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A landmark series exploring the drugs of choice in different parts of the UK. From Mamba in Wolverhampton to Heroin in Manchester, this series lifts the lid on the narcotic landscape of Britain today.

Texas-based restoration expert Brent Hull breathes new life into historical structures and homes.

Discover the rich history of African civilizations with Harvard professor and Emmy Award Winning filmmaker Henry Louis Gates. From the ancient kingdoms of Egypt and Ethiopia to the powerful empires of West Africa, this documentary brings to life the greatness of African cultures.

Join Dr. Bendor Grosvenor and Jacky Klein as they seek out the work of some of the biggest names in art, lying hidden in local museums and country houses all across Britain. Britain's publicly owned art collection contains over 210,000 paintings. But at any one time, over 80 percent of these are locked away in storage. And, among this secret treasure trove of mystery paintings are some of the finest works of art the public owns - but didn't know they had. There might even be some priceless Old Masters lost in the vaults.

A 10 episode series covering the 20th Century's notable inventions. Each episode covers a decade with great period video footage.

A 3-part documentary series features stunning animations in Ultra HD quality and sheds light on the kind of life that existed in the Permian, Triassic and Cretaceous periods beginning 250 million years ago.

What do scientists know about the universe? What still remains to be uncovered? What are some of the next avenues of exploration? Professor Neil deGrasse Tyson's course The Inexplicable Universe: Unsolved Mysteries is a marvelous journey to the frontiers of the known (and unknown) universe and introduces you to tantalizing questions being addressed by the world's top scientists.

The hit game show where adults have to answer grade-school level questions to win big is back! And this time, the kids play a bigger role as they help contestants prove that they're smarter than a 5th grader.

Ghostwriter was the story of a group of New York City kids, brought together by the spiritual being known as "Ghostwriter". The kids work together, with Ghostwriter's help, to solve the mysteries they encounter. The series featured a cast of widely different ethnic groups, and focused on the concept of "making reading fun."

Series in which Waldemar Januszczak sets out to uncover the secret meanings hidden in four famous paintings by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne and Seurat.

Space Time explores the outer reaches of space, the craziness of astrophysics, the possibilities of sci-fi, and anything else you can think of beyond Planet Earth with our astrophysicist host: Matthew O'Dowd.

"Roots Less Traveled" is a live-action, half-hour television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children aged 13-16. "Roots Less Traveled" follows two family members as they gain a newfound understanding and respect for each other on their quest to learn more about their family history. From rumors of a relative who sailed on the Titanic to stories of homesteaders forging a new path for future generations, our duo will discover the truth behind the tales that have been passed down in their family while our viewers learn the personal stories behind notable historical moments. Viewers will be taken on a literal journey to unique places around the globe, learning more about the culture and history of these significant locations and events that happened there. Throughout this experience, we will witness these family members grow closer as they gain wisdom not only about themselves, but also about how their past has helped shape their present.

The historian and classicist explores Greece from the time of the Ancients up to the present day.

The World from Above is a unique continuing series of aerial programmes offering an entirely different view of the world. From 10,000ft, down to just a few feet the stabilised high definition aerial camera seeks out the beautiful, as well as the dramatic, on journeys across very different parts of the world including Europe, Africa and the United States.

Archaeological digs shed light on the extinct beasts of old, from the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the Tasmanian tiger, sabre-toothed tiger, and the woolly mammoth, and look at the legends and myths surrounding them.

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.

Great Australian Walks with Julia Zemiro is set to take viewers across our Great Southern Land by foot in an entertaining waltz through history, geography, science, travel, and culture.

Transporting turtles, hugging fish and swimming with sharks - all in a day's work. Head under the water as the dedicated team reveal the secrets of Britain's biggest aquarium.

Engineering Evolved takes you on a captivating ride through the evolution of transportation. From high-speed trains to submarines, each episode uncovers the engineering marvels that shape our world.

The lives of four different dinosaurs take the spotlight in this fascinating, informative mini-series.

Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn turn the clock back to run Manor Farm in Hampshire exactly as it would have been during the Second World War.

This is a five-hour series which guides viewers through the history of inventions. The series covers iconic and innovative inventions of the modern age, showing the history of black boxes, cell phones and many more things that changed our lives forever.

How did a ticket to a boxing match seal the fate of notorious mobster Lucky Luciano? What does a farmer's seed planter have to do with making America a superpower? And how did an X-Ray machine give Teddy Roosevelt the keys the White House? Sometimes the biggest moments depend on the smallest details-and the most ordinary objects.

Join Ruth Goodman as she guides 6 celebrities through a day in the life of a poor Victorian. Experience the harsh realities of the era. From grueling work to meager meals, see how these modern-day stars cope with the challenges of the past. A fascinating journey into history.

This is a documentary series presented by Alastair Sooke. The Romans have always had a reputation for being brilliant engineers and soldiers, but the fact that isn't as well known is that they also created fantastic artistic treasures.