This is the story of how an extraordinary boy from an unremarkable English town created a fantasy world so compelling he couldn’t find his way out.

For the first time ever, we have exclusive, all-areas access to one of Britain’s most famous palaces, and the birthplace of Churchill, we go 'behind the ropes' at this iconic landmark meeting the people who make the Palace.

Nick Broomfield, as a school boy aged 14, by chance met Brian Jones, founder and creative genius of the Rolling Stones, on a train.

Alec Guinness was one of the great English actors whose talent and brilliance graced some of the great cinematic events of the 20th century.

This four part series explores the history of science fiction in the atomic age.

Who was Sir Christopher Lee? Dracula? Yes! 007’s The Man With The Golden Gun? Absolutely! Saruman from Lord of the Rings? Indeed! Count Dooku in Star Wars? Again, yes!

Much-loved actress, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc heads to Dorset on a travel adventure with a twist.

Wonderland: Gothic is a new four-part series for television, exploring the development of "Gothic" through its various stages and developments over its 250-year life.

Charting the systematic exploitation of Black artists by the music industry and explores what it would look like for Black artists to receive reparations.

The Trouble With KanYe explores the rollercoaster life and career of Kanye West AKA Ye.

From Emmy® Award-winning executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog comes a special CNN Original Series event, Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen.

Touching, insightful, humorous and fascinating, this series sees national treasure Sir David Suchet travel around the world, following in the footsteps of the Queen of mystery, Dame Agatha Christie.

Who was the other Mozart?

Mariella Frostrup explores the life and times, and landscapes, of classic British women writers.

Presented by Miriam Margoyles, Lady Gregory shines a new light on Lady Augusta Gregory, whose work, influence and impact on Irish political and literary life has often been neglected.

Hosted by singer/songwriter Imelda May, Voices of Ireland explores the works of some of Ireland’s most famous novelists, poets and playwrights.

An investigation into an art heist like no other.

Documentary about legendary actor Peter O’Toole who brought a touch of danger to his art and a stroke of madness to his life yet inspired a generation of movie makers.

Comin' Up Short is the true story of Shorty, a member of “Da Lench Mob," one of the most controversial platinum and gold rap recording groups of all time led by Ice Cube.

30 Greatest Moments: Adele celebrates Adele’s triumphant return to the spotlight by counting down the megastar’s top 30 moments since she first burst onto the scene and captured our hearts in 2008. 

Katharine ‘Kate’ Hepburn is definitive and distinctive, a force of nature, a once-in-a generation talent, whose progressive and free-spirited nature defines her roles, an actress who wins more Academy Awards than any other.

This fascinating series covers the huge range of art treasures which go under the hammer in London, Paris and New York.

Author Peter Ackroyd presents this four-part documentary about the cultural history of Venice.