Inside the Merchant

Inside the Four Seasons: Park Lane

An exclusive five-star peek behind the doors of the luxury London hotel.

8.0

Castles That Made Ireland

Castles are the powerhouses that dot across our islands. History Hit’s Matt Lewis discovers Irish castles, from ancient high points to Norman keeps to medieval citadels.

Creedon's Musical Atlas of Ireland

John Creedon is hitting the road on a journey to explore how music has shaped the identity of Ireland and the profound impact music has on Irish culture.

6.5

Dublin Narcos

Over the 1980s and 1990s Dublin transformed from a recession-blighted backwater to one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. As its fortunes changed so did those of its criminals, who began selling heroin, ecstasy and cocaine. Dublin Narcos tells the story of the rise in addiction, violence and organised crime which persists to this day, with first hand testimony from the kingpins and cops to the ravers and users. We also hear from the fearless journalists whose attempts at exposing the drugs barons led to the death of one of their bravest, Veronica Guerin.

Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales

7.5

2002

Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales

Travelogue of England, Ireland and Wales, presented by Billy Connolly, including clips from his stand-up performances.

6.0

Inside the Hilton: Park Lane

This warm and entertaining four-part observational documentary series has unprecedented access behind the scenes to staff and guests at the 5-star London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel.

9.3

1999

Reeling in the Years

Each episode looks back at the news and events of a particular year, using news archive footage, along with subtitles as the means of narration, to recount notable Irish and international events of the time.

8.5

World's Most Secret Hotels

From underwater retreats to treetop cabins, this series explores the world's hidden hotels.

2021

Ireland's Unidentified Bodies

In this series forensic experts attempt to join the dots and identify some of the unidentified remains that lie in mortuaries, forensic labs and graveyards across Ireland.

5.0

Zero Stars Sweden

Erik Haag and Lotta Lundgren embark on a journey to visit the world's least appreciated hotels and restaurants - the places with zero stars.

8.0

2011

Terry Wogan's Ireland

After 40 years, Sir Terry Wogan returns to Ireland, stepping back into his past to explore how the country helped shape him, and looking at what it means to be Irish in the 21st century.

2018

Ireland's Deep Atlantic

Ireland’s Deep Atlantic sees underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan embark on a series of voyages out into the open North Atlantic in search of large whales, sharks and cold water coral reefs 3,000 down on Ireland’s deep sea bed. The two-part series will document many of these creatures’ behaviour for the first time in any TV programme and investigate the health of our deep Atlantic waters.

8.8

2005

The Hotel Inspector

A celebrated hotelier visits a struggling British hotel and tries to turn its fortunes by giving advice and suggestions to the owner.

8.0

The Emerald Isles with Ardal O'Hanlon

Ardal O'Hanlon goes on a fascinating journey around the islands of Ireland, unearthing the history, observing the wildlife and meeting the islanders trying to live sustainably within their extraordinary environment.

Lady Gregory: Ireland's First Social Influencer

Award-winning, British/Australian Actress and Activist, Miriam Margolyes, joins one of Ireland’s newest and most high-profile political figures, Dubliner, Senator Lynn Ruane on a road trip across Ireland in a documentary shining a light on the Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager, whose work, influence and impact on Irish political and literary life has often been neglected.

Hawks and Doves: The Crown and Ireland's War of Independence

10.0

2020

Hawks and Doves: The Crown and Ireland's War of Independence

Michael Portillo charts the War of Independence in Ireland, following the journey from the Peace Conference in Versailles to the historic ceasefire in 1921.

Legacy

A look at 15 of Ireland's National Historic Properties - a collection of castles, country houses, memorial sites and gardens, owned by the State and managed by the Office of Public Works.

8.5

Ireland's Wild Islands

Eoin Warner sails a 140-year-old Galway Hooker out into the Atlantic to showcase the extraordinary wild magic of Ireland's western islands, from Basking Sharks off Inishtrahull, to White Tailed Eagle off the Cork coast.

7.9

2017

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Giles Coren and Monica Galetti travel the globe visiting some of the world's most incredible hotels. They go beyond the lobby to see the areas that the public never see and roll up their sleeves to work alongside staff.

7.5

King of Zanzibar

Hailed the "King of Zanzibar" for his luxury travel destination, Wojtek Żabiński's high society life crashes to a halt when he's accused of fraud.