In 19th century America, the frontier was a challenging place to survive, which meant that the tools and the weapons folks carried often meant the difference between life and death. Not surprisingly, a great many myths have grown up around some of the most iconic tools and weapons. Bil separates fact from fiction surrounding the legendary Bowie Knife, attempts to outshoot Abe Lincoln, and unloads the Colt 45 origin story.
Alan Davies plays host to stand-up comics Babatundé Aléshé, Sara Barron, Grace Campbell and Lee Mack. The conversation ricochets between revelations about R.E.M. Darius Vassell, Transport for London and Tony Blair's New Labour.
In Porthcawl, the volunteers of the RNLI race to save a surfer at the mercy of Storm Brendan. Meanwhile, in Selsey, a family's day out for a spot of paddleboarding goes badly awry when the father becomes separated from his young children, leaving them stranded on a rapidly dwindling sandbank.
The story of Jamie Reynolds, the 23-year-old killer who murdered 17-year-old former head girl Georgia Williams in 2013.
Under Investigation will seek to solve crimes, uncover new evidence, hear from people who have never spoken publicly, while harnessing great knowledge and skill with exciting and innovative storytelling techniques.
Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Urzila Carlson.
Mother and daughter duo Karen E Laine and Mina Starsiak are on a mission to revitalize their hometown of Indianapolis one property at a time. They’re buying up run down homes and transforming them into stunning urban remodels. With Mina’s real estate know-how and Karen’s no-nonsense legal background, these ladies are unstoppable in getting a property they want and enlisting their family’s help with demo and construction. When it comes to exciting new homes in the city of Indianapolis, it all comes down to the ladies of “Good Bones.”
An Arctic storm blasts the fleet as Sig ventures to deep waters he hasn't fished in 17 years. Johnathan steers the Time Bandit into 30-foot waves in a hail Mary run toward Russia. Captain Keith attempts a risky maneuver to save the Wizard's pots.
Contestants compete in a singing competition that focuses on the quality of their voice.
Lydia and Ethan reconnect for the first time in months. Micah takes Helena to meet Ethan and Olivia, which raises questions if they are more than friends. Also, Max fears Ethan and Olivia don't approve of him, and Lydia opens up about her crush to Kim.
In the wilds of Britannia, Cait considers her next move, while Ania and Willa broker a meeting between Veran and Aulus.
Aulus struggles to remain in control now that Hemple is on the scene. The Druids are splintered by the betrayal of the Chosen One.
Aulus hears Widicus's concerns about the behaviour of the new arrivals. Cait and Antedia continue their partnership.
Aulus returns from his trip to the Underworld. Willa reveals that if Cait secures the Spear of The Silver Dawn then the tribes will be united.
Cait and her band of travellers strike a deal with Hella. Still under Hemple's hex, Ania returns and leads the gang on a dangerous path.
Cait is shocked by the revelation that a traitor is in their midst. Hemple, still with Amena at the Villa, plans another feast to satisfy Lokka's hunger.
Cait and her band continue their quest to reach Lucius because of his knowledge of the Spear. Hemple is furious that Veran seems to have got the better of her.