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Forbidden History

1 Series ∙ 6 Episodes ∙ History

Jamie Theakston investigates incredible tales from the annals of history, taking a closer look at long-held conspiracy theories and tracking down ancient relics and lost civilisations.

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All episodes for series 5 of Forbidden History

S5 E1 · Uncovering the Historical Jesus

Jamie Theakston travels to Jerusalem to attempt to uncover the real story of Jesus Christ.

S5 E2 · The Stasi: Behind The Berlin Wall

Jamie Theakston tells the story of East Germany's State Security Service.

S5 E3 · Hunt for Nazi Treasure

Jamie Theakston finds out what Adolf Hitler planned to do with his stolen art.

S5 E4 · The Real James Bond

What real life details did Ian Fleming inject into his famous character?

S5 E5 · Dead Sea Scrolls

Jamie Theakston visits Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea.

S5 E6 · Secret Societies: World Domination

Jamie Theakston investigates secret groups to see if they really are setting the agenda.

Cleopatra's Lost Tomb

England's Forgotten Queen: The Life & Death of Lady Jane Grey

Private Lives

Forbidden History S5: Q&A with Jamie Theakston

Lucy Worsley Investigates

Decades That Defined Us

Guy Martin's World War 1 Tank

Guy Martin's Lancaster Bomber

Guy Martin's Spitfire

The World at War

Churchill's Bodyguard

The Sixties; The Beatles Decade