Building The Olympic Dream

Three-part observational documentary series charting the journey to the London 2012 Olympics.

London

London is a 2004 three-part BBC history documentary series about the history of London, presented by Peter Ackroyd.

WWII: The Lost Color Archives

The 800 Million Pound Railway Station

Series telling the story of the architects, engineers and spin doctors who entered a frantic two year race to make the Royal Opening of St Pancras on time.

Unlimited...

The Mexico City Metropolitan Train has many stories to tell: from archaeological findings during its construction, its underground museums and hospitals, and even its patents and special maintenance services. These are some of their stories.

The Savoy

The Savoy hotel... Its very name synonymous with glamour and exclusivity. But what really goes on behind those famous revolving doors?

Pineapple Dance Studios

The biggest West End shows, the most famous pop acts, the world's most successful dance teachers and the most incredible cast of characters TV will ever see all pass through London's Pineapple Dance Studios.

The Great Smog: Winter of '52

Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the Great Smog of 1952 - the deadliest environmental disaster ever recorded and one of the world's worst peacetime catastrophes. Lasting just over four days, the Great Smog plunged London into a terrifyingly murky gloom - the acrid pollution seeping into homes, leaving Londoners gasping for breath, shutting down transport and emergency services, and overwhelming hospitals and undertakers alike.

The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York

The story, from 1600 to the present day, of the ruthless competition between Amsterdam (Netherlands), London (UK) and New York (USA) for world trade supremacy, as great minds blazed paths to glory and iconic architecture soared skyward.

Shoot to Kill: Terror on the Tube

Documentary featuring previously unheard testimony, exploring the manhunt following the London bombings of 2005, and the shooting of innocent electrician Jean Charles de Menezes by armed police.

The Thames: Britain's Great River with Tony Robinson

The actor and television presenter embarks upon a 200-mile journey from source to sea to discover what makes the Thames one of the greatest rivers in the world.

Camden

This music documentary reveals how some of the world's most iconic artists were shaped by this corner of London.

Campervan Crisis

Nigel is beloved Campervan is held together with rust and filler and he is too embarrassed to take it to a VW show. But Nigel has a dream - that one day his rusting hulk of metal will be tearing down the drag strip at Santa Pod. He has only 150 days and just £12,000 to achieve his dream. Can Nigel transform his embarrassing excuse for a Campervan into a VW showpiece to be proud of? Or will he suffer a Campervan Crisis?

The Great Fire: In Real Time

Revealing what actually happened during the Great Fire of London of 1666, hour by hour, and street by street.

7/7: The London Bombings

Documentary looking at the 2005 attack on London's transport system and the ensuing police investigation and the three-week hunt to catch the bombers.

Murder Maps

This drama-documentary series takes us back in time to the most shocking and surprising murder cases in London, England's history. Nicholas Day guides us into the world of the killer as we see how police ingenuity and early forensics helped bring them to justice.

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Inside the Four Seasons: Park Lane

An exclusive five-star peek behind the doors of the luxury London hotel.

Inside London Fire Brigade

This three-part documentary series followed the London Fire Brigade over the course of a year as they responded to a staggering range of emergencies. It provides a unique insight into their work, with firefighters filming themselves on the dangerous front line using special fire cameras. It is access on an unprecedented scale to incidents across the whole of London.

London Calling

News, reviews and interviews. Topical magazine program about what's going on and happening in London.