Browse - Most popular educational shows

Four chefs must prepare an outstanding three course meal with the ingredients provided to them. A panel of judges will determine which chef wins the $10,000 prize.

The show, presented from the Luton Police Station, provides an insight into the challenges faced by the staff at the police station. The show gives viewers a chance to see what it is like to be in policing as many many never see for themselves. The documentary/reality series follows the team as they respond to 999 calls and arrest suspects as well as watching around the clock police custody cells. The series gives a close-up of police interrogation and whether each case can find enough evidence to release or charge.

A quiz show presented by Stephen Fry, each week he's joined by regular Alan Davies and three guests. In each episode the guests have to try and answer questions designed to inform, educate and entertain.

In each episode of "Flip or Flop", Tarek and Christina flip a new property. From the nail-biting purchase at auction, to the frustrating renovations and maddening showings, to the giddy acceptance of an offer, we'll follow along as these two relatively novice flippers try their hand at the toughest game in town. From purchase to resale, weaving their personal lives within the story of the flip. From paying cash, sight unseen, for a property at auction, through the hapless remodeling process, to the frantic sale, this young couple is putting everything they have into this venture.

Since it began in 1983, "Frontline" has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

This show exhibits a controlled experiment that makes us think how we would survive in the midst of a catastrophe. It tries to see exactly what we would need to survive and rebuild society under the worst circumstances.

The Emmy Award winning This Old House is the television's premier home improvement series. This Old House's mission is to demystify the home improvement process and to celebrate the fusion on old world craftsmanship and modern technology.

Experience the tumultuous events of 1930s India as the British Empire crumbles and a new nation emerges in this gripping 10-part series. Follow the lives of a diverse cast of characters as they navigate love, politics, and power in a rapidly changing world.

Drama-documentary recreating the life and loves of France's most famous king, Louis XIV. Dubbed the Sun King by his admiring court, Louis conquered half of Europe, conducted dozens of love affairs and dazzled his contemporaries with his lavish entertainments. But perhaps his greatest achievement - and certainly his longest lasting love - was the incredible palace he built at Versailles, one of the wonders of the world. Filmed in the spectacular staterooms, bedrooms and gardens of Versailles itself, this beautifully photographed drama-documentary brings the reign of one of Europe's greatest and most flamboyant monarchs triumphantly to life, with the help of interviews with the world's leading experts on his reign.

Carl Sagan brings us the Cosmos, everything that ever was and ever will be, in an approach that is easily accessible even for those of us that are not science wizards. This 13 part series covers everything from the history of astronomy, the challenges it faced at its creation, how the universe was created and how it all might end, to the evolution of life on Earth, and the nature of the human brain.

Join the experts as they investigate the mysteries of the animal kingdom, delve into scientific discoveries, and explore unexplained phenomena. From strange geological formations to bizarre weather patterns, What on Earth? uncovers the secrets of our planet.

Imagine being thrown into the wilderness, do you think you could survive? Experts think that having basic survival skills such as finding food, shelter, water and finding help are important.

In 1771, a group of colonists protest thirteen years of increasing British oppression, by attacking merchant ships in Boston Harbor. In retaliation, the British close the port, and inflict even harsher penalties.

What would you do if you saw an act of injustice? How would you react to something so outrageous or tragic that it compels you to do something about it?

This documentary on National Geographic Channel, uses interactive experiments, visual illusions, and other mental tricks to reveal the inner-workings of the brain.

Jonathan and Drew each mentor a team of six home improvement experts. Each week, the contestants, who are skilled home renovators and decorators, compete in various challenges to find out if they've succeeded in upping the real estate value of the property. Along the way, Drew and Jonathan coach each contestant, but only one will be recognized as the most promising home improvement expert and win the $50,000 grand prize.

The Spoils of Babylon is a hilarious parody of epic melodramas that follows the scandalous lives of a family who amassed wealth in the oil industry. The show is a satirical take on the classic family saga, with over-the-top performances, absurd plot twists, and a star-studded cast that includes Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Tobey Maguire, and Tim Robbins.

Often described as a tree whisperer by his clients, colleagues and contemporaries, Pete uses an approach that's part science/part art to create incredible homes and businesses that are sustained by nature's foundation - trees. From the start, Pete lets the trees do the talking, giving him solid information of where and how to erect each arboreal sanctuary. Then, he and his team execute the most outrageous treehouses designed to delight every whimsy, form and function. Whether he's contriving magnificent multi-bedroom tree-houses with state-of-the-art kitchens and bathrooms or rendering simpler, peaceful one-room escapes, Pete always goes out on a limb to create the most breathtaking tree-houses with spectacular vistas.

Klondike stars Richard Madden and Augustus Prew as two adventures who travel west in the late 1890s during the Klondike Gold Rush. The story centers on the friendship of two adventurers, Bill Haskell and Byron Epstein, as they travel west during the Klondike Gold Rush. Along the way they "must navigate harsh conditions, unpredictable weather and desperate, dangerous characters," including mill owner Belinda Mulrooney and aspiring writer Jack London.

Don Wildman hosts and travels to various parts of America to look at some of the most interesting and mysterious objects currently living in museums.

A mini-series that tracks the ascent of master magician Harry Houdini from desperate poverty to worldwide fame.

David Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth in 10 episodes. The first is an overview the challenges facing life, the others are dedicated to hunting, the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures.

Rick Dale and his team at Rick's Restoration bring history back to life in Las Vegas, restoring everything from classic cars to vintage vending machines. Watch as they transform rusty relics into stunning works of art, showcasing their talent and dedication to preserving America's past.

Quiz show in which connections must be made between apparently unconnected things, where patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge. Hosted by Victoria Coren.

John Noble hosts and explores some of history's strangest and most controversial scientific experiments that have ever been tried.