Seventy years ago one of the greatest amphibious assaults in history was launched from here on the south coast of England. And within a matter of hours, 7000 vessels had…

Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell climbs aboard some of the world’s fastest theme park rides and discovers how these rides affect our bodies.

A look at how four iconic British-built planes became masters of the sky and pioneered a new era of flight, making heroes of the pilots who flew them. Military experts,…

Presenter Rob Bell takes us on a voyage around Britain and Ireland to reveal the hidden secrets that make offshore lighthouses such extraordinary feats of engineering.

Exploring the buildings that were built to defend Britain from a German invasion during World War II. From coastal defences, to secret bases, travel across Britain looking at the buildings…

Rob Bell brings to life the stories of six important battles that shaped British history.

Rob Bell reviews the life and work of British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859).

History series telling the glorious and gory story of the city’s rise to power.

Visiting the ships as they stand today, Rob Bell will reveal how and why these monumental vessels were originally built. He’ll uncover a murder on board on the Cutty Sark,…

Rob Bell explores the lost landscapes and infrastructure of some of Britain’s former railway lines. From the 1960’s the axe fell on 4,000 miles of Britain’s rail network. Now, decades…

Revealing what actually happened during the Great Fire of London of 1666, hour by hour, and street by street.

Britain’s Greatest Bridges visits the country’s most historic and iconic bridges, revealing the genius of their designs.