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The Century of the Self
Adam Curtis examines how Freudian theory influenced twentieth century society.
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Simon Singh's Numbers
Simon Singh takes a quirky look at some of the most important numbers in mathematics.
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Walking with Beasts
Bringing the Cenozoic period to life with computer animation and anamatronics.
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Ancient Apocalypse
Series seeking to explain how human achievements were destroyed by the forces of nature
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When Louis Met...
Louis Theroux accompanies British celebrities as they go about their day-to-day business.
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What the Romans Did for Us
The innovations and inventions brought to Britain by the Romans.
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The Mayfair Set
Four stories about the rise of business and the decline of political power by Adam Curtis.
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Rick Stein's Seafood Odyssey
Series exploring places and flavours that have influenced the cooking of chef Rick Stein.
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The Archive Hour
A look back at programmes and recordings from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ archives
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Windrush
Conflict, controversy and culture - the story of a generation that rebuilt Britain.
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Storyville
Amazing, shocking, inspiring and award-winning - the best in international documentaries.
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The Fifty Years War: Israel and the Arabs
The inside story of the Arab-Israel conflict.
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Full Circle with Michael Palin
Travel series in which Michael Palin travels around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.
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Rick Stein's Fruits of the Sea
Chef Rick Stein celebrates seafood from around the world.
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Defence of the Realm
1996 five-part documentary series looking at the work of the Ministry of Defence.
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War Walks
Richard Holmes visits battlefields throughout Britain, northern France and Belgium
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Rick Stein's Taste of the Sea
Chef Rick Stein celebrates seafood in his hometown of Padstow.
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The Death of Yugoslavia
The inside story of a nation’s collapse, told by those who lived it and tore it apart.
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The Living Dead
Three films by Adam Curtis about the attempts of those in power to control the past.
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The Private Life of Plants
David Attenborough documentary series exploring the life cycle of plants.
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Watergate
Norma Percy's definitive documentary series on the crime that brought down Nixon.
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Life in the Freezer
Sir David Attenborough looks at the natural history of the Antarctic continent
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Thomas Hardy's Dorset
A documentary about Thomas Hardy's Dorset with Sir Michael Hordern.
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The Trials of Life
Nature documentary series examining animal behaviour presented by David Attenborough.
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Inside Out: Ticking With the Crow/The Officers' Mess
Squaddies and officers provide their viewpoint on the realities of Army service. (1989)
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In the Highest Tradition
1989 series which delves into the world of British military tradition.
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Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin
Michael Palin emulates Phileas Fogg by circumnavigating the globe
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How to Make a Royal Marines Officer
Two-part documentary following 29 men hoping to become Royal Marine officers.
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Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives
David Attenborough presents a series on fossils and palaeontology.
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