Groundbreakers

Historian John Bew uncovers the remarkable story of Lord Castlereagh, the Irish-born British Foreign Secretary who was instrumental in the defeat of Napoleon yet became one of the country's most reviled politicians before ending his own life in 1822.

The remarkable story of the Millisle missionary who devoted her life to saving children from sex abuse in India. Sir Mark Tully visits Tamil Nadu to discover Amy's enduring legacy.

William Crawley follows the incredible story of Belfast-born scientist Lord Kelvin and a group of visionaries, who long before the first telephone call, embarked on a quest to join Europe and America, spanning the Atlantic with a single 2,500-mile telegraph cable.

Northern Ireland native and Apprentice star Margaret Mountford takes a step into the past to uncover the life and legacy of Ulster's Forgotten Radical, Isabella Tod. Isabella was one of the most prominent campaigners for women's rights in Victorian times, yet today it's a name hardly anyone would recognise. She was born in Scotland but spent her adult life in Belfast, and was central to securing some of the most significant rights for women, including access to Queen's University. In this documentary Margaret Mountford turns history detective to discover more about Isabella Tod's remarkable life.