Ray’s History Radio & TV Picks. No.07. 18 March 2015.

Timewatch: Captain Cook – the Man behind the Legend
BBC 4: Thu 19 March 2015, 20.00 – 21.00
Opinion is divided on the famous explorer. Vanessa Collingridge tries to uncover the motivations of this controversial figure.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jcgpm

Banished.
BBC 2: Thu 19 March 2015, 21.00 – 22.00. 3/7.
This historical drama series, set in an Australian penal colony, has been dubbed by some as historically inaccurate and clichéd. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05n8ryy

The Great War: The People’s Story. 4 of 4.
ITV: Thu 19 March 2015, 23.40 – 00.40. Last episode details from original 2014 release:
http://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep4week36/great-war-peoples-story

Chemistry: A Volatile History.
BBC 4: Sat 21 March 2015, 19.00 – 20.00. 1 of 3
Professor of theoretical physics Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of how the elements were discovered and mapped. He follows in the footsteps of the pioneers who cracked their secrets and created a new science.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00q2mk5

Richard III: the Princes in the Tower.
Channel 4: Sat 21 March 2015, 21.00 – 22.00
Experts, including David Starkey and Philippa Gregory, endeavor to uncover the truth about the disappearance of Richard III’s nephews.
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/richard-iii-the-princes-in-the-tower

Richard III: the Return of the King
Channel 4: Sun 22 March 2015, 17.10 – 20.00
Prior to live coverage of Richard III’s re-internment on Thu 26 March his remains arrive at Leicester Cathedral and experts discuss his place in history. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/richard-iii-the-reburial/

Sunday Feature: Caucasian Roots.
BBC Radio 3; Sun 22 March 2015, 18.45 – 19.30. 1/2
Historian Bettany Hughes follows the trail of the Caucasus in antiquity, from the Black sea coast of Ancient Colchis to the shadow of Mount Ararat in Armenia. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05mqhb3

The Great War: The Devil Is Coming
BBC 4: Sun 22 March 2015, 19.00 – 19.40. 13 of 26. 1964 series continues.
This episode looks at the Battle of the Somme 1916. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0074p91
The Great War: All This It Is Our Duty to Bear
BBC 4: Sun 22 March 2015, 19.40 – 20.20. 14 of 26.
Later in 1916 a compromise peace was considered but rejected.http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00gzz49

Poldark.
BBC 1: Sun 8 March 2015, 21.00 – 22.00. 3/8
The new dramatisation of Winston Graham’s well-loved novels set in 18th century Cornwall continues. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02jslsh