Secrets of Britain - Episode Guide

A patriotic celebration of British buildings. Behind the walls of the majestic Tower, which has served as a royal castle, jail and place of execution.

Two millennia of subterranean London history are charted in this absorbing study, uncovering Roman remains, gruesome plague pits and secret bunkers.

Westminster Abbey is steeped in Anglo-Saxon myth and regal legend, housing many dead luminaries and hosting 16 royal weddings. This British icon is explored.

This absorbing series delves into the shadowy world of the MI6. Is it all gadgets and risky operations as depicted in the James Bond films?

Discover the macabre details of Scotland Yard's past and meet a host of present-day sleuths to unearth the secrets of the world's most famous police station.

We uncover the secret history of this lavish department store - which revolutionised the way that Brits shopped - and the amazing story of Mr Selfridge himself.