From Al Capone, to the real Peaky Blinders, from The Krays twins to the Queen of Harlem, each hour-long episode of Original Gangsters will see the legendary actor Sean Bean take a deep dive through a rogues gallery of some of the most notorious criminals in history to separate the fact from the fiction, as we find out what they mean to us today and just why they were the original gangsters.
Sandi Toksvig and Raksha Dave join some of the nation’s most extraordinary digs, as they explore remarkable sites on the brink of great discoveries and unearth hidden secrets from Britain's past.
The mystery isn’t who pulls the trigger, but who pulls the strings. In these twisted whodunit investigations, solid alibis and crime scene forensics mean nothing when detectives are on the hunt for an evil mastermind.
Luís Franco-Bastos embarks on an unlikely quest—against all odds—to find one of the most enigmatic figures in the world of video games: Tó Madeira.
A legendary striker from *Championship Manager 2000/01* who scored goals, won titles, and captivated thousands of players... despite never having actually existed.
It all begins with a Gouveia jersey and quickly turns into a relentless search that leads him to question what is real and what was born of a digital myth.
Was Tó Madeira merely an invention... or did he truly exist?
Hiring hitmen may seem foolproof but leads to disaster. Failed plots and successful hits end in tragedy. Every mastermind faces justice in these true crime cases of murder-for-hire gone wrong.
In the early afternoon of September 17, 2024, a series of simultaneous explosions tears through Lebanon. The source: pagers. These old-fashioned communication devices suddenly turned into lethal weapons. Within seconds, thousands detonate. Only one day later, Walkie Talkies detonate, striking leading Hezbollah members and turning the covert operation into a full-scale intelligence offensive. More than forty people die, over three thousand are injured.
Heist: Robbing the Bank of England' documents the 1990 Bank of England bond heist which saw a theft of £ 292 million. Hosted my Marcel Theroux, this series will travel across the globe to tell this incredible true story which spanned several continents over three decades, leaving many unanswered questions…until now.
A visual journey through the magnificent garden landscapes of European royal houses – from the baroque forms at Hampton Court Palace to the ornate grounds of Sanssouci Palace and the extensive green spaces of Schönbrunn Palace. Each of these gardens tells not only of power and aesthetics, but also of the challenges of keeping nature, culture and history alive today.
From war zones to royal duties – Scots’ battalions train, fight and serve. On duty and off, we follow the lives of jocks and officers, uncovering courage, sacrifice and humanity.
An 8-episode journey hosted by Wei Koh, taking viewers deep into the heart of watchmaking. From legendary watchmakers, skilled artisans to bold tastemakers, Wei reveals the stories, passions, and craftsmanship driving horology today, while exploring the traditions, innovations, and personal philosophies behind them. Each episode blends adventure, cultural discovery, and expert insight, showcasing not only the artistry of fine timepieces but also the places and people that define them.
Leonid Brezhnev and Willy Brandt were on opposite sides of the ideological divide, but it was their personal contact, hidden even from the secret services, that became a turning point in the history of the 20th century.