History
Britain's Greatest Generation
Documentary series that tells the stories of the extraordinary last survivors of the generation who fought or lived through World War II
1. Coming of Age (59 mins)
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- ±õ²¹°ù²õ³¾²¹ÃExploring the decolonisation of museums and institutions in Ireland.77 mins
- Peace in No Man's LandThe story of the 1914 Christmas truce on the Western Front, told by three survivors.34 mins
- Tutankhamun's EgyptAn exploration of the pharaoh's role in ancient Egyptian life.
- VE Day 80: We Were ThereBritain's last living WWII veterans share stories from that day of joy and celebration60 mins
- In the Highest TraditionA look at regimental tradition and the stories that make up regimental history. (1989)
- Saint Patrick: Born in Britain, Made in IrelandA story of resilience and faith. How Patrick's extraordinary mission shaped Irish history59 mins
- GroundbreakersDan Gordon returns to his native east Belfast to explore the work of four writers.59 mins
- The Architecture the Railways BuiltAll aboard! From viaducts to stations, Tim Dunn explores the railway's remarkable designs
- PQ17: An Arctic Convoy DisasterJeremy Clarkson tells the story of the Arctic convoys of WWII and their greatest disaster.59 mins
- Once Upon a Time in Northern IrelandConflict and peace. The highly acclaimed tale of the Troubles, by those who lived it
- Implosion: The Titanic Sub DisasterA Titanic dive. A fatal implosion. Five lives lost. Was this more than a tragic accident?60 mins
- Churchill: When Britain Said NoDocumentary covering Winston Churchill's failure to be re-elected following World War II.59 mins