The Queen's Guards: A Year In Service

Inside the Bomb Squad

2026

This series has unprecedented access to the British Army soldiers who serve as the UK's bomb disposal elite

The Queen

2026

The Queen was a 2009 British drama-documentary showing Queen Elizabeth II at different points during her life. Broadcast on Channel 4 over five consecutive nights from 29 November 2009, the Queen was portrayed by a different actress in each episode. The Queen was portrayed by Emilia Fox, Samantha Bond, Susan Jameson, Barbara Flynn and Diana Quick. Katie McGrath played Princess Margaret in the first episode and Lesley Manville played Margaret Thatcher in the third episode. The series was co-funded by the American Broadcasting Company, the network which aired the series in the US. This reunited Emilia Fox and Katie McGrath who had played sisters in BBC One's Merlin.

Elizabeth I

2026

Elizabeth I may be remembered as the greatest monarch to rule England, but during her lifetime she was beset by enemies and hers was a life of constant battling.

The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

2026

British historian David Olusoga, along with other historians, narrates the story of millions of Indian, African and Asian troops who fought and died alongside French and British troops to help win the war against Germany, Austro-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.

Army: Behind the New Frontlines

2026

Filmed over 18 months, this documentary series goes into the heart of the British Army. Through the eyes of the rank and file and the leaders, it shows the challenges of fighting wars when we are not at war.

Queens of Ancient Egypt

2026

Tells the stories of three little-known but significant Egyptian queens, revealing how they became the standard-bearers for their sex long before the modern era.

The Queen Mother

2026

Wife, monarch and much-loved public figure: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was one of the most respected members of the British Royal family. But did her friendly image disguise something darker? This moving profile reveals the dramatic inside story of her life. The moments of pain and upheaval that defined her legacy. How did this woman, who didn’t aspire to be Queen, fulfill her destiny?

Afghanistan: The Lion's Last Roar?

2026

This two-part series tells the story of the conflict in Afghanistan and asks what has been achieved and whether the British have the will to fight in distant lands again.

Epic History TV

2026

Epic History makes videos about the most dramatic and important stories from our past, from the rise and fall of empires to global conflicts and revolutions. Our team have history degrees and decades of experience in documentary production, and regularly collaborate with specialist historians around the world, so you’re in safe hands as we explore some of the most epic moments in history.

Marszałek Piłsudski

2026

Court Martial: Soldiers Behind Bars

2026

Life at the Military Corrective Training Centre with soldiers who've broken the law.

Foot Soldier

2026

Foot Soldier is a 45 minute documentary hosted by Richard Karn explaining the life of a Foot Soldier in various armies throughout time.

How to Make a Royal Marines Officer

2026

1989 two-part documentary following the progress of 29 men who want to become Royal Marine Officers.

Apocalypse: Hitler Takes on the West

2026

May 10th, 1940, Hitler takes on the West. Will he precipitate Europe into the Apocalypse?

The Zulu Wars

2026

This series explores the facts and investigates the truth behind the British Redcoat Army's campaign in Zululand during 1879. The war was started by a country at the height of it's imperial powers and prosecuted by an army charged with the responsibility of implementing a policy known as Confederation - a proposal to unite various black and white factions in South Africa under British authority. Interviews, on-location footage and new geological surveys all help to reconstruct the conflicts and give insight into the tactics used in these epic battles.