General Interest

Jane Austen was born in 1775 & died in 1817. It may have been a short life, and seemingly uneventful, but for the world of literature it was invaluable. more information

Enjoy a journey of discovery into the trees & woodlands of Britain - from the pine forests of the Scottish highlands to the mighty oaks & spreading chestnuts of the south of Englan... more information

When the Reverend Patrick Bronte moved with his wife & six small children to the West Yorkshire village of Haworth in 1820, few would have guessed the incredible story that would u... more information

Learn to master this cuddly, exciting Latin rhythm dance with the help of Dance Vision's Donald Johnson & Kasia Kozak. Carefully guiding you through the different elements that com... more information

What drove the men who risked & lost their lives to conquer the world's highest mountain for Britain? Fifty years on, Penny Mallory, whose ancestor, George Leigh Mallory lost his l... more information

George Eliot, author of `Adam Bede', `The Mill on the Floss', `Silas Marner', `Middlemarch' & `Daniel Deronda', achieved mass popularity (Queen Victoria was among her readership), ... more information

In this series, Keith Floyd takes some time off from the kitchen & dedicates himself to his favourite hobby - wine. He explores the wine regions of France, learning the history, me... more information

A foundation for all other dances, the Foxtrot is a very popular dance that includes elements found in most other types of dancing. It is also the easiest dance to learn. With the ... more information

The landscapes of Britain are many & varied, ranging from the rugged highlands of Scotland to the rolling tranquillity of England's Cotswold hills. The splendour of the Giant's Cau... more information

In 1964 The Beatles launched the "British Invasion" of the USA with performances on the Ed Sullivan Show. Such was the anticipation for the first of their four appearances that a r... more information

Triple twinkles, sweeping steps, rising limbs, graceful turns. Sound like fun? Then it's time to learn how to do the waltz, a very popular & elegant dance. Guided by the detailed i... more information

A unique & exciting Channel 4 series which explores the largest flying machines ever built & their dynamic role in global history. Includes rarely seen archive film from libraries ... more information

At the time of its construction, Alcatraz was considered the most escape-proof prisons in America - although the heavily armed guards, tool-proof bars & shark infested waters did l... more information

The story of the great king who, in an age & country blighted by Viking invasions, inflicted repeated defeats upon the Norsemen & set about administering the Danelaw to secure the ... more information

From the city's darkest days to its finest hour, there are permanent memorials & other surprises tucked around each corner. With beautiful architecture, magnificent waterways, muse... more information

The Terracotta Army, Beijing's Forbidden City & the simple pagoda are all examined here & explained clearly, using expert views & impressive computer animation (Pegasus) more information

Travel back to the land of the Pharaohs & explore the lives of Tutankhamen, Ramses The Great & The Real Cleopatra. more information

Journey through the centuries to see how glories such as the Taj Nahal & the Ajanta Caves reflect the character of a unique people (Pegasus) more information

3 programmes originally shown on the Discovery Channel. The Rise Of The Roman Empire; Legions Of Conquest & Cult Of Order; The Fall Of The Roman Empire. more information

A colourful, entertaining guide to the time of where the Forum played host to great affairs of state & people flocked to the Colosseum to see gladiators fight to the death (Pegasus... more information