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The Real Dick Turpin

Examining the myth of Dick Turpin, the ruthless 18th century career criminal whose life ended at the gallows. More >

Mon 21 Jul 10pm

Elizabeth - Gloriana

The dramatic final chapter of Elizabeth's life. Her victories over the Spanish elevated her almost to the status of a god. Yet with every year she weakened - and her trusty council began to die out. The Earl of Essex emerged as the most prominent of her new generation of advisers, successfully destroying Spain's attempts to launch another Armada. She died in 1603, having raised England from obscurity into a great power. More >

Wed 23 Jul 8pm

Eat Like a King

Feast your eyes on the meals of King Henry VIII. Containing exotic new ingredients from the new world, they were some of the most fantastic, outrageous dishes ever created. More >

Fri 25 Jul 7pm

Not Forgotten: Women

Ian Hislop explores the different ways in which all of British society was transformed by the war to end all wars. More >

Sat 26 Jul 11pm

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