Forbidden History

- Season 5

(2018)

Television presenter Jamie Theakston continues his exploration of historical mysteries by asking if there is any historical evidence for the existence of Jesus and the events relating to him depicted in the Bible.

Jamie looks behind the hidden remnants of the Berlin Wall, a notorious symbol of division, to tell the story of the Stasi, East Germany's State Security Service.

Jamie investigates what Hitler intended to do with the priceless works of art stolen by the Nazi's from across Europe and what lay behind the Fuhrer's obsession with religious artefacts.

Jamie uncovers the truth behind the world famous fictional spy, revealing those elements of the character that were drawn from creator Ian Fleming's own experiences.

Jamie Theakston investigates the Dead Sea Scrolls visiting the caves where they were discovered to find out who wrote them and why they were hidden away.

Jamie Theakston investigates secret societies including the Freemasons, the Bilderberg Group and Bohemian Grove to try to discover what political influence they have.