The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool | BBC Select

Oct 12, 2023 | This documentary deals with sexual abuse.

Allegations of exploitation and abuse have emerged at one of the biggest fashion brands in the US. Former CEO Mike Jeffries transformed Abercrombie and Fitch from a failing retail chain to a multibillion-dollar empire and the epitome of cool.

Now, after months of painstaking investigation, reporter Rianna Croxford speaks to men who say they were recruited into a dark world, created to satisfy the sexual fantasies of Mike Jeffries and his British partner Matthew Smith.

Silenced for years by the fear of breaking non-disclosure agreements, these men describe feeling exploited and traumatized by their experience. One high-profile American lawyer has called for prosecutors to investigate.


Watch The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool on BBC Select in the US: here.

Genghis Khan | BBC Select

Feb 20, 2024 | How did Genghis Khan rise from poverty in Mongolia to ultimately stand with his armies poised to conquer Europe? In this innovative history drama-documentary, computer imagery combines spectacularly with live-action footage to recreate amazing battle scenes as Khan’s Mongol army marches across Asia. The ruthless side of this mighty leader is revealed and explored in detail.

See the full story on BBC Select here.

Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King | BBC Select

Feb 19, 2024 | It was portrayed as a fairytale royal romance. But the truth was far more complicated. Drawing upon unpublished memoirs and interviews with royals, this history documentary reveals the inside story of Prince Philip’s union to Queen Elizabeth: from the strategic matchmaking efforts of Philip’s ambitious uncle Lord Mountbatten to the political and personal strain caused by the prince’s German heritage.

Watch the whole series here.

Wonderland: The Story of Christmas | BBC Select

Dec 4, 2023 | So many classic children’s books deal with the festive season. There are Christmassy moments in great works by Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Kenneth Grahame, J. M. Barrie, J.R.R. Tolkien and many more. This ingenious arts documentary delves into both the joyous descriptions of yuletide created by these writers and also some darker moments in Christmas stories.

Stream the full documentary on BBC Select here.

Napoleon | Documentary | BBC Select

Nov 6, 2023 | With access to a unique archive of personal letters, historian Andrew Roberts brings the story of Napoleon vividly to life. As he retraces the footsteps of the legendary leader, he sheds new light on Napoleon as an extraordinarily gifted military commander and mesmeric leader, whose private life was, contrary to popular belief, littered with disappointments and betrayals.

Watch the 3-part Napoleon documentary on BBC Select in the US here and Canada here.

Nigellissima | BBC Select

Sep 28, 2023 | Bring incredible Italian cuisine into the kitchen and using everyday ingredients with Nigellissima. This Italian cooking series sees the celebrated chef share her passion for pasta, puddings and more. Recreate these easy to follow Nigella Lawson recipes and bring delicious Italian dishes to the plate.

Featured Nigella Lawson Italian recipes include Shortcut sausage meatballs, Italian roast chicken with peppers and olives, Pork loin with Parma ham and oregano, Sicilian pasta with tomatoes, garlic and almonds, Sardinian couscous with clams, Squid and prawns with chilli and Tiramisini.


Stream the full series with BBC Select here.

A Relationship Born of a Revolution: Napoleon and Josephine | Napoleon | BBC Select

Sep 27, 2023 | Once imprisoned during the revolution, the iconic Josephine eventually married the Revolutionary Napoleon, sparking a relationship that will go down in the history books.

This epic 3-part BBC Napoleon documentary sees Andrew Roberts retrace the footsteps of Napoleon Bonaparte to learn about the life of the legendary French leader.

With access to a unique archive of personal letters, historian Andrew Roberts brings the story of Napoleon vividly to life.

As he retraces the footsteps of the legendary leader, he sheds new light on Napoleon as an extraordinarily gifted military commander and mesmeric leader, whose private life was, contrary to popular belief, littered with disappointments and betrayals.



This 3-part epic can be streamed here.

The Billionaires Who Made Our World: Jeff Bezos | BBC Select

Sep 26, 2023 | The transformation of Jeff Bezos has been extraordinary. He leads a life of luxury and glamor while vying with Elon Musk as one of the planet’s richest men. But Bezos wasn't always so glamorous. This revealing documentary charts his rise from computer geek to ruthless businessman, building Amazon into one of the world's biggest corporations. But who is the real Bezos and what drives his ambition?

Stream the full story with The Billionaires Who Made Our World on BBC Select here.

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A Very Royal Crisis: A Countdown to Abdication | BBC Select

Sep 21, 2023 | The biggest scandal and constitutional crisis ever to engulf the British Royal Family - a forbidden love affair which had a devastating impact.

This BBC Select Original Documentary series recounts the story behind the ten days leading to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson It would change the royals, the press, and British history forever.

Watch A Very Royal Crisis: A Countdown to Abdication on BBC Select in the US here or if in Canada, here.

The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler | BBC Select

Sep 19, 2023 | Why did millions of Germans support Adolf Hitler, ultimately destroying their own country?

History has had its share of terrifying, tyrannical despots, but Adolf Hitler’s legacy of destruction is without parallel. But how did the self-proclaimed Fuhrer form such a connection with millions of Germans, leading them to support him as their absolute leader and ultimately, destroy their own country in World War II?

In a series of history documentaries by the BBC containing testimonies, compelling footage and reconstructions, British historian Laurence Rees looks at the infamous yet unlikely figure who generated such ardent support and disastrous devotion from his countrymen and women.


Stream the series on BBC Select here.

The Prince and The Epstein Scandal | BBC Select

BBC Select presents a powerful BBC documentary first broadcast in December 2019 featuring the victims of Jeffrey Epstein sharing their stories. In what was her first UK interview, Virginia Giuffre who claims to have been trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, spoke about her time with the convicted sex offender and her relationship with Prince Andrew.

Watch The Prince and The Epstein Scandal on BBC Select in the US: bit.ly/3KOyYcj and Canada: bit.ly/3P6NeiQ

Who Raised the 'Son of God' | Jesus's Family Tree | BBC Select

Jul 25, 2023 | Jesus was the single child of a nuclear family with his parents, Mary and Joseph. At least, that’s the traditional image. But Jesus lived 2000 years ago in a society where an extended family was the norm. This fascinating two-part documentary reveals evidence from both the gospels and archaeology showing that Jesus not only had a vast family network, but this network inspired and supported him.

Watch the full series here.