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- A documentary of Delhi, it scans the city's historic past that includes successive Afghan, Moghul, and English invasions, while it reveals its variegated life of the present.
- Art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the history of the Royal Collection, one of the largest and most important art collections in the world - built up over 500 years.
- 150 years ago, the German Empire was proclaimed in the Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles: a revenge on the defeat of Jena in 1806. From the battle of Sedan in September 1870, followed by the surrender of France to Prussia, to January 18, 1871, the date on which King William I of Prussia was proclaimed emperor, the unification of Germany was largely built thanks to Otto von Bismarck. While in France the Second Empire had collapsed, the chancellor, through his power of persuasion, succeeded in obtaining the consent of the German princes.
- Documentary comparing the lives of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, neither of whom was expected to become queen, shown on the occasion when the length of Queen Elizabeth's reign exceeded that of Queen Victoria's, making her Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
- ITN News' Sir Trevor McDonald and Julie Etchingham look ahead to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and go behind the scenes of previous royal weddings, speaking to those involved in organising them.
- Adrienne Arsenault examines the relationship between the Queen and Canada.
- Documents the works of three generations of Gothic architects Sir George Gilbert Scott (1811-1878), George Gilbert Scott Jr (1839-1897) and Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (1880-1960). Between them they designed the Chapel of Exeter College, Oxford; the Albert Memorial; the Foreign & Commonwealth Office; Midland Grand Hotel, St Pancras Station; the churches of All Hallows, Southwark, St Agnes, Kennington, and St Mary Magdalene, East Moors, North Yorkshire; the Avenues district of Hull; St John the Baptist (Catholic) Cathedral, Norwich; Liverpool (Anglican) Cathedral; Battersea Power Station; Waterloo Bridge; Bankside Power Station which is now the Tate Modern Gallery; and the iconic K2 and K6 red telephone boxes.
- A visit to Florence, Italy to explore how Leonardo da Vinci used science, from human dissections to innovative painting techniques, to create his artwork.
- Michael Portillo's rail tour of south east Asia reaches Malaysia, and on the island of Penang, Michael traces the origins of the former British colony in Georgetown.
- 2020–7.3 (18)TV EpisodeMichael Portillo's journey resumes in Kuala Kangsar, where he taps into the source of the lucrative rubber industry that boomed at the time of his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide.
- 2017– 42mTV-PG6.7 (15)TV EpisodeA mysterious castle was once a fairy tale estate, but today, the building is said to be haunted, and experts investigate the secrets of this eerie fortress and the ghostly stories inside.
- The Brighton Pavilion is a magnificent and quirky building that was once a seaside retreat for King George IV. Can this crumbling landmark be saved?
- A network of tunnels is built by George IV underneath Brighton's Royal Pavilion to shield his appearance from cruel critics; how the Princess Diana statue in Kensington Palace demonstrates the fractured relationship of her sons
- Bettany Hughes is on the journey of a lifetime through France and Italy to discover how travel, the arts and culture, the finest foods, can enrich our lives. She starts her journey in Paris, coming face to face with the Venus de Milo.
- 2012–8.8 (14)TV EpisodeMichael travels from Amsterdam to Brussels, Mons and Amiens in Picardy France and he meets guides who explain the historic significance of the rail network and these places.
- Michael visits a world famous tourist hotspot that's been captivating visitors since the Victorian era, takes to the air in Yeovil and tries his hand at cloth making, the 19th century way.
- 202353mTV Episode
- 2014–TV EpisodeDan Cruickshank reveals the buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.
- 2014– 51mTV-GTV EpisodeA new style emerged as Monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.
- "It calms you down," admits a cage fighter, explaining why he engages in the world's most brutal sport. What does it say about masculinity that violence is a form of therapy? Moved by the tragic story of a young man lost to suicide, artist Grayson Perry seeks out the stories of a band of cage fighters - uncovering the insecurities and surprising motivations that attract them to this macho world.
- Michael and chef Paul Ainsworth celebrate food created for the most significant royal event, the coronation. Polly meets the daughter of the woman who devised dishes for the nation on the day the Queen was crowned.
- Anna is inspired by an Italian lamb dish served at the wedding of Queen Victoria's youngest daughter. Annie meets the baker who created the wedding cake for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
- Paul sets up the barbecue to cook Prince Philip's signature dish Gaelic steaks. Annie reveals how Queen Victoria made picnics fashionable when she visits Chiswick House in south west London.
- The team explore dishes cooked for royal birthdays, starting with the 80th birthday celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. Anna tries the chocolate cake said to be the royal birthday cake.
- The team celebrate royal food inspired by the days of India and Empire.Paul cooks up quail and potato curry, said to be a favourite of Queen Victoria. Annie visits Osborne House where Victoria hired her own Indian chefs.
- Anna Haugh cooks some unusual 19th-century ingredients used in a dish to celebrate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. Historian Dr Polly Russell investigates how the town of Windsor persuaded the Queen to donate an ox to them.
- Paul cooks cottage pie, a favourite of Prince William when he was a boy and former royal chef Darren McGrady makes banana flan. Dr Annie Gray visits the Swiss Cottage in the grounds of Osborne House.
- Anna Haugh cooks food inspired by some of the royal family's favourite restaurants. Polly visits some of the restaurants given the royal seal of approval in the 1950s and 60s.
- Michael and Paul showcase some of the food that has been served at the grandest royal state banquets. Historian Matthew Green learns how to lay a table for such an event and the diplomatic protocol of such an event.
- Anna cooks food served to the royal family when they are indulging their passion for country pursuits. Matthew Green tours a grand shooting estate and wild mushrooms are foraged for.
- Michael Buerk is joined by chefs Paul Ainsworth and Anna Haugh to showcase food inspired by the Commonwealth. Anna gets to experience cooking on-board the floating palace that is the Royal Yacht Britannia.
- Michael is joined by chef Anna Haugh to showcase some of the food enjoyed by the royal family when they enjoy a day at the races. From a mini mutton pie to Eton Mess.
- Afternoon tea is said to be the Queen's favourite meal, Paul Ainsworth creates Battenberg with a twist and Bath Buns. Historian Dr Annie Gray learns about a grand royal tea party held for maids.
- Top London chef Anna Haugh cooks a range of dishes associated with royal consorts. Dr Polly Russell attempts to make a Danish pudding brought to England by Queen Alexandra.
- Paul is inspired by a meal Prince Philip ate when he crossed the arctic. Anna learns about a cake the Queen takes on her travels. Historian Matthew Green discovers the history of gin.
- Michael and Anna recreate George V's favourite curry. Historian Dr Polly Russell learns how Sir Francis Drake made a fortune for queen and country. We learn the secrets of a famous condiment that's been a royal favourite for generations.
- Michael and Anna sample a luxurious dish created for Charles II. Wine expert Joe Fattorini meets the 8th generation of vintners to the royals. We discover the ingredients that went into a lavish dish at a royal banquet.
- Anna Haugh recreates a Tudor savoury tart. Dr Annie Gray discovers how our Christmas celebrations owe much to Queen Victoria. Dipna Anand cooks a Diwali sweet.
- Anna Haugh fires up the barbecue for a favourite dish of Princess Anne. Dr Annie Gray explores the history of ice cream. A former royal chef recalls his time in the kitchens at Balmoral Castle.
- Michael and Paul recreate a dish served at one of the most lavish banquets of all time. Dr Polly Russell hears about a night out that bankrupted England. Michael Caines recreates a dish he cooked for the Queen at Royal Ascot.