John Callow uncovers the forgotten history of the Bideford witches, the last group of women executed for witchcraft in England.
Kate Strasdin explores the story of a Victorian woman’s life as told by her unique textile scrapbook, lovingly started on her wedding day in 1838.
John Guy and Julia Fox re-examine the marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to show how intrigue and international politics shaped their union.
Estelle Paranque expertly draws together the fascinating lives of Elizabeth I and Catherine de' Medici and reveals their complicated relationship over 30 years.
Join Alison Weir for an enthralling retelling of the life of Henry VIII, written from his own perspective.
Uncover the iconic social, political and cultural events that shaped the years between the First and Second World Wars with Simon Heffer in conversation with Andrew Roberts.
From the magnificent setting of the 17th-century Royal Hospital Chelsea, expert astronomers will guide you through the night skies for an evening of stargazing.
The Royal Hospital and its resident Chelsea Pensioners fought for their survival as Blitzkrieg rained over London. Martin Cawthorne chronicles the Hospital at war.
Join David Taylor-Smith as he takes you on a photographic and sonic journey across the United Kingdom, reflecting on what it means to be British.
General Sir Adrian Bradshaw, formerly Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, shares his unique security perspective on threats facing the United Kingdom today.
Gail Simmons rediscovers Britain’s lost pilgrimage route, the ‘Old Way’, retracing 240 miles through England’s most iconic landscapes.