Hannah Summer
Diana: The Power Dressing Years
Diana, Princess of Wales, is one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. She reached a new level of fame due to the ongoing media attention, one that no other royal before or after could ever have imagined. Diana stood at a model-like 5 feet 10 inches tall, both dazzling and subdued. When out in public, Dianna always extended a warm embrace to a complete stranger. She possessed attributes the royal family had not yet displayed, like being emotional, expressive, and, most importantly, accessible. Diana's status as Charles's bride would have earned her a place on the front page regardless. But her clothing kept her there, day after day. In the years after their divorce
The Abdication of Edward VIII
Born in 1894 as the oldest son of George, Duke of York, Edward became heir to the throne when his father was crowned King George V in May 1910 and was formally invested as Prince of Wales the following summer. As feared by royal aides, Edward showed little interest in any sort of day-to-day governorship. He was mainly preoccupied with marrying Wallis Simpson, and from her husband, at least, there was no pushback, as the businessman agreed to let the King have his way. After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII became the first British monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne.
The Royal Outsiders: Harry & Meghan
Being part of the British royal family is a lifelong commitment of service, duty and loyalty to the crown. There’s little room for mistakes, and every decision is scrutinised and examined by the public. It is a reputation that is heavy to bear and hard to uphold. With strict principles, one day, you're in, and the next day you're out. Harry and Meghan have learned the hard way that one misstep can cost you your reputation. After they left the Royal family, they were no longer considered part of the firm and started a new life in Hollywood as Royal outsiders.
Ben and Jen: Never Say Never
The love story of pop icon Jennifer Lopez and movie star Ben Affleck began with a movie set meeting in 2002, then weaved to a Las Vegas altar 20 years later.
Defining Moments of WWII in Colour
Arguably the most pivotal event in modern history, World War II saw mankind forced to evolve and accelerate for the sake of their own survival. The dramatic battle between Hitler and the Allies played out across every continent. This exciting series looks back across some of the most defining moments of WWII brought to a whole new life now in colour. The Russians moved steadily from the east whilst the western allies crossed the Rhineland, and by April, the Soviet troops, three million strong, dealt brutal blows to the last traces of the German resistance. With the Russians at the gates to Berlin, Adolf Hitler had nowhere to run, and on April 30th, he committed suicide in his bunker, as the city at the heart of his thousand-year Reich burnt to the ground and crumbled in ruins around him. Effectively, the war in Europe was over, and after the official surrender on May 7th 1945, the allies celebrated in style. Hitler’s war was finally over.
Defining Moments of WWII in Colour: Hitler's New Empire
Arguably the most pivotal event in modern history, World War II saw mankind forced to evolve and accelerate for the sake of their own survival. The dramatic battle between Hitler and the Allies played out across every continent. This exciting series looks back across some of the most defining moments of WWII brought to a whole new life now in colour. Hitler's ambitions for German expansion became increasingly evident throughout 1938. German troops marched into Austria on 12 March, and, with the enthusiastic support of most Austrians, the country was annexed to Germany the next day.
Lost In Honour: Remembering WWII
As the celebrations of victory began to die down around the world, there was a chance for remembrance. This show looks back across some of the most pivotal moments of the most important conflict in human history and the men and women that gave their lives for the betterment of our future.
Strike Missions: Guadalcanal
An exhilarating breakdown of some of history's most decisive battles. With expert analysis and eyewitness accounts examining the strategy behind the chaos of the war. The Guadalcanal campaign began on August 7th, 1942 and lasted until February of 1943. The main objective of the fighting was a tiny airstrip that the Japanese were building at the western end of Guadalcanal, a speck of land in the Solomon Islands. The airstrip, later named Henderson Field, would become an important launching point for Allied air attacks during the Pacific island-hopping campaign. Every branch of the US military fought in the battle. Most battles are at least primarily fought in one domain. A ground battle is backed up by air power, or an air engagement has some defence from ships, but Guadalcanal was total war.
Defining Moments of WWII in Colour: The Final Stand
Arguably the most pivotal event in modern history, World War II saw mankind forced to evolve and accelerate for the sake of their own survival. The dramatic battle between Hitler and the Allies played out across every continent. This exciting series looks back across some of the most defining moments of WWII brought to a whole new life now in colour. The Russians moved steadily from the east whilst the western allies crossed the Rhineland, and by April, the Soviet troops, three million strong, dealt brutal blows to the last traces of the German resistance. With the Russians at the gates to Berlin, Adolf Hitler had nowhere to run, and on April 30th, he committed suicide in his bunker, as the city at the heart of his thousand-year Reich burnt to the ground and crumbled in ruins around him. Effectively, the war in Europe was over, and after the official surrender on May 7th 1945, the allies celebrated in style. Hitler’s war was finally over.
War Strategy Revealed: Pearl Harbour
A task force of over 20 ships and more than 350 aircraft slipped out of Hitokappu Bay off the northern coast of Japan. Sadao Chigusa was a lieutenant commander on the destroyer Akigumo. The top-secret mission was intended to destroy the U.S. Navy and crush America's fighting spirit. The destination of the task force was the empty sea, 230 miles to the north of Hawaii. This was within striking range of the American fleet. From here the Japanese would launch the biggest aerial attack in history. Pearl Harbor was no simple target. It was one of the most secure military bases in the world. No one thought it would be attacked from the sea. Nobody dreamt it would be attacked from the air. Wars are not won with luck or firepower. Much like a great game of chess, wars are won with strategy. Uncover the strategy that guaranteed victory, or defeat, in some of these most decisive battles of modern history.
War Strategy Revealed: Guadalcanal
The first American invasion force of the Second World War gathered off the coast of Guadalcanal. Over 19,000 young Marines prepared for a mission that many regarded as impossible against the seemingly invincible Japanese. Wars are not won with luck or firepower. Much like a great game of chess, wars are won with strategy. Uncover the strategy that guaranteed victory, or defeat, in some of these most decisive battles of modern history.
Strike Missions: U-Boat
An exhilarating breakdown of some of history's most decisive battles. With expert analysis and eyewitness accounts examining the strategy behind the chaos of the war. From the start of the First World War in 1914, Germany pursued a highly effective U-boat campaign against merchant shipping. This campaign intensified over the course of the war and almost succeeded in bringing Britain to its knees in 1917. On 4 February 1915, Germany declared a war zone around Britain, within which merchant ships were sunk without warning. This 'unrestricted submarine warfare' angered neutral countries, especially the United States. After failing to seize control of the sea from the British at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare on February 1st, 1917. On April 23rd, 1918, British naval forces attacked U-boat bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge. By the Armistice, the U-boat threat had been neutralised.
Defining Moments of WWII In Colour: The Fall of the Third Reich
Arguably the most pivotal event in modern history, World War II saw mankind forced to evolve and accelerate for the sake of their own survival. The dramatic battle between Hitler and the Allies played out across every continent. This exciting series looks back across some of the most defining moments of WWII brought to a whole new life now in colour. The Battle of Britain was won, but not by Hitler. Hitler had lost the battle. He had lost 2,375 German planes and their crews. For the first time, it was the Germans who ate the bitter dirt of defeat. Gone was the legend of their invincibility.
Vivienne Westwood: God Save the Queen
Dubbed the "Mother of Punk", Vivienne designed all of the Sex Pistols' outfits and thus helped shape the aesthetic of the entire punk rock movement.
Strike Missions: Manchuria
An exhilarating breakdown of some of history's most decisive battles. With expert analysis and eyewitness accounts examining the strategy behind the chaos of the war. Operation August Storm, the massive 1945 Soviet invasion of Manchuria, was Japan’s death blow and brought an end to World War II. It was the last campaign of the War and the largest of the 1945 Soviet–Japanese War which resumed hostilities between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the Empire of Japan after almost six years of peace. More than one million Japanese soldiers and hundreds of thousands of Japanese civilians were killed or captured in a month’s bitter fighting in a far-off land that even today remains somewhat mysterious. It ensured the end of World War II as much as the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki did, yet it is often ignored in Western studies of the war.
The Road to Coronation: King Charles III
At the exact moment of his mother’s death on the 8th of September 2022, the Prince of Wales became King Charles III. The extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth II ended, and the day he had spent a lifetime preparing for had arrived. Longest heir apparent in British history - his great journey had finally reached its ultimate conclusion. King of the United Kingdom and of 14 realms across the world. In the shadow of his mother’s extraordinary and unparalleled reign, it is time for Charles to create his own legacy.
The Abdication of Edward VIII
Born in 1894 as the oldest son of George, Duke of York, Edward became heir to the throne when his father was crowned King George V in May 1910 and was formally invested as Prince of Wales the following summer. As feared by royal aides, Edward showed little interest in any sort of day-to-day governorship. He was mainly preoccupied with marrying Wallis Simpson, and from her husband, at least, there was no pushback, as the businessman agreed to let the King have his way. After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII became the first British monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne.
The Royal Outsiders: Harry & Meghan
Being part of the British royal family is a lifelong commitment of service, duty and loyalty to the crown. There’s little room for mistakes, and every decision is scrutinised and examined by the public. It is a reputation that is heavy to bear and hard to uphold. With strict principles, one day, you're in, and the next day you're out. Harry and Meghan have learned the hard way that one misstep can cost you your reputation. After they left the Royal family, they were no longer considered part of the firm and started a new life in Hollywood as Royal outsiders.