Britain's Biggest Warship

Fifties Features - The Women behind the Pictures

November 2024 •English

A three part series about women working in the British film industry during the 1950s.

Warship: Life at Sea

November 2024 •English

Documentary series exploring everyday life on board various ships in the Royal Navy fleet.

The Joy of Techs

November 2024 •English

Alexis Conran & Marcus Brigstocke put all manner of hi- and lo- tech gadgets to the test in their own inimitable way. Every episode takes on a different element of a modern man's life as gadget geek Alexis attempts to persuade the more ‘traditional' Marcus that technology is always best. There's non-stop back and forth as the boys battle it out to prove one of them is right in a series of scenarios, from lazy Sundays to winter sports.

Welcome to the Nanoworld!

November 2024 •French

Like GMOs before it, nanotechnology is irrevocably changing our world. What are the benefits of nanotech, and what are the risks? How might nanotech be used—or misused? Can the interests of science, business, and government strike a balance between the desire to act responsibly and deference to market and political pressures? These are some of the urgent questions explored in this timely four-part series.

Bombardiers : La Terreur De La Seconde Guerre Mondiale

November 2024 •French

Lenny's Britain

November 2024 •English

Comedian Lenny Henry sets out on a journey to discover what makes us laugh and what role humour plays in our lives

Naked Science

November 2024 •English

Naked Science is an American documentary television series that premiered in 2004 on the National Geographic Channel. The program features various subjects related to science and technology. Some of the views expressed might be considered fringe or pseudo-science, and some of the scientists may present opinions which have not been properly peer-reviewed or are not widely accepted within their scientific communities, in particular on topics such as Bermuda Triangle or Atlantis for example.

Technology Connections

November 2024 •English

Technology Connections is a series of YouTube videos that explores numerous aspects of technological history, including how things work, the way things developed, and anything in between. There is no limit to what kinds of tech could be covered — one minute you may be learning about how electron guns draw pictures on an analog television, and the next you might be discovering that your modern toaster is a piece of junk.

How to Build

November 2024 •English

Britain's iconic and 'secretive' engineering companies reveal how they build the world's most amazing machines. The first part of the series "How to build a nuclear submarine" a documentary following the construction of the Astute nuclear submarine. The second part of the series "How to build a jumbo jet engine", the story of the thousands of people who design, build and test engines at Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing plants in Derby and across the UK, making Rolls-Royce a central part of life for the people of places like Derby. The third and final part of the series "How to build Britain's secret engineers" when the documentary team follows workers at a leading British company on a global journey, as they reveal a handful of their secretive projects including getting Chinook helicopters ready for front line service.

Stephen Fry’s 21st Century Firsts

November 2024 •English

An overview of new technologies and social developments in the 21st Century

Spiritual Warfare: Truth or Territory?

November 2024 •English

With all of the books and teachings on spiritual warfare, it is hard to know what is truly biblical and what is nonsense. Based on his book of the same name, Jim Osman analyzes the modern practices in resisting Satan and his demons and guides Christians into what the Bible actually says in its context.

Nature Tech

November 2024 •German

All In Earth's 4 billion year history, nature has solved all of lifes problems, from the highest mountain to the deepest ocean. Evolution is the ultimate inventor and many of mans most clever engineering solutions have exact counterparts in nature. In three amazing episodes, NatureTech views our world with fresh eyes, where nature and technology stand hand in hand.

Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher

November 2024 •English

It spans over 5,000 years of history that have shaped the world. It is full of spectacular sites and epic stories and an evolving society of inventors, heroes, heroines, villains, artisans and pioneers. Professor Joann Fletcher reveals the highs and lows of the most beguiling civilisation in humanity’s rich history in this four-part series made for BBC2.

The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

November 2024 •English

Documentary series revealing the inner workings of Britain's railways, introducing the track-workers, train guards, drivers, police officers and management teams determined to keep the country moving.

Planète techno

November 2024 •French

The World's Weirdest Weapons

November 2024 •English

These unorthodox military innovations were not developed by chance, each was constructed to solve a tactical or strategic problem, such as overcoming Nazi defences on D-Day, mounting a surprise attack over water, or safely moving an agent back and forth across enemy lines. The US smart bomb piloted by live pigeons, a jet pack used by flying soldiers, an incendiary bombing program that used bats released from aircraft, and a giant Catherine Wheel are all covered in this fascinating series. World’s Weirdest Weapons explores never before seen weapons and introduces viewers to the extraordinary people that invented these ingenious devices.

Scotland and the Battle for Britain

November 2024 •English

Andrew Marr discovers why the Scotland he grew up in has changed so much politically, and whether, after the Brexit vote, we will see Scottish independence and the break-up of the UK.

Made in Britain

November 2024 •English

Evan Davis looks at the British economy and asks what our country is good at and how it can pay its way in the world,

Weapons at War

November 2024 •English

A series that explains the history and technology of weapons at war.

Vetenskapens värld

November 2024 •Swedish

Vetenskapens värld is a popular science TV documentary program broadcast on Swedish Television (SVT).