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      2015-2016: 19. My Nazi Legacy

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      Three men travel go in search of answers about their families' links to the Nazis.

      First shown: 30 Mar 2016

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      From game shows to the space race and Gothic literature, enjoy some BBC classics from across the decades.

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      Follow the Money

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    1. Boy George and Culture Club: Karma to Calamity

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      Film about Culture Club's 2014 reunion, as they record a new album and tour the UK and US.

      First shown: 6 Mar 2015

    2. The Beginning and End of the Universe

      2. The End

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      A look into the distant future to try to discover how the universe will end.

      First shown: 29 Mar 2016

    1. Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell

      60

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      Profile of rock star Meat Loaf, featuring interviews, performance and backstage footage.

      First shown: 9 Jan 2015

    2. The Brontes at the BBC

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      Exploration of the BBC's long love affair with the lives and works of the Bronte sisters.

      First shown: 27 Mar 2016

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      Art of Scandinavia

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    1. Ireland's Treasures Uncovered

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      The story of the iconic Irish artefacts that have helped shape and create modern Ireland.

      First shown: 15 Feb 2016

    2. Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: Master and Maverick

      60

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      Tribute to the composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, with performances and documentary.

      First shown: 1 Apr 2016

    1. Treasures of the Indus

      2. The Other Side of the Taj Mahal

      60

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      Sona Datta looks at the Mughals, who created the most dazzling empire India has ever seen.

      First shown: 7 Sep 2015

    2. Digging for Britain

      Series 4: 3. North

      59

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      Clues to Scotland's first kingdoms and metal detectorists unearth a Viking treasure hoard.

      First shown: 24 Mar 2016

    1. Welsh Railways

      3. Beating Beeching: Part 1

      30

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      A look at people who share a passion for steam with the volunteers at Llangollen Railway.

      First shown: 6 Dec 2011

    2. Treasures of the Anglo Saxons

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      Art historian Dr Nina Ramirez reveals the codes and messages hidden in Anglo-Saxon art.

      First shown: 10 Aug 2010

    1. Human Planet

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    1. Al Murray's Great British War Movies

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      Comedian Al Murray takes a fresh look at some of the best war movies ever made.

      First shown: 25 Aug 2014

    2. The World's Most Beautiful Eggs: The Genius of Carl Faberge

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      Stephen Smith explores the extraordinary life and work of virtuoso jeweller Carl Faberge.

      First shown: 25 Jun 2013

    1. Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue

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      Film bringing to life the paradox of the insecure yet brazen rock star Janis Joplin.

      First shown: 25 Mar 2016
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