Historical TV documentries/programmes

[Clarkey500]

Did you watch 'The Village' on BBC. So far there has been 2 series, the first series was 1910's and the second in 1920's. It's a period drama a bit like Downton but is more to do with the working class.

You can get them both on DVD but this channel has got all of them except the last 2 of the second series:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpOQZ7yt_xaSenbMbaFTWWQ/feed?activity_view=7 However, this channel has them on but with a background and although it says series 1, the last 2 of series 2 are episodes 11 & 12:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeMHM9iFBKxsSoSc_4ouQw

[Ringrose]

There have been lots of interesting history programmes on BBC 4 .Many superb programmes by Lucy Worsley which include the three Georges,Royal bedchamber,programmes on Romance ,and others.
There have been programmes about dangers in Victorian ,Edwardian homes etc.A superb programme very recently on servants .
I think we watch at least two history programmes every week.
Ringrose

[ReadyDale]

Not sure if this is the sort of thing that would interest you (if you have WW1 people in your tree)...
A couple that I stumbled across repeating recently and both available online.

The Great War Interviews
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/group/p01tbj6p

War Horse: The Real Story
http://yesterday.uktv.co.uk/shows/war-horse/

[Jane Masri]

Thanks Guys.  Some wonderful viewing there 
Upstairs, Downstairs, now there's a golden oldie, remember watching the original series, might be good to revisit that one!
Some that were mentioned I have seen.  Particularly liked the canal one with Pru Scales!

Jane

[Ruskie]

There is/was a 'new' series of Upstairs Downstairs. I think the timing was wrong with it airing about the same time as the first series of Downton Abbey if I remember correctly.

I think the competition beat them by a long shot, and I don't think they bothered making any more. ....

[Jane Masri]

Just spent a few minutes with Mr. Hudson & Mrs. Bridges...nice to see them again 
Series 1, episode 1 from 1971 

Jane

[Jomot]

Garrow's Law on the Drama Channel is a decent enough watch.   Based on /inspired by an 18th century barrister who believed in social justice etc

[Romilly]

Just watching 'Restoring Britain's Landmarks' on Channel 4 - some fascinating buildings and wonderful craftsmanship.

I've been staying in properties owned by The Landmark Trust since 1976, - and so am very interested to see this series. I'm hoping that they look at the Clavell Tower in Dorset, - (one of my favourites).

Romilly.

[Ruskie]

Agree with suggestions of The Village and Garrow's Law. I loved Garrow's Law. The Village is excellent but could be described as "gritty". Both well worth watching.

For something lighter have you seen "Lark Rise to Candleford"? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lark_Rise_to_Candleford_(TV_series) (In this you will see Brendan Coyle as the 'father', who I think left the series to join Downton Abbey as 'Mr Bates' so did not appear in some of the later episodes.)

And along the same lines:
Cranford http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0974077/
 (I loved this series and was lucky enough to be staying in Lacock as they were transforming the village for filming. Amazing to see.  )

(Do a bit of research to make sure you view the series in the right order  )

I admit to have "binge watched" all of the above series.