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Wed Dec 03
Programmes return at 1pm

Today 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Today 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Today 07:00 - 13:00

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America the Bountiful

Today 13:00 - 13:35

Cheese & Beer in Wisconsin: Wisconsin is known for its cheese - and its beer. Both serve as a guide to how German and Swiss immigrants shaped the culture of Wisconsin we enjoy today. (Ep12)

Digging Up Britain's Past

Today 13:35 - 14:35

Archaeologists conduct a dig at Auckland Castle in Co Durham, which 700 years ago was home to a group of power-crazed bishops. (Part 4 of 6) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Today 14:35 - 15:35

Collusions at Sea: Investigations into three historical collisions expose the volatile risks at sea and how they have shaped regulations and technological advancements. (Part 8 of 10) (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Today 15:35 - 16:50

Zenith: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's extraordinary story fits together. Joann explores the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, built under Pharaoh Amenhotep III. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation

Today 16:50 - 18:00

As his Red Army advances towards Berlin to liberate Europe from Nazism, Stalin pursues another goal: to join the countries of Eastern Europe to his empire. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

America the Bountiful

Today 18:00 - 18:35

Cheese & Beer in Wisconsin: Wisconsin is known for its cheese - and its beer. Both serve as a guide to how German and Swiss immigrants shaped the culture of Wisconsin we enjoy today. (Ep12)

Digging Up Britain's Past

Today 18:35 - 19:35

Archaeologists conduct a dig at Auckland Castle in Co Durham, which 700 years ago was home to a group of power-crazed bishops. (Part 4 of 6) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Today 19:35 - 20:35

Collusions at Sea: Investigations into three historical collisions expose the volatile risks at sea and how they have shaped regulations and technological advancements. (Part 8 of 10) (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Today 20:35 - 21:50

Zenith: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's extraordinary story fits together. Joann explores the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, built under Pharaoh Amenhotep III. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation

Today 21:50 - 23:00

As his Red Army advances towards Berlin to liberate Europe from Nazism, Stalin pursues another goal: to join the countries of Eastern Europe to his empire. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Today 23:00 - 00:00

Collusions at Sea: Investigations into three historical collisions expose the volatile risks at sea and how they have shaped regulations and technological advancements. (Part 8 of 10) (S)

Thu Dec 04
Programmes return at 1pm

Tomorrow 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Tomorrow 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Tomorrow 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

America the Bountiful

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:35

European settlers started to cultivate cranberries in Massachusetts in 1816 and the berry remains an integral part of the Bay State's cultural and culinary landscape today. (Ep13)

Digging Up Britain's Past

Tomorrow 13:35 - 14:35

The team search for artefacts from the country's first superhighway - the Bridgewater Canal. (Part 5 of 6) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Tomorrow 14:35 - 15:35

Toxic Wrecks: Two decaying Second World War wrecks, the SS Skytteren and SS Richard Montgomery, are investigated as their dormant cargoes now pose a deadly threat. (Part 9 of 10) (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Tomorrow 15:35 - 16:50

Invasion: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the final episode, Joann discovers how Egypt's enemies exploited a country weakened by internal strife. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation

Tomorrow 16:50 - 18:00

Soviet domination of Eastern European countries will be total and will remain so until the dictator's death in 1953. (Part 2 of 3) (S)

America the Bountiful

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:35

European settlers started to cultivate cranberries in Massachusetts in 1816 and the berry remains an integral part of the Bay State's cultural and culinary landscape today. (Ep13)

Digging Up Britain's Past

Tomorrow 18:35 - 19:35

The team search for artefacts from the country's first superhighway - the Bridgewater Canal. (Part 5 of 6) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Tomorrow 19:35 - 20:35

Toxic Wrecks: Two decaying Second World War wrecks, the SS Skytteren and SS Richard Montgomery, are investigated as their dormant cargoes now pose a deadly threat. (Part 9 of 10) (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Tomorrow 20:35 - 21:50

Invasion: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the final episode, Joann discovers how Egypt's enemies exploited a country weakened by internal strife. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation

Tomorrow 21:50 - 23:00

Soviet domination of Eastern European countries will be total and will remain so until the dictator's death in 1953. (Part 2 of 3) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00

Toxic Wrecks: Two decaying Second World War wrecks, the SS Skytteren and SS Richard Montgomery, are investigated as their dormant cargoes now pose a deadly threat. (Part 9 of 10) (S)

Fri Dec 05
Programmes return at 1pm

Friday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Friday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Friday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

America the Bountiful

Friday 13:00 - 13:35

Wild Rice in Minnesota: The most sacred food of the Anishinaabe people has become a prized ingredient in the upper Midwest and beyond.

Digging Up Britain's Past

Friday 13:35 - 14:35

The Real War Horse: The Real War Horse: Uncovering the stories behind a Yorkshire garrison's stables and the horse the Germans could not kill. (Part 6 of 6) (S2 Ep6) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Friday 14:35 - 15:35

Scotland's Sea Secrets: Two research teams are granted special permission to investigate what happened to WW1 warships HMS Hampshire and HMS Vanguard in their final moments. (Part 10 of 10) (S)

Revolutionary War Weapons

Friday 15:35 - 16:45

Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the musket to the first military submarine. From NOVA.

Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation

Friday 16:45 - 18:00

After Stalin's death, the countries of the Eastern Bloc hope for the end of communist dictatorship. (Part 3 of 3) (S)

America the Bountiful

Friday 18:00 - 18:35

Wild Rice in Minnesota: The most sacred food of the Anishinaabe people has become a prized ingredient in the upper Midwest and beyond.

Digging Up Britain's Past

Friday 18:35 - 19:35

The Real War Horse: The Real War Horse: Uncovering the stories behind a Yorkshire garrison's stables and the horse the Germans could not kill. (Part 6 of 6) (S2 Ep6) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Friday 19:35 - 20:35

Scotland's Sea Secrets: Two research teams are granted special permission to investigate what happened to WW1 warships HMS Hampshire and HMS Vanguard in their final moments. (Part 10 of 10) (S)

New: Revolutionary War Weapons

Friday 20:35 - 21:45

Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the musket to the first military submarine. From NOVA.

Iron Curtain: Living Under Soviet Occupation

Friday 21:45 - 23:00

After Stalin's death, the countries of the Eastern Bloc hope for the end of communist dictatorship. (Part 3 of 3) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Friday 23:00 - 00:00

Scotland's Sea Secrets: Two research teams are granted special permission to investigate what happened to WW1 warships HMS Hampshire and HMS Vanguard in their final moments. (Part 10 of 10) (S)

Sat Dec 06
Programmes return at 1pm

Saturday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Saturday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Saturday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Cleopatra

Saturday 13:00 - 14:00

Blood and Betrayal: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep1) (S)

Cleopatra

Saturday 14:00 - 14:55

Love and Death: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep2) (S)

Alexandria: the Greatest City

Saturday 14:55 - 15:55

Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Saturday 15:55 - 17:15

The Road to the Pyramids: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the first episode, she goes in search of the building blocks of Egyptian civilisation. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Saturday 17:15 - 18:30

Chaos: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. She explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe and Egypt was plunged into the dark ages and civil war. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Saturday 18:30 - 19:45

Zenith: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's extraordinary story fits together. Joann explores the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, built under Pharaoh Amenhotep III. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

The Story Of Egypt

Saturday 19:45 - 21:00

Invasion: Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the final episode, Joann discovers how Egypt's enemies exploited a country weakened by internal strife. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

Cleopatra

Saturday 21:00 - 21:55

Blood and Betrayal: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep1) (S)

Cleopatra

Saturday 21:55 - 22:55

Love and Death: Enter a cauldron of intrigue, deceit, lust, and murder as we tell the true story of the legendary Queen of Egypt. (Ep2) (S)

Alexandria: the Greatest City

Saturday 22:55 - 00:00

Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes looks at Alexandria past and present, unearthing archaeological gems and following in the footsteps of Hypatia. (S)

Sun Dec 07
Programmes return at 1pm

Sunday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Sunday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Sunday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Sunday 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)

Mandate for Murder: Britain's Struggle in Palestine

Sunday 13:40 - 14:55

This documentary explores the unexpected murder of a Jewish teenager, which became an international scandal. (S)

Who Killed Ivan the Terrible?

Sunday 14:55 - 16:00

The truth behind the death of one of the most ruthless tyrants in history. (S)

China: Treasures of the Jade Empire

Sunday 16:00 - 17:00

Explore the tombs of China's Han Dynasty. Within lie opulent artworks, including terracotta armies, civilians, and livestock, all crafted and now excavated to reveal their story. (S)

The Great Wall of China: the Hidden Story

Sunday 17:00 - 17:55

In this definitive guide, new archaeological findings are revealed and we go behind the scenes with China's modern army. (S)

Mandate for Murder: Britain's Struggle in Palestine

Sunday 17:55 - 19:05

This documentary explores the unexpected murder of a Jewish teenager, which became an international scandal. (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Sunday 19:05 - 20:05

Failed Invasions: Two of the greatest failed invasions in the history of naval warfare. How the Spanish Armada was defeated and why the Allied fleet was crushed in WW1. (Part 6 of 10) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Sunday 20:05 - 21:00

Lost Fleet of WWI: Investigations reveal the greatest scuttle and act of defiance in wartime history. Testimonies and CGI illuminate the events and subsequent salvage. (Part 7 of 10) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Sunday 21:00 - 22:00

Collusions at Sea: Investigations into three historical collisions expose the volatile risks at sea and how they have shaped regulations and technological advancements. (Part 8 of 10) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Sunday 22:00 - 23:00

Toxic Wrecks: Two decaying Second World War wrecks, the SS Skytteren and SS Richard Montgomery, are investigated as their dormant cargoes now pose a deadly threat. (Part 9 of 10) (S)

Wrecks That Changed the World

Sunday 23:00 - 00:00

Scotland's Sea Secrets: Two research teams are granted special permission to investigate what happened to WW1 warships HMS Hampshire and HMS Vanguard in their final moments. (Part 10 of 10) (S)

Mon Dec 08
Programmes return at 1pm

Monday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Monday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Monday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

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)

The Great Fire

Monday 13:40 - 14:40

London Burns: In this first chapter, the three presenters look at how a single spark started The Great Fire of London and look at the tragedy it caused to the people of London. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

The War

Monday 14:40 - 15:50

A Necessary War: December 1941 to March 1942. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor thrusts the United States into a global cataclysm that will touch every family in America. (Part 1 of 14)

The Vietnam War

Monday 15:50 - 17:35

Déjà Vu (1858-1961): Vietnam is divided in two at Geneva. Communists in the North aim to reunify the country, while America supports Ngo Dinh Diem's untested regime in the South. (Part 1 of 10) (S)

Hidden Letters

Monday 17:35 - 18:50

We follow two millennial Chinese women connected by their fascination with the secret language of Nushu.

The Great Fire

Monday 18:50 - 19:50

London Burns: In this first chapter, the three presenters look at how a single spark started The Great Fire of London and look at the tragedy it caused to the people of London. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

The War

Monday 19:50 - 20:55

A Necessary War: December 1941 to March 1942. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor thrusts the United States into a global cataclysm that will touch every family in America. (Part 1 of 14)

The Vietnam War

Monday 20:55 - 22:40

Déjà Vu (1858-1961): Vietnam is divided in two at Geneva. Communists in the North aim to reunify the country, while America supports Ngo Dinh Diem's untested regime in the South. (Part 1 of 10) (S)

Hidden Letters

Monday 22:40 - 00:00

We follow two millennial Chinese women connected by their fascination with the secret language of Nushu.

Tue Dec 09
Programmes return at 1pm

Tuesday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Tuesday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Tuesday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

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)

The Great Fire

Tuesday 13:40 - 14:45

Death and Destruction: In the second chapter, the three presenters explore the devastation that the fire caused. (Part 2 of 3) (S)

The War

Tuesday 14:45 - 15:50

A Very Fearful Time: March 1942 to December 1942. With U-boats menacing the coast, and no good news from overseas, many worry that the US is unprepared to fight in a 'total war'. (Part 2 of 14)

The Vietnam War

Tuesday 15:50 - 17:35

Riding the Tiger (1961-1963): President Kennedy inspires idealistic young Americans to serve their country, and wrestles with how deeply to get involved in South Vietnam. (Part 2 of 10) (S)

75 Years of Nato: New Challenges and Chances

Tuesday 17:35 - 18:45

The peace dividend after the end of the Cold War has been used up. In the 75th year of its existence, NATO and its member countries are undergoing a self-discovery. (S)

The Great Fire

Tuesday 18:45 - 19:50

Death and Destruction: In the second chapter, the three presenters explore the devastation that the fire caused. (Part 2 of 3) (S)

The War

Tuesday 19:50 - 20:55

A Very Fearful Time: March 1942 to December 1942. With U-boats menacing the coast, and no good news from overseas, many worry that the US is unprepared to fight in a 'total war'. (Part 2 of 14)

The Vietnam War

Tuesday 20:55 - 22:50

Riding the Tiger (1961-1963): President Kennedy inspires idealistic young Americans to serve their country, and wrestles with how deeply to get involved in South Vietnam. (Part 2 of 10) (S)

75 Years of Nato: New Challenges and Chances

Tuesday 22:50 - 00:00

The peace dividend after the end of the Cold War has been used up. In the 75th year of its existence, NATO and its member countries are undergoing a self-discovery. (S)

Wed Dec 10
Programmes return at 1pm

Wednesday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Wednesday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Wednesday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

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)

The Great Fire

Wednesday 13:40 - 14:40

A City Rebuilt: In the final chapter, the presenters discover what ended The Great Fire and how the city rebuilt itself from the ashes. (Part 3 of 3) (S)

The War

Wednesday 14:40 - 15:50

The Worst is Yet to Come: January 1943 to June 1943. American troops land in North Africa and test themselves for the first time against the German and Italian armies. (Part 3 of 14)

The Vietnam War

Wednesday 15:50 - 18:10

The River Styx: Hardliners in Hanoi send combat troops to the South, accelerating the insurgency. President Johnson escalates America's military commitment. (Part 3 of 10) (S)

America the Bountiful

Wednesday 18:10 - 18:45

Wild Rice in Minnesota: The most sacred food of the Anishinaabe people has become a prized ingredient in the upper Midwest and beyond.

The Great Fire

Wednesday 18:45 - 19:40

A City Rebuilt: In the final chapter, the presenters discover what ended The Great Fire and how the city rebuilt itself from the ashes. (Part 3 of 3) (S)

The War

Wednesday 19:40 - 20:50

The Worst is Yet to Come: January 1943 to June 1943. American troops land in North Africa and test themselves for the first time against the German and Italian armies. (Part 3 of 14)

The Vietnam War

Wednesday 20:50 - 23:15

The River Styx: Hardliners in Hanoi send combat troops to the South, accelerating the insurgency. President Johnson escalates America's military commitment. (Part 3 of 10) (S)

America the Bountiful

Wednesday 23:15 - 00:00

Wild Rice in Minnesota: The most sacred food of the Anishinaabe people has become a prized ingredient in the upper Midwest and beyond.