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Mon Oct 20
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

Programmes return at 1pm

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Today 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)

Pearl Harbor, World on Fire

Today 13:40 - 14:45

A Japanese air squadron attacked the American fleet anchored in the waters of Pearl Harbor. The United States and its defensive strategy were struck right at the core. (Part 1 of 2)

Full Steam Ahead

Today 14:45 - 16:00

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)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Today 16:00 - 17:00

The Tale of Francis Drake: Sir Francis Drake - From his journeys as a slave trader to his vicious attacks on Spanish colonial towns. (Part 1 of 8) (S)

Spy Ops

Today 17:00 - 17:55

Operation Jawbreaker: Just fifteen days after September 11th, 2001, CIA operatives land in Afghanistan with suitcases full of cash and a mission to dismantle the Taliban. (Part 1 of 8) (S)

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Today 17:55 - 18:35

Paul Murton experiences island life. He explores the eastern outposts of Shetland - Papa Stour, Whalsay and the Out Skerries. (Part 3 of 6) (S)

Full Steam Ahead

Today 18:35 - 19:55

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)

Pearl Harbor, World on Fire

Today 19:55 - 21:00

A Japanese air squadron attacked the American fleet anchored in the waters of Pearl Harbor. The United States and its defensive strategy were struck right at the core. (Part 1 of 2)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Today 21:00 - 22:00

The Tale of Francis Drake: Sir Francis Drake - From his journeys as a slave trader to his vicious attacks on Spanish colonial towns. (Part 1 of 8) (S)

Spy Ops

Today 22:00 - 22:55

Operation Jawbreaker: Just fifteen days after September 11th, 2001, CIA operatives land in Afghanistan with suitcases full of cash and a mission to dismantle the Taliban. (Part 1 of 8) (S)

Pearl Harbor, World on Fire

Today 22:55 - 00:00

A Japanese air squadron attacked the American fleet anchored in the waters of Pearl Harbor. The United States and its defensive strategy were struck right at the core. (Part 1 of 2)

Tue Oct 21
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

Pearl Harbor, World on Fire

Tomorrow 13:00 - 14:10

A Japanese air squadron attacked the American fleet anchored in the waters of Pearl Harbor. The United States and its defensive strategy were struck right at the core. (Part 2 of 2)

Full Steam Ahead

Tomorrow 14:10 - 15:25

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)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Tomorrow 15:25 - 16:30

The Tale of Grace O'Malley: Grace O'Malley - Born to a seafaring family, using marriage to wrangle her political position and securing lands through a meeting with Queen Elizabeth. (Part 2 of 8) (S)

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:05

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)

Spy Ops

Tomorrow 17:05 - 18:15

Operation Just Cause: During the presidency of George H. W. Bush, the United States invades Panama to depose its de facto ruler, Manuel Noriega. (Part 2 of 8) (S)

Full Steam Ahead

Tomorrow 18:15 - 19:35

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)

Pearl Harbor, World on Fire

Tomorrow 19:35 - 20:40

A Japanese air squadron attacked the American fleet anchored in the waters of Pearl Harbor. The United States and its defensive strategy were struck right at the core. (Part 2 of 2)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Tomorrow 20:40 - 21:40

The Tale of Grace O'Malley: Grace O'Malley - Born to a seafaring family, using marriage to wrangle her political position and securing lands through a meeting with Queen Elizabeth. (Part 2 of 8) (S)

Spy Ops

Tomorrow 21:40 - 22:55

Operation Just Cause: During the presidency of George H. W. Bush, the United States invades Panama to depose its de facto ruler, Manuel Noriega. (Part 2 of 8) (S)

Pearl Harbor, World on Fire

Tomorrow 22:55 - 00:00

A Japanese air squadron attacked the American fleet anchored in the waters of Pearl Harbor. The United States and its defensive strategy were struck right at the core. (Part 2 of 2)

Wed Oct 22
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

Full Steam Ahead

Wednesday 13:00 - 14:20

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)

D-Day Remembered: Minute By Minute

Wednesday 14:20 - 15:20

In the first episode, veterans and their families describe their experience of D-Day from midnight until 7.30am, with expert commentary from historians Max Hastings and Onyeka Nubia. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Wednesday 15:20 - 16:20

The Tale of John Ward: John Ward - tired of the drudgery and poverty of the English navy. (Part 3 of 8) (S)

Spy Ops

Wednesday 16:20 - 17:20

Operation Pimlico: A Soviet double agent requests extraction from Moscow. MI6 orchestrates a daring escapade to retrieve him before his cover is blown. (Part 3 of 8) (S)

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Wednesday 17:20 - 18:00

Paul Murton experiences island life. He crosses the great natural harbour of Scapa Flow and heads to Stronsay. (Part 5 of 6) (S)

Full Steam Ahead

Wednesday 18:00 - 19:15

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)

D-Day Remembered: Minute By Minute

Wednesday 19:15 - 20:20

In the first episode, veterans and their families describe their experience of D-Day from midnight until 7.30am, with expert commentary from historians Max Hastings and Onyeka Nubia. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Wednesday 20:20 - 21:20

The Tale of John Ward: John Ward - tired of the drudgery and poverty of the English navy. (Part 3 of 8) (S)

Spy Ops

Wednesday 21:20 - 22:20

Operation Pimlico: A Soviet double agent requests extraction from Moscow. MI6 orchestrates a daring escapade to retrieve him before his cover is blown. (Part 3 of 8) (S)

D-Day Remembered: Minute By Minute

Wednesday 22:20 - 23:25

In the first episode, veterans and their families describe their experience of D-Day from midnight until 7.30am, with expert commentary from historians Max Hastings and Onyeka Nubia. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Wednesday 23:25 - 00:00

Paul Murton experiences island life. He crosses the great natural harbour of Scapa Flow and heads to Stronsay. (Part 5 of 6) (S)

Thu Oct 23
Programmes return at 1pm

Thursday 00:00 - 06:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Thursday 06:00 - 07:00

Programmes return at 1pm

Programmes return at 1pm

Thursday 07:00 - 13:00

Programmes return at 1pm

The Remarkable Miss North

Thursday 13:00 - 14:15

Following in the footsteps of one of the most prolific botanical artists of the Victorian age, we tell the story of Marianne North. (S)

D-Day Remembered: Minute By Minute

Thursday 14:15 - 15:20

With the Americans pinned down on Omaha Beach, the British and Canadians now land on their beaches. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Thursday 15:20 - 16:20

The Tale Of henry Morgan: Henry Morgan - takes humans, treasure and Spanish colonial towns with no mercy. (Part 4 of 8) (S)

Spy Ops

Thursday 16:20 - 17:30

The Plot to Kill the Pope: A stunning testimony from a man who planned and attempted an assassination of Catholicism's highest figure, Pope John Paul II. (Part 4 of 8) (S)

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Thursday 17:30 - 18:05

Paul Murton experiences island life. His final difficult journey sees him travel to Heisgeir, Sula Sgeir and North Rona. (Part 6 of 6) (S)

The Remarkable Miss North

Thursday 18:05 - 19:20

Following in the footsteps of one of the most prolific botanical artists of the Victorian age, we tell the story of Marianne North. (S)

D-Day Remembered: Minute By Minute

Thursday 19:20 - 20:20

With the Americans pinned down on Omaha Beach, the British and Canadians now land on their beaches. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Thursday 20:20 - 21:15

The Tale Of henry Morgan: Henry Morgan - takes humans, treasure and Spanish colonial towns with no mercy. (Part 4 of 8) (S)

Spy Ops

Thursday 21:15 - 22:20

The Plot to Kill the Pope: A stunning testimony from a man who planned and attempted an assassination of Catholicism's highest figure, Pope John Paul II. (Part 4 of 8) (S)

D-Day Remembered: Minute By Minute

Thursday 22:20 - 23:25

With the Americans pinned down on Omaha Beach, the British and Canadians now land on their beaches. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles

Thursday 23:25 - 00:00

Paul Murton experiences island life. His final difficult journey sees him travel to Heisgeir, Sula Sgeir and North Rona. (Part 6 of 6) (S)

Fri Oct 24
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

The USS Indianapolis: The Final Chapter

Friday 13:00 - 14:15

Follow the story of the USS Indianapolis, from her sinking in WWII to the scientific detective work that led to her discovery three and a half miles below the Philippine Sea. (S)

Women of World War II: the Untold Stories

Friday 14:15 - 15:30

Uncover the hidden history of WWII with never-before-seen interviews from American women who held the rivet guns, flew the B-17s and broke the codes. (S)

Fall of Japan in Colour

Friday 15:30 - 16:30

Follow the travels of war correspondent William Courtenay and his unrivalled reporting on the Pacific campaign and its great commander. (S)

The Cure for Hate: Bearing Witness to Auschwitz

Friday 16:30 - 17:45

A former skinhead and Holocaust denier, Tony McAleer, travels to Auschwitz/Birkenau on a personal journey of atonement. (S)

The USS Indianapolis: The Final Chapter

Friday 17:45 - 19:00

Follow the story of the USS Indianapolis, from her sinking in WWII to the scientific detective work that led to her discovery three and a half miles below the Philippine Sea. (S)

Women of World War II: the Untold Stories

Friday 19:00 - 20:15

Uncover the hidden history of WWII with never-before-seen interviews from American women who held the rivet guns, flew the B-17s and broke the codes. (S)

Fall of Japan in Colour

Friday 20:15 - 21:20

Follow the travels of war correspondent William Courtenay and his unrivalled reporting on the Pacific campaign and its great commander. (S)

The Cure for Hate: Bearing Witness to Auschwitz

Friday 21:20 - 22:35

A former skinhead and Holocaust denier, Tony McAleer, travels to Auschwitz/Birkenau on a personal journey of atonement. (S)

Women of World War II: the Untold Stories

Friday 22:35 - 00:00

Uncover the hidden history of WWII with never-before-seen interviews from American women who held the rivet guns, flew the B-17s and broke the codes. (S)

Sat Oct 25
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

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Saturday 13:00 - 14:00

The Tale of Francis Drake: Sir Francis Drake - From his journeys as a slave trader to his vicious attacks on Spanish colonial towns. (Part 1 of 8) (S)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Saturday 14:00 - 15:00

The Tale of Grace O'Malley: Grace O'Malley - Born to a seafaring family, using marriage to wrangle her political position and securing lands through a meeting with Queen Elizabeth. (Part 2 of 8) (S)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

The Tale of John Ward: John Ward - tired of the drudgery and poverty of the English navy. (Part 3 of 8) (S)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

The Tale Of henry Morgan: Henry Morgan - takes humans, treasure and Spanish colonial towns with no mercy. (Part 4 of 8) (S)

Women of World War II: the Untold Stories

Saturday 17:00 - 18:15

Uncover the hidden history of WWII with never-before-seen interviews from American women who held the rivet guns, flew the B-17s and broke the codes. (S)

Pearl Harbor, World on Fire

Saturday 18:15 - 19:20

A Japanese air squadron attacked the American fleet anchored in the waters of Pearl Harbor. The United States and its defensive strategy were struck right at the core. (Part 1 of 2)

Pearl Harbor, World on Fire

Saturday 19:20 - 20:35

A Japanese air squadron attacked the American fleet anchored in the waters of Pearl Harbor. The United States and its defensive strategy were struck right at the core. (Part 2 of 2)

Women of World War II: the Untold Stories

Saturday 20:35 - 21:50

Uncover the hidden history of WWII with never-before-seen interviews from American women who held the rivet guns, flew the B-17s and broke the codes. (S)

D-Day Remembered: Minute By Minute

Saturday 21:50 - 22:55

In the first episode, veterans and their families describe their experience of D-Day from midnight until 7.30am, with expert commentary from historians Max Hastings and Onyeka Nubia. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

D-Day Remembered: Minute By Minute

Saturday 22:55 - 00:00

With the Americans pinned down on Omaha Beach, the British and Canadians now land on their beaches. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Sun Oct 26
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

The Dictator's Playbook

Sunday 13:00 - 14:15

Kim Il Sung: Witness Kim Il Sung's transformation from guerilla fighter to brutal dictator of North Korea. (Part 1 of 6) (S)

The Dictator's Playbook

Sunday 14:15 - 15:25

Saddam Hussein: Learn how Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq with an iron fist for almost 30 years. (Part 2 of 6) (S)

The Dictator's Playbook

Sunday 15:25 - 16:35

See why Benito Mussolini was considered a pioneer among 20th-century dictators. From undermining judges to indoctrinating children, he forged key tactics for seizing power. (Part 3 of 6) (S)

The Dictator's Playbook

Sunday 16:35 - 17:50

Watch Manuel Noriega rise through the Panamanian military to become chief of intelligence-and then, military dictator. (Part 4 of 6) (S)

The Dictator's Playbook

Sunday 17:50 - 19:00

Driven by a conservative vision, Francisco Franco used torture, murder and incarceration to transform Spanish society. (Part 5 of 6) (S)

The Dictator's Playbook

Sunday 19:00 - 20:15

See how Idi Amin used lessons learned in the colonial British army to build a powerful dictatorship in Uganda. (Part 6 of 6) (S)

Franco: the Last Inquisitor

Sunday 20:15 - 21:30

Franco experienced a remarkable rise through the ranks of the Spanish army. The Civil War became his opportunity to seize absolute power in Spain. (Part 1 of 2) (S)

Franco: the Last Inquisitor

Sunday 21:30 - 22:40

Having come to power through a coup, General Franco manoeuvred from 1939 until his death in 1975 to remain in control. (Part 2 of 2) (S)

Fall of Japan in Colour

Sunday 22:40 - 00:00

Follow the travels of war correspondent William Courtenay and his unrivalled reporting on the Pacific campaign and its great commander. (S)

Mon Oct 27
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

Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs

Monday 13:00 - 14:05

Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of 2)

Living in the Shadow of World War Two

Monday 14:05 - 15:20

How living in everyday Britain continued as war raged on. Episode one looks at food scarcity and the ingenious ways people put food on the table. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Monday 15:20 - 16:20

The Tale of William Kidd: Captain Kidd - when the legitimate prizes of the Red Sea are not to be found, he quickly turns from pirate hunter to pirate. (Part 5 of 8) (S)

Spy Ops

Monday 16:20 - 17:20

Operation Wrath of God - Part I: Mossad carries out an assassination campaign targeting leaders of the Popular Front to Liberate Palestine, Fatah and other Palestinian Movements. (Part 5 of 8) (S)

WW2: Battle of Crete

Monday 17:20 - 18:35

Invasion: Invasion - In May 1941, 14,000 German paratroopers supported by nearly a thousand aircraft were dropped on the island in a unique blitzkrieg operation. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs

Monday 18:35 - 19:40

Archaeologists begin a pioneering experiment to build a replica Aztec pyramid and investigate the mysterious pyramid ruins being unearthed in the heart of Mexico city. (Part 1 of 2)

Living in the Shadow of World War Two

Monday 19:40 - 20:50

How living in everyday Britain continued as war raged on. Episode one looks at food scarcity and the ingenious ways people put food on the table. (Part 1 of 3) (S)

Pirates: Behind the Legends

Monday 20:50 - 21:50

The Tale of William Kidd: Captain Kidd - when the legitimate prizes of the Red Sea are not to be found, he quickly turns from pirate hunter to pirate. (Part 5 of 8) (S)

Spy Ops

Monday 21:50 - 22:50

Operation Wrath of God - Part I: Mossad carries out an assassination campaign targeting leaders of the Popular Front to Liberate Palestine, Fatah and other Palestinian Movements. (Part 5 of 8) (S)

Living in the Shadow of World War Two

Monday 22:50 - 00:00

How living in everyday Britain continued as war raged on. Episode one looks at food scarcity and the ingenious ways people put food on the table. (Part 1 of 3) (S)