famed for their unusual names: Rum, Muck and Eigg. (Part 3 of 6) (S)
Tuesday 18:35 - 19:25
The Price of Loyalty: Blinded by loyalty to his president and ignoring the advice of his family, George H.W. Bush was betrayed by Richard Nixon. (Part 2 of 6) (S)
Tuesday 19:25 - 20:35
Historical Sites and Ancient Tarsus: Discover ruins of empires, Roman roads, and quake-scarred cities and lands through stunning aerial and ground footage. (Part 2 of 4) (S)
Tuesday 20:35 - 21:45
Russia: Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports. (Part 2 of 3)
Tuesday 21:45 - 22:55
Warfare and Games: Greece awakens from the 'Dark Ages' - an era of change begins. (Part 2 of 5) (Ep2)
Tuesday 22:55 - 00:00
Historical Sites and Ancient Tarsus: Discover ruins of empires, Roman roads, and quake-scarred cities and lands through stunning aerial and ground footage. (Part 2 of 4) (S)
Wed Sep 16
Wednesday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Wednesday 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Wednesday 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:40
Continuing his island-hopping odyssey Paul sets sail on an island pilgrimage in the footsteps of saints, visiting Lismore, Colonsay and Oronsay. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Wednesday 13:40 - 14:35
A Family Triumph: George H.W. Bush became a loyal vice president to Ronald Reagan. His son George committed to a life of sobriety and helped his father. (Part 3 of 6) (S)
Wednesday 14:35 - 15:40
Three Famous Cities: Ephesus, Patmos, and Smyrna: Explore Türkiye's ancient Roman mail route through Ephesus, Smyrna and Sardis Ephesus... (Part 3 of 4) (S)
Wednesday 15:40 - 16:50
China: China's geopolitical importance stems from its historical position as the hub of Eurasian trade, from the ancient Silk Road to its current maritime dominance in the Pacific. (Part 3 of 3)
Wednesday 16:50 - 17:55
Slaves and Democrats: Athenian democracy - bought with blood and violence. (Part 3 of 5) (Ep3)
Wednesday 17:55 - 18:35
Continuing his island-hopping odyssey Paul sets sail on an island pilgrimage in the footsteps of saints, visiting Lismore, Colonsay and Oronsay. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Wednesday 18:35 - 19:30
A Family Triumph: George H.W. Bush became a loyal vice president to Ronald Reagan. His son George committed to a life of sobriety and helped his father. (Part 3 of 6) (S)
Wednesday 19:30 - 20:35
Three Famous Cities: Ephesus, Patmos, and Smyrna: Explore Türkiye's ancient Roman mail route through Ephesus, Smyrna and Sardis Ephesus... (Part 3 of 4) (S)
Wednesday 20:35 - 21:40
China: China's geopolitical importance stems from its historical position as the hub of Eurasian trade, from the ancient Silk Road to its current maritime dominance in the Pacific. (Part 3 of 3)
Wednesday 21:40 - 22:55
Slaves and Democrats: Athenian democracy - bought with blood and violence. (Part 3 of 5) (Ep3)
Wednesday 22:55 - 00:00
Three Famous Cities: Ephesus, Patmos, and Smyrna: Explore Türkiye's ancient Roman mail route through Ephesus, Smyrna and Sardis Ephesus... (Part 3 of 4) (S)
Thu Sep 17
Thursday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Thursday 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Thursday 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Thursday 13:00 - 13:40
In the fifth episode, Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Thursday 13:40 - 14:35
First Family: The Bushes finally made it to the White House, but having a father as president hit Neil Bush hard when he became involved in the S&L scandal of the 1980s. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Thursday 14:35 - 15:40
Pergamum, Sardis, Thyateria, Philadelphia and Laodicea: From Laodicea's Roman wealth to Pergamum's amphitheatre, these ruins reveal a legacy spanning millennia. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Thursday 15:40 - 16:50
Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. This documentary examines the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed. (S)
Thursday 16:50 - 17:55
Brothers War: Civil war, plague, decline - the end of Greece's golden age. (Part 4 of 5) (Ep4)
Thursday 17:55 - 18:35
In the fifth episode, Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Thursday 18:35 - 19:30
First Family: The Bushes finally made it to the White House, but having a father as president hit Neil Bush hard when he became involved in the S&L scandal of the 1980s. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Thursday 19:30 - 20:35
Pergamum, Sardis, Thyateria, Philadelphia and Laodicea: From Laodicea's Roman wealth to Pergamum's amphitheatre, these ruins reveal a legacy spanning millennia. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Thursday 20:35 - 21:45
Symbols have always been used to rally people in the pursuit of a common goal. This documentary examines the symbols under which people have been hounded and killed. (S)
Thursday 21:45 - 22:55
Brothers War: Civil war, plague, decline - the end of Greece's golden age. (Part 4 of 5) (Ep4)
Thursday 22:55 - 00:00
Pergamum, Sardis, Thyateria, Philadelphia and Laodicea: From Laodicea's Roman wealth to Pergamum's amphitheatre, these ruins reveal a legacy spanning millennia. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Fri Sep 18
Friday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Friday 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Friday 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Friday 13:00 - 13:50
On the final grand tour of the series Paul Murton goes over the sea to Skye to visit the home of celebrated writer and naturalist Gavin Maxwell. (Part 6 of 6) (S)
Friday 13:50 - 14:50
Sibling Rivalry: Brothers George W. and Jeb Bush were determined to make the governor's mansion, but only one succeeded. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Friday 14:50 - 15:45
In this definitive guide, new archaeological findings are revealed and we go behind the scenes with China's modern army. (S)
Friday 15:45 - 16:50
Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. (S)
Friday 16:50 - 17:55
Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great becomes a legend through cruel conquests. (Part 5 of 5) (Ep5)
Friday 17:55 - 18:35
On the final grand tour of the series Paul Murton goes over the sea to Skye to visit the home of celebrated writer and naturalist Gavin Maxwell. (Part 6 of 6) (S)
Friday 18:35 - 19:30
Sibling Rivalry: Brothers George W. and Jeb Bush were determined to make the governor's mansion, but only one succeeded. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Friday 19:30 - 20:35
In this definitive guide, new archaeological findings are revealed and we go behind the scenes with China's modern army. (S)
Friday 20:35 - 21:35
Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. (S)
Friday 21:35 - 22:50
Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great becomes a legend through cruel conquests. (Part 5 of 5) (Ep5)
Friday 22:50 - 00:00
In this definitive guide, new archaeological findings are revealed and we go behind the scenes with China's modern army. (S)
Sat Sep 19
Saturday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Saturday 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Saturday 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Saturday 13:00 - 13:40
Paul is travelling to the beautiful islands of Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay which are famed for their white sandy beaches and stunning scenery. (Part 1 of 6) (S)
Saturday 13:40 - 14:50
Legends and Blood: A search for traces of the Bronze Age roots of ancient Greece. (Part 1 of 5) (Ep1)
Saturday 14:50 - 16:00
Warfare and Games: Greece awakens from the 'Dark Ages' - an era of change begins. (Part 2 of 5) (Ep2)
Saturday 16:00 - 17:15
Slaves and Democrats: Athenian democracy - bought with blood and violence. (Part 3 of 5) (Ep3)
Saturday 17:15 - 18:25
Brothers War: Civil war, plague, decline - the end of Greece's golden age. (Part 4 of 5) (Ep4)
Saturday 18:25 - 19:35
Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great becomes a legend through cruel conquests. (Part 5 of 5) (Ep5)
Saturday 19:35 - 20:50
USA: Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. The USA's ascent as a global power was driven by its unique position between two oceans. (Part 1 of 3)
Saturday 20:50 - 21:55
Russia: Today's global powers owe their status and significance to natural forces. Russia's history has been defined by its relentless search for warm-water ports. (Part 2 of 3)
Saturday 21:55 - 23:00
China: China's geopolitical importance stems from its historical position as the hub of Eurasian trade, from the ancient Silk Road to its current maritime dominance in the Pacific. (Part 3 of 3)
Saturday 23:00 - 00:00
Marrakesh, hailed as the most enchanting city in the Maghreb, captivated Western elites with its almost mystical allure. (S)
Sun Sep 20
Sunday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm