The threat of dictatorship to democratic institutions is real, and it is exemplified by dictators such as Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro who find their way to power through similar methods.
Marking 100 years since the end of the First World War, Emmerdale 1918 uncovers the incredible untold stories of real Yorkshire men and women from the unique perspective of the cast of one of Britain’s favourite soaps.
Take a trip to a zoo like no other as Jürgen and his oddball gang of gorillas reveal a secret world of talking animals. From beat boxing tortoises to humany penguins, vegetarian lions to miniature maniac monkeys – anything is possible at The Zoo.
Across five nights, Susan’s journey takes her to a different well-known resort every day as she enjoys all the fun of the seaside, with a few celebrity guests along to help her out.
It was an archaeological find that became global news. An extraordinary mega-tomb, filled with the largest concentration of coffins ever unearthed in Saqqara, Egypt. This four-part series places you at the site to witness this ground-breaking discovery as it happened and follows Egyptologists as they try to determine why all of these mummies were buried together and what this ancient cemetery can tell us about the Egyptian civilization's way of death 2,500 years ago.
Showcases the perspectives of children as they experience challenging issues facing families today including homelessness, parental incarceration, military caregiving, and climate displacement.
How does the sun affect classical music? What do goats and spiders have in common? Could we develop bulletproof skin using spider’s silk? Discover the fascinating answers to some of the strangest and most unexpected questions.
Adventurer Steve Backshall circumnavigates the planet, tracking down the world's greatest predators as well as some of the earth's deadly forces of nature. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, follow him every step of the way.