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The previous series of Timewatch offers a diverse range of historical stories. Learn more about the individual programmes.
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Last Day of World War One
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Michael Palin joins the Timewatch team to tell the story of the final day of the First World War - the war in which... Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Last Day of World War One
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Britain's Forgotten Floods
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Professors Simon Haslett and Ted Bryant have come across evidence for what they believe was a forgotten British tsunami. They think that The Bristol Channel... Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Britain's Forgotten Floods
The unknown soldiers
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The role of America in the First World War unfolds alongside the story of the unknown soldiers. Read more : The unknown soldiers
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - The Boxer Rebellion
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The Boxer Rebellion might only be dimly-remembered, but as Timewatch explained, it was pivotal in world history Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - The Boxer Rebellion
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Young Victoria
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Is the popular image of an austere Queen Victoria fair? Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Young Victoria
Bloody Omaha
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More than 60 years ago, the fate of World War II turned on five beaches in Normandy, France. ‘D-Day’ was the greatest amphibious invasion ever... Read more : Bloody Omaha
Debate: Tsunami
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OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Stonehenge
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Two of Britain’s leading archaeologists and world-renowned experts on Stonehenge, Professor Tim Darvill and Geoff Wainwright, believe they have finally unlocked the mystery of the... Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Stonehenge
Battle of the River Plate
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A deadly duel at sea and one of the best intelligence bluffs of the Second World War Read more : Battle of the River Plate
Viking Voyage
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On July 1st 2007, 61 men and women set off on an extraordinary voyage. Their goal - to sail the world's largest reconstructed Viking ship... Read more : Viking Voyage
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Ten Pound Poms
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Timewatch recalled the time when Australia was so keen to attract immigrants, the state paid for their passage Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Ten Pound Poms
The Wreckers
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The Open University teamed up with BBC Two's flagship history strand to explore the legacy of those who led ships astray Read more : The Wreckers
The Greatest Knight
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Timewatch presenter and military historian, Dr Saul David, delves deep into the violent world of the medieval melee tournament. Read more : The Greatest Knight
Debate: Gladiators
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Clash of the titans... Read more : Debate: Gladiators
The Pharaoh's Lost City
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It's 1350BC; Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten - ruler of the biggest empire in the ancient world - commands his people to move 400 km and build... Read more : The Pharaoh's Lost City
Debate: The first blitz
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The Open2 community was inspired by Timewatch's report into the blitz during the first world war. Read more : Debate: The first blitz
Debate: The Beatles
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Viewers share their memories of The Beatles. Read more : Debate: The Beatles
Debate: Killer Cloud
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An eruption in Iceland would have terrible consequences for the rest of Western Europe Read more : Debate: Killer Cloud
Missing in action
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Will there ever be a definitive explanation of what happened to Americans lost in Vietnam and still missing in action? Read more : Missing in action
Debate: The Search for U864
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Desperate hours, under the sea... Read more : Debate: The Search for U864
San Francisco's great quake
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April 18th, 1906: The greatest natural disaster ever faced by the United States: San Francisco's great quake. Read more : San Francisco's great quake
Debate: Hidden Children
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The Last Duel
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Inspired by the Timewatch programme on the Last Duel, our community discussed the end of legal fights to the death Read more : The Last Duel
The bog bodies
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Two ancient murder mysteries. What caused two ancient Celts to wind up as bog bodies? Read more : The bog bodies
The floating brothel
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In 1789 England’s all-female transport ship set sail for a penal colony in Australia. Timewatch follows the the floating brothel. Read more : The floating brothel
The mystery of the headless Romans
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Decapitated corpses in York? Timewatch follows the mystery of the headless Romans. Read more : The mystery of the headless Romans
The secret history of Genghis Khan
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The Secret History of the Mongols reveals an unexpected, secret history of Genghis Khan. Read more : The secret history of Genghis Khan
The Crusaders' lost fort
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Did the Crusades fail due to too much faith? Timewatch visits the Crusader's lost fort. Read more : The Crusaders' lost fort
The Princess spy
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Timewatch tells the tale of "Nora Baker"'s wartime bravery. Meet the princess spy. Read more : The Princess spy
The iron coffin
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It was supposed to change the face - and the outcome - of the American Civil War. But for its soldiers, it was The Iron... Read more : The iron coffin
Battle for Warsaw
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For two months, men, woman and children fought back the Nazis. Relive the bravery of the Warsaw Uprising. Read more : Battle for Warsaw
First broadcast: Friday 20 Jan 2006 on BBC TWO
Timewatch in more depth:
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - About the series
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Timewatch is the BBC's flagship history programme. Find out more about the series. Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - About the series
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Britain's Forgotten Floods
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Professors Simon Haslett and Ted Bryant have come across evidence for what they believe was a forgotten British tsunami. They think that The Bristol Channel... Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Britain's Forgotten Floods
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Last Day of World War One
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Michael Palin joins the Timewatch team to tell the story of the final day of the First World War - the war in which... Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Last Day of World War One
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Stonehenge
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Two of Britain’s leading archaeologists and world-renowned experts on Stonehenge, Professor Tim Darvill and Geoff Wainwright, believe they have finally unlocked the mystery of the... Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Stonehenge
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Ten Pound Poms
Essential Viewing
Timewatch recalled the time when Australia was so keen to attract immigrants, the state paid for their passage Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Ten Pound Poms
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - The Boxer Rebellion
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Gruppe 5 - cleared for TV, DVD and internet
The Boxer Rebellion might only be dimly-remembered, but as Timewatch explained, it was pivotal in world history Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - The Boxer Rebellion
OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Young Victoria
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Is the popular image of an austere Queen Victoria fair? Read more : OU on the BBC: Timewatch - Young Victoria
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9th September 1970 hijacking
I was on board the hijacked BOAC aircraft (as Diana Gregory) and was pleased to see the historic footage. Is there any way I could see more footage - to show my children I really was there! I'm pleased that Ted Heath DID negotiate with the PFLP otherwise I would not be here today, telling my children about the event, parts of which will remain with me forever.
Re: 9th September 1970 hijacking
I was on the plane with my two sisters - Nicola and Susan - and was interviewed on the programme. It was interesting to talk through my personal experience and then have it put in a historical context
Sara Ablett
Re: 9th September 1970 hijacking
I was also on board the BOAC plane on my way to school with my sister and brother. I still have propaganda leaflets handed to us and also some autographs of the hijackers on an old BOAC menu card. This family is certainly glad that the terrorists demands were met.