Jamie prepares an unforgettable table for Christmas, the scenery for which will be views of a decorated Italian mountain village on the background of more
Jamie prepares an unforgettable table for Christmas, the scenery for which will be views of a decorated Italian mountain village on the background of snow-covered mountains. He will focus on the two main dishes - turkey with Italian garnish and classic porquette. close
Ancient Rome was a patriarchal society in which women had almost no rights. But the fair sex, who were in the upper strata of society, had a huge influence. more
Ancient Rome was a patriarchal society in which women had almost no rights. But the fair sex, who were in the upper strata of society, had a huge influence. Professor Catherine Edwards will tell about the wife of the Emperor Augustus and the mother of Tiberius - Livia Drusilla, as well as the tragic fates of Messalina and Agrippina, and what influence they had in the Roman Empire. Catherine will also explain how women under emperors, unable to assess the political situation, often became victims rather than leaders. . . close
"Prince." More than 500 years ago, the coronation of an eighteen-year-old boy, the new king of England, took place at Westminster Abbey. He would later more
"Prince." More than 500 years ago, the coronation of an eighteen-year-old boy, the new king of England, took place at Westminster Abbey. He would later become one of the most odious monarchs in history. And then the young man was thin, handsome, elegant, gifted musically and poetically, prudent, charming, had a good temper and married for love. . .
"Warrior." The young King Henry VIII wanted first of all to become what his father had never been - the perfect noble knight who would achieve undying glory with his military exploits.
"Lover." The story of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is one of the greatest tragic love novels. This novel transformed Henry from a handsome but ordinary king, who reached a rather small size, into a tyrant who changed the nation and left the deepest mark in history.
"Tyrant." In his later years, King Henry VIII carried out the most radical church reform in the history of English Christianity. But in his youth, his faith was completely sincere and quite traditional. What was it about Henry’s faith in traditional Catholicism? close
Sarah Jane and Mr. Smith decide to create a database of alien life forms. Their goal is to pass on to future defenders of Earth everything Sarah Jane and her team have learned about aliens.
Sarah Jane and Mr. Smith decide to create a database of alien life forms. Their goal is to pass on to future defenders of Earth everything Sarah Jane and her team have learned about aliens. close
Set in three of the most seasonally changeable landscapes on earth - Svalbard, Okavango and New England - this series showcases the stunning transformations more
Set in three of the most seasonally changeable landscapes on earth - Svalbard, Okavango and New England - this series showcases the stunning transformations that occur each year, revealing the unique processes behind them and showing how wildlife has adapted to cope with the changes. close
These are the dialogues of two protagonists - Krupitsa and Dau - and scenes from the life of the Institute of Physical Problems (from the 38th to the more
These are the dialogues of two protagonists - Krupitsa and Dau - and scenes from the life of the Institute of Physical Problems (from the 38th to the 52nd). Great terror, power and man, revolution and war, Christianity, Buddhism, shamanism, the atomic bomb, physicists-scientists and "warriors of state security", wives, girlfriends, employees - the themes of the novel, telling about the fate and resistance of genius in the era of the dystopian Empire.
Michael Mosley embarks on three journeys to understand science's last great frontier - the human mind - as he traces the history of the attempts to understand and manipulate the brain.
Michael Mosley embarks on three journeys to understand science's last great frontier - the human mind - as he traces the history of the attempts to understand and manipulate the brain. close
Patrick Troughton's Doctor and his companions Victoria and Jamie investigate strange happenings at a gas refinery run by Chief Robson. Animated recreations more
Patrick Troughton's Doctor and his companions Victoria and Jamie investigate strange happenings at a gas refinery run by Chief Robson. Animated recreations of lost episodes help bring this 1960s adventures back to screens. close
Mankind is reluctant to take responsibility for ravaging the planet. Populace imagines a world where the solution is to impose a strict genetic caste more
Mankind is reluctant to take responsibility for ravaging the planet. Populace imagines a world where the solution is to impose a strict genetic caste system, a eugenics policy that keeps numbers below the tipping point and protects the greater good. Clones are manufactured to carry out this work. Must we give away our freedoms to protect the earth from mankind? close
The action takes place in two kingdoms - Sicily and Bohemia - and covers a period of sixteen years, during which nothing happens. The plot is set by the more
The action takes place in two kingdoms - Sicily and Bohemia - and covers a period of sixteen years, during which nothing happens. The plot is set by the unreasonable jealousy of the Sicilian king Leont, who, suspecting his wife Hermione of treason, puts her in prison; and his friend, the “traitor” Polixen, orders to kill. Then Hermione gives birth to a girl, whom the evil monarch sends into exile in Bohemia. Years pass, and young Utrata, together with her lover, Polyxen’s son, with the name Floriselle, well known to our TV viewer, return to their homeland and restore justice in the most extravagant way.
Twelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heartbreaking. Two twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in more
Twelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heartbreaking. Two twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister... Christopher Luscombe, Director of the ‘glorious’ (Daily Telegraph) Love’s Labour’s Lost and Much Ado About Nothing (2014 and 2016), returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company to tackle Shakespeare’s greatest comedy, a brilliantly bittersweet account of "the whirligig of time". close
A quirky and surrealistic action/comedy where a brave heart takes a wild journey inside the body to try to sort out the problems of a hungover morning.
A quirky and surrealistic action/comedy where a brave heart takes a wild journey inside the body to try to sort out the problems of a hungover morning. close
'Fight for Life' was a series, using new technology, which explores the human body and its fight for survival in life threatening situations, with computer-generated more
'Fight for Life' was a series, using new technology, which explores the human body and its fight for survival in life threatening situations, with computer-generated imagery and specially shot footage. The series explains the six stages in life: Birth, Childhood, Teenagers, Prime of Life, The Middle Years and The Final Years. close
This brand-new and exclusive series takes a closer look at some of the world's most talked-about assassinations and near misses. Always a fascinating more
This brand-new and exclusive series takes a closer look at some of the world's most talked-about assassinations and near misses. Always a fascinating and macabre subject, assassinations can damage a nation's confidence, create wars and shock the world. Throughout this series some of the 20th century's most outrageous attempts can, thanks to rare archive footage and reconstructions, be seen first hand and viewers are brought closer to the events than ever before. From the assassinations of John F Kennedy and Mahatma Ghandi, to attacks on royalty, politicians and media celebrities, this series uncovers the real reasons behind these events and how they unfolded. close
The range of seasons in Britain are as extraordinary as the climate is unique. The splendour of the autumn colour change is as magnificent as anywhere more
The range of seasons in Britain are as extraordinary as the climate is unique. The splendour of the autumn colour change is as magnificent as anywhere on earth, while the animal migration is of planet-wide importance. For the first time, the BBC Natural History Unit's filming techniques and expertise are focused on Britain. close
The twelve episodes of this BBC series cover a millennium of English monarchy and portray lives of twelve important English monarchs and how each of them more
The twelve episodes of this BBC series cover a millennium of English monarchy and portray lives of twelve important English monarchs and how each of them impacted the history: William the Conqueror, Henry II, Edward I, Henry V , Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Charles I, Charles II, George III, Victoria, and to the present Queen Elizabeth II. Each 23-minute episode is filmed on location, with historian Nigel Spivey providing the narration describing bloodshed, lust and political intrigue. Actors provide mute dramatization. close
Following a traumatic incident, Lily, a socially-aware writer, attempts to restart her life by touring the country with her friend, Zara. After accepting more
Following a traumatic incident, Lily, a socially-aware writer, attempts to restart her life by touring the country with her friend, Zara. After accepting a free boat tour on the "Lady-Jane" through England's canals, the pair begin to realise that there are evils lurking beneath the water that are far more ancient and powerful than they could have ever imagined. close