'History', says Mark Kermode, 'is the quintessential British film genre'. America may have its great outdoors for road movies and westerns, and teeming cities for cop and crime sagas. But there is more than enough in two millennia of British history to provide a bottomless well of story material. To prove the point, Mark looks at some of the best films about British history in the order of when they are set, tracing the story of Britain from the Roman invasion to the modern era, via medieval times, the Tudors, the English Civil War and the 18th and 19th centuries. He shows, from action and adventure to political intrigue, and from forest-dwelling outlaws to embattled kings and queens, that British history encompasses a remarkable range of styles and situations. Each period is almost a genre in itself, with its own particular themes and characters. And facts are rarely allowed to stand in the way of a good story or striking image.
Coop and Cami are excited to use Ollie's talent for burping to break a world record, but in order to do so, they have to break Ollie out of his piano recital.
In an effort to save the planet, Sydney and her friends stage a student protest to convince the cafeteria to go green. Back in the '90s, Max and Leo fight to keep their school from getting rid of the junk food in the vending machine.
As Moishe secretly gathers evidence against Esty, she realizes she needs help to audition for the scholarship she desperately needs.
Born and raised in a New York Hasidic community, Esty struggles after a fruitless first year of marriage. She runs away to Berlin and finds new freedom.
Esty's Berlin friends challenge many of her old beliefs but also provide a safe space to explore new ways of being. Yanky and Moishe search for Esty.
Moishe brutally confronts Esty, sending her running to Leah for help. After Esty has her audition, she and Yanky have it out.
A Danish reality show where eight competitors are trying to survive on their own own in Norway's most deserted areas.
Ten people team up to nab a life-changing stash of hard cash in this Sky original production. But the heist is just the beginning. They'll then have to hide their share of the loot from a crack team of determined detectives.
Biologist Niall McCann travels around the world investigating how climate change, deforestation, over-population and more are increasing human animal conflict.
Biologist Niall McCann travels around the world investigating how climate change, deforestation, over-population and more are increasing human animal conflict.
Biologist Niall McCann travels around the world investigating how climate change, deforestation, over-population and more are increasing human animal conflict.
Biologist Niall McCann travels around the world investigating how climate change, deforestation, over-population and more are increasing human animal conflict.
Biologist Niall McCann travels around the world investigating how climate change, deforestation, over-population and more are increasing human animal conflict.
Biologist Niall McCann travels around the world investigating how climate change, deforestation, over-population and more are increasing human animal conflict.
Biologist Niall McCann travels around the world investigating how climate change, deforestation, over-population and more are increasing human animal conflict.
The boys head to Essex to secretly fix up a real 70s supercar, famous for turning into a submarine in a James Bond film. But it hasn't been started in 20 years.
The investigation into the disappearance of 14-year-old Alice Gross - a case which sparked one of the largest search operations in years.
Chris and Joy are excited about their upcoming baptism. As they look through old photo albums, Chris wonders why his family never were church goers, as his grandparents were. Phoebe overhears this conversation and becomes emotional. Chris notices his mom's reaction, and wishes he could ask her about his questions. Superbook takes the kids back to meet Isaiah, a prophet who became God's mouthpiece. Chris realizes he can be God's mouthpiece with his mom. When he returns, his mother admits her heart has been stirred back toward God ever since Chris started talking about his baptism. Chris prays with his mom at the end, as the door to her heart is beginning to open to God again