Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes

In this series Bettany Hughes embarks on an epic journey to unpack the myths and legends of the Greek islands. Bettany follows the trail of Odysseus, with exclusive unique access to live archaeological digs uncovering bronze age warriors and virgin sacrifices. A gripping adventure amidst a stunning landscape.

Return To Downton

RETURN TO DOWNTON takes a nostalgic trip back to Highclere Castle, the inspiration for the Downton Abbey Estate and seat of the Earls of Carnarvon for over 300 years. Lead contributors include cast members such as Jim Carter (Carson) and Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham), as well as the real life owners of the castle Lord and Lady Carnarvon and observations from those involved in this beloved series from the first take. The special offers viewers a unique and in-depth peek behind the scenes of the most famous stately home on television and provides a real treat for true Downton lovers worldwide.

Building Star Trek

When Star Trek aired in September of 1966, it showed us for the very first time an unimaginable world of sliding doors, hand-held communicators, and tiny discs that stored endless amounts of data. It also brought us the first black female in a leading role, and the very first interracial kiss on American television. 50 years after it first hit the airwaves, BUILDING STAR TREK explores the cultural and technological influences this groundbreaking series had on our world today.

Chatsworth House: A Great British Year

This documentary series is a unique insight into Britain’s best loved stately home with unprecedented access during extraordinary times. Six episodes follow four seasons, weaving stories and characters from the house, the gardens and the wider 35,000 acre estate.

How To Make It In Comedy

HOW TO MAKE IT IN COMEDY is the story of how a 75-year-old small Scottish arts festival became a national institution where new stars are forged, careers made, and sometimes, dreams dashed. Told by the stars who first found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe, this is the inside story of what it takes to make a name here, from those who enjoyed overnight success to those who slogged for years to make it. Through their triumphs, favourite jokes, and sometimes painful failures, we’ll discover a hidden history of comedy – revealing how the gags we find funny and the comedians we love reflect our changing culture. Featuring David Schwimmer, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Eddie Izzard and many more stars.

The Black West: A Counter History Of The Wild West

It is one of the West’s most powerful myths. The story of how the American West was won - by great heroes and white men. BLACK WEST tells the flip side of that myth. In 1875, one of four American cowboys was Black—Black sheriffs, Black trappers and Black soldiers. Some were adopted by Native American tribes, while others became slaves. These anonymous heroes were the inspiration for many great Westerns; yet Hollywood has erased them from the silver screen. Pieced together from archives, carefully crafted re-enactments and first-hand historical accounts, BLACK WEST restores these invisible heroes to their rightful place in history.

Inside The Met

INSIDE THE MET is an observational documentary series that begins as the largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday with a treasure-trove of landmark exhibitions. Then Covid strikes. Within a week of the grand opening, the Met closes its doors. Then comes another whirlwind: in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, there are urgent demands for social justice. Throughout this rollercoaster year, we have unprecedented access from boardroom to basement. Unsure of when it can reopen, uncertain about how to keep afloat financially, and questioning its very purpose, INSIDE THE MET reveals a great institution as its 150th birthday makes history in ways no one could have predicted.

Out of Country

We’ve all seen footage of rock stars on stage or in the studio. But what do they do in their off time? Unscripted, informal and insightful, we travel with well-known music makers including Kathleen Edwards, Colin James, Kim Stockwood, Doc Walker, Emerson Drive and Tara Oram as they make their great escape from the hectic and demanding world of recording and touring. From New Zealand to Europe, OUT OF COUNTRY takes the road less travelled as our music star tour-guides step out of their element and into the best kind of trouble.

I Am What I Play

From the 1960s to the 1980s, the rock radio DJ played an unprecedented creative role in the music world. I AM WHAT I PLAY profiles four DJs in major markets during this period: their programming, their politics, and their deep connections with musicians and fans in the heyday of rock radio. Where are they now, and how did they reinvent themselves as the medium changed?

Bacchus, Venus And Mars Uncovered

In this series Professor Bettany Hughes embarks on a voyage of discovery, travelling across the Mediterranean and Middle East to reveal the true stories of three of the most iconic Greek Gods and Goddesses; Venus, Bacchus and Mars. From Jordan to Cyprus and around the world, Bettany explores the gods of wine, war and love, and their stories' endurance in history.