Sir Francis Drake | My Story

Sir Francis Drake | My Story

Early Modern Britain | CBeebies | 2016 | 14'08''

Trixie and Daddy Olly go on a journey of discovery to find out what life was like for a ship's boy nearly 500 years ago. Trixie and Olly dress u...

Time Treasures – Poppy Day | Watch

Time Treasures – Poppy Day | Watch

Conflict and Warfare | CBBC | 2007 | 14'12''

The past is explored through artefacts and reconstructions. An explanation of why poppies are used as a remembrance symbol for peopl...

Fire! | The History Trail

Fire! | The History Trail

Early Modern Britain | BBC Two | 1985 | 19'46''

London, 2 September 1666 - the start of a terrible fire recorded in detail by the diarist Samuel Pepys. Within four days the city was in smoking ru...

Plague! | The History Trail

Plague! | The History Trail

Early Modern Britain | BBC Two | 1985 | 19'00''

London, 1665: during the long, hot summer, tens of thousands died of a dreadful disease. The Barnwell family are one of many to suffer.

05: The Spanish Armada | Landmarks

05: The Spanish Armada | Landmarks

Early Modern Britain | BBC Two | 1987 | 19'09''

In October 1588, a lone Spanish ship was wrecked off south Devon. In today's programme children from three Devon schools use their own map...

S07E15: Terrible Tudor Special | Horrible Histories

S07E15: Terrible Tudor Special | Horrible Histories

Early Modern Britain | CBBC | 2018 | 26'38''

Chop, chop, it's the Horrible Histories' Terrible Tudors Special, with everything you need to know about history's most f...

Norman Family Tree Song (ABBA parody) | Horrible Histories

Norman Family Tree Song (ABBA parody) | Horrible Histories

History | CBBC | 2013 | 3'11''

The song, titled ''Matilda(s) & Stephen ... & Henry,'' is a parody of ABBA and features characters from the Norman...

04: Mandela | Primary History

04: Mandela | Primary History

Decolonisation movements | CBBC | 2005 | 9'14''

An introduction to the life and times of Nelson Mandela. Schools programme for seven- to 11-year-olds.

03: Gandhi | Primary History

03: Gandhi | Primary History

Empire, Slavery and Race | CBBC | 2005 | 9'17''

An introduction to the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi. Schools programme for seven- to 11-year-olds.

02: Black Britons 2 | Primary History

02: Black Britons 2 | Primary History

History | CBBC | 2005 | 19'07''

The history of black people in Britain, from the abolition of the slave trade to the end of World War II. Education for seven- to 11-ye...

01: Black Britons 1 | Primary History

01: Black Britons 1 | Primary History

Empire, Slavery and Race | CBBC | 2005 | 19'06''

An introduction to the history of black people in Britain, from the Romans to the slave trade. Schools programme for seven- to 11-year-...

S2E5: Slave Girl from Jerusalem: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

S2E5: Slave Girl from Jerusalem: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2008 | 28'05''

Nubia, Lupus, Flavia and Jonathan have to find the evidence that will clear a slave wrongly accused of terrible cri...

S2E5: Slave Girl from Jerusalem: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

S2E5: Slave Girl from Jerusalem: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2008 | 28'03''

Nubia, Lupus, Flavia and Jonathan have to find the evidence that will clear a slave wrongly accused of terrible cri...

S2E4: The Fugitive From Corinth: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

S2E4: The Fugitive From Corinth: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2008 | 28'03''

The children take a carruca into the hills outside Ostia, in pursuit of the man Flavia thinks has murdered her fath...

S2E4: The Fugitive From Corinth: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

S2E4: The Fugitive From Corinth: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2008 | 27'58''

The children take a carruca into the hills outside Ostia, in pursuit of the man Flavia thinks has murdered her fath...

S2E3: The Colussus of Rhodes: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

S2E3: The Colussus of Rhodes: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2008 | 28'00''

Lupus narrowly escapes kidnap by slave traders, but his friend Porcius and other Ostian children are snatched.

S2E3: The Colussus of Rhodes: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

S2E3: The Colussus of Rhodes: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2008 | 27'59''

Lupus narrowly escapes kidnap by slave traders, but his friend Porcius and other Ostian children are snatched.

S2E2: The Trials of Flavia Gemina: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

S2E2: The Trials of Flavia Gemina: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2008 | 28'07''

Flavia has a challenge on her hands when her father brings home a mysterious woman that he is thinking of marrying.

S2E2: The Trials of Flavia Gemina: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

S2E2: The Trials of Flavia Gemina: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2008 | 28'00''

An ship washes up in Ostia, Flavia's father brings home a mysterious woman, and everything is turned upside down ...

S2E1: The Gladiators From Capua: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

S2E1: The Gladiators From Capua: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2008 | 27'59''

Nubia thinks she may have glimpsed her missing brother, the children go to the arena and discover a mystery that en...

S2E1: The Gladiators From Capua: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

S2E1: The Gladiators From Capua: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2008 | 28'08''

A ship docks at Ostia carrying a team of gladiators and Nubia thinks she may have glimpsed her missing brother amon...

S1E5: The Enemies of Jupiter: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

S1E5: The Enemies of Jupiter: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2007 | 27'45''

The secret of who invited Doctor Mordecai to Rome is revealed. A fast-acting poison threatens the life of a loved one,...

S1E5: The Enemies of Jupiter: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

S1E5: The Enemies of Jupiter: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2007 | 27'51''

Emperor Titus has a premonition, 'when a Prometheus opens Pandora's Box, Rome will be devastated'. Powerless, he watch...

S1E4: The Dolphins of Laurentum: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

S1E4: The Dolphins of Laurentum: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2007 | 27'47''

The lure of a quick fortune has attracted others and the repulsive Venalicius makes an unwelcome return. However, t...

S1E4: The Dolphins of Laurentum: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

S1E4: The Dolphins of Laurentum: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2007 | 28'06''

Captain Marcus Flavius Geminus returns from sea, having lost his ship and his precious cargo. With the family hound...

S1E3: The Assassins of Rome: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

S1E3: The Assassins of Rome: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2007 | 28'15''

Jonathan is utterly alone, plagued by dreams of a cyclops and confused by speculation that his mother was not killed in...

S1E3: The Assassins of Rome: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

S1E3: The Assassins of Rome: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2007 | 28'29''

Jonathan's birthday is marred by the arrival of uncle Simian. After upsetting his friends, Jonathan is tricked into goi...

S1E2: Pirates of Pompeii: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

S1E2: Pirates of Pompeii: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2007 | 27'51''

Flavia and friends find themselves too close to a kidnapping plot. The children must pull together or face life in slavery.

S1E2: Pirates of Pompeii: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

S1E2: Pirates of Pompeii: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2007 | 27'41''

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius has left a trail of destruction. In the chaos of the refugee camp, Flavia is shocked to dis...

S1E1: The Secrets of Vesuvius: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

S1E1: The Secrets of Vesuvius: Part 2 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2007 | 28'11''

Flavia and her friends convince Admiral Pliny of the danger of Mount Vesuvius, but can he and his fleet can do anythi...

S1E1: The Secrets of Vesuvius: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

S1E1: The Secrets of Vesuvius: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Ancient Civilizations | CBBC | 2007 | 28'22''

Flavia and her friends convince Admiral Pliny of the danger of Mount Vesuvius, but can he and his fleet do anything a...

S9E3: Protesting with Pankhurst | Horrible Histories

S9E3: Protesting with Pankhurst | Horrible Histories

Civil rights movements | CBBC | 2021 | 17'32''

Protests about inequality or environmental damage are common today, but how have people protested in the past? Emmeline ...

Special Bulletin – Holocaust Memorial Day | Newsround

Special Bulletin – Holocaust Memorial Day | Newsround

Germany 20th Century | CBBC | 2025 | 8'00''

We've got a special bulletin for you today to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. We find out what the Holocaust was and...

Episode 10 | Evacuation Manor House

Episode 10 | Evacuation Manor House

History | BBC One | 2008 | 27'52''

The whole house gathers to hear a special radio announcement from the prime minister: the war in Europe is finally over.

Episode 9 | Evacuation Manor House

Episode 9 | Evacuation Manor House

History | BBC One | 2008 | 28'11''

Local farmer Mr Ward brings a delivery of three little pigs. They might be cute but they're for fattening up to eat.

Episode 8 | Evacuation Manor House

Episode 8 | Evacuation Manor House

History | BBC One | 2008 | 28'26''

The evacuees prepare Pradoe Hall for a potential enemy invasion as Colonel Fanthorpe arrives from the Home Guard.

Episode 7 | Evacuation Manor House

Episode 7 | Evacuation Manor House

History | BBC One | 2008 | 28'05''

A new girl arrives whose workshy ways certainly do not go unnoticed by the other evacuees.

Episode 6 | Evacuation Manor House

Episode 6 | Evacuation Manor House

History | BBC One | 2008 | 28'11''

The evacuees struggle with their manners. Pheasant shooting season arrives, one of the most important social events of the year.

Episode 5 | Evacuation Manor House

Episode 5 | Evacuation Manor House

History | BBC One | 2008 | 28'06''

The evacuees discover just how scary life in wartime Britain was as they swap chores for building air raid shelters.

Episode 4 | Evacuation Manor House

Episode 4 | Evacuation Manor House

History | BBC One | 2008 | 28'08''

Sunday is not the day of rest for the modern-day evacuees. Miss Young is determined to get them fit, which means an early start for a 1940...

Episode 3 | Evacuation Manor House

Episode 3 | Evacuation Manor House

History | BBC One | 2008 | 28'26''

On day three at Pradoe Hall, the boys discover how unfair life in the 1940s can be when the girls receive a special invite to afternoon te...

Episode 2 | Evacuation Manor House

Episode 2 | Evacuation Manor House

History | BBC One | 2008 | 28'19''

With mystery surrounding the girls when no-one admits to using the hot water during the night, Mrs Dobson goes on the warpath in search fo...

Evacuation Manor House

Evacuation Manor House

Conflict and Warfare | BBC One | 2008 | 28'09''

Twelve modern boys and girls experience life as 1940s evacuees at one of the finest country houses in the land. The evacuees face the challenge of liv...

Exploring the Past: Post War Britain

Exploring the Past: Post War Britain

History | BBC Two | 2013 | 58'46''

Six young people trace their family histories to find out what life was like in post-war Britain, discovering how society has changed.

Time Treasures – Guy Fawkes | Watch

Time Treasures – Guy Fawkes | Watch

Crime and Punishment | BBC Two | 1997 | 14'09''

The past explored through artefacts and dramatic reconstructions. In this programme, who was Guy Fawkes, and how and why did he plo...

2: Alexander’s Story | The Jacobites

2: Alexander’s Story | The Jacobites

Early Modern Britain | Channel 4 | 1996 | 19'25''

Alexander, a Jacobite soldier, meets a Canadian tourist shopping for high-end tartans.

1: Jean’s Story | The Jacobites

1: Jean’s Story | The Jacobites

Early Modern Britain | Channel 4 | 1996 | 19'22''

Jean, a young girl from a Jacobite clan, goes to a 1990s fish market to see how butchery techniques had changed.

Finding My Family – Windrush | Newsround Specials

Finding My Family – Windrush | Newsround Specials

History | CBBC | 2018 | 27'13''

Seventy years since the Windrush's UK arrival, two kids head to the Caribbean to discover why their grandparents left...