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Grant

8 / 10

This documentary-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Stars: Brian Heydenrych Carel Nel Craig Jackson Daniel Fox Darron Araujo Dianne Simpson Francis Chouler Jason K. Ralph Justin Salinger Nicholas Dallas

The story of how a fatherless young soldier full of personal ambition becomes a leader of men willing to sacrifice all for the common cause. How a once-loyal British subject rises to battle an empire in a liberty-or-death campaign to forge a new nation. And then how, at the zenith of his power, the victorious general voluntarily steps down, becoming what King George III would call “the greatest man in the world.”

Stars: Alan Taylor Alexis Coe Douglas Bradburn Ed Lengel Hainsley Lloyd Bennett Jeff Daniels Joanne Freeman Joseph Ellis Nia Roberts Nicholas Rowe

Abraham Lincoln

8 / 10

The true story of America's iconic 16th president as told by weaving together both scripted dramatizations of important moments in his life and commentary by authoritative historians and public figures.

Stars: André Jacobs Barack Obama Colin Moss Doris Kearns Goodwin Edward J. Pepperell Graham Sibley Jenny Stead Luke Tyler Stefan Adegbola Ted Widmer

Digging for Britain

9 / 10

Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length of the country.

Stars: Alice Roberts Victoria Herridge

Great British Castle Rescue

7 / 10

Follow presenter Rick Edwards as he ventures inside some of the UK’s most spectacular and endangered castles. From crumbling medieval towers to collapsing royal chambers, engineers and historians battle to stabilise these epic structures before they're lost forever.

Stars: Rick Edwards

WW2 Treasure Hunters

7 / 10

WW2 Treasure Hunters pairs Britain's foremost amateur WW2 detectorist with Madness frontman Suggs, as they uncover historical finds from across the UK. Using state-of-the-art technology, original WW2 archives and maps, the pair work together to identify the best places to dig at forgotten sites, including former military bases, airfields, POW camps and barracks. Once located, they then go on to perform extensive digs to excavate the relics. As the artefacts are unearthed, the presenters turn detective, revealing the stories and people behind the finds. They meet with survivors, experts and historians to understand what happened at each of the locations.

Stars: Stephen Taylor Suggs

Body in the Water

7 / 10

A ten-episode docuseries that uncovers the complexities of murder cases where the victim's body is found in a body of water. The series explores how factors like tidal movement, trace evidence loss, and the decomposition of the body create unique forensic challenges for investigators. Each episode focuses on a different case, showcasing how investigators were able to overcome these obstacles to solve the crime.

Stars: Dr Richard Shepherd

In the Eye of the Storm

8 / 10

This series reveals recent natural disasters as they happened in real-time through footage captured by eyewitnesses who found themselves in the wrong place at the right time and boldly held up their camera phones to capture the eye of the storm.

Stars: Reed Timmer

Secrets of the Bees

8 / 10

With the expertise of entomologist and fellow National Geographic Explorer Dr. Samuel Ramsey, the series uses groundbreaking filming technology to reveal the extraordinary world of bees; and uncover their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets and featuring never-before-filmed moments.

Stars: Bertie Gregory

Chernobyl: Inside The Meltdown

8 / 10

The story about the world's worst nuclear disaster, told by those who witnessed it.

Orangutan

8 / 10

Narrated by Josh Gad, journey high into the rainforest canopy of Southeast Asia where a magnificent and mysterious community filled with playful personalities lives. Witness the exhilarating action, heartwarming encounters, and a closeup look at a stunning jungle teeming with wildlife as the inquisitive adolescent orangutan Indah prepares to leave her family and venture out on her own for the first time.

Run time: 82m Release: 2026-04-22

Stars: Josh Gad

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