Last Woman Standing
How will a group of western women cope when they are challenged to take on tribal women at their own sports and on their own turf?
Following on from the successful Last Man Standing, the women are now having their turn. A group of Western women are sent to some of the most remote areas on the globe, living with different tribes to experience what life is like for the women who live there. The contestants must also train with the tribes and learn their ancient sporting rituals, before taking on the women – with all of their years of experience – in a head-to-head competition.
Wednesdays from 18 August at 21:30
Age Of Terror
Whilst political violence has always been with us, in the late 1960s it came of age. Terrorists, realising the power of the media, began to hijack planes and target civilians. The Age of Terror was born.
Searching and moving interviews, vibrant archive footage and atmospheric dramatisation combine with Peter Taylor's remarkable accumulation of journalistic experience to bring gripping stories of terrorism to life. Each episode focuses on a particular terrorist attack, and covers it in detail from the first signs of trouble, through the event itself and on to its aftermath.
Sundays from 15 August at 20:30Weapons Races
For more than a century the breakneck speed of technological development has powered a series of Weapons Races which have transformed modern warfare.
Sometimes it is the development and deployment of a completely new idea like the first radar controlled air defence system, the ballistic missile, or the nuclear bomb. At others it is a combination of breakthroughs which produces a dramatic new weapon like the jet fighter, the battletank or the aircraft carrier. In every case it means that potential or actual enemies have to react with their own versions or countermeasures in order to combat a particular threat, thus starting a competitive spiral which in some cases has brought the world to the edge of total disaster.
This series looks at eight of the most significant of these races, from the original concepts which overturned existing military thinking to the most advanced versions of each weapon which are in service today.
Tuesdays from 20 July at 22:30Warzone
This awe-inspiring documentary series takes a detailed look at day-to-day life on Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan, for the British and Allied forces stationed there.
Kandahar Air Base is home to approximately 10,000 service personnel, a major logistical hub and the launching point for a large number of operations in Afghanistan. The amenities are basic but quite wide-ranging, including home comforts such as Burger King, Pizza Hut, an alcohol-free bar and the occasional impromptu disco.
Starts Monday 16 August at 19:30Series continues every week day at 19:30
The Seven Ages Of Britain
In an ambitious and fascinating series, David Dimbleby reveals the seven great ages of British
culture, uncovering and exploring over 2000 years of extraordinary artistic achievements.
Fresh, rich and full of vivid insights into the triumphs and tragedies of the national past, the stories unfold through an incredible collection of treasures. From the occupation of the Romans, to the glory days of the Tudor monarchs and William Shakespeare, the genius of Sir Christopher Wren and the Royal Society to the colonial architecture of the British Empire, the impact of the First World War and the works of Francis Bacon.
Starts Saturday 21 August from 14:30Series continues Sunday 22 August from 15:30
How Earth Made Us
This groundbreaking series, from the team behind Earth – The Power of the Planet, reveals the epic tale of how the natural forces of our planet have shaped human civilization.
The traditional interpretation of history has focused largely on human factors. Yet the natural environment has also shaped history since the dawn of time – but how, and to what extent?
This series reveals how geology, geography and climate have had a far more powerful influence on mankind than has previously been acknowledged.
Starts Saturday 28 August from 15:30Series continues Sunday 29 August from 16:30