Architecture & design documentaries
Grand Designs
Kevin McCloud is back, following some of Britain’s most ambitious self-builders, as they attempt to create the home of their dreams. But these visionary plans often hit obstacles, such as financial strains, unpredictable weather, disappearing contractors and sudden planning changes. Kevin follows the builders at every step and tries to help them realize their unconventional ideas.
Rome's Invisible City
Rome’s skyline is as breathtaking now as when it was first built. But that iconic cityscape is only half the story; there’s another Rome that few people have ever seen – underground.
With exclusive access beneath Rome’s streets, classicist Dr Michael Scott and his team of experts explore the wonders that can be found there, including underground quarries, ornate temples and vast water cisterns, revealing for the first time the full story of the ancient world’s most awe-inspiring city and the people who lived in it.
The Queen's Palaces
Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. From Henry VIII to Harry and Meghan, these buildings have been part of British royal history for hundreds of years.
Fiona Bruce tells the story of these amazing places in this majestic BBC royal documentary.
What secrets lurk in the long history of the Queen’s Palaces and what treasures can be discovered within their walls?