The Lost City Of Ramses
From Sunday 10 December 8:25 PM Parts 1 and 2
Ramses the Great is one of ancient Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
And his legendary city, Pi-Ramses, founded around 3,300 years ago, was the centre of his magnificent power.
But how much do we really know about this celebrated ruler, and why did his city mysteriously vanish without trace? Following the remarkable discovery of the remains of Pi-Ramses in 2022, this program joins an unprecedented archaeological mission to unlock the true story of Ramses the Great, his lost city and the secret to his power.
Concorde: The Race For Supersonic
From Monday 11 December 8:30 PM Parts 1 and 2
Go inside the race to build the first supersonic airliner between Europe’s Concorde, the Soviet TU144 and the American Boeing 2707.
From the post-war jet boom to the death of the supersonic dream 40 years later, this is a story of engineering brilliance, international espionage and tragedy that surrounded the attempt to make the fastest airliner on earth.
Also, could supersonic make a comeback?
Call Me Kate
Tuesday 12 December 8:30 PM
Katharine ‘Kate’ Hepburn was definitive and distinctive, a force of nature and once-in-a generation talent, whose progressive and free-spirited nature defined her Academy Award winning roles.
Call Me Kate invites the audience to experience the intimate truth behind her spectacular rise. We celebrate a radical and pioneering woman of profound influence, who didn’t fit into any of the boxes expected of her. Throughout her life, she wore various female identities: daughter, sister, actress, beauty, wife, girlfriend, victim, superstar. It took great loss and hard-won insight to be happy just being Kate.
Costco At Christmas
Wednesday 13 December 8:30 PM
This programme goes behind the scenes of one of the most secretive retailers in Britain this Christmas - Costco.
We reveal on whether bulk buying is the best way to plan your Christmas shopping this year, the best way to bag a bargain, and to put their products to the test.
We also tell the history of Costco, explore the way it gets its customers to spend, and reveal how they manage to keep their prices so low.
Niagara Falls
Thursday 14 December 8:30 PM
Niagara Falls is the story of an extraordinary ecosystem - larger than the state of Texas, and more precious than oil.
In the heartbeat of this remarkable water world, we uncover a complex world from the perspective of passionate scientists and naturalists.
Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses
Saturday 16 December 7:30 PM
Go behind the velvet rope at Britain’s most beautiful and historic homes, and meet the people saving these houses’ priceless heritage. We’ll uncover the stories of the men and women who built these magnificent places and discover the hidden histories of the objects within. And we’ll find out what it takes to conserve the works of art, precious furniture, and delicate fabric of the buildings themselves.