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A follow up to The Great War, this series covers the years 1918 to 1939. Using archival footage and interviews with veterans, the history series...

Thirties in Colour: Countdown to War takes black-and-white films from the era and colourises the footage, bringing the past vividly back to life.

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TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

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Explore the explosive life of Mike Tyson — one of the most feared and fascinating figures in sports history.

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