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Walking Britain's Roman RoadsWalking Britain's Roman Roads
Channel 5, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary
5.0


Join historian Dan Jones as he embarks on a journey to explore Britain's ancient Roman roads, revealing the history and secrets that lie beneath. Discover the fascinating stories of the people who built and travelled these roads, and how they shaped the landscape of Britain. A must-watch for history buffs and travel enthusiasts alike.


Elephant HospitalElephant Hospital
Channel 5, 2020 On Hiatus | Documentary
4.0


The work of a Thailand hospital devoted solely to treating elephants. The two-part documentary reveals the day-to-day challenges of dealing with supersized patients suffering everything from deadly viruses to cuts and parasites. It also shows how the facility teaches baby elephants new commands and even turns elephant poo into fertiliser.


The Railway KillersThe Railway Killers
Channel 5, 2021 On Hiatus | Crime, Documentary, Mini-Series
3.0


Follows a series of murders of women at railway stations in London in the early 1980s, told through dramatic reconstruction and testimony from police officers and victims' friends.


Digging For TreasureDigging For Treasure
Channel 5, 2022 On Hiatus | History
4.0


Dan Walker, Michaela Strachan, and Raksha Dave discover the nation's secret past with the help of an army of metal detectorists, who use their gear and talents to comb an allotted area of land for artefacts and objects forgotten by people over the years.


Beyond the Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & CliveBeyond the Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & Clive
Channel 5, 2022 On Hiatus | Documentary
2.0


Beyond the Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & Clive follows Clive and Reuben as they travel beyond their remote hill farm in the Yorkshire Dales, to embark on a digging business venture together. The show will chart how the teenager's unique childhood has prepared him for adult life, chart the highs and lows of Reuben's first year in business and watch dad Clive, best mate Tom and girlfriend Sarah join him on this journey.


Tyrant: The Rise of Adolf HitlerTyrant: The Rise of Adolf Hitler


A radical re-telling of the events that lead to the Second World War, focusing on the period between March 1938 and September 1939. Throughout the series, a team of leading young historians explain what Adolf Hitler was doing day by day, week by week during this period, looking at each moment through his eyes, and revealing how this tyrant brought the world to the edge of destruction.


Endurance: Race to the Pole with Ben FogleEndurance: Race to the Pole with Ben Fogle
Channel 5, 2023 On Hiatus | Adventure, Documentary
1.0


Ben Fogle and Dwayne Fields experience the lives of Edwardian explorers in Antarctica.


Into the Congo with Ben FogleInto the Congo with Ben Fogle


Exploring the remote rainforests of the Congo and experiencing the culture that makes the country the 'beating heart of Africa'.


Britain's Bloody CrownBritain's Bloody Crown
Channel 5, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, History, Documentary



Dan Jones tells the story of the Wars of the Roses. This series uses Dan's unique storytelling method with dramatic re-enactments.


Make or BreakMake or Break
Channel 5, 2017 On Hiatus | Comedy, Romance, Reality



Make or Break is a reality series in which a group of miserable lovers are flown out to a Mexican party hotspot to see if their relationship will sink or swim. Hanging out with like-minded couples, loyalties will be put to the test as temptations are thrown their way.Couples will be allowed to flirt and date with other people on the trip but will also be given a chance to give their previous relationships a second chance.


Elizabeth: Our QueenElizabeth: Our Queen
Channel 5, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary
3.0


Documentary series using interviews with those close to her to paint a personal picture of HM the Queen.


Henry VIII and His Six WivesHenry VIII and His Six Wives
Channel 5, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary
3.0


Drama documentary series in which historians Dan Jones and Suzannah Lipscomb bring to life the scandal, romance and betrayal that characterised Henry VIII's six marriages.


The Railway 24/7The Railway 24/7
Channel 5, 2020 On Hiatus | Documentary
5.0


Life on the rails with TransPennine Express.


Fred and Rose West: The Search for the VictimsFred and Rose West: The Search for the Victims
Channel 5, 2021 On Hiatus | Crime, Documentary
2.0


Series examining the crimes of the couple, revealing the true horror of what took place behind closed doors at 25 Cromwell Street and other addresses in Gloucester over the course of many years. The programme looks at recent police efforts to find the body of Mary Bastholm and tells her story, as well those of the 12 other young women known to have been murdered by Fred and Rose West.


Robson Green: Coastal FishingRobson Green: Coastal Fishing
Channel 5, 2021 On Hiatus | Reality, Documentary



The actor searches for the tastiest fish in British waters, exploring distinct maritime cultures around the British Isles, examining the love of seafood that has kept the nation fed for centuries and how fish stocks can be preserved.


Secret Life of The ForestSecret Life of The Forest
Channel 5, 2021 Running | Documentary
4.5


Filmed over one year, this four-part series reveals the spectacular beauty of England's largest forest, Kielder, as it changes through the seasons. Situated in one of the wildest and most remote parts of the country, it's home to some of Britain's greatest and most secretive wildlife, from red squirrels to pine martens, feral goats to water voles and a variety of birds of prey.


Secrets of the Imperial War MuseumSecrets of the Imperial War Museum
Channel 5, 2021 On Hiatus | History, Documentary



Secrets of the Imperial War Museum is a six-part documentary series exploring all five of IWM's branches. See how we care for the incredible objects in our collection, find out what it takes to organise a spectacular air show and discover the stories behind some of the powerful objects going on display in our new Second World War and The Holocaust Galleries.


The Secret History Of World War IIThe Secret History Of World War II
Channel 5, 2021 On Hiatus | Military/War, Documentary



The Secret History Of WWII looks into the remarkable stories behind the key events of the planet's most destructive conflict. Each episode revolves around a different major event - from Dunkirk to D-day - and uses immersive recreation and archive to drive the story, as well as insightful and poignant first-hand accounts.


A Farm Through TimeA Farm Through Time
Channel 5, 2022 On Hiatus | Cooking/Food, History, Documentary
4.0


Farming brothers Rob and Dave Nicholson travel to three different periods in history.


Alexander Armstrong in South KoreaAlexander Armstrong in South Korea
Channel 5, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Travel, Documentary



Alexander embarks on an epic journey across one of the most influential and successful countries on Earth, exploring all South Korea has to offer and just how different our lives are.


Wonders of the Moon With Dara Ó BriainWonders of the Moon With Dara Ó Briain
Channel 5, 2023 On Hiatus | Documentary



Dara O Briain explores the ways in which the moon shapes just about everything around us, and why there's now a new race to get humans back to the surface of our satellite.


The 1970s SupermarketThe 1970s Supermarket
Channel 5, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Cooking/Food, Documentary



The story of the shopping revolution, as Britain went from small behind-the-counter shops to massive megastores, with trolleys, booze sections and barcodes.


Wife on StrikeWife on Strike


In this series, we meet some of the UK's most unequal households, in which one partner - usually the woman - is taking on more of the domestic load than anyone else in the home.In each episode, two participants (not always women) from two different households down tools and walk out on their ungrateful families. Those left behind must try and muscle through one week without the family linchpin, as we uncover the real dynamics of the household. As their strike unfolds, we follow both sides as they try to cope in this unique look at how we all live together in modern Britain.


Portillo's AndaluciaPortillo's Andalucia


Join Michael Portillo as he celebrates Andalucía, one of Spain's most interesting and diverse regions. It's an area Michael knows and loves, as well as one where he lives for part of his year. Now, he takes us to six of his favourite spots and reveals what makes them so special.


The Tube: Keep London Moving!The Tube: Keep London Moving!
Channel 5, 2024 Running | Documentary



A revealing exploration of one of the world's busiest public transportation systems.


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