Biographer A.N. Wilson uncovers the intriguing personal life of Queen Victoria through her journals and letters in this psychological portrait of Britain's longest reigning monarch. With Queen Victoria's writings read by Anna Chancellor.
Sir Trevor McDonald travels to the U.S. to meet the wives, girlfriends and daughters of Mafioso who reveal the truth behind the money, violence, glamour and treachery of organised crime.
This sumptuous series travels to every corner of the globe, taking in 26 destinations across 18 countries, to reveal some of the most extraordinary, iconic, and luxurious hotels ever built. Unique access takes us behind the scenes to explore what it takes to create these out-of-this-world experiences and we follow the people charged with meeting the needs of hotel guests.
This five-part series undertakes a journey of discovery through 11 countries, exploring the intriguing cultural histories surrounding the use of herbs – in the Provence, the Alps, in the Balkans, Latin America and India.
Hidden behind the staid atmosphere of most museums is a vibrant and exciting world that pits science and physical evidence against philosophy and conjecture. SECRETS OF THE EXHIBIT will take you deep into the fascinating world behind the orderly, perfectly-labeled displays. From theft and authentication to forensics and fables, SECRETS OF THE EXHIBIT opens the doors that shield the average patron from the mayhem and mystery involved in the world of curators charged with the duty of capturing and preserving history. From chain mail to dinosaurs, from war to works of art, each episode will engage the audience with stories and timely visuals that will both surprise and intrigue.
The definitive film history of the RAF and one of the most visually stunning aviation series ever made.
Using hours of totally unique and previously unavailable and lost archive film, exclusive air-to-air sequences and dozens of interviews with veterans, Battle For The Skies now covers everything from the early days of the Air Battalion right up to 2007.
The Flying Chef, Nathan Huxham, takes us on a culinary adventure through the islands of Indonesia, combining local food, exotic cocktails, and some of the world's best diving.
Choppertown presents - Strap in and brace yourself for a tire screeching, earth rumbling journey with the masters of Mopar! Bringing you face-to-face with the masterminds behind these all American muscle cars. Jam packed with drag races, car shows, and burnouts, Mo' Power! gives you a first-hand glimpse into the minds of Mopar legends.
Sam, Julian, and Jenn experience a variety of exciting modes of transportation as they journey across the country. They use things such as trucks, cars and motorcycles, and they also experiment with ATVs, boats, jet skis, and air travel.
Exposing the world's most conniving, creative, and criminally adept con men, Serial Swindlers goes inside their minds. While their crimes and exploits are a ready-made Hollywood script, their escapades have left a trail of heartache, poverty and destruction. Ordinary criminal minds they are not.