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History series. Researchers and historians are still arguing about why Omaha Beach was the hardest beach to capture in the D-Day landings. Presented by Richard Hammond.

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2024
Film exploring the extraordinary impact of escapologist Harry Houdini in the early 20th century. Featuring restored archive footage and interviews with historians and illusionists.
Episodes 2023
Documentary drama exploring the last days of Napoleon's life in exile on St Helena, where he fought his final battle with words, presenting himself as the rescuer of France.
An investigative biography of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man at the centre of the political crime of the 20th century, the assassination of President John F Kennedy.
Documentary that re-examines the attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Computer graphics recreate the scene and show how close the plotters came to success.
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