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The Man Who Killed Christ
1 Episode
Favourite ShowA controversial film that questions the gospel accounts of Christ's trial and crucifixion and the role of Pontius Pilate, with testimony from some of Britain's most eminent theological and Roman scholars
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The English Church
6 Episodes
Favourite ShowJournalist and author Simon Jenkins goes on a personal journey into the heart of English life and community, and tells a fascinating story of art, architecture and faith
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Who Wrote the Bible?
1 Episode
Favourite ShowWho actually wrote the book that millions of people describe as the word of God? Theologian Robert Beckford sets off on a voyage of historical discovery through Genesis and beyond.
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Decoded: Dan Brown's Lost Symbol
1 Episode
Favourite ShowTony Robinson sets out to find the truth behind Dan Brown's blockbuster, The Lost Symbol
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The Mystery of the Cocaine Mummies
1 Episode
Favourite ShowDocumentary questioning whether mummies found with high levels of cocaine provide proof of early trade routes between Egypt and South America
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Fact or Fiction
4 Episodes
Favourite ShowTony Robinson travels around the UK on his quest to discover the real story behind some of the greatest figures in history: King Harold, Boudica, William Wallace and Robin Hood
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Private Lives of the Pharaohs
3 Episodes
Favourite ShowIn this three part ground-breaking series, scientific and forensic tests reveal the truth behind the great civilisation of Ancient Egypt
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Murder in Paradise
1 Episode
Favourite ShowThe Bahamas of 1943 provides the setting for one of the greatest unsolved crimes of the 20th century and this film reveals the findings of a five-year investigation into the brutal murder of Sir Harry Oakes
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Time Team
16 Series, 161 Episodes
Favourite ShowIn this popular and (literally) groundbreaking programme, Tony Robinson and a team of experts travel the country to investigate a wide range of archaeological sites of historical importance
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The Real King's Speech
1 Episode
Favourite ShowThe true story of King George VI's struggle to overcome his stammer, and the parts played in his battle with his disability by his speech therapist, brother, father and wife
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The Queen's Lost Uncle
1 Episode
Favourite ShowThe story of the Queen's scandalous uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent. The true black sheep of the family of George V was not the Duke of Windsor, but his younger brother George.
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Sex and the Swastika
1 Episode
Favourite ShowLocated in the English countryside, a secret division created 'Black' propaganda and disseminated pornography to German troops and civilians illustrating the sexual perversions of their leaders
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Apocalypse: The Second World War
6 Episodes
Favourite ShowThe story of World War II, told in painstakingly digitally colourised and evocative footage, and through the personal testimony of those who were there
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Three Kings at War
1 Episode
Favourite ShowA look at the incredible story of Queen Victoria's three first cousins who found themselves at the centre of a family feud and a global war when she died
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Time Team Specials
22 Episodes
Favourite ShowFrom the secrets of Stonehenge to the hidden tunnels and dugouts of World War I, Tony Robinson and the Team take on some very special archaeological assignments
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Civilization: Is the West History?
6 Episodes
Favourite ShowNiall Ferguson explores how Western civilization - a clear minority of mankind - secured a lion's share of the world's resources, and examines whether the West is about to be overtaken by the rest
