Join Francesco da Mosto and special guests including Emma Thompson as they take to the Italian road, exploring Verona, Padua, and Venice, three of the fair cities in which The Bard laid his scenes.

Distinguished art historian Sir Kenneth Clark presents a personal view of the ideas and values which have shaped western civilisation. Touring Europe, he traces developments in thought and culture from the Dark Ages through to the present day.

The story of World War One poet Wilfred Owen, who was killed in action in France just one week before the Armistice. Compiled by Peter Florence from Owen's diaries, letters, and poems.

A fascinating look at modern day high society through four historically prominent families. Today, though their political influence may have waned, the descendants still inhabit a world where succession is of paramount importance.

Mixing CGI with vivid drama and spectacular battle scenes, this dramatized documentary tells how the greed, lust, and ambition of men like Caesar shaped and destroyed an Empire.

The remarkable story of the beginnings of Britain and its people, from glacial wasteland to the Bronze Age society that built Stonehenge.

Presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, this enthralling series explores how the BBC fought not only Hitler but also the British government to become the institution it is today.

This is the story of 76 men trying to escape from Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp. 3 got home, 73 were captured, 50 of whom were secretly shot on the instructions of Hitler against every rule of War.

Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.

Two-part documentary which looks at the items valued or desired by men and women over the centuries, focusing particularly on the Classical and Medieval periods