Monday 18:40 - 19:50
We look at the lives of two titans of the 19th century, Wellington and Napoleon, following their epic encounter at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.
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Mon Oct 06
Monday 19:50 - 21:00
The Liberation of Paris: In the summer of 1944, war-torn France reaches a crisis point. At its heart lies Paris - a symbol of liberty and democracy on the brink of collapse. (Part 6 of 10)
Monday 21:00 - 22:05
A New World: The discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparks an age of exploration for the Spanish empire and a dark new chapter in the history of the Americas. (Part 1 of 6) (S)
Monday 22:05 - 00:00
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE focuses on the 1968 My Lai massacre, its subsequent cover-up, and the heroic efforts of the soldiers who broke ranks to try to halt the atrocities and then bring them to light. (S)
Tue Oct 07
Today 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Today 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Today 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Today 13:00 - 14:10
Crusaders, Ottomans, Venetians, Moors, and European Empires all built great fortresses in the Mediterranean which have witnessed epic battles and historic moments.
Today 14:10 - 15:20
Iwo Jima: When the US Air Force develops a new 'wonder' bomber they want a base close to Japan to launch their raids. Marines are tasked with taking the island of Iwo Jima. (Part 7 of 10)
Today 15:20 - 16:20
The Caribbean Conquest: Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed when he discovers that the Spanish left behind have been killed by the indigenous Taíno. (Part 2 of 6) (S)
Today 16:20 - 17:55
Almost four decades after her father's death, Lady Irene Hatter embarks on a journey to find out the truth behind her father's bravery. (S)
Today 17:55 - 19:05
Crusaders, Ottomans, Venetians, Moors, and European Empires all built great fortresses in the Mediterranean which have witnessed epic battles and historic moments.
Today 19:05 - 20:10
Iwo Jima: When the US Air Force develops a new 'wonder' bomber they want a base close to Japan to launch their raids. Marines are tasked with taking the island of Iwo Jima. (Part 7 of 10)
Today 20:10 - 21:15
The Caribbean Conquest: Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed when he discovers that the Spanish left behind have been killed by the indigenous Taíno. (Part 2 of 6) (S)
Today 21:15 - 22:55
Almost four decades after her father's death, Lady Irene Hatter embarks on a journey to find out the truth behind her father's bravery. (S)
Today 22:55 - 00:00
Crusaders, Ottomans, Venetians, Moors, and European Empires all built great fortresses in the Mediterranean which have witnessed epic battles and historic moments.
Wed Oct 08
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 - 14:15
In A Short History of the Moors we explore the rich architectural legacy of the Moors, the dynasties that built an empire, and what they left behind.
Tomorrow 14:15 - 15:20
The Race for Berlin: Hitler's Nazi empire is in ruins, but there is still one city to take before the allies can declare victory - Berlin. (Part 8 of 10)
Tomorrow 15:20 - 16:25
The Aztec Conquest: The ruthlessly ambitious Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer one of the great empires in the Americas: the Aztecs. (Part 3 of 6) (S)
Tomorrow 16:25 - 18:25
'The Endurance' recounts one of the history's greatest tales of survival, Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 expedition to Antarctica. Narrated by Liam Neeson. (S)
Tomorrow 18:25 - 19:35
In A Short History of the Moors we explore the rich architectural legacy of the Moors, the dynasties that built an empire, and what they left behind.
Tomorrow 19:35 - 20:50
The Race for Berlin: Hitler's Nazi empire is in ruins, but there is still one city to take before the allies can declare victory - Berlin. (Part 8 of 10)
Tomorrow 20:50 - 21:55
The Aztec Conquest: The ruthlessly ambitious Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer one of the great empires in the Americas: the Aztecs. (Part 3 of 6) (S)
Tomorrow 21:55 - 00:00
'The Endurance' recounts one of the history's greatest tales of survival, Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 expedition to Antarctica. Narrated by Liam Neeson. (S)
Thu Oct 09
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
This final episode sees Paul visiting two of the most windswept islands on our stormy coast, the 'Atlantic Twins' of Coll and Tiree. (Part 6 of 6) (S)
Thursday 13:40 - 14:40
Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S)
Thursday 14:40 - 15:50
Okinawa: As relentless firebombing and blockade of war-ravaged Japan shows no sign of securing a surrender, the US reluctantly prepares to invade. (Part 9 of 10)
Thursday 15:50 - 16:50
The Inca Conquest: Following the success of Hernán Cortés' over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the largest civilisation in the Americas. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Thursday 16:50 - 18:50
The story of Timothy Coggins, a young Black man who was lynched in 1983 in Georgia, examining the deep-rooted racism that impacted the case and the long fight for justice. (S)
Thursday 18:50 - 19:55
Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S)
Thursday 19:55 - 21:00
Okinawa: As relentless firebombing and blockade of war-ravaged Japan shows no sign of securing a surrender, the US reluctantly prepares to invade. (Part 9 of 10)
Thursday 21:00 - 22:00
The Inca Conquest: Following the success of Hernán Cortés' over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the largest civilisation in the Americas. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Thursday 22:00 - 00:00
The story of Timothy Coggins, a young Black man who was lynched in 1983 in Georgia, examining the deep-rooted racism that impacted the case and the long fight for justice. (S)
Fri Oct 10
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 - 14:15
Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S)
Friday 14:15 - 15:25
The Battle of the Philippine Sea: Two years after Japan's audacious attack on Pearl Harbor, America's great war machine now has them on the back foot. (Part 10 of 10)
Friday 15:25 - 16:25
The Growth of the Colonies: The Spanish monarchy struggles to control these from afar and the discovery of a vast silver mine in Bolivia providing wealth heightens tensions. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Friday 16:25 - 17:55
Fifty survivors of the worst war in history tell their stories of terror, tears, and courage as they fought their way to victory. (S)
Friday 17:55 - 19:05
Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S)
Friday 19:05 - 20:15
The Battle of the Philippine Sea: Two years after Japan's audacious attack on Pearl Harbor, America's great war machine now has them on the back foot. (Part 10 of 10)
Friday 20:15 - 21:20
The Growth of the Colonies: The Spanish monarchy struggles to control these from afar and the discovery of a vast silver mine in Bolivia providing wealth heightens tensions. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Friday 21:20 - 22:45
Fifty survivors of the worst war in history tell their stories of terror, tears, and courage as they fought their way to victory. (S)
Friday 22:45 - 00:00
Historian Dr. Joann Fletcher explores the hitherto downplayed role that women took in the running of state and, indeed, in shaping every aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. (S)
Sat Oct 11
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 - 14:15
Historians Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn explore how the introduction of steam railways in the early 19th century changed Britain. (Part 1 of 6) (S)
Saturday 14:15 - 15:35
Series exploring the expansion of railways in the Victorian era. This episode looks at how railways began to move people, rather than just goods, around the country. (Part 2 of 6) (S)
Saturday 15:35 - 16:55
Series exploring the expansion of railways in the Victorian era. Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn find out how railways transformed the British diet. (Part 3 of 6) (S)
Saturday 16:55 - 18:15
Series exploring the expansion of railways in the Victorian era. Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn help get the most famous locomotive in the world, the Flying Scotsman, into steam. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Saturday 18:15 - 19:25
The Liberation of Paris: In the summer of 1944, war-torn France reaches a crisis point. At its heart lies Paris - a symbol of liberty and democracy on the brink of collapse. (Part 6 of 10)
Saturday 19:25 - 20:35
Iwo Jima: When the US Air Force develops a new 'wonder' bomber they want a base close to Japan to launch their raids. Marines are tasked with taking the island of Iwo Jima. (Part 7 of 10)
Saturday 20:35 - 21:40
The Race for Berlin: Hitler's Nazi empire is in ruins, but there is still one city to take before the allies can declare victory - Berlin. (Part 8 of 10)
Saturday 21:40 - 22:50
Okinawa: As relentless firebombing and blockade of war-ravaged Japan shows no sign of securing a surrender, the US reluctantly prepares to invade. (Part 9 of 10)
Saturday 22:50 - 00:00
The Battle of the Philippine Sea: Two years after Japan's audacious attack on Pearl Harbor, America's great war machine now has them on the back foot. (Part 10 of 10)
Sun Oct 12
Sunday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Sunday 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Sunday 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Sunday 13:00 - 14:15
Series exploring the expansion of railways in the Victorian era. The team visit the South Devon Railway to explore the life of the branch line before the Beeching cuts of the 60s. (Part 5 of 6) (S)
Sunday 14:15 - 15:35
Series exploring the expansion of railways in the Victorian era. The team find out how more leisure time and cheap rail transport meant more freedom for working-class Victorians. (Part 6 of 6) (S)
Sunday 15:35 - 16:55
Simply Murder (1863): The fourth programme in the series reveals how the Union disaster at Fredericksburg prefaced further successes for the Confederacy. (Part 4 of 9)
Sunday 16:55 - 18:55
The Universe Battle (1863): This episode opens with a dramatic account of the Battle of Gettysburg. (Part 5 of 9) (S)
Sunday 18:55 - 20:25
Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864): Episode six of the series begins with a biographical comparison of Ulysses S Grant and Robert E Lee. (Part 6 of 9) (S)
Sunday 20:25 - 22:50
Martin Smith traces the defining moments for the Chinese leader, how he's exercising power and the impact on China and relations with the U.S. and the world. (S)
Sunday 22:50 - 00:00
With insider interviews, tracing defining moments over Trump's life and career, his 2020 election loss, felony convictions, and historic comeback. (S)
Mon Oct 13
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 - 14:20
We look at how many famous icons of conquest were removed, what made them special and the debate on whether, when, and how they should be returned.
Monday 14:20 - 15:35
On June 10, 1944 a German SS division arrived in the French village of Oradour-sur-Glane and massacred 643 innocent civilians.
Monday 15:35 - 16:35
Disdain for Spain's wealth and violence lead to European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative. The 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of the Conquistadors. (Part 6 of 6) (S)
Monday 16:35 - 17:45
Jo Colombo: the Maverick Mobster: In 1964 Joe Colombo became the youngest Mafia Godfather ever. However, Colombo quickly got carried away with his status and wealth. (Part 3 of 13) (S)
Monday 17:45 - 19:05
We look at how many famous icons of conquest were removed, what made them special and the debate on whether, when, and how they should be returned.
Monday 19:05 - 20:20
On June 10, 1944 a German SS division arrived in the French village of Oradour-sur-Glane and massacred 643 innocent civilians.
Monday 20:20 - 21:20
Disdain for Spain's wealth and violence lead to European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative. The 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of the Conquistadors. (Part 6 of 6) (S)
Monday 21:20 - 22:40
It Wasn't Like a Movie Anymore: When tensions between Protestants and Catholics explode, the British Army is deployed. (Part 1 of 5) (S)
Monday 22:40 - 00:00
On June 10, 1944 a German SS division arrived in the French village of Oradour-sur-Glane and massacred 643 innocent civilians.
Tue Oct 14
Tuesday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm