Lion Television Movie Trailers
Most Popular Lion Television Trailers
Total trailers found: 54
Consenting Adults Trailer (2007)
04 September 2007
Fifty years ago, a Home Office committee chaired by Wolfenden, then vice-chancellor of Reading University, recommended the decriminalization of homosexuality.
Christmas at Hampton Court Trailer (2020)
15 December 2020
A special one-off programme going behind the scenes of preparations for Christmas at the palace. Shows what it takes to bring the magnificent palace to life over the festive season, from cooking traditional Tudor recipes to harvesting mistletoe from the gardens.
RAF at 100 with Ewan and Colin McGregor Trailer (2018)
25 March 2018
To celebrate the centenary of the Royal Air Force, Ewan and Colin McGregor take to the skies in some of the world's most iconic planes.
Henry VII: Winter King Trailer (2013)
30 May 2013
Historian Thomas Penn reveals the secrets of founder of Britain’s great Tudor Dynasty - and his amazing trajectory to power.
The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story Trailer (2014)
30 November 2014
It's the most extraordinary feat of engineering in history, and one of the most iconic man-made structures on the planet - the Great Wall of China, stretching thousands of miles across barren deserts and treacherous mountains before finally plunging into the sea.
The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance Trailer (2004)
04 February 2004
From a small Italian community in 15th-century Florence, the Medici family would rise to rule Europe in many ways.
Cleopatra: Portrait of a Killer Trailer (2009)
23 March 2009
Cleopatra - the most famous woman in history. We know her as a great queen, a beautiful lover and a political schemer.
Caligula with Mary Beard Trailer (2013)
29 July 2013
What is true and what is false in the hideous stories spread about the controversial figure of the Roman emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (12-41), nicknamed Caligula? Professor Mary Beard explains what is accurate and what is mythical in the historical accounts that portray him as an unbalanced despot.
Alexandria: The Greatest City Trailer (2010)
01 June 2010
Bettany Hughes goes in search of this lost civilisation, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by Alexander the Great in 331 BC to become the world's first global centre of culture.
The Mystery of Van Gogh's Ear Trailer (2016)
06 August 2016
Jeremy Paxman joins forces with 'art sleuth' Bernadette Murphy to try and solve one of the greatest and bloodiest mysteries of the art world - why Vincent Van Gogh cut off his own ear in December 1888?
The Battle of Britain Trailer (2010)
19 September 2010
Seventy years on, brothers Colin and Ewan McGregor take viewers through the key moments of the Battle of Britain, when 'the few' of the RAF faced the might of the Nazi Luftwaffe.
Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World Trailer (2003)
21 October 2003
An exploration into the man behind the film-inspired myth, from both Western and Arab perspectives. Thomas Edward Lawrence, a 24-year-old British spy, was a figurehead in the Arab struggle for independence.
Nero's Sunken City Trailer (2017)
16 April 2017
Beneath the turquoise waves of the Bay of Naples lies an extraordinary underwater archeology site, the ancient Roman city of Baiae.
Going Medieval Trailer (2012)
20 February 2012
In this two-hour H2 special, historian and weapons expert Mike Loades goes medieval diving deep into the world of the Middle Ages.
How Dogs Got Their Shapes Trailer (2016)
17 April 2016
With many breeds and countless variations, canines are one of the most diverse species on Earth. From ears to tails, coats to paws, every part of their bodies is uniquely structured to serve a purpose.
Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors Trailer (2024)
11 June 2024
Thousands of terracotta warriors guarded the first Chinese emperor's tomb. This is their story, told through archeological evidence and reenactments.
Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb Trailer (2020)
28 October 2020
This documentary follows a team of local archaeologists excavating never before explored passageways, shafts, and tombs, piecing together the secrets of Egypt’s most significant find in almost 50 years in Saqqara.
Hitler's Britain Trailer (2008)
28 November 2008
A "What if?" alternative history sees Nazi Germany prevailing in the second World War. First the occupiers establish their power bases, before they find themselves under attack from the underground resistance.
Confucius Trailer (2015)
21 October 2015
Confucius was one of history's most influential thinkers. He was a sage, philosopher and teacher who, with Socrates and Buddha, lived at an extraordinary time in the evolution of human civilization.
First Light Trailer (2010)
14 September 2010
In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot.
Guédelon, Renaissance d'un château médiéval Trailer (2015)
20 June 2015
This documentary explores the construction of the Château de Guédelon, a site where a team of craftsmen with the expertise of archaeologists, rebuild the site using only historical methods.
Who Killed Jessica Carpenter? Trailer (2018)
01 January 2018
A 17-year-old girl is murdered. The police have no clues, but a theory arises: she is one of the victims of a serial rapist and murderer.
Martin Luther Trailer (2003)
09 July 2003
Learn how one man reluctantly took on the most powerful institution of his day and won. Martin Luther is credited with expounding a new vision of man's relationship with God and, by extension, a redefinition of man's relationship with authority.
Saving Venice Trailer (2021)
01 May 2021
Rising sea levels and sinking land threaten to destroy Venice. Leading scientists and engineers battling the forces of nature to try to save this historic city for future generations.
The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime Trailer (2023)
09 October 2023
Twenty-five years ago, Matthew Shepard was tied to a fence and beaten. Days later, the unthinkable happened and his death sparked a national outcry for hate crimes protections.
Aaron Hernandez and the Untold Murders of Bristol Trailer (2025)
09 January 2025
An exploration of the unique circumstances in Bristol, Connecticut, that fostered a community intertwined with violence, focusing on three former high school football teammates who later became murderers.
Cleopatra's Final Secret Trailer (2025)
25 September 2025
After 20 years seeking Cleopatra's tomb, archaeologist K. Martinez's search shifts to an underwater Mediterranean site.
Bomber Boys Trailer (2012)
05 February 2012
Brothers Colin and Ewan McGregor follow up their documentary The Battle of Britain with a film exploring Bomber Command, a rarely told story from the Second World War.
Stealing Van Gogh Trailer (2018)
24 January 2018
Art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon uncovers the truth behind the greatest art heist of the 21st century.
The Minoans Trailer (2004)
23 October 2004
Best known for the myth of the Minotaur, Crete gave birth to Europe's first civilization. Yet little is known about those who inhabited the island.
New Secrets of the Terracotta Warriors Trailer (2013)
08 December 2013
With exclusive access to research conducted by University College London and the Terracotta Army Museum, this documentary uncovers new secrets of China's fabled warriors.
The Dark Side of Porn: Does Snuff Exist? Trailer (2006)
18 April 2006
BBC look at whether or not Snuff films really exist. Snuff as defined by the FBI and the film is a film that shows some one being killed which was produced for gratification of the viewer who pays to see the film.
Guedelon II: Rebuilding the Past Trailer (2019)
01 June 2019
For the past twenty years, in the Burgundy region of France, archaeologists and craftsmen have been working on the reconstruction of the fortified castle of Guedelon using the same techniques and materials available in medieval times; a fascinating project that brings to the present a vivid image of the past.
Irresistible: Why We Can't Stop Eating Trailer (2024)
25 November 2024
Chris van Tulleken takes a personal view at why ultra-processed foods are so irresistible and how they have come to dominate food culture.
Chinese Chariots Revealed Trailer (2017)
17 May 2017
For over 1,000 years, chariots were indispensable weapons in ancient China. The art of chariot driving and special warfare were used there for longer than anywhere else.
Secrets of the Forbidden City Trailer (2017)
18 October 2017
The Forbidden City is the world’s biggest and most extravagant palace complex ever built. For five centuries, it was the power center of imperial China and survived wars, revolution, fires, and earthquakes.
Brot und Spiele – Wagenrennen im alten Rom Trailer (2019)
01 February 2019
They were the absolute superstars in ancient Rome: charioteers. The heroes of the racetrack, often slaves, risked their lives in every competition.
Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town Trailer (2010)
14 December 2010
The volcanic eruption that ravaged Pompeii in year 79 is one of the most famous in history. It is known how its victims died, but how did they live? A new insight into the lives of the people who lived in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius before its cataclysmic eruption.
Julius Caesar Revealed Trailer (2018)
12 February 2018
Mary Beard is on a mission to uncover the real Julius Caesar, and to challenge public perception, exploring Caesar's surprising legacy.
Hidden Volcano Abyss Trailer (2023)
10 May 2023
In January 2022, one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history rocked the Pacific islands of Tonga, sending shockwaves around the world.
Secrets of China's Forbidden City Trailer (2017)
09 July 2017
With unique access to the Forbidden City, this documentary reveals the spectacular history of the won
Crusades: Crescent & the Cross Trailer (2005)
06 November 2005
The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross presents the epic battle between two superpowers of the Middle Ages: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims.
Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History Trailer (2013)
28 August 2013
Engineer Jem Stansfield investigates how the crash test dummy has become an icon for safety. For 65 years he has been crashed, smashed and impaled, evolving from a simple military mannequin into a highly sophisticated measuring tool.
Secrets of the Forbidden City Trailer (2008)
10 May 2008
How the magnificent Forbidden City came to be built is told by the main people who witnessed it.
Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban Trailer (2026)
09 January 2026
Investigates why the government banned direct action group Palestine Action, a decision that sparkeds
Being Mum with MND Trailer (2022)
03 May 2022
Documentary following the life of a young woman living with motor neurone disease (MND) as she takes on motherhood and plans her marriage to the man of her dreams.
Eddie Izzard: Marathon Man for Sport Relief Trailer (2016)
28 March 2016
Eddie Izzard pushes her body and sense of humour to the limit for Sport Relief as she takes on an immense challenge - travelling to South Africa to run 27 marathons in 27 days to mark the 27 years that their hero Nelson Mandela spent in prison.
Britain's Shoplifting Gangs Exposed Trailer (2024)
25 November 2024
In this high-stakes true crime investigation, Dispatches goes undercover to expose the organised criminal networks behind the UK's shoplifting epidemic.
The Worlds Most Luxurious Airline Trailer (2018)
12 February 2018
As airlines battle for supremacy in the skies, first-class travel has become a showcase of extreme luxury, from Michelin-inspired cuisine to private flying suites.
