Tag: britain
Finding Paganism (2026)
From traditional witches to Druids to modern WitchTok, Jamie discovers what it means to be Pagan in the UK today, and how it is impacted by advancements like growing urban environments, AI and the internet.
The History of Punch and Judy: Origins of a Classic Show
Explore the fascinating history of Punch and Judy, the famous puppet show known for slapstick comedy, seaside tradition, and centuries of entertainment.
Upstairs, Downstairs: The Life of a British Maid
Follow Alice Sutton, a servant in Edwardian England, as she prepares the estate for a visitor and fights for women's suffrage.
Why Were The Victorians Obsessed With Death?
Explore the Victorian obsession with death and the resulting spiritual panic - the Age of Doubt. With scientific discoveries like Darwin’s evolution theory shaking the foundations of belief in the afterlife, Victorians sought answers in the macabre.
Professional Bakers Attempt To Make Bread From 1830
Four professional bakers leave their modern businesses behind to experience what their profession was like in the past as they bake their way through the Victorian era.
Inside Pugin’s St Giles: The Dazzling Gothic Revival Church That Stunned Victorian Britain
Step inside St Giles, Cheadle – Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin’s dazzling Gothic Revival Catholic church that stunned Victorian Britain. Completed in 1846, this “jewel box” interior is one of the most extraordinary expressions of Gothic Revival architectu...
Discovering a 3,500 Year Old Boat in a Kent Underpass
In 1992, a wooden boat was discovered buried 20ft beneath an underpass in Dover, Kent. Known as the Dover Boat, dating to around 1,520 BC, it’s the world’s oldest known seagoing vessel. Made of oak planks and yew wood, it carried cargo between Britain and...
Billy Porter: Making History in Cabaret 27 Years After First Auditioning
He’s a Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning actor and performer and now Billy Porter is presenting this weekend's Olivier Awards alongside Beverley Knight.
Supermarket Worker Stacey Leadbeatter Wins KSI’s Golden Buzzer!
Her family were right behind her. Stacey Leadbeatter enchants Blackpool with her effortless performance of Leona Lewis's 'Run', scoring KSI's Golden Buzzer in a truly heart-warming moment.
Linda Mudzenda’s Voice Oozed Soul in Golden Buzzer Performance
She blessed that room. 21-year-old Linda Mudzenda overcomes her nerves and has the audience in the palm of her hand with this gorgeous version of Lauren Daigle's 'You Say', nabbing her Alesha Dixon's Golden Buzzer!
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Uncover new archaeological evidence rewriting our understanding of the Dark Ages in 5th- and 6th-century Britain that might also explain the legend of King Arthur.
A New Style of Pub Puts a Spin on a British Classic
As hundreds of Britain’s traditional pubs close every year, one type of establishment is bucking the trend.
Crucifixion in Roman Era Britain
Uncover what happens when archaeologists study a skeleton found with an iron nail through its heel bone, suggesting the person was the victim of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain. Only one other skeleton with evidence of crucifixion has ever been foun...
The Kanneh-Masons: The family that plays together
They're rock stars in the classical world: Seven British brothers and sisters, ages 8 to 21, whose musical talents shine from TV competitions to a royal wedding.
Last Royal Coach Maker Completes Final Work, Fit for King Charles III
Royal carriage maker Jim Frecklington has nearly finished his last coach - a project to commemorate King Charles III.
