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Thursday 5th Jun

08:00 JAPAN: The Way Of The Samurai

In 16th-century Japan, samurai and their warlords ruled. Then an ordinary boy allied himself with Japan's most powerful men and a 250-year dynasty began. More >

09:00 Mummy Forensics: The Fisherman

The research team examines an unusual cross-legged Peruvian mummy hidden in a London storage facility. Why was it mummified in such a strange position? More >

10:00 Cities of the Underworld 2: Prophecies from Below

From Abraham to Nostradamus, the ancient world was shaped by people who believed they foresaw the will of God. Here we explore Jerusalem’s mysterious and enduring underworld and the prophecies of these prominent people. More >

11:00 Lost Worlds: City of Armageddon

An extensive and fascinating overview of the historical site of the final battle between good and evil, Armageddon. More >

12:00 THE LOST EVIDENCE: Peleliu

On 15th September 1944, 17,000 US Marines landed on the tiny Pacific island of Peleliu and faced massacre. We tell their remarkable story. More >

13:00 MEGA DISASTERS: San Francisco Earthquake 1

We examine the cataclysmic earthquake that struck San Francisco in April 1906, and see what the effects of a similar earthquake would be like today. More >

14:00 BATTLE STATIONS: B-2 Bomber

B-2 Bomber: It has a wingspan of 52 metres and can fly for 6000 miles without refuelling. The US Air Force's secret weapon during the Cold War continues in active service today. More >

15:00 CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD: Istanbul

Eric Geller investigates the subterranean secrets of one of the most dynamic, romantic and exotic cities in the world. More >

16:00 The Lost Evidence: Saipan

Cutting edge techniques, unique archive film and the latest computer imaging technology are used in this story of the climactic battle of Saipan. More >

17:00 THE LAST DAYS OF WWII: Episode 4

The last six months of WWII detailed week by week. In this episode, the US bombs mainland Japan, Hitler flees the Reich Chancellory and 16-year-old Anne Frank dies in Belsen. More >

18:00 BATTLE STATIONS: Challenger Tank

Challenger Tank: When this 60-tonne piece of high-tech military hardware rumbles onto the battleground, there is nowhere for the enemy to hide. The dramatic story of a heavy metal monster. More >

19:00 CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD: Rome's Hidden Empire

We join Eric Geller on an amazing journey beneath Rome's streets. What can our charismatic host reveal about life during the Roman Empire? More >

20:00 My Favourite Place: Konnie Huq's Osborne House

Konnie retraces her childhood footsteps to Victoria and Albert's stunning island love nest. More >

20:30 Highlands: Episode 5

Taggart star John Michie tells the tragic story of the Highland Clearances, when the population of the Highland plummeted from 50% of Scotland's population to the mere 20% it is today. More >

21:00 A Global Warning

Global warming is a hot topic. Is it the result of human activity or is it part of a natural cycle that would occur without human intervention? Discover the history of our changing climate. More >

23:00 THE LAST DAYS OF WWII: Episode 4

The last six months of WWII detailed week by week. In this episode, the US bombs mainland Japan, Hitler flees the Reich Chancellory and 16-year-old Anne Frank dies in Belsen. More >

00:00 My Favourite Place: Konnie Huq's Osborne House

Konnie retraces her childhood footsteps to Victoria and Albert's stunning island love nest. More >

00:30 Highlands: Episode 5

Taggart star John Michie tells the tragic story of the Highland Clearances, when the population of the Highland plummeted from 50% of Scotland's population to the mere 20% it is today. More >

01:00 JAPAN: The Way Of The Samurai

In 16th-century Japan, samurai and their warlords ruled. Then an ordinary boy allied himself with Japan's most powerful men and a 250-year dynasty began. More >