Reign is a historical drama that follows the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, as she navigates the complex world of the French royal court. Set in the 16th century, the show explores the political intrigue, love triangles, and family conflicts that Mary faces, as she tries to maintain her position as queen and survive in a dangerous and deceitful environment.
D'Artagnan arrives in Paris to join the Musketeers of the Guard and finds himself in the middle of a war for the future of France. With the help of Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, he faces dangerous adversaries, including a malicious woman and a conspiracy against the King.
Death and Nightingales tells the story of Beth, a young woman trapped in an abusive stepfather's farmhouse. As tensions rise between Catholics and Protestants, Beth finds herself caught between loyalty, love, and survival.
Culloden is a historical docudrama set in the 18th century during the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland. It focuses on the brutal Battle of Culloden between the British Army and the Highlanders seeking independence. The film portrays the violence, butchery, and brutality of the battle, highlighting the struggles and sacrifices of the Scottish people.
This three-part series uncovers the network of spymasters and secret agents that helped protect Queen Elizabeth I from assassination, terror and treason for over 40 years. During a period when Britain was divided, unstable and violent, one of the world’s first secret services was born. Run by William and Robert Cecil, this father and son team had the duty of protecting the Queen and the Country. This series asks leading historians to each study the period from a different key player’s point of view, dissecting the minds and motivations of the protagonists, to reveal a covert spy network - and present a picture of the Elizabethan Court as it really was. This series takes us through the biggest events of the period, from the entrapment and execution of Mary Queen of Scots to the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the capture and escape of Catholic fugitive John Gerard and the most infamous terrorist conspiracy in British history - the Gunpowder Plot.
It's New Year's Eve in Thatcher's de-industrialising Britain. The scene is set at a seedy bar in Liverpool where a group of Irish Protestant and Irish Catholic pensioners will gather to clash and bash the new year in.
In his tower-block apartment in New Lodge, Joe reenacts memories from his childhood amidst the “Troubles”. In this Catholic area of Belfast, the number of deaths was tragically significant. Joe is joined by neighbours Jolene, Sean, Angie, and others, all willingly participating in this process of revisiting the collective memories that shaped their lives and the district they live in.
This film, set at the beginning of the 17th century, is the first East-European "Eastern". Bocskai István orders the free Heyducks to shepherd a huge herd of cattle through the country torn to three parts, to the Dalmatian coast, where he can get weapons in exchange, for fighting the Austrians.
In a small Canadian town in the 1890s, a scandal involving a Catholic priest and a Protestant minister threatens to divide the already divided community. Amidst the animosity and prejudice, a childless couple finds hope in adopting an orphan, creating further gossip and controversy.
Join Lucy Worsley as she explores the origins and significance of Christmas carols throughout history, delving into the customs, traditions, and controversies surrounding these beloved songs.
The Republic of Poland of the 16th century. During the period of religious tolerance, the Sieniawski and Bielecki families compete with each other.
Battle of the Bogside is a documentary that depicts the events of the intense clash between the Protestant and Catholic communities in Derry, Northern Ireland. It focuses on the civil rights movement, police violence, and the sectarian violence that ensued. The film also delves into the social discrimination faced by Catholics and the role of the British Army and the Royal Ulster Constabulary in the conflict. The Battle of the Bogside ultimately led to the creation of a pirate radio station and widespread rioting.
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot is a historical drama that depicts the events surrounding the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, where a group of Catholic conspirators attempted to assassinate King James I of England by blowing up the House of Lords.
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