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Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners

The abolition of slavery in 1833 was a great British triumph. But new research reveals a darker side to emancipation. 1 of 2 x 1 hour history series presented by David Olusoga for BBC2, directed by James van der Pool. Winner of the BAFTA award for Best Specialist Factual. Also nominated for 2 Grierson and 2 RTS awards.

Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain

The butterfly effect of one bomb - from initial impact right through to the wider consequences for modern Britain - is tracked, unveiling a complex chain reaction of personal, social and national stories. Nominated for a BAFTA award. 1 of 4 x 1 hour history series by Wall to Wall for BBC2, directed by Ben Crichton.

The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed: Learn

Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tullekan uncover how our experiences shape our minds and bodies as we make the journey from helpless babies to the most sophisticated organism on earth. 1 of 3 x 1 hour science series for BBC2, directed by Penny Palmer.

If I Can’t Have You: The Jodi Arias Story

Jodi Arias: a household name. This film grants viewers access to Arias’ personal diaries, unseen police interviews and exclusive testimony, and interviews with the defense, prosecution, and friends and family of those connected to the case. 2 hour drama doc by Arrow Media for Discovery +, directed by Chris Holt.

Jungle Mystery: Lost Kingdoms of the Amazon

For centuries experts believed the Amazon was an untouched wilderness. Startling new discoveries are changing everything we knew about one of the world’s wildest regions. 1 of 3 x 1 hour doc series produced by Paul King and Wild Blue Media for CH4.

Expedition Volcano

An international science mission to one of the world’s most dangerous, spectacular and least known volcanoes on Earth: Nyiragongo. The team descend into the crater and carry out experiments to reveal what goes on beneath the Earth’s crust. 1 hour documentary for BBC2, directed by Simon Winchcombe.

Jesus: His Life

This 8-part series explores the story of Jesus through a unique lens: the people in his life who played a pivotal role in his life - Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary the mother of Jesus, the High Priest Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene and Peter. 10 weeks drama assembling on location + 1 of 8 x 1 hour drama doc series by Nutopia for The History Channel.

Black and British: A Forgotten History

Few places have had a greater impact upon Britain than Africa and her peoples.  David Olusoga joins forces with people all over Britain and its former colonies to reveal the full extent of this history.  2 of 4 x 1 hour history series for BBC2, directed by James van der Pool. Nominated for 2 RTS awards.

Inside the Manson Cult: The Lost Tapes

Never before seen footage reveals a unique insight into the minds of the murderous Manson Family: the most notorious cult in modern America. 2 hour drama doc by Naked Entertainment for Fox and ITV, directed by Hugh Ballantyne.

I, Sniper

A nail-biting journey through the sniper shootings that paralysed the Washington Beltway and traumatised an entire nation in October 2002. For more than three weeks anonymous gunmen shot civilians at random as the country watched, horrified. 2 of 5 x 1 hour drama doc series by Arrow Media for PBS & CH4, directed by Janice Sutherland and Ursula Macfarlane.

Human Universe: Apeman/Spaceman & What is Our Future?

How did we become who we are? What drove our ascent from ape to man, from the dawn of civilisation to the stars?  2 of 5 x 1 hour science series presented by Prof Brian Cox for BBC2, directed byStephen Cooter and Nat Sharman.

Britain’s Greatest Pilot

The extraordinary story of Captain “Winkle” Brown”. His career spans a remarkable period in aviation: from wood and canvas biplanes through to experimental nazi jets and commanding nuclear bombers at the height of the Cold War.  60 min history prog for BBC2, directed by Simon Winchcombe.