Bill Locke (Producer)
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Works
Brot und Spiele – Wagenrennen im alten Rom
They were the absolute superstars in ancient Rome: charioteers. The heroes of the racetrack, often slaves, risked their lives in every competition. Only a few enjoyed the rewards of victory into old age. Using ancient documents and artifacts, the documentary traces the biography of Scorpus, probably the most successful Roman charioteer.
Release Date2019-02-01
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count3
The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story
It's the most extraordinary feat of engineering in history, and one of the most iconic man-made structures on the planet - the Great Wall of China, stretching thousands of miles across barren deserts and treacherous mountains before finally plunging into the sea. But why did the Chinese go to such staggering lengths to build it, and what are the secrets that have enabled it to survive for over 2,000 years? Now, ground breaking science is re-writing its complex history and de-coding its mysteries to reveal that there is much more to the Great Wall than just bricks and mortar. Cutting edge chemistry reveals that the secret to the Great Wall's remarkable strength is a simple ingredient found in every kitchen, and a new survey also determines that its length is truly amazing, as we finally solve the enigma at the heart of the world's greatest mega-structure.
Release Date2014-11-30
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count7
Guedelon II: Rebuilding the Past
For the past twenty years, in the Burgundy region of France, archaeologists and craftsmen have been working on the reconstruction of the fortified castle of Guedelon using the same techniques and materials available in medieval times; a fascinating project that brings to the present a vivid image of the past.
Release Date2019-06-01
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count3
New Secrets of the Terracotta Warriors
With exclusive access to research conducted by University College London and the Terracotta Army Museum, this documentary uncovers new secrets of China's fabled warriors. The discovery of China's famous Terracotta Army in 1974 captured the imagination of the world. But that first dig only revealed a fraction of this enormous and extraordinary treasure. Since then, scientists have resumed work on the site, and their research has turned up a series of new discoveries about the warriors and the people who made them over two millennia ago.
Release Date2013-12-08
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count4
Stonehenge: The Discovery with Dan Snow
Join historian Dan Snow as he pieces together the story of Stonehenge, revealing how modern discoveries have started to solve its many mysteries.
Release Date2024-03-31
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Dan Snow - Into the Valley of the Kings
Dan's adventure begins with the first tomb-hunters and a giant of early Egyptology.
Release Date2023-10-23
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
China - Treasures of the Jade Empire
Release Date2015-10-18
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count3
Christmas at Hampton Court
A special one-off programme going behind the scenes of preparations for Christmas at the palace. Shows what it takes to bring the magnificent palace to life over the festive season, from cooking traditional Tudor recipes to harvesting mistletoe from the gardens. Joint Chief Curator Tracy Borman also explores royal Christmas traditions through the ages, including gifts from the past.
Release Date2020-12-15
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Days That Shook the World
Days That Shook the World is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on 17 September 2003. The programme features various milestones throughout history. It has been broadcast on the BBC, Discovery Channel UK, The History Channel and Viasat History. The series was also released on DVD by the Polish edition of Newsweek in 2007.
Release Date2003-11-01
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Episode Count2
Vote Count7
Endurance
A century after Shackleton's Endurance sank beneath the ice, explorers uncover the legendary shipwreck and an amazing tale of survival.
Release Date2024-10-14
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count22
Secrets of the Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is the world’s biggest and most extravagant palace complex ever built. For five centuries, it was the power center of imperial China and survived wars, revolution, fires, and earthquakes. How did the Ming Emperor’s workforce construct its sprawling array of nearly 1,000 buildings and dozens of temples in a little over a decade?
Release Date2017-10-18
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count3
Ancient Egypt - Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings
Presented by Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher who goes on a fascinating journey in search of people like us, not the great Pharaohs, but the ordinary people who built and populated this incredible place, creating a remarkable way of life. Dr Joann explores their homes, workplaces and temples. The programme originally aired on BBC2 and we meet Kha and Meryt, an architect and his wife who lived just outside the Valley of the Kings. They left behind a treasure trove of information; their extraordinary tomb, full of objects from their lives and deaths - from make-up to death-masks, loaves of bread to life-like figurines, even the tools Kha used at work in the royal tombs. Joann Fletcher uses this to travel into the remarkable world of these Ancient Egyptians,.
Release Date2014-04-22
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Episode Count2
Vote Count5
Greatest Discoveries with Dan Snow
Dan Snow breathes new life into incredible archaeological discoveries, including an in-depth exploration of each discovery, delving into the history, myths, and legends surrounding these ancient sites. Through interviews with experts and on-site exploration, Snow brings these fascinating stories to life, offering a fresh perspective on some of the world’s most renowned archaeological wonders.
Release Date2022-01-01
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Episode Count3
Britain's Biggest Dig
Profiling two of the massive archaeological digs along the 150-mile route of HS2, the UK’s new high-speed rail link, ahead of its start of construction. These cemetery excavations reveal forgotten stories of the rich and poor, and how Georgian-era London and industrial Birmingham left their mark on the thousands of skeletons buried there.
Release Date2020-09-15
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Episode Count3
Hitler's Britain
A "What if?" alternative history sees Nazi Germany prevailing in the second World War. First the occupiers establish their power bases, before they find themselves under attack from the underground resistance.
Release Date2008-11-28
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count2
Inside Hampton Court Palace
On the edge of London stands Hampton Court, one of Britain's biggest palaces and most popular tourist spots, attracting almost a million visitors every year. Spanning 750 acres of grounds, it boasts 1,300 rooms and 23 courtyards...along with a host of secrets and historic stories. This two-part special provides an exclusive and intimate look at life inside the court today for the people keeping Henry VIII's world alive in the modern age, and also explores what life was like in the palace where the private world of the Tudors began.
Release Date2021-06-08
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Episode Count2
Vote Count1
Chinese Chariots Revealed
For over 1,000 years, chariots were indispensable weapons in ancient China. The art of chariot driving and special warfare were used there for longer than anywhere else. Their contribution to the unification of the Chinese empire is undisputed. New archaeological discoveries reveal how the Chinese developed and perfected this sophisticated weapon. In the Bronze Age, over 3,000 years ago, chariots and other war equipment arrived in China from Central Asia via the Hexi Corridor. In addition to trade and new alliances, their spread was mainly due to the Zhou dynasty's incessant military campaigns against rebellious vassal states and the constant attacks by the mobile cavalries of its northern neighbors. Manned with spearmen or archers, the chariots were a decisive weapon in battle.
Release Date2017-05-17
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count3
Chinese New Year: The Biggest Celebration on Earth
Release Date2016-02-14
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Episode Count3
Vote Count2
Naked Eurovision
Richard Fairbrass goes behind the scenes of the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest.
Release Date1998-12-31
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Henry VII: Winter King
Historian Thomas Penn reveals the secrets of founder of Britain’s great Tudor Dynasty - and his amazing trajectory to power. Two weeks after landing on the shores Wales in 1485 with a small band of mercenaries, Henry of Richmond defeats the notorious Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. He is crowned Henry VII and then begins a career of realpolitik, a charming exterior making a savage ambition. The War of the Roses, his wife Elizabeth of York, and the beginning of the Renaissance are all part of this incredible history, as are Henry’s obsessions with money and astonishing spy network.
Release Date2013-05-30
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count2
Confucius
Confucius was one of history's most influential thinkers. He was a sage, philosopher and teacher who, with Socrates and Buddha, lived at an extraordinary time in the evolution of human civilization. This stunningly beautiful drama-documentary explores the life and times of Confucius, while reflecting on his influence on modern justice and morality. Today, Confucius is a window into China's rise.
Release Date2015-10-21
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count1