Eden TV Guide — Wednesday, 2 September 2026

The last few months of the Second World War, when decisions were made that would determine the shape of Europe for several decades. The programme examines the final battles inside Germany, the assault on Berlin and the events that led to Hitler's death - not least the emergence of a new dictator in the person of Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Featuring testimony from veterans, archive footage and dramatic reconstruction. Narrated by Sean Bean

Historian Dan Snow presents the first of a two-part documentary examining how two years of meticulous planning, espionage and the analysis of millions of 3D aerial photographs helped the Allied forces gain a foothold in northern France during the Second World War. He reveals how the June 1944 landings were conducted in two phases, an airborne assault and an amphibious landing. The essential element of surprise was upheld with some help from inclement weather and a comprehensive deception plan

The concluding part of historian Dan Snow's documentary tells the powerful and heroic stories of those who risked their lives on the beaches of Normandy to save the world from Nazi Germany

Sean Bean narrates a three-part docu-drama charting the campaign waged by Allied forces toward the end of the Second World War which culminated in the final conquest of Hitler's Reich. He begins with an account of the decisive struggle to break out from the Normandy beach-head in June 1944 and advance across Europe, drawing on the memories of those who fought on both sides, and charts the growing tension between American and British commanders Dwight D Eisenhower and General Montgomery

Sean Bean narrates the story of the behind-the-scenes battles between Dwight D Eisenhower and Field Marshal Montgomery toward the end of 1944. He describes how Anglo-American relations came under threat as the Allies fought in the conference chamber for the right to direct the final assault on Germany. Veterans from both sides describe the struggle to capture the bridge over the Rhine at Arnhem and the terrible winter conflicts during the Battle of the Bulge

The last few months of the Second World War, when decisions were made that would determine the shape of Europe for several decades. The programme examines the final battles inside Germany, the assault on Berlin and the events that led to Hitler's death - not least the emergence of a new dictator in the person of Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Featuring testimony from veterans, archive footage and dramatic reconstruction. Narrated by Sean Bean

David Attenborough explores nature's evolutionary anomalies and examines two creatures whose stretched features have given them an edge in the natural world. The chameleon has an extra-long tongue that helps it catch prey and the giraffe's neck is so long it is easily able to reach the tops of trees for food

Helen McNicoll was one of Canada's most celebrated female artists of the early 20th century. Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould investigate a picturesque outdoor scene of women in a field sold at auction in England in the artist's style. The picture was bought at auction by artist and small-time art dealer David Taylor for £2,000, but it could be worth more than £300,000 if truly painted by McNicoll - can the team help prove it's the real thing?

Journalist Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould take on the fast-growing market for rock music memorabilia. They set out to demonstrate whether a Hawaiian steel guitar called 'Silver Queen' once belonged to Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones and prove that a baby grand piano now owned by '90s pop star Chesney Hawkes once belonged to John Lennon of the Beatles

Presenter Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould investigate a dreamlike landscape painting, purported to be by one of the forefathers of Impressionism and one of the most important artists of the 19th century, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. The picture was purchased in the 1970s by Sally Green's late husband Derek, a country antiques dealer, primarily for its impressive frame. Derek was always intrigued by the painting and wondered whether or not it was genuine. Sally is now on a mission to finish what he started. However, the painting was previously turned down by leading experts on Corot's work, so Fiona and Philip have to find new evidence to help persuade them to change their minds

Documentary charting the contrasting fortunes of British fishing boats over the course of one brutal week. Ocean Pride targets shipwrecks off Cornwall in pursuit of pollack, and Margaret of Ladram hunts for lucrative Dover sole in the English Channel. Meanwhile, off the Yorkshire coast, crabber Tydus welcomes a greenhorn to the crew

Helen McNicoll was one of Canada's most celebrated female artists of the early 20th century. Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould investigate a picturesque outdoor scene of women in a field sold at auction in England in the artist's style. The picture was bought at auction by artist and small-time art dealer David Taylor for £2,000, but it could be worth more than £300,000 if truly painted by McNicoll - can the team help prove it's the real thing?

Journalist Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould take on the fast-growing market for rock music memorabilia. They set out to demonstrate whether a Hawaiian steel guitar called 'Silver Queen' once belonged to Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones and prove that a baby grand piano now owned by '90s pop star Chesney Hawkes once belonged to John Lennon of the Beatles

Presenter Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould investigate a dreamlike landscape painting, purported to be by one of the forefathers of Impressionism and one of the most important artists of the 19th century, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. The picture was purchased in the 1970s by Sally Green's late husband Derek, a country antiques dealer, primarily for its impressive frame. Derek was always intrigued by the painting and wondered whether or not it was genuine. Sally is now on a mission to finish what he started. However, the painting was previously turned down by leading experts on Corot's work, so Fiona and Philip have to find new evidence to help persuade them to change their minds

Documentary charting the contrasting fortunes of British fishing boats over the course of one brutal week. Ocean Pride targets shipwrecks off Cornwall in pursuit of pollack, and Margaret of Ladram hunts for lucrative Dover sole in the English Channel. Meanwhile, off the Yorkshire coast, crabber Tydus welcomes a greenhorn to the crew

The team's first purchase is a 1972 VW Fastback, and the second project sees them pick up a 40-year-old police bike