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Bleak House

Bleak House: Episode 5

Episode 5

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Richard's inability to settle causes a rift with John Jarndyce, much to Ada's dismay.

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Richard's inability to settle causes a rift with John Jarndyce, much to Ada's dismay.

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Richard's inability to settle causes a rift with John Jarndyce, much to Ada's dismay. Tulkinghorn finally unearths the possible identity of the mysterious Nemo. Nemo's old friend Sergeant George has the evidence he needs to prove it and Tulkinghorn will stop at nothing to force George to hand it over. But George has even more problems when Gridley turns up on his doorstep, on the run from the law and infected with the fever.

Knowledge, arts, music and culture from the UK and the world.

BBC Four reflects arts, music and culture with an ambitious range of intellectually and culturally enriching programmes, taking an expert and in-depth approach to its subjects.

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens tale.

5 & 6/15. Jarndyce overhears Esther discussing her feelings for Woodcourt and learns of Richard's plans.

Bleak House: Episode 6

Episode 6

BBC Four - Bleak House, Episode 6

George's future is at risk as Tulkinghorn uses moneylender Smallweed to pile on pressure.

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. George's future is put at risk as Tulkinghorn uses the evil moneylender Smallweed to pile on the pressure.

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. George's future is put at risk as Tulkinghorn uses the evil moneylender Smallweed to pile on the pressure. Guppy makes a discovery about Esther which shocks Lady Dedlock to the core. Esther and Jarndyce take in Jo the crossing sweeper, who is seriously ill and on the run from Tulkinghorn's men. But their kindness produces an unexpected result.

Transatlantic Sessions

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'.

Transatlantic Sessions: Series 3

Transatlantic Sessions: Series 3: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 3

BBC Four - Transatlantic Sessions, Series 3, Episode 1

Folk music session featuring Paul Brady, Karen Matheson and Joan Osborne.

Folk musicians come together to make music in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. This edition features Paul Brady, Karen Matheson and Joan Osborne.

The best of Nashville, Ireland and Scotland come together in an exclusive Highland location and with no audience except one another to make music in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'.

Paul Brady remembers Louisiana, Karen Matheson astonishes with some Gaelic mouth music and American star Joan Osborne makes her UK television debut.

Folk musicians come together for what aims to be 'the greatest backporch shows ever'.

Folk musicians come together to make music in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'.

New series 1/6. Folk and country music performances, from US and UK stars including Paul Brady , Karen Matheson and Joan Osborne. See panel.

Marc Bolan: The Final Word

BBC Four - Marc Bolan: The Final Word

Documentary which examines Marc Bolan's childhood ambitions of fame and where it led him.

Documentary which examines Marc Bolan's childhood ambitions of fame and where it led him, using TV and radio interviews, Top of the Pops recordings and unique home movies.

Fellow glam rock star Suzi Quatro narrates a documentary which examines Marc Bolan's childhood ambitions of fame and where it led him, using previously lost TV and radio interviews, rediscovered Top of the Pops recordings, unseen concert footage and unique home movies. 

Includes contributions from his companion Gloria Jones, brother Harry Feld, producer Tony Visconti, Queen's Roger Taylor, Steve Harley, Zandra Rhodes and more, with Visconti also deconstructing the track Ride a White Swan.

Marc Bolan: the Final Word

New. Thirty years after his death, the glam rock star's rise to fame with T Rex is retold with a mixture of rare footage, home movies and contributions from friends and contemporaries, including Gloria Jones. See page 118.  Electric warrior: page 25

T Rex in Concert

BBC Four - T Rex in Concert

Marc Bolan and T Rex in concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley from 1972.

Filmed in 1972 at the height of their fame, Marc Bolan and T Rex in concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley, and featuring such hits as Jeepster, Telegram Sam, Hot Love and Get It On.

New. A chance to see Marc Bolan and T Rex performing in previously unseen concert footage from 1972 at the Empire Pool, Wembley.

Comics Britannia

Comics Britannia: Episode 1: The Fun Factory

Episode 1: The Fun Factory

The Fun Factory

BBC Four - Comics Britannia, The Fun Factory

Armando Iannucci looks back to an age when children's comics sold in their millions.

Armando Iannucci presents a series which explores the history of British comics. He looks back to a golden age when children's humour comics sold in their millions.

Armando Iannucci presents a series which explores the history of British comics. He looks back to a golden age when children's humour comics sold in their millions, and reveals the artists and writers behind the magical worlds where grown-ups are terrorised and kids rule. Desperate Dan, Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and the Bash Street Kids - from the pages of the Beano and Dandy appeared characters so funny and alive they were as much a part of childhood as sweets and nits. For seventy years these brilliant inventions enchanted generations of young readers. 

Comics Britannia explores a golden age when children's humour comics sold in their millions. Oscar-winning animator Nick Park, cartoonist Steve Bell, children's laureate Michael Rosen and writer Jacqueline Wilson confess their lifelong passion for the comic strips of childhood.

Armando Iannucci presents a series which explores the history of British comics.

1/3. Exploring the history of British comics. With contributions by Nick Park , Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Rosen. See choice, page 78. <S)

Batman

Classic adventure series following the adventures of the dynamic duo in Gotham City.

Classic adventure series following the adventures of dynamic crimefighting duo Batman and Robin in Gotham City.

Batman: Series 1

Batman: Series 1: Episode 1: Hi Diddle Riddle

Episode 1: Hi Diddle Riddle

Series 1

Hi Diddle Riddle

BBC Four - Batman, Series 1, Hi Diddle Riddle

The Dynamic Duo are tricked by the Riddler and sued for false arrest.

The Dynamic Duo are tricked by the Riddler and sued for false arrest. They must uncover his plan or Batman will be forced to reveal his true identity in court.

60s fantasy adventure series. The Dynamic Duo are tricked by the Riddler and sued for false arrest. They must uncover his plan before the case goes to court or Batman will be forced to reveal his true identity, ending his crime-fighting career for ever.

Batman: Series 1: Episode 2: Smack in the Middle

Episode 2

Episode 2: Smack in the Middle

Smack in the Middle

BBC Four - Batman, Series 1, Smack in the Middle

The Riddler kidnaps Robin and transforms one of his own men into a Boy Wonder look-alike.

60s fantasy adventure series. The Riddler kidnaps Robin and uses an ingenious device to transform one of his own men into a Boy Wonder look-alike.

60s fantasy adventure series. The Riddler kidnaps Robin and uses an ingenious device to transform one of his own men into a Boy Wonder look-alike. Batman has only a short time to rescue the real Robin and stop the Riddler from stealing a valuable museum piece.

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