Making Tracks

A BBC documentary series exploring steam and heritage railways worldwide. Hosted by Bob Symes and Mary‑Jean Hasler. Produced by Lineside Location Productions.

The World's Greatest Railway Journeys

What makes a great railway journey? Distance, scenery, the train itself, the people you meet on the way? Undoubtedly, it is all those things and more. Experience the spirit of the railway in this fabulous DVD featuring breathtaking photography and high quality footage.

Η Ιστορία των Ελληνικών Σιδηροδρόμων

It all starts on 1830, when young George Stephenson manufactures the first steam engine and the first railway networks are built soon after. Railway becomes a crucial factor in the development of trade and military strength for a country, with its ability to quickly transport soldiers and munitions. Railways expand rapidly in Europe and arrive soon in Greece.

Japan Railway Journal

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways

Michael Portillo celebrates the modern railway’s 200th birthday, revealing the journey that changed the world.

Living Undocumented

Eight undocumented families' fates roller-coast as the United States' immigration policies are transformed.

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Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.

Ärger im Revier

When problems arise, Falk and Ingo from Bielefeld and Nadine and Holger from Berlin are the first on the scene. The four are patrol officers and have learned that a good knowledge of human nature helps them most on the street. Keeping calm is their top priority. But when a troublemaker causes trouble three times during their shift, the police officers can get really angry...

The Birth of Europe

The series reveals how the success of peoples and nations of Europe was controlled by the natural mineral resources of the land: from Stone Age flints to the uranium of the Nuclear Age.

Japan with Sue Perkins

From sumo wrestling to robots, Japan's traditions and high-tech innovations fuel host Sue Perkin's cultural exploration in this docuseries.

Someone You Thought You Knew

This true-crime series tells stories of actual murders committed not by strangers but by someone the victim knew, someone hiding in plain sight, or someone leading a double life. These wolves in sheep's clothing use deception as a weapon to try to get away with murder.

Battles Won And Lost

This sweeping World War II series examines the outcome of battles fought in every major theater. It shows that these battles were decided by strategy and by which armies could capitalize on the terrain or gain better access to supplies. Whether waged by the Allies or by Hitler and the Axis powers, victory or defeat could determine possession of territory, resources, or the will to go on fighting.

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Birth of Europe

Crushed, flooded and exploded into life – Europe is a battlefield of Nature. Discover the extraordinary and shocking geological story of how Europe was created by nature’s most titanic forces.

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Great Lighthouses of Ireland

Great Lighthouses of Ireland tells the story of Ireland’s lighthouses and their continuing importance to the country’s survival. For all their romance and mystery, lighthouses remain a vital part of Ireland’s maritime infrastructure.

The Troubles: A Secret History

In a landmark 7-part series, Spotlight - Northern Ireland’s leading team of investigative journalists - reveal important new discoveries about the conflict known as the Troubles, in the 50th anniversary of the deployment of British troops to Northern Ireland.

The Pool

Pools are a defining part of our national identity. Evoking deep nostalgia and childhood memories, this two-part documentary takes a look at the Australian identity through the prism of the pool.