Fashion is the mirror of history, said Louis XIV. Fusing biography, art, and history, this BBC documentary series explores the lives of historical figures through the clothes they wore. Fashion historian Amber Butchart looks for clues within the portraits, while costumer Ninya Mikhaila reconstructs a range of garments using only period techniques.
Leaving Latin America, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain and Sweden December 31. From Oscar®-winning director and producer Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) and the BAFTA-winning writers of Peep Show, this "fantastic" (Hollywood Reporter) British drama upends the typical cop show with its cutting take on modern society. James Nesbitt (The Hobbit trilogy) and Brit Marling (The OA) star in a "darkly satirical comedy about law enforcement and its discontents" (New York Times).
It's sink or synchro for a ragtag group of middle-aged men chasing aquatic glory. The Trip series' Rob Brydon stars in this hilariously offbeat ode to following your calling.
From Roman relics to Victorian remains, Britain's largest archaeological dig uncovers two massive cemeteries, revealing thousands of burials beneath today's modern roads. With such remarkable excavations, archaeologists piece together stories of the past and reshape our understanding of history.
Explore the extraordinary life of Oscar® winner, Shakespearean actor, and Star Wars icon Alec Guinness. From The Bridge on the River Kwai to Obi-Wan Kenobi, discover his legacy through rare recordings and stories from those who knew him best.
Provocative drama Fifteen-Love follows teen tennis prodigy Justine Pearce's (Ella Lily Hyland) meteoric rise and tragic fall in the elite world of Grand Slam tennis. Five years later, Justine seems to have finally healed - physically and psychologically - until her peace is shattered when her old coach Glenn Lapthorn (Aidan Turner) is thrust back into the limelight after winning the French Open with a new player. When Justine makes an explosive allegation against Glenn, the battle over the truth rocks the stately world of tennis and forces everyone to reconsider what they thought they knew.
Inside the harsh confines of a contemporary Welsh prison, survival means playing dangerous games. But when Barry, a small-time dealer, is forced into working for ruthless gangster Kit, loyalties are tested and lives on both sides of the law are pushed to the brink as secrets unravel and shake the fragile balance of the institution. Based on testimonies from real-life prisoners and guards.
In the Metropolitan Police's smallest department, the Heritage Crime Unit, an art-loving detective tackles cases connected to the world of art, antiques, collectibles and cultural heritage.
From serial-killer parents to the hidden lives of loved ones long thought dead, award-winning actress Jane Seymour (Harry Wild) and archaeologist Natasha Billson (The Great British Dig) team up to explore the remarkable mysteries and dark legacies that haunt ordinary families.
Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas specials from your favorite characters and shows, including Midsomer Murders, Detectorists, A Place to Call Home & Doc Martin!
In this beloved, award-winning Canadian series, Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) solves turn-of-the-century Toronto's most intriguing mysteries with the help of Constable Crabtree (Jonny Harris, Still Standing); Dr. Julia Ogden (Helene Joy); and Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig). Season availability varies by region.