Channel 5 TV Series - Page 17
Great Railway Adventures with Dan Cruickshank
2010
Climb up on the footplate and join historian and host Dan Cruickshank for a railway adventure like no other as he investigates how trains helped shape modern Britain. This three-part series resurrects an exhilarating age and kicks off by focusing on the railways' role in defeating Hitler, before unearthing the incredible engineering achievements of Isambard Brunel and embarking on a trip on the earliest steam engines.The Great Plague
2020
star 7Xand van Tulleken, Raksha Dave and John Sergeant trace the spread of the Great Plague of 1665 week by week and discover parallels with the coronavirus.Cornwall: A Year by the Sea
2022
Exploring Cornwall as a thriving county all year round. There may be a bountiful tourism industry, but Cornwall's proud and hard-working locals still farm the land and fish the sea, coming together for traditional celebrations throughout the year.Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South
2023
Series celebrating the natural beauty and historical heritage of the Isle of Wight, following the lives of residents whose families have lived there for generations.Portillo's Empire Journey
2020
star 7.5Portillo tells the story of the former British Empire largely through the legacy of hidden buildings that played an important part in history.Michael Palin in Nigeria
2024
star 7.5In his first visit to Nigeria, labelled the ‘Giant of Africa’, Michael Palin embarks on an epic 1,300-mile journey. It’s a country that encompasses stunning landscapes and wildlife, a variety of cultures and faiths, and a diverse population who speak over 500 languagesAdrian Dunbar: My Ireland
2022
Adrian Dunbar explores favourite places in his homeland of Ireland, sharing his passion for food, history, and landscapes.HEAT
2023
star 5The series unfolds to the backdrop of the looming Australian bushfire season when two families who are long-time friends, venture to a secluded home for a summer vacation. As secrets and lies unravel it becomes a tinderbox – and not everyone will make it out alive.Endurance: Race to the Pole
2023
star 4Following intrepid adventurers Ben Fogle and Dwayne Fields as they journey to Antarctica to relive the trials and tribulations of the deadly Race to the Pole at the beginning of the 20th Century.Penance
2020
star 5.5Following the loss of their son, Rosalie and Luke find their marriage under immense strain. Maddie and Rosalie find themselves in the caring hands of Jed, a charming and charismatic young man that they encounter at bereavement counselling who is also suffering under the weight of his own grief. Jed rekindles a hope for the future within the Douglas household. But underneath, a deadly and morally corrupt triangle is taking shape.The Hairy Bikers Chocolate Challenge
2020
A group of chocolate enthusiasts compete to create and name their very own brand of confectionery at Nestlé factories in Yorkshire.Jersey and Guernsey
2023
Jersey and Guernsey
2023
Celebrating the natural beauty and historical heritage of the beautiful islandsHampton Court: Behind Closed Doors
2020
With privileged behind-the-scenes access, this series follows the guides, gardeners, and curators as they keep Henry VIII’s magnificent country retreat up and running in the present day.The Pet Psychic
2024
The Pet Psychic
2024
Pet Psychic and author Beth Lee-Crowther travels around the country meeting desperate animal owners to decipher the whines, barks, stares and meows into meaningful conversationDream Home Makeovers with Sophie Robinson
2022
Sophie assists those wanting to create a stylish home, tackling two different interiors in each programme, and helping homeowners struggling with design doubts and dilemmas.Sue Perkins: Lost In Alaska
2024
star 7.5Sue discovers the great state of Alaska, America's last frontier: a place of extreme weather, wildlife, wilderness and ways of life.Killer Crocs with Steve Backshall
2024
Steve takes us into the dangerous world of crocodiles - one of nature's most fearsome predators - entering croc-infested territory escorted by an armed safari guide.Into the Amazon with Robson Green
2024
In this three-part series Robson Green travels through the Amazon rainforest, exploring the environment, species and culture that live within the wilderness of forest.
