With Lion Television (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
1. Horrible Histories (2009–2022)
28 min | Comedy, Family, History
A group of British comedians show the sides of history they don't teach you in school. From the 'Savage Stone Age' to the 'Troublesome 20th Century', you see the full side to history.
Stars: Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 5,427
2. Sexy Beasts (2021)
TV-14 | Reality-TV, Romance
Hoping to say goodbye to superficial dating, real-life singles sport elaborate makeup and prosthetics to put true blind-date chemistry to the test.
Stars: Rob Delaney, Kariselle Snow, Angella Katherine, Ibukun Omotowa
Votes: 1,230
3. First Light (2010 TV Movie)
75 min | Biography, Drama, War
In May 1940 eighteen-year old Geoffrey Wellum joins the 92 squadron of the Royal Air Force and is taken to the pub,where pilots who have seen action sign their names on a blackboard. Next ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Whiteman | Stars: Sam Heughan, Gary Lewis, Ben Aldridge, Alex Robertson
Votes: 701
4. Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb (2020)
TV-PG | 113 min | Documentary, History
After unearthing a tomb that had been untouched for 4,400 years, Egyptian archaeologists attempt to decipher the history of the astonishing find.
Director: James Tovell | Stars: Ahmed Zikrey Abdellhak, Ghareeb Ali Mohammed Abushousha, Nabil Eldaleel, Sabry Mohyeldin Farag
Votes: 6,724
5. Homes Under the Hammer (2003– )
60 min | Documentary
The show follows new and experienced buyers at auctions bidding on usually run-down properties. Subsequently, it follows them on their renovation project for either a rental or resale profit or loss.
Stars: Lucy Alexander, Martin Roberts, Martel Maxwell, Dion Dublin
Votes: 341
6. 22 Kids and Counting (2021–2023)
60 min | Documentary
Cameras follow Britain's largest family, the Radfords, as they welcome their newest arrival - just as the UK is preparing to go into lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Stars: Sally Lindsay, Simon Callow
Votes: 58
7. Victorian Farm (2009– )
60 min | Documentary, History
In this unique project, historian Ruth Goodman as well as archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn immerse themselves in the life of the Victorian farmer as he would have lived on the Acton Scott Estate.
Stars: Stephen Noonan, Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands
Votes: 679
8. Hunt vs Lauda: F1's Greatest Racing Rivals (2013 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Told through unseen footage and exclusive interviews with the people who were at the 1976 Formula One Championship, this riveting documentary chronicles the duel between drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt.
Director: Matthew Whiteman | Stars: Ed Stoppard, Daniel Audetto, Alastair Caldwell, Enzo Ferrari
Votes: 941
9. Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit (2016)
Documentary, History
In this four-part series classicist and historian, Professor Mary Beard draws on her immense scholarship, unique viewpoints and myth-busting approach to Roman history, to give her ... See full summary »
Star: Mary Beard
Votes: 276
10. Tales from the Green Valley (2005)
29 min | Documentary, History
A historical documentary TV series in 12 parts, first shown on BBC2 in autumn 2005 and it follows historians and archaeologists as they recreate farm life from the age of the Stuarts. They ... See full summary »
Stars: Owen Teale, Ruth Goodman, Peter Ginn, Alex Langlands
Votes: 278
11. Edwardian Farm (2010–2011)
59 min | Documentary
In this 12-part documentary series of Edwardian Farm, archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn and historian Ruth Goodman go back in time to the early 1900s to live the lives of Edwardian farmers for a full calendar year.
Stars: Ruth Goodman, Peter Ginn, Stephen Noonan, Alex Langlands
Votes: 524
12. Days That Shook the World (2003–2005)
Documentary, History
"Days That Shocked the World" is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on 17 September 2003 and ran for three series. Each 60-minute episode explores one or two ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Guinness, Stephen Beckett, Benjamin Till, Adrian Fear
Votes: 239
13. Castaway 2000 (2000– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Reality TV programme where thirty-six men, women, and children built a community on a remote Scottish island and lived there throughout the year 2000.
Stars: Ray Bowyer, Gordon Carey, Liz Cathrine, Tanya Cheadle
Votes: 59
14. Henry and Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History (2014– )
Drama
This two-part docudrama shows the love affair between King Henry VIII of England and his second wife, Anne Boleyn; presented by historian Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb.
Stars: Suzannah Lipscomb, Emma Connell, Jack Hawkins, Jon Edgley-Bond
Votes: 157
15. Big Dreams, Small Spaces (2014–2017)
Reality-TV
Horticulturalist Monty Don works with amateur gardeners to help them create the garden of their dreams.
Star: Monty Don
Votes: 345
16. Secrets of the Castle (2014)
60 min | Documentary, History
Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold learn about living in the medieval world and help rebuild a castle.
Stars: Ruth Goodman, Peter Ginn, Tom Pinfold, Paul McGann
Votes: 348
17. The Fall of Anne Boleyn (2020)
History
Drawing on original records and artefacts, historian Tracy Borman re-examines accepted history and discover the truth about the last days of Anne Boleyn.
Star: Emma Connell
Votes: 78
18. The First Emperor (2006 TV Movie)
110 min | Documentary, Drama
The film narrates how Ying Zheng became the king of Qin state in 221 B.C. at 13 and finally the first Chinese Emperor. The excavated Terracotta Army finds, his wars, paranoia's, court intrigues and quest for immortality are also discussed.
Director: Nic Young | Stars: James Pax, Ji Wang, Hi Ching, Vincent Wong
Votes: 127
19. Time Commanders (2003–2016)
45 min | Documentary, Action, History
Each week four contestants come together as a team to recreate a historical battle via computer simulator. With two of the group playing generals with an overview of the battlefield, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Lynette Nusbacher, Eddie Mair, David McAlister, Richard Hammond
Votes: 201
20. Henry VII: Winter King (2013 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 59 min | History
Author Thomas Penn takes an extraordinary journey into the dark and chilling world of the first Tudor King, Henry VII. From his victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, to his ... See full summary »
Directors: Giulia Clark, Stuart Elliott | Star: Thomas Penn
Votes: 162
21. Full Steam Ahead (2016)
60 min | History
Historians Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn bring back to life the golden age of steam, exploring how Victorian railways helped to shape modern Britain.
Stars: Philip Glenister, Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands
Votes: 154
22. Immortal Egypt (2016)
59 min | Documentary, History
Joann Fletcher presents the extraordinary story of Ancient Egypt, from its beginnings to the great pyramid builders and on, to the last of the pharaohs.
Stars: Joann Fletcher, Chris Naunton, Hourig Sourouzian, Glenn Godenho
Votes: 203
23. Applause (1973 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy, Musical
An aspiring actress, whose sugar-coated appearance belies her ruthless drive, worms herself into the life of an aging star and schemes to replace her on the stage as the star of a new play.
Directors: Ron Field, Bill Foster | Stars: Lauren Bacall, Larry Hagman, Penny Fuller, Sarah Marshall
Votes: 174
24. Stolen: Catching the Art Thieves (2022)
60 min | Documentary
The world's greatest paintings - and the most audacious art heists of all time. Gripping true stories of a global game of cat and mouse as high culture meets the underworld.
Stars: Shaun Dooley, Sandy Nairne, Mark Dalrymple, Bernd Paul
Votes: 43
25. Crusades: Crescent & the Cross (2005 TV Movie)
183 min | Documentary, History, War
A detailed documentary telling the complete story of the great Christian Crusades into the Holy Land.
Directors: Stuart Elliott, Mark Lewis | Stars: Keith David, Anas El Akil, Nayef Rashed
Votes: 255
26. Horrible Histories with Stephen Fry (2011– )
Comedy
Stars: Stephen Fry, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 88
27. Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings (2013– )
116 min | Documentary
Dr. Joann Fletcher investigates in this set of two documentaries, what life and death were like for the normal person 3500 years ago in Egypt.
Star: Joann Fletcher
Votes: 73
28. Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? (2003– )
Reality-TV
Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?" dives into the hectic lives of wedding planners--and the couples who depend on them!
Stars: W. Donnie Brown, Samantha Goldberg, Shari Albert, Tracy French
Votes: 39
29. Playing It Straight (2004– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Presented by Gustavo Goulart, Daphne Brogdon, and Brian Beacock, this reality show invites the audience to find out who's gay, among a group of people in a ranch. The winner is who better tricks the audience about his or her own sexuality.
Stars: Daphne Brogdon, Brian Beacock, Jackie Thomas, Garrett Swann
Votes: 199
30. The Minoans (2004 TV Movie)
PG | 120 min | Documentary, History
Best known for the myth of the Minotaur, Crete gave birth to Europe's first civilization. Yet little is known about those who inhabited the island. But now, with fresh archeological ... See full summary »
Directors: Melanie Archer, Tim Kirby | Stars: Bettany Hughes, Nicholas Farrell, George Tsonev, Dion Pala
Votes: 74
31. Playing It Straight (I) (2005–2012)
65 min | Reality-TV, Romance
British version of the reality TV show in which a single, straight woman looks for love among a group of male participants - some of whom are straight but some of whom are, unbeknown to her, gay.
Stars: Jameela Jamil, Alan Carr, June Sarpong, Alan Cumming
Votes: 41
32. Supertruckers (2015–2017)
45 min | Documentary
For the "Supertruckers", no job is too big or too small, as they cart awkward, colossal and sometimes abnormal loads, up and down the country. Faced with the challenge of tight deadlines ... See full summary »
Stars: Dean Lennox Kelly, Sam, Steve, Bruce
Votes: 12
33. Monty Don's French Gardens (2013–2017)
59 min | Documentary
Monty Don visits some of the most famous and interesting gardens in France.
Star: Monty Don
Votes: 208
35. Martin Luther (2002 TV Movie)
TV-G | 115 min | Biography, Drama, History
Martin Luther is born into a world dominated by the Catholic Church. For the keenly spiritual Luther, the Church's promise of salvation is irresistible. Caught in a thunderstorm and ... See full summary »
Director: Cassian Harrison | Stars: Liam Neeson, Timothy West
Votes: 217
36. Pompeii: Life & Death in a Roman Town (2010 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, History
Pompeii: one of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history. We know how its victims died, but this film sets out to answer another question - how did they live?
Director: Paul Elston | Stars: Mary Beard, Fabian Kanz, Mattia Buondonno, Andrew Wallace-Hadrill
Votes: 92
37. Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010 TV Movie)
51 min | Documentary
Bettany Hughes goes to Alexandria, Egypt, too look at one of the great cities of history. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the intellectual and culture hubs of the... See full summary »
Director: Nick Gillam-Smith | Stars: Bettany Hughes, Salima Ikram, Colin Clement, Emanuela Kulicka
Votes: 160
38. Athens: The Dawn of Democracy (2007 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, History
Bettany Hughes searches for the truth about the 'Golden Age' of Ancient Athens, investigating how a barren rock wedged between the East and West became the first democracy 2,500 years ago. ... See full summary »
Director: Timothy Copestake | Stars: Bettany Hughes, Sue Blundell, Paul Cartledge, Michael Cosmopoulos
Votes: 85
39. Tomb Hunters (2021)
History
Egyptian tombs. The tomb digs are lead by DR MOSTAFA WAZIRI. The king of egyptian tombs.
Star: Ronan Summers
Votes: 26
40. Muse of Fire (2013)
83 min | Documentary
Two young London actors set out together to face the greatest challenge in the world of acting - Shakespeare.
Directors: Dan Poole, Giles Terera | Stars: Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Mark Rylance, Ralph Fiennes
Votes: 138
42. A Tudor Feast at Christmas (2006 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, History
A group of historians and archaeologists prepare a Tudor feast as it would have been over 400 years ago, including the use of period clothes, recipes from the era, food sourced from the land and the absence of modern conveniences.
Director: Chris Mitchell | Stars: Dominic Frisby, Marc Meltonville, Ruth Goodman, Hugh Beamish
Votes: 168
43. Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World (2003 TV Movie)
112 min | Documentary
Director: James Hawes | Stars: Michael Maloney, George Pagliero, Nadim Sawalha
Votes: 111
44. East to West (2011– )
52 min | Documentary
Stars: Khalid Abdalla, Bettany Hughes, Klaus Schmidt, Shahina Farid
Votes: 84
46. Paddington Green (1998–2001)
30 min | Documentary
Reality TV. The life and loves, trials and tribulations of the locals of Paddington Green, London.
Stars: Ross Kemp, Todd Carty, Jackie Mcauliffe, Kelly Harrison
Votes: 15
47. Hoarder SOS (2016–2017)
60 min | Reality-TV
In this brand new series, experts Curtis Dowling, Joanna Riley and Marianne Cammack help two households drowning in clutter to clear out and make some money.
Stars: Louise Jameson, Patrick Carney Junior, Jason Redshaw, Marianne Cammack
Votes: 11
48. Steam Train Britain (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
Documentary series going behind the scenes at three of England and Wales historic preserved steam railways.
Stars: Colin Mace, Andy Leech, Cedric Lodge, Megan Smith
Votes: 8
49. The Battle of Britain (2010 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History, War
70 years after the historic struggle, brothers Colin and Ewan McGregor take viewers through the key moments of the Battle of Britain, when 'the few' of the RAF faced the might of the Nazi Luftwaffe.
Director: Ashley Gething | Stars: Winston Churchill, Hermann Göring, Adolf Hitler, Colin McGregor
Votes: 95
50. Hitler's Victory (2002 TV Movie)
PG | 95 min | Documentary, War
What if the Nazis had invaded and occupied Britain during World War II?
Director: Richard Bond | Stars: Diego Matamoros, Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, King George VI
Votes: 163