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Ondertussen aan de Hofvijver

November 2024 •Dutch

The Binnenhof (Dutch Houses of Parliament) is being renovated. It will be closed off from the outside world for five years. During the years of renovation, Splinter Chabot closely follows developments.

Building Britain's Superhomes

November 2024 •English

An opulent insight into maverick property developer Guy Phoenix's latest lavish project... a multimillion-pound sumptuous superhome in Nottingham.

Boudewijn. Into the heart of the king

November 2024 •English

A look at the life of King Boudewijn of Belgium.

Private Lives of the Monarchs

November 2024 •English

Tracy Borman reveals the intimate details of the monarchs, to find out what really went on in their private lives.

Jekels Jacht

November 2024 •Dutch

90's Dance

November 2024 •Dutch

Hila Noorzai reflects on their success with artists and producers of the most successful Eurodance acts from the 90s. Together with 2 Unlimited, Twenty 4 Seven, SNAP!, 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor and T-Spoon she discusses the highs and lows of their career.

Princess Margaret: The Rebel Royal

November 2024 •English

This two-part series profiles Princess Margaret, whose life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed Britain during the 20th century.

The Supersizers...

November 2024 •English

Restaurant critic Giles Coren and writer and comedian Sue Perkins experience the food culture of years gone by.

Peter and Erik

November 2024 •Dutch

The twin brothers Peter Anema and Erik Hulsegge did not know about each other's existence for 17 years. Why were they separated upon adoption?

Der Theo

November 2024 •Dutch

Theo Maassen grew up in Germany and was the only boy in his class in '74 not to become World Champion. With the European Championship approaching and football as a starting point, Theo gives an adventurous tour to get to know the real Germany. Are the Germans smarter, faster, stronger and better than us?

De Battle naar Parijs

November 2024 •Dutch

The street dance 'breaking', which originated in the 1970s, is becoming an Olympic sport for the first time. The Dutch breakers are among the top in the world. Can they qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris? And can breaking maintain its bravado in the strictly defined world of top sport?

In de TBS

November 2024 •Dutch

Hans Faber spends a year in a TBS clinic. The death of his niece, Anne Faber, in 2017 marked a turning point in forensic care. What has changed since then? And what actually goes on within the walls of a TBS clinic? What dilemmas do employees face?

Crazy Rich Agents: Selling Dream Homes

November 2024 •English

One deal will change their lives. Rookies battle to become luxury real estate's next big thing. They only get paid if they make a sale - who'll hack it in the high-end hustle?

De Oorlog

November 2024 •Dutch

The Water is Coming!

November 2024 •Dutch

Documentary series on the occasion of the 70th commemoration of the Flood disaster. Archival material and compelling eyewitness accounts map out how the disaster could unfold, how the impending danger was not sufficiently anticipated in advance and what we have learned from the disaster.

The Queen's Garden

November 2024 •English

Gardener Alan Titchmarsh is given exclusive access to the Buckingham Palace Garden in this two-part programme, as he visits the site over the course of a year, discovering hidden secrets as it changes across the seasons. He begins at the summer garden party where 8,000 people are invited on to the grounds, and meets beekeeper John Chapple as he harvests honey. He also explores the garden's origin, learning it was part of Henry VIII's hunting ground, and views the Rose Garden in late summer. As autumn arrives he watches the lawn being prepared for a special football match, and meets deputy gardens manager Claire Midgley-Adam as she battles to save a tree planted by the Queen's father George VI. He then helps royal florist Sharon Gaddes-Croasdale prepare the palace with holly and mistletoe at Christmas

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

November 2024 •English

Through dramatic reconstructions and his own passionate narration, Dr. David Starkey, the controversial Tudor historian, profiles the six women who married Henry Vlll.

Vaarwel Vaderland

November 2024 •Dutch

What drives people to start a new life thousands of kilometers from their homeland? Some follow their dreams, others came out of necessity. They have one thing in common: they all leave their homeland. What does that do to a person? Various immigrants tell their stories.

Droomdorp

November 2024 •Dutch

After the holidays, do you sometimes get the feeling that you would like to change course? For example, spend more time in nature, live more sustainably, grow your own food and care more about each other? A group of people from all corners of the Netherlands didn't think about it, but decided to do it. Their ideal village had to be built in the Oosterwold district of Almere. Documentary series 'Droomdorp' followed the group for four years and shows how the residents try to uphold their ideals and dreams together.

By Royal Appointment: Shops Serving the Queen

November 2024 •English

It may not surprise you to learn that among the hundreds of companies that the royal family patronise are eight champagne houses. But also on the list of royal warrants, there’s a scaffolding company, a sacks supplier, a broomstick maker and Weetabix (so now we know what the Queen has for breakfast). With the exception of new technology firms, they’re all well established companies, many dating back to the 1800s and even the 1700s.