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Ancient Rome: Constantine

   2006    History
This episode tells the story of how the Emperor Constantine brought Christianity to the western world. In AD 312, Rome was in crisis. The empire had been divided into four parts, each with its own emperor who fought one another. Constantine intervened and united Rome, using military might and a new religion - Christianity.
Series: Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome: Nero

   2006    History
This programme focuses on Nero, charting his obsession with becoming a god, how his plans to turn Rome into a glorious city bankrupted the Empire, how he married his slaveboy and killed his beloved wife in a frenzy, and how he was finally overthrown.
Series: Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome: Rebellion

   2006    History
This episode tells the story of the Jewish Revolt, which swept through Judea in AD 66 and threatened to destabilise the whole empire. Rome turned to the disgraced General Vespasian and his son Titus to put it down. Filled with spectacular sieges and huge set-piece action, the film pits the discipline and ingenuity of the Roman army against the passion and commitment of the rebels.
Series: Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome: Revolution

   2006    History
Rome was once a largely democratic society, with regular elections. This Republic lasted for 500 years, but then came Tiberius Gracchus. He believed in the ideals of the Republic - fairness, decency and justice for everyone -but was appalled by Rome's aristocrats' treatment of the poor. So he unleashed the power of the mob upon the streets of Rome, with devastating consequences.
Series: Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome: The Fall of Rome

   2006    History
In AD 410, the Goth hordes sacked the city. This event symbolised Rome's collapse. Within 70 years, the western empire - what we think of as Ancient Rome - was abandoned. But it should never have happened at all.
Series: Ancient Rome

Andes

   2005    Nature
This edition features a spectacular journey along the Andes, the world's longest mountain range, stretching from the equator almost to Antarctica. In this harsh and unforgiving landscape, wildlife such as bears, pumas, condors and flamingos fight for survival in the numbing cold, ferocious winds and thin air.
Series: Wild South America
Clarkson Farm

Clarkson Farm

2021  Nature
Modern Masters

Modern Masters

2024  Art
Leaving Neverland

Leaving Neverland

2019  Culture
Frozen Planet II

Frozen Planet II

2022  Nature
Latino Americans

Latino Americans

2013  History
Ancient Apocalypse

Ancient Apocalypse

2022  History
Vietnam in HD

Vietnam in HD

2011  History