The Making of Britain

The history of our curious relationship with murder is explored by Lucy Worsley.

Behind the velvet rope at Britain's most beautiful and historic homes.

Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic.

The incredible story of a young woman who ripped up the rulebook and reinvented the novel.

David Olusoga explores the history and legacy of the British Empire.

The story of how three British artists responded to the cataclysm of World War One.

Simon Schama journeys through 5,000 years of life in the British Isles.

The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.

JMW Turner’s sketches reveal how he became one of Britain’s most celebrated artists.

Prof Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs.

The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.

A look at how Cornish landscapes have influenced sculptor Barbara Hepworth's work. (1961)

Simon Schama searches for who we are now - and discovers the answers in art and culture.

Sian Eleri uncovers the real Gwen John, now revered as Wales's greatest female artist.

A look at the relationship between Arthur Conan Doyle and his creation Sherlock Holmes.

A look at the life of William Shakespeare, his place and time and the work he produced.

The story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now.

Film following the life of an extraordinary woman who revolutionised modern nursing.

Experts from archaeologists to astrophysicists offer new insights on the Bayeux Tapestry.

Philomena Cunk's landmark mockumentary series taking us through Britain's history.

David Olusoga explores the 400-year history of London’s Covent Garden Piazza.

Lucy Worsley restages the wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

How British history is a concoction of stories manipulated by whoever was in power.

Neil Oliver's epic story of how Britain and its people came to be