London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

Starting with a long and lyrical overture, evoking the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, Riefenstahl covers twenty-one athletic events...

Part two of Leni Riefenstahl's monumental examination of the 1938 Olympic Games, the cameras leave the main stadium and venture into the many halls...

At the 1996 Atlanta Games, the Magnificent Seven became the first American women to ever win gymnastics team gold. Sixteen years later, in London,...

During a three-month period in 1888, a knife-wielding serial killer murdered six women on the streets of Whitechapel. Their throats were cut and...

During an unusually harsh winter, a frozen trawler arrives on the river Thames.

Part of the Almost Famous series. She was arguably the greatest women's basketball player. She won three national trophies; she played in the...

Come back with us to Ancient Greece, 2,500 Years ago to the original Olympic Games. The ancient Games, like our modern Olympics, included champions...

A poignant insight into the world of sport, where talent, passion and endurance mean everything, but give no guarantee of success.

About the development scheme for a residential area in the City. Barbican, which will be largely completed by 1973, will provide about 7,000 people...

A profile of the 1928 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

Documentary examines the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, taking a close look at the Olympic charter, oath and ideals. Also featured are...

Coverage of the ceremonial procession of the Queen's coffin through central London to lying-in-state at Westminster Hall. HM the King and members of...