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  • Windrush

  • BBC

Conflict, controversy and culture - the story of a generation that rebuilt Britain. A classic documentary that marked fifty years since the arrival of the Empire Windrush.

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Conflict, controversy and culture - the story of a generation that rebuilt Britain. A classic documentary that marked fifty years since the arrival of the Empire Windrush.

  • Novels That Shaped Our World - Series 1

  • BBC

Examining the novel from three unique perspectives.

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Examining the novel from three unique perspectives.

Following the escalation of the biggest workers' movement in a generation. Amazon workers in Coventry are to hold the UK’s first strike for the global business giant

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Following the escalation of the biggest workers' movement in a generation. Amazon workers in Coventry are to hold the UK’s first strike for the global business giant

Pickets and people power. Unprecedented access to the people at the heart of the biggest wave of strikes in a generation - from the union leaders to the workers on the frontline.

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Pickets and people power. Unprecedented access to the people at the heart of the biggest wave of strikes in a generation - from the union leaders to the workers on the frontline.

  • The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty

  • Jamie Roberts

The incredible story of Rupert Murdoch’s influence on world events and the dramatic personal battle for power at the heart of his own family

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The incredible story of Rupert Murdoch’s influence on world events and the dramatic personal battle for power at the heart of his own family

Armando Iannucci looks beyond the stature of Dickens as a national institution and instead explores the qualities of his work that make him one of the best British writers.

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Armando Iannucci looks beyond the stature of Dickens as a national institution and instead explores the qualities of his work that make him one of the best British writers.

Erdogan faces a military coup and responds with a brutal crackdown on dissent, taking control of the military and judiciary to become the most powerful president of modern Turkey.

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Erdogan faces a military coup and responds with a brutal crackdown on dissent, taking control of the military and judiciary to become the most powerful president of modern Turkey.

Erdogan becomes mayor of Istanbul, is imprisoned and banned from politics, but fights back and wins the election. Ten years of Erdogan’s rule lead to mass protests in Istanbul

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Erdogan becomes mayor of Istanbul, is imprisoned and banned from politics, but fights back and wins the election. Ten years of Erdogan’s rule lead to mass protests in Istanbul

  • A History of Britain - Series 3

  • Simon Schama

His­tory se­ries pre­sented by Si­mon Schama.

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His­tory se­ries pre­sented by Si­mon Schama.

  • A History of Britain - Series 2

  • Simon Schama

History series presented by Simon Schama.

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History series presented by Simon Schama.

  • A History of Britain - Series 1

  • Simon Schama

The secret of who we are. Simon Schama journeys through 5,000 years of life in the British Isles.

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The secret of who we are. Simon Schama journeys through 5,000 years of life in the British Isles.

A piece of metal that defines the mass of a kilogramme has, over time, lost the equivalent of the weight of an eyelash. What are the consequences for how we measure our world?

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A piece of metal that defines the mass of a kilogramme has, over time, lost the equivalent of the weight of an eyelash. What are the consequences for how we measure our world?

  • Becoming Frida Kahlo

  • Louise Lockwood

A look into Frida Kahlo's world, revealing an artist driven by politics, power, sex and identity, with her epic love affair with Diego Rivera at the heart of it all.

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A look into Frida Kahlo's world, revealing an artist driven by politics, power, sex and identity, with her epic love affair with Diego Rivera at the heart of it all.

With unique access to Nasa, Brian Cox follows Perseverance rover’s search for life on Mars during a critical seven-day period as it undertakes an epic journey across the red planet.

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With unique access to Nasa, Brian Cox follows Perseverance rover’s search for life on Mars during a critical seven-day period as it undertakes an epic journey across the red planet.

The behind-the-scenes account - part love story, part thriller - of how Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was thrown into a Tehran jail, and how her family battled to get her home

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The behind-the-scenes account - part love story, part thriller - of how Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was thrown into a Tehran jail, and how her family battled to get her home

Marianna Spring investigates how Elon Musk’s ownership is transforming one of the world’s most influential social media platforms.

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Marianna Spring investigates how Elon Musk’s ownership is transforming one of the world’s most influential social media platforms.

The 40 year journey of Hans Zimmer from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty, revealing some of his musical secrets over a career landing films as "Rain Man," "Pirates of The Caribbean," "Gladiator," "No Time To Die" and much more.

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The 40 year journey of Hans Zimmer from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty, revealing some of his musical secrets over a career landing films as "Rain Man," "Pirates of The Caribbean," "Gladiator," "No Time To Die" and much more.

Despite the huge risks, two Russian film-makers have been filming the impact of the invasion of Ukraine in their country. Many thousands have fled. Those that have stayed have had to make a choice – oppose the war, support it, or stay silent.

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Despite the huge risks, two Russian film-makers have been filming the impact of the invasion of Ukraine in their country. Many thousands have fled. Those that have stayed have had to make a choice – oppose the war, support it, or stay silent.

More than 30,000 people are known to have been killed in the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria. Panorama asks if more could have been done to save lives.

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More than 30,000 people are known to have been killed in the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria. Panorama asks if more could have been done to save lives.

Michael Mosley investigates Porton Down, Britain's most secretive and controversial military research base. He comes face to face with chemical and biological weapons old and new.

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Michael Mosley investigates Porton Down, Britain's most secretive and controversial military research base. He comes face to face with chemical and biological weapons old and new.

Canadian singer, songwriter and poet Joni Mitchell tells her story in interviews, interwoven with her words and music.

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Canadian singer, songwriter and poet Joni Mitchell tells her story in interviews, interwoven with her words and music.

  • Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

  • Chuck D

The beats that broke new ground. How hip hop emerged from underground New York into a global force for change and empowerment - as told by icons Chuck D, Ice-T, Run DMC and more.

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The beats that broke new ground. How hip hop emerged from underground New York into a global force for change and empowerment - as told by icons Chuck D, Ice-T, Run DMC and more.

Inside the heart of the BBC Persian newsroom in London, as the team covers unrest in Iran. We hear from reporters about the challenges of carrying out their journalism despite being banned in Iran and the personal sacrifices they make to do so.

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Inside the heart of the BBC Persian newsroom in London, as the team covers unrest in Iran. We hear from reporters about the challenges of carrying out their journalism despite being banned in Iran and the personal sacrifices they make to do so.

He told the world‘s elite – Bill Gates, billionaires and governments – he would make them rich while doing good. But now accused of fraud, Arif Naqvi could face 291 years in jail.

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He told the world‘s elite – Bill Gates, billionaires and governments – he would make them rich while doing good. But now accused of fraud, Arif Naqvi could face 291 years in jail.

Fela Kuti, Africa's biggest artist, was also a thorn in the side of Nigeria's military regimes - a revolutionary who fought injustice with his music.

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Fela Kuti, Africa's biggest artist, was also a thorn in the side of Nigeria's military regimes - a revolutionary who fought injustice with his music.

  • India: The Modi Question

Tensions in the world’s largest democracy. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dogged by accusations over his attitude to the nation's Muslim minority. What's the truth?

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Tensions in the world’s largest democracy. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dogged by accusations over his attitude to the nation's Muslim minority. What's the truth?

  • The US and the Holocaust

  • Ken Burns

How the land of immigrants faced the reality of Holocaust refugees. Did the nation fail to live up to its ideals? Powerful documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein.

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How the land of immigrants faced the reality of Holocaust refugees. Did the nation fail to live up to its ideals? Powerful documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein.

  • Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2022

  • David Coleman

Great scientists, even greater questions. Mind-expanding talks and hands-on science, inspiring children and adults alike since 1825. In the 2022 Christmas Lectures, Professor Dame Sue Black will share secrets of the scientific detective process.

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Great scientists, even greater questions. Mind-expanding talks and hands-on science, inspiring children and adults alike since 1825. In the 2022 Christmas Lectures, Professor Dame Sue Black will share secrets of the scientific detective process.

Ken Loach, a British filmmaker who has worked in the field for over 60 years, has been known as the country’s most politically active filmmaker. Ken Loach talks to John Wilson about the key moments in his life that have shaped his creativity.

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Ken Loach, a British filmmaker who has worked in the field for over 60 years, has been known as the country’s most politically active filmmaker. Ken Loach talks to John Wilson about the key moments in his life that have shaped his creativity.

  • The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild

  • Rod Williams

Filmed at Claridge's over six years, this series follows work to dig out a five-storey mega-basement, add four new floors and create London’s most exclusive penthouse.

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Filmed at Claridge's over six years, this series follows work to dig out a five-storey mega-basement, add four new floors and create London’s most exclusive penthouse.