History

Britain's Greatest Generation

Documentary series that tells the stories of the extraordinary last survivors of the generation who fought or lived through World War II

1. Coming of Age (59 mins)

VE Day 80: We Were There
Britain's last living WWII veterans share stories from that day of joy and celebration
60 mins
The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain
The Bikers visit a pub believed to have been drunk dry by troops in the English Civil War.
29 mins
Rebuilding Notre-Dame
The race to restore the medieval masterpiece to its former glory for a grand reopening
59 mins
Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland
Conflict and peace. The highly acclaimed tale of the Troubles, by those who lived it
7/7: The London Bombings
Three weeks that changed Britain forever. True stories of horror, heroism and heartbreak
Atomic People
A warning to the world. The last living survivors of a nuclear bomb share their story
89 mins
PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster
Jeremy Clarkson tells the story of the Arctic convoys of WWII and their greatest disaster.
59 mins
Royal History’s Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley
Lucy Worsley uncovers the myths written about the English Reformation.
Digging for Britain
Professor Alice Roberts explores this year's most exciting archaeological finds.
The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth
The legacy of Columbia. The human stories behind a tragedy that shocked the world
Lucy Worsley Investigates
Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history.
Meet the Roman Emperor with Mary Beard
They ruled, partied and plotted, but behind their power Mary uncovers a story of paranoia
59 mins