The Search

Global treasure hunt series presented by Jamie Theakston. Contestants attempt to crack codes and unravel ancient mysteries around the world in order to win a grand prize of £50,000. More on The Search

The Search for the Northwest Passage

Within the Arctic Circle lies the fabled Northwest Passage, the holy grail of exploration for more than 400 years. This film looks at two legendary ventures by Sir John Franklin and Roald Amundsen. More on The Search for the Northwest Passage

Secrets of the Stone Age

Anthropologist and author Richard Rudgley sets off on an epic journey back in time and around the world to discover the real roots of civilisation More on Secrets of the Stone Age

Seven Ages of Britain

Bettany Hughes explores the history of Britain from a fresh perspective: through the lives and aspirations of the ordinary citizens More on Seven Ages of Britain

Sex and the Swastika

Located 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 [S] More on Sex and the Swastika

Shroud of Christ?

An investigation into the Turin Shroud. Far from being a medieval relic, could the shroud indeed date from the time of Christ's death? More on Shroud of Christ?

Six Wives of Henry VIII

Through dramatic reconstructions and his own passionate narration, Dr David Starkey, the controversial Tudor historian, profiles the six women who married Henry Vlll More on Six Wives of Henry VIII

Snowdon and Margaret: Inside a Royal Marriage

Documentary that throws new light on the spectacular and very public break-up one of the most iconic couples of the 1960s - Tony Snowdon and Princess Margaret [S] More on Snowdon and Margaret: Inside a Royal Marriage

Three Kings at War

A 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 More on Three Kings at War

Time Team

In 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 [S] More on Time Team

Next on: Sunday 19 February, 4.05PM on Channel 4

Time Team Digs

Tony Robinson and Sheffield University's John Collis delve into the different archeological ages by looking back over Time Team digs More on Time Team Digs

Time Team Specials

From 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 [S] More on Time Team Specials

Last broadcast: Thursday 10 November, 9PM on Channel 4

Time Team USA

Time Team searches for the first colony in America, examines Native American structures in Utah, and tries to uncover a Wild West fort More on Time Team USA

Time Team: Big Roman Dig

Tony Robinson leads the team in the most ambitious archaeological project ever undertaken on television - the biggest Roman villa excavation the nation has seen for half a century More on Time Team: Big Roman Dig

Time Team: Big Royal Dig

Time Team celebrates the Queen's 80th birthday in 2006 the only way they know how: by digging up her gardens More on Time Team: Big Royal Dig

Timesigns

Time Team's Mick Aston turns archaeological detective to reveal the hidden stories of ancient landscapes More on Timesigns

Titanic: The Mission

Four modern day engineers attempt to rebuild sections of the Titanic, using the tools and techniques of the early twentieth century [S] More on Titanic: The Mission

Last broadcast: 25 October 2010, on

Tony Robinson and the Paranormal

Tony Robinson and science journalist Becky McCall step into the unknown to investigate whether past paranormal events should be taken seriously or dumped into history's rubbish bin [S] More on Tony Robinson and the Paranormal

Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment

Tony Robinson takes a look at the fascinating and sometimes bizarre origins of our laws, and what we do to people when they break them [S] More on Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment

Tony Robinson's Gods and Monsters

Tony Robinson reveals a terrifying world of walking corpses and evil spirits - the world that our ancestors thought they lived in [S] More on Tony Robinson's Gods and Monsters

Last broadcast: Saturday 10 December, 8PM on Channel 4

Trafalgar Battle Surgeon

This historical drama presents an alternative view of the Battle of Trafalgar, through the eyes of HMS Victory's surgeon, William Beatty, and his team [S] More on Trafalgar Battle Surgeon

Trafalgar Origins - The Game

Handpick your crew and sail into action with this fast moving game of early 17th century naval combat More on Trafalgar Origins - The Game

The Turin Shroud: The New Evidence

This documentary sets out to reveal the story behind one of most controversial relics in Christianity as the age and authenticity of the Shroud of Turin is again open to debate More on The Turin Shroud: The New Evidence

The Unsinkable Titanic

An iceberg may have sunk the Titanic, but this documentary argues that it was actually a long chain of misjudgements, human errors and misfortunes that led to this maritime catastrophe [S] More on The Unsinkable Titanic

The Untold Battle of Britain

The story of 303 Squadron: 34 Polish fighter pilots who overturned RAF prejudices to earn their chance to fight in the Battle of Britain, in which they shot down 126 Luftwaffe aircraft [S] More on The Untold Battle of Britain

The Untold Battle of Trafalgar

Twenty-five different nationalities fought on behalf of Nelson at Trafalgar. For many, the Royal Navy was the first equal opportunities employer, offering freedom and potential fortune. [S] More on The Untold Battle of Trafalgar

The Untold Invasion of Britain

The story of Septimus Severus: Rome's African Emperor who fought a brutal campaign in Britain, crossing Hadrian's Wall and helping to forge the English-Scottish divide familiar to us today [S] More on The Untold Invasion of Britain

Upstairs Downstairs Love

The remarkable real life story of barrister Arthur Munby and his servant lover Hannah Cullwick whose relationship transgressed the strict moral codes of nineteenth century Britain More on Upstairs Downstairs Love

The Victorian Sex Explorer

Rupert Everett takes a revealing and witty journey, retracing the steps of one of his great heroes: the infamous author, explorer and sexual adventurer, Sir Richard Burton [S] More on The Victorian Sex Explorer

Victorians Uncovered

From the ideal of an inspirational royal marriage to the shocking reality of widespread child prostitution, this three-part series explores the myths and contradictions of Victorian sexuality More on Victorians Uncovered

WWI: Finding the Lost Battalions

Three UK families investigate whether their relatives are amongst the remains of 250 soldiers found in unmarked graves near a village in northern France [S] More on WWI: Finding the Lost Battalions

WWII: Air War

Extraordinary colour archive footage and personal testimony combine to tell the story of the vital fight for control of the skies during the Second World War More on WWII: Air War

Last broadcast: Wednesday 14 December, 11.05PM on More4

Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters

This explosive film examines recently discovered letters written by Wallis Simpson that reveal her secret love, and chart her fear as she found herself becoming trapped into marrying Edward VIII [S] More on Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters

Last broadcast: Wednesday 24 August, 9PM on Channel 4

The War of the World

Controversial historian Niall Ferguson argues that the last century was one of continual worldwide conflict, caused by empires engaged in ethnic conflict More on The War of the World

Warsaw Ghetto: The Unfinished Film

An examination of a mysterious Nazi propaganda film that juxtaposed staged scenes of Jews living a life of luxury in the Warsaw Ghetto with chilling images that required no staging at all More on Warsaw Ghetto: The Unfinished Film

Last broadcast: 30 October 2010, on

The Welsh Great Escape

The dramatic story of a German break-out from a prisoner-of-war camp in Wales More on The Welsh Great Escape

What Sank the Mary Rose?

A team of experts from the fields of shipbuilding, science, history and archaeology gather to try and pin down why Henry VIII's flagship, The Mary Rose, capsized and sank without warning in 1545 More on What Sank the Mary Rose?

Who Downed Douglas Bader?

A team of aviation historians and crash investigators set out to discover the truth behind the rumours surrounding the final mission of Britain's most famous Spitfire ace - Douglas Bader [S] More on Who Downed Douglas Bader?

Who Killed Fletcher Christian?

In 1789, Fletcher Christian led a mutiny aboard the Bounty and settled with his crew on the Pitcairn Islands. But within a few years they were all missing or dead. This is the story of what really happened. More on Who Killed Fletcher Christian?

World War II: The Last Heroes

The personal stories of the soldiers who fought in World War II, brought back to life in reconstructions with real bombs and ammunition [S] More on World War II: The Last Heroes

Last broadcast: Saturday 19 November, 8PM on Channel 4

World War II: The Unseen Films

The story of World War II, told through the eyes of the men who were there and previously unseen colour archive footage, restored using advanced technology to show the war as it looked and sounded [S] More on World War II: The Unseen Films

Last broadcast: 06 October 2010, on

World War II: The Untold Stories

A season of programmes examining compelling stories from the Second World War [S] More on World War II: The Untold Stories

Last broadcast: 23 October 2010, on

World War Two: Our Finest Hour?

In 2004 on the eve of the 60th anniversary of D-Day, four intellectual heavyweights discussed the legacy of World War Two in a debate chaired by the political editor of The Guardian More on World War Two: Our Finest Hour?

The Worst Jobs in History

In this five-part series, Tony Robinson sheds light on how a previously unsung army of workers shaped the world as we know it More on The Worst Jobs in History

1066

Epic drama revealing the untold story of the Norman Conquest through the eyes of the ordinary villagers caught up in the chaos [S] More on 1066

The 1900 House

In an experiment in living history to investigate how radically our lives have been changed by technology in the last 100 years, a modern family swap the luxury of1999 for a life of urban Victorian domesticity More on The 1900 House

1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

On 8 November 1983 a series of accidents nearly unleashed World War III. This programme recalls the events that led up to one of the most dangerous moments in the entire history of the Cold War. [S] More on 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

638 Ways to Kill Castro

Cuban leader Fidel Castro has survived several hundred attempts on his life during his lengthy term in office with methods ranging from exploding cigars to femme fatales - all are revealed here More on 638 Ways to Kill Castro