Cameras go behind the scenes to show the inner workings at Derbyshire headquartered Hansons Auctioneers. Each episode will follow a variety of interesting objects from when they come in for valuation to when they are auctioned.
Vintage Voltage follows Richard “Moggy” Morgan and his team of electric car experts and mechanics as they convert and restore classic cars into electric power. They are global leaders in electrifying classic cars including everything from Porsches to Land-Rovers. But they face a huge challenge as they re-engineer classic cars with 21st century power and technology while keeping the looks and appeal of the original. With some cars than 50 years old its never going to be easy.
AC/DC's Brian Johnson is a high end racing driver in his spare time and in this series he drives the most iconic cars ever designed and built.
Robson Green embarks on an epic series of adventures across Australia. His aim is to understand what life is really like away from the familiar and famous destinations, by venturing into the outback and beyond.
Robson Green pushes the angling boundaries further than ever before in search of the Ultimate Catch. Travelling to incredible locations renowned for their fishing potential, at the perfect time in the angling calendar, Robson flies thousands of miles across the globe to be in the right place, with the right fishing guides, at exactly the right time. But even then it's not going to be easy.
History in the Making is a documentary series that reveals the addictive and endlessly entertaining process of making historically significant item using the original, time-honored methods. Across the nation and around the world, there are craftsmen who are creating unique items using the same methods from decades, centuries, even millennia in the past. This growing number of experts are producing handcrafted goods which are astonishingly beautiful, tough as nails and coveted the world over. The process of watching them work is not just fascinating: it also gives us a dynamic, living glimpse back in time to see how some of the most significant items in history were made. In each 30-minute episode, History in the Making will vividly present the process – using the original techniques – in the recreation of three items: a tool, a weapon, a machine or a vehicle of historical importance. Combining the joy of discovering how things are made with the fascinating historical facts that surround them; this is the show that reveals History in the Making.
Enter the world of bush pilots who risk everything to help remote farmers, industries and communities in the Australian outback.
A behind-the-scenes series discovering what it takes to keep the largest freight operator moving.
An investigation into the stories of some of Britain’s most infamous children. What led these young people to kill, and could it have been avoided?
Devonport is the largest naval base in Western Europe, home to most of the surface fleet and the navy’s Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. It’s also an important base for training and it supplies, mends and refits all kinds of naval craft. In this brand new six-part Quest commission we follow the lives of the people who work at Devonport. This series focuses on the people, their relationships and unusual challenges they face day to day running one of the most famous Royal Navy bases in Europe. From organising a VIP Royal visit, to preparing for the Armada Ball which is one of the largest events of the year and the daily maintenance of ships, crews and guns; if you want to see how the navy does its job, come to Devonport.
Extraordinary structures, buildings and machines around the world have been transformed from their original function into something completely different. Experts reveal how.
Historical buildings in need of restoration. Each episode features a different project, and Nick Knowles follows the restoration work, showing the results, and diving into the history of the building.
Follow brothers Henry and Edward Vaughan as they embark on an antique treasure hunt across Northern France to sell in the UK. From brocantes to flea markets, chateaux to dusty barns, no stone is left unturned in their quest to find hidden gems.
The invention of trains transformed everything about how humans lived. From the movement of goods and population, the design of cities, to conquest and warfare, there are few aspects of civilization that were left untouched by these machines.
Wheeler dealer Terry Walker owns and runs one of the most successful scrap yards in Britain – despite the colourful cast of characters he employs. With help from his family and staff, he tries to find his next money-making scheme alongside running his business.
Experts examine the gruesome crimes of killers who try to hide their victims in luggage, revealing how their attempts to conceal the body gave them away.
Classic car expert Paul Cowland and builder-restorer Helen Stanley help buyers find their dream car. They use their expertise to pick a vehicle that fits the specification and budget, whether it's an SUV or a high-end sports car.
Historical murder cases involving women. Explore the most shocking real-life crimes and murders both committed by women and against them.
This new series features the fascinating stories of three of the most important commercial aircraft ever to take to the skies.
