Forbidden History

Series 4

TV-PG
Jamie Theakston attempts to uncover the truth about historical mysteries, ancient relics, hidden treasures, conspiracy theories and lost civilizations. Have these stories been omitted from the history books?

6 Episodes

  • The Curse of Hitler's Executioner
    E1
    The Curse of Hitler's ExecutionerThe fourth series of the show commences with Jamie Theakston learning about the former German state executioner Johann Reichhart, who went from dispatching enemies of the Nazis to executing Nazi war criminals.
  • The Secrets of the Vatican Archives
    E2
    The Secrets of the Vatican ArchivesThe Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy. Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.
  • The Secrets of the Murder Bureau
    E3
    The Secrets of the Murder BureauJamie Theakston exposes a secret unit who murdered Bulgarian dissidents. One victim, Georgi Markov, was famously killed with a ricin-tipped umbrella.
  • The Dark Truths of the Templars
    E4
    The Dark Truths of the TemplarsHear about the Templars in a very different light. Jamie Theakston disputes the orthodox beliefs about the Catholic order that angered much of Europe.
  • The Real Mary Magdalene
    E5
    The Real Mary MagdaleneMary Magdalene is a key figure in Christianity, having witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection. But was she really a prostitute? Jamie Theakston reveals all.
  • The Death of Mussolini
    E6
    The Death of MussoliniMystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.

Cast of Series 4

  • Jamie TheakstonHimself - Host

 

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