Today 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm
84: PBS America
Sun Oct 04
Today 06:00 - 07:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Today 07:00 - 13:00
Programmes return at 1pm
Today 13:00 - 14:50
Bombshell explores how the U.S. government manipulated the narrative about the human impact of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (S)
Today 14:50 - 16:00
High-Risk Build: Hurtling around Earth at 17,000 mph, the ISS shields astronauts from the most hostile environment humans have ever endured. (Part 1 of 2) (Ep1) (S)
Today 16:00 - 17:10
Science and Survival: Astronauts on the ISS have had to contend with ever-present danger from meteor strikes and docking disasters. (Part 2 of 2) (Ep2) (S)
Today 17:10 - 18:30
Diving into the intricacies of the networks that helped the fleeing Nazi war criminals via the 'ratlines', this documentary deciphers how and why the Church played a key role in this massive escape.
Today 18:30 - 20:15
Bombshell explores how the U.S. government manipulated the narrative about the human impact of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (S)
Today 20:15 - 21:25
High-Risk Build: Hurtling around Earth at 17,000 mph, the ISS shields astronauts from the most hostile environment humans have ever endured. (Part 1 of 2) (Ep1) (S)
Today 21:25 - 22:35
Science and Survival: Astronauts on the ISS have had to contend with ever-present danger from meteor strikes and docking disasters. (Part 2 of 2) (Ep2) (S)
Today 22:35 - 00:00
Diving into the intricacies of the networks that helped the fleeing Nazi war criminals via the 'ratlines', this documentary deciphers how and why the Church played a key role in this massive escape.
Mon Oct 05
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 - 13:35
Paul is heading as far north as you can go in Britain, to the islands of Fetlar, Unst and Yell. These islands are as much Scandinavian as Scottish and were once part of Norway. (Part 6 of 6) (S)
Tomorrow 13:35 - 14:55
With exclusive access to a new excavation, Alice Roberts discovers what King Arthur's Britain was really like, including the surprisingly modern connections we all share with our ancient past. (S)
Tomorrow 14:55 - 15:55
A window on one of the most turbulent decades in British history captures a nation determined to remain stable in the face of economic and political chaos across Europe. (Part 1 of 3)
Tomorrow 15:55 - 17:05
Dunkirk: Germany prepares to capture the entire British army trapped at the port at Dunkirk, but Churchill and his commanders devise a daring strategy to bring back the entire army. (Part 1 of 10)
Tomorrow 17:05 - 18:15
City of Kings: Charts the city's growth from ancient times until the end of the Ancient Regime, when Kings Louis the 9th and Louis the 14th embraced and encouraged a high culture. (Part 1 of 3) (S)
Tomorrow 18:15 - 19:35
With exclusive access to a new excavation, Alice Roberts discovers what King Arthur's Britain was really like, including the surprisingly modern connections we all share with our ancient past. (S)
Tomorrow 19:35 - 20:35
A window on one of the most turbulent decades in British history captures a nation determined to remain stable in the face of economic and political chaos across Europe. (Part 1 of 3)
Tomorrow 20:35 - 21:40
Dunkirk: Germany prepares to capture the entire British army trapped at the port at Dunkirk, but Churchill and his commanders devise a daring strategy to bring back the entire army. (Part 1 of 10)
Tomorrow 21:40 - 23:00
City of Kings: Charts the city's growth from ancient times until the end of the Ancient Regime, when Kings Louis the 9th and Louis the 14th embraced and encouraged a high culture. (Part 1 of 3) (S)
Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00
A window on one of the most turbulent decades in British history captures a nation determined to remain stable in the face of economic and political chaos across Europe. (Part 1 of 3)
Tue Oct 06
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
Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he explores a cluster of islands in the Outer Hebrides. (Part 1 of 6) (S)
Tuesday 13:40 - 14:50
An architectural adventure and gripping account of war, The Daunting Fortress of Richard the Lionheart is the story of a feat of medieval military construction. (Part 1 of 4) (S)
Tuesday 14:50 - 15:50
We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, but also new opportunities for leisure and increased social freedoms despite looming war. (Part 2 of 3)
Tuesday 15:50 - 16:55
Battle of the Atlantic: In September 1939 a German U-boat fires its first torpedo, setting in motion the longest continuous battle of the war. (Part 2 of 10)
Tuesday 16:55 - 18:00
City of Revolutions: Despite ongoing violence, protests, invasion and a civil war, Napoleon and his nephew were great builders who set about reinventing the city. (Part 2 of 3) (S)
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:40
Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he explores a cluster of islands in the Outer Hebrides. (Part 1 of 6) (S)
Tuesday 18:40 - 19:50
An architectural adventure and gripping account of war, The Daunting Fortress of Richard the Lionheart is the story of a feat of medieval military construction. (Part 1 of 4) (S)
Tuesday 19:50 - 20:50
We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, but also new opportunities for leisure and increased social freedoms despite looming war. (Part 2 of 3)
Tuesday 20:50 - 21:55
Battle of the Atlantic: In September 1939 a German U-boat fires its first torpedo, setting in motion the longest continuous battle of the war. (Part 2 of 10)
Tuesday 21:55 - 23:00
City of Revolutions: Despite ongoing violence, protests, invasion and a civil war, Napoleon and his nephew were great builders who set about reinventing the city. (Part 2 of 3) (S)
Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00
We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, but also new opportunities for leisure and increased social freedoms despite looming war. (Part 2 of 3)
Wed Oct 07
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
Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he tours the coast of the Long Island of Harris and Lewis, beginning on Scarp. (Part 2 of 6) (S)
Wednesday 13:40 - 14:50
La Rochelle was the largest Protestant base in France and for Catholic King, Louis XIII, it was the last stronghold needing to be abolished. (Part 2 of 4) (S)
Wednesday 14:50 - 15:50
We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, especially the last unsettled year before war officially began. (Part 3 of 3)
Wednesday 15:50 - 16:55
...Victory: The Invasion of North Atlantic: With Britain alone, Churchill realises maintaining control of the oil supply line through the Suez Canal is critical to his nation's hopes. (Part 3 of 10)
Wednesday 16:55 - 18:00
The Secular City: The revolt against religion found its voice in heroes such as Victor Hugo, who were celebrated in great secular monuments such as the Pantheon. (Part 3 of 3) (S)
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:40
Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he tours the coast of the Long Island of Harris and Lewis, beginning on Scarp. (Part 2 of 6) (S)
Wednesday 18:40 - 19:50
La Rochelle was the largest Protestant base in France and for Catholic King, Louis XIII, it was the last stronghold needing to be abolished. (Part 2 of 4) (S)
Wednesday 19:50 - 20:50
We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, especially the last unsettled year before war officially began. (Part 3 of 3)
Wednesday 20:50 - 21:55
...Victory: The Invasion of North Atlantic: With Britain alone, Churchill realises maintaining control of the oil supply line through the Suez Canal is critical to his nation's hopes. (Part 3 of 10)
Wednesday 21:55 - 23:00
The Secular City: The revolt against religion found its voice in heroes such as Victor Hugo, who were celebrated in great secular monuments such as the Pantheon. (Part 3 of 3) (S)
Wednesday 23:00 - 00:00
We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, especially the last unsettled year before war officially began. (Part 3 of 3)
Thu Oct 08
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
Paul Murton experiences island life. He explores the eastern outposts of Shetland - Papa Stour, Whalsay and the Out Skerries. (Part 3 of 6) (S)
Thursday 13:40 - 14:50
How did the city of Orleans manage to resist for 7 months before being delivered from the English in just a few days by Joan of Arc, the liberator of Orleans? (Part 3 of 4) (S)
Thursday 14:50 - 16:00
In Nazi occupied France - Otto Abetz and Fernand de Brinon pushed Franco-German collaboration. A regime operated through terror and oppression.
Thursday 16:00 - 17:05
Battle of Kursk: In the aftermath of his defeat at Stalingrad, Hitler knows he must deliver a knockout blow to regain the initiative against his nemesis, Stalin. (Part 4 of 10)
Thursday 17:05 - 18:15
American Titans: An early 21st-century world where once again innovation, disruption, and displacement are forces across the planet. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Thursday 18:15 - 19:25
How did the city of Orleans manage to resist for 7 months before being delivered from the English in just a few days by Joan of Arc, the liberator of Orleans? (Part 3 of 4) (S)
Thursday 19:25 - 20:35
In Nazi occupied France - Otto Abetz and Fernand de Brinon pushed Franco-German collaboration. A regime operated through terror and oppression.
Thursday 20:35 - 21:45
Battle of Kursk: In the aftermath of his defeat at Stalingrad, Hitler knows he must deliver a knockout blow to regain the initiative against his nemesis, Stalin. (Part 4 of 10)
Thursday 21:45 - 22:50
American Titans: An early 21st-century world where once again innovation, disruption, and displacement are forces across the planet. (Part 1 of 2) (S)
Thursday 22:50 - 00:00
In Nazi occupied France - Otto Abetz and Fernand de Brinon pushed Franco-German collaboration. A regime operated through terror and oppression.
Fri Oct 09
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 - 13:40
Paul Murton experiences island life. In the northernmost spur of Skye - the Trotternish Peninsula - he visits the Old Man of Storr. (Part 4 of 6) (S)
Friday 13:40 - 14:50
The Gallic wars were coming to an end beneath the fortifications of Alesia. After six years of fighting, almost 200 000 warriors came together on the plain. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Friday 14:50 - 15:55
A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War. (S)
Friday 15:55 - 17:00
The Invasion of Italy: After victory in North Africa, Britain and the United States prepare for their first assault on Axis-controlled Europe. (Part 5 of 10)
Friday 17:00 - 18:15
Boom to Bust: An early 21st-century world where once again innovation, disruption, and displacement are forces across the planet. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Friday 18:15 - 19:25
The Gallic wars were coming to an end beneath the fortifications of Alesia. After six years of fighting, almost 200 000 warriors came together on the plain. (Part 4 of 4) (S)
Friday 19:25 - 20:35
A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War. (S)
Friday 20:35 - 21:40
The Invasion of Italy: After victory in North Africa, Britain and the United States prepare for their first assault on Axis-controlled Europe. (Part 5 of 10)
Friday 21:40 - 22:55
Boom to Bust: An early 21st-century world where once again innovation, disruption, and displacement are forces across the planet. (Part 2 of 2) (S)
Friday 22:55 - 00:00
A remarkable story both of heroism and mankind's failings - and one of the worst atrocities carried out by Germany during the Second World War. (S)
Sat Oct 10
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 - 14:00
Not 'Business as Usual': Maiya May goes to Cheyenne to visit a supercomputer. In Michigan, she observes the explosive end of a coal plant. (Part 5 of 6) (Ep5)
Saturday 14:00 - 15:05
Plans: Johnson and Ho Chí Minh clash as Vietnam erupts, shaking up the Cold War and testing the resolve of nations and leaders worldwide. (Part 1 of 4) (S2 Ep1)
Saturday 15:05 - 16:15
Détente: 'Détente' follows Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong as they break decades of silence between the U.S. and China. (Part 2 of 4) (S2 Ep2)
Saturday 16:15 - 17:20
Tensions Rising: Carter and Brezhnev face crises from Tehran to Kabul as détente collapses and the Cold War reignites with dangerous intensity. (Part 3 of 4) (S2 Ep3)
Saturday 17:20 - 18:30
The End: 'The End' follows Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev as they confront the Cold War's most decisive stage. (Part 4 of 4) (S2 Ep4)
Saturday 18:30 - 19:35
Vitamins: Vitamins are essential, but do we really need pills? Expose the billion-dollar supplement industry and debunk myths. (Part 4 of 6) (Ep4) (S)
Saturday 19:35 - 20:40
Smoking & Vaping: This episode exposes the myths around vaping and smoking, revealing how nicotine hijacks the brain and how marketing keeps people hooked. (Part 5 of 6) (Ep5) (S)
Saturday 20:40 - 21:50
Vitamins: Vitamins are essential, but do we really need pills? Expose the billion-dollar supplement industry and debunk myths. (Part 4 of 6) (Ep4) (S)
Saturday 21:50 - 22:55
Sex: Bold, revealing and built on science, not myth, this episode explores desire, pleasure and connection, busting viral myths about libido, size and satisfaction. (Part 6 of 6) (S)
Saturday 22:55 - 00:00
Smoking & Vaping: This episode exposes the myths around vaping and smoking, revealing how nicotine hijacks the brain and how marketing keeps people hooked. (Part 5 of 6) (Ep5) (S)
Sun Oct 11
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 - 14:00
A window on one of the most turbulent decades in British history captures a nation determined to remain stable in the face of economic and political chaos across Europe. (Part 1 of 3)
Sunday 14:00 - 15:00
We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, but also new opportunities for leisure and increased social freedoms despite looming war. (Part 2 of 3)
Sunday 15:00 - 16:00
We explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, especially the last unsettled year before war officially began. (Part 3 of 3)
Sunday 16:00 - 17:15
In Nazi occupied France - Otto Abetz and Fernand de Brinon pushed Franco-German collaboration. A regime operated through terror and oppression.
Sunday 17:15 - 18:20
Dunkirk: Germany prepares to capture the entire British army trapped at the port at Dunkirk, but Churchill and his commanders devise a daring strategy to bring back the entire army. (Part 1 of 10)
Sunday 18:20 - 19:25
Battle of the Atlantic: In September 1939 a German U-boat fires its first torpedo, setting in motion the longest continuous battle of the war. (Part 2 of 10)
Sunday 19:25 - 20:35
...Victory: The Invasion of North Atlantic: With Britain alone, Churchill realises maintaining control of the oil supply line through the Suez Canal is critical to his nation's hopes. (Part 3 of 10)
Sunday 20:35 - 21:40
Battle of Kursk: In the aftermath of his defeat at Stalingrad, Hitler knows he must deliver a knockout blow to regain the initiative against his nemesis, Stalin. (Part 4 of 10)
Sunday 21:40 - 22:50
The Invasion of Italy: After victory in North Africa, Britain and the United States prepare for their first assault on Axis-controlled Europe. (Part 5 of 10)
Sunday 22:50 - 00:00
In Nazi occupied France - Otto Abetz and Fernand de Brinon pushed Franco-German collaboration. A regime operated through terror and oppression.
Mon Oct 12
Monday 00:00 - 06:00
Programmes return at 1pm