TV Guide 5SELECT Sunday

Since sinking on its maiden voyage in 1912, ocean liner Titanic has rested on the bed of the Atlantic Ocean below 12,000 feet of icy water. Many film-makers have visited the wreck since it was first located in 1985, but none has set out to create a full 3D record of what remains. Using the most comprehensive mapping data ever collected, this programme provides the most dynamic and comprehensive look at Titanic to date, observing the creation of a 3D map of the ship and the sea floor. Finally, the ocean is 'drained' away to give a clear view of this most famous of shipwrecks

JJ Chalmers and Raksha Dave examine the days leading up to the start of the Second World War, visiting key locations, meeting historians and unearthing archive material. They start with the dramatic story of the events of September 1 1939, when 1.5 million German soldiers poured into Poland and kickstarted Britain's frantic final preparations for conflict

Hitler's forces have been in Poland for more than 24 hours. War is now unavoidable and anxiety builds for politicians, the military and civilians across Britain. Hospitals are emptied of patients, vehicles are requisitioned and, of course, Britain's precious tea supplies are moved to a safe location. Part two of three

The clock is ticking and an ultimatum made if Hitler did not respond, war would be declared. As peace ebbed away and the Second World War began in September 1939. Air-raid sirens wailed almost immediately and the first British casualties were recorded. Ordinary Brits realised that a long, brutal conflict was upon them

The host profiles famous explorers, beginning with Christopher Columbus. He may be celebrated as a national hero for 'discovering' the USA - but he never set foot there. James starts by travelling to south-west Spain, from where these world-changing voyages began. May takes the helm of his own sailboat to test the cutting-edge sail technology that allowed ships to travel further than ever - and the rudimentary navigation techniques that Columbus had to rely on

James follows Walter Raleigh's rise from rural Devon to London high-society. He meets top barrister Benet Brandreth KC at The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple to learn the techniques of persuasion that allowed Raleigh to talk his way to the top. James also explores the darker and more complex corners of Raleigh's legacy

Captain James Cook was the last explorer in the age of sail - and one of the busiest, charting one third of the globe. His voyages brought huge advancements in navigation, biology, and geography, and in Britain he is generally thought of as a hero - but in other parts of the world, that's not the story. James May examines how this studious and serious son of a farmer broke through the class ceiling to become the greatest naval captain of his age

Rob and historian Ruth explore the devastating impact of the Great Plague of 1665 on both London's rich and poor. As they step into the shoes of people from very different backgrounds, the duo discover what happens when the plague take hold in the capital

Part one of two. The presenter investigates one of the world's most famous ancient buildings. He begins by guiding viewers through Rome's underground, revealing caverns where slaves extracted materials for its 10-year construction

Part two of two. The historian explores what it was originally like to experience a sold-out show at the Colosseum, first as a spectator and then as a gladiator. The historian finds out how to get a ticket, what you'd see, where you'd eat, even where you'd go to the loo