S05 Episode 1

Uncovering the Historical Jesus

Jamie Theakston asks who was Jesus Christ? Was he really Yeshua Ben Joseph, was he the real king of the Jews, or a humble carpenter? Was he a rabbi, or did he have a relationship, maybe even a marriage to Mary Magdalene? Was Jesus really crucified in Jerusalem, or was he smuggled out of the city alive as some claim? What historical evidence is there that any of this actually happened?

44 mins · Thu, 19 Jul 2018

S05 Episode 1

Uncovering the Historical Jesus

Jamie Theakston travels to Jerusalem to find out whether there are any provable historical facts behind the story of Jesus Christ.

44 mins · Sun, 3 Jun 2018

S05 Episode 2

The Stasi: Behind The Berlin Wall

Hide ads with VIP Jamie investigates the Stasi, East Germany's State Security Service, behind the hidden remnants of the Berlin Wall.

44 mins · Thu, 26 Jul 2018

S05 Episode 2

The Stasi: Behind the Berlin Wall

Looking behind the hidden remnants of the Berlin wall in an effort to uncover the true nature of the Stasi, Germany's notorious State Security Service.

44 mins · Sun, 10 Jun 2018

S05 Episode 3

The Hunt for Nazi Treasure

Jamie Theakston finds out what Hitler planned to do with his stolen art and discovers that he was also after an unusual item - a spear that pierced the side of Christ.

44 mins · Thu, 2 Aug 2018

S05 Episode 3

The Nazi Treasure Quest

Jamie Theakston discovers Hitler's plans for the millions of artworks the Nazis stole, as well as Hitler's interest in an unusual item: the spear that pierced the side of Christ.

44 mins · Sun, 17 Jun 2018

S05 Episode 4

The Real James Bond

Jamie Theakston uncovers the world of James Bond. What real life details - if any - did Bond author Ian Fleming inject into his famous character?

44 mins · Thu, 9 Aug 2018

S05 Episode 4

The Real James Bond

Bond experts and a former MI6 spy help Jamie uncover the world of James Bond and find out whether the character is completely fiction.

Sun, 24 Jun 2018

S05 Episode 5

The Dead Sea Scrolls Conspiracy

Jamie Theakston visits Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea to uncover the truth about a set of manuscripts found there. Who wrote them, and why did they hide them?

44 mins · Thu, 16 Aug 2018

S05 Episode 5

The Dead Sea Scrolls Conspiracy

James travels to Israel to uncover the truth about a set of manuscripts found at the Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea.

Sun, 1 Jul 2018

S05 Episode 6

Secret Societies: World Domination

Jamie Theakston investigates clandestine groups to see if they really are setting the agenda - or is it all just fake news?

44 mins · Thu, 23 Aug 2018

S05 Episode 6

Secret Societies: World Domination

Jamie visits a real Freemason in a Lodge in London for a glimpse behind the doors. He discovers what they've done to shape society.

Thu, 23 Aug 2018

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