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Examining why the controversial war in Vietnam raged on for 12 years, with sustained US military involvement, and at the cost of almost 60,000 soldiers' lives

Captain Anderson oversees a test of a 4.5 inch gun on HMS Sutherland, the most modern Frigate in the Royal Navy. Meanwhile, marriage and departures leave an emotional strain

Don Wildman explores a woman's quest for athletic glory, uncovers a bizarre use of the US Postal Service and investigates one man's will to survive against all odds

In Gloucestershire, Drew Pritchard finds a huge horse's head with a dealer specialising in sculptures. In Somerset he spots a valuable Persian rug lining a chicken shed

In Bournemouth, Henry and Fuzz look through Max's vast automobilia collection. Whilst some are fully restored, others need fixing up. What will they come away with?

In Derbyshire, Henry and Fuzz visit Rob's haven of classic and rare bikes. They explore his collection of 1960s Lambretta scooters and 1920s 'flat tankers'

Bruce Crompton marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, sending rare German halftrack vehicles to partake in a battle re-enactment. In France, he seeks VE Day relics

The ancient city of Persepolis was once the greatest and richest city on Earth. Using forensic analysis, experts discover how the Persians rose to power

Examining the processes of the Gulf War in 1990-91, when the USA and coalition forces united to liberate Kuwait from invading Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein

In Gloucestershire, Drew Pritchard finds a huge horse's head with a dealer specialising in sculptures. In Somerset he spots a valuable Persian rug lining a chicken shed

Military equipment collector Bruce Crompton is in the Philippines with Freddy where they find an artillery gun from the Japanese occupation in the Second World War

Henry and Fuzz head to 'Chopper Roy's' place. His vintage British motorbikes and a classic 1970s sports coupé catch their eye

Henry and Fuzz are down on the farm in Oxfordshire. They unearth mowers and tractors in Tim and Camilla's barns but end up buying something very different

Don Wildman examines a British plot to assassinate George Washington, the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and one of America's most notorious family feuds

Astronauts and mission control staff share tales of disaster in space, beginning with accounts of a life-threatening fire on board the Russia's Mir space station

Captain Anderson oversees a test of a 4.5 inch gun on HMS Sutherland, the most modern Frigate in the Royal Navy. Meanwhile, marriage and departures leave an emotional strain

Bruce Crompton and his team, buy, repair and sell Second World War military gear, travelling the world in search of rare artefacts to restore and sell

In Devon, Drew Pritchard rummages through a heap railway items collected over 30 years by a local enthusiast. He then digs out treasure at a recently closed glove factory in Yeovil

In Lincolnshire, Henry and Fuzz trawl through Dave's eclectic mix of military, classic and agricultural items. What will they come away with?

Henry and Fuzz meet Tim, a specialist bike restorer with a passion for all things British. Will they persuade him to part with a rare Triumph soft top?

Henry and Fuzz check out Taff's place in Lincoln, and look through his extensive collection of Easy Rider-style chopper motorbikes includes an engraved 1970s Yamaha

Henry and Fuzz view an exquisite collection of military and civilian vehicles in Guildford. What will they sell to the drummer from a British rock band?

Bruce Compton dives into the murky secrets of Second World War spies. In Italy, he unearths an iconic code-breaking machine. In the UK the lads revive two rocket launchers

In Devon, Drew Pritchard rummages through a heap railway items collected over 30 years by a local enthusiast. He then digs out treasure at a recently closed glove factory in Yeovil

Captain Anderson oversees a test of a 4.5 inch gun on HMS Sutherland, the most modern Frigate in the Royal Navy. Meanwhile, marriage and departures leave an emotional strain

In Lincolnshire, Henry and Fuzz trawl through Dave's eclectic mix of military, classic and agricultural items. What will they come away with?

Henry and Fuzz meet Tim, a specialist bike restorer with a passion for all things British. Will they persuade him to part with a rare Triumph soft top?

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