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Episode 1: The Corset

The Corset

BBC Four - Thoroughly Modern..., The Corset

How the corset changed from an instrument of torture to a symbol of female sexuality.

Documentary about the history of the corset, showing how the Edwardians changed it from an instrument of torture and repression to a symbol of female sexuality and power.

Documentary which traces the history of the corset, cast through history as a sartorial baddie responsible for pain, fainting fits and the Victorian hourglass figure. But the Edwardians changed it from an instrument of torture and repression to a symbol of female sexuality and power.

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.

Documentary series about objects the Edwardians either invented or advanced

Thoroughly Modern

Charting the history of items that found popularity in the early 20th century, beginning with the corset.

The Sky at Night

Iconic series exploring space science and the incredible universe all around us.

Look up! Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Professor Chris Lintott present the iconic, inspirational look at cutting-edge space science and the incredible universe all around us.

The Sky at Night: The Grand Collision

04/11/2007

The Grand Collision

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, The Grand Collision

In two billion years' time our own Milky Way will collide with another galaxy.

Patrick Moore looks ahead two billion years to the time our own Milky Way collides with Andromeda, which will rip apart the fabric of both galaxies.

In two billion years' time our own Milky Way will collide with another galaxy, Andromeda, which will rip apart the fabric of both galaxies, destroying stars and planets and sparking a shockwave of fiery rebirth. Patrick Moore anticipates this far-off event and explains the role that 'dark matter' will play in this cosmic collision. Dr Chris Lintott steps outside to look at Andromeda, easily visible in the night sky using binoculars.

New. Patrick Moore anticipates the collision of the Milky Way with the galaxy Andromeda.

Horizon

Horizon tells amazing science stories and reveals worlds you've never seen before.

Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.

Horizon: 2002-2003

Horizon: 2002-2003: The Day the Earth Nearly Died

The Day the Earth Nearly Died

2002-2003

BBC Two - Horizon, 2002-2003, The Day the Earth Nearly Died

Palaeontologists ask what wiped out all but five per cent of life on Earth 250m years ago.

Documentary about palaeontologists who believe they have discovered what caused 95 per cent of life on Earth to be wiped out 250 million years ago.

Some 250 million years ago, all but five per cent of life on Earth was wiped out in the greatest disaster our planet has ever experienced, yet the cause of this event has long remained a mystery. Palaeontologists in Greenland investigate.

BBC Two

BBC Two is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964.

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Series exploring topical scientific issues

The Day the Earth Nearly Died 
Almost 250 million years ago, nearly all life on Earth was wiped out in a cataclysm that previously remained a mystery. A trip to Greenland may reveal the answer.

Horizon: 2002-2003: Revisited: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Revisited: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

BBC Two - Horizon, 2002-2003, Revisited: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Looking at the theory that a comet impact was responsible for the extinction of dinosaurs.

An investigation into the theory that a comet was responsible for dinosaur extinction, followed by a look at the role of asteroid collisions in evolution.

An investigation into the theory that a massive comet impact in the Gulf of Mexico was responsible for the mass extinction of dinosaurs and other flora and fauna 65 million years ago. This is followed by an updated look at the role played by asteroid collisions in evolution, as evidence emerges to suggest that it was precisely such an impact which brought about their existence in the first place.

Horizon Revisited

Dawn of the Dinosaurs. US scientists reveal evidence that suggests dinosaurs may have come into existence thanks to an asteroid impact.

The Dodo's Guide to Avoiding Extinction

BBC Two - The Dodo's Guide to Avoiding Extinction

Documentary looking at the different causes of species extinction.

Using the dodo's story as a cautionary tale, this documentary looks at the different causes of species extinction and asks whether there is anything we can do to stop them.

In light of the extinction crisis facing the Earth and using the dodo's story as a cautionary tale, this documentary looks at the different causes of species extinction and asks whether there is anything we can do to stop them.

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

The Dodo's Guide to Surviving Extinction

New. An investigation into extinction using the Dodo's story as a cautionary tale. See page 78.

Fanny Hill

Fanny Hill: Episode 1

BBC Four - Fanny Hill, Episode 1

Fanny travels to London where her virtue is tested by the lascivious Mr Crofts.

Two-part adaptation of John Cleland's infamous novel. After losing her parents to smallpox, Fanny Hill travels to London, where she is employed by local madam Mrs Brown.

Andrew Davies's two-part adaptation of John Cleland's infamous, classic 18th-century novel, Fanny Hill.

After losing her parents to smallpox, Fanny travels to London where, employed by local madam Mrs Brown, her virtue is tested by the lascivious Mr Crofts. Eloping with her true love Charles, Fanny basks in happy domesticity. But when Charles' father, the same Mr Crofts, meets his son's fiancee he banishes Charles to the West Indies to leave Fanny alone with spiralling debts.

Andrew Davies's two-part adaptation of John Cleland's infamous, classic 18th-century novel

Andrew Davies's two-part adaptation of John Cleland's infamous, classic 18th-century novel.

1/2. Adaptation of John Cleland 's bawdy novel with Rebecca Night.   
11.50 2/2. Fanny becomes mistress of the enigmatic Mr H until he expels her from his home.

Fanny Hill: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC Four - Fanny Hill, Episode 2

In need of money, Fanny becomes mistress to the enigmatic Mr H.

Adaptation of John Cleland's infamous novel. In need of money, Fanny becomes mistress to the enigmatic Mr H. Jealous of her love for Charles, he expels Fanny from his home.

Andrew Davies's two-part adaptation of John Cleland's infamous, classic 18th-century novel, Fanny Hill. In need of money, Fanny becomes mistress to the enigmatic Mr H. Jealous of Fanny's love for Charles, he expels Fanny from his home and she seeks refuge in Mrs Cole's brothel. However, Fanny is thrown on to the streets when the brothel is closed. Rescuing the elderly Mr Goodyear, Fanny receives a handsome inheritance for her companionship. Charles pursues Fanny and they plan their future.

The Late Edition

The Late Edition: Series 4

The Late Edition: Series 4: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 4

BBC Four - The Late Edition, Series 4, Episode 3

Satirical comedy show, with host Marcus Brigstocke and guests including Steve Furst.

Marcus Brigstocke and guests take a satirical swipe at the week's news

The History of the World Backwards

The History of the World Backwards: Episode 1

BBC Four - The History of the World Backwards, Episode 1

Robert Newman's sketch show imagines history in reverse.

Robert Newman's sketch show imagines history in reverse. It begins with the decline in IT jobs and shows eminent geneticists Watson and Crick slowly forget the secrets of DNA.

Writer and comedian Robert Newman presents a humorous new take on the world - history in reverse, sending us spinning back through the hedge of time from 2007 to the year zero. Joined by actors such as Colin McFarlane, Richard McCabe and Anton Lesser, his sketch show starts with the steady decline in IT jobs, sees how horse manure becomes a prized commodity in the 1970s and watches eminent geneticists Watson and Crick slowly forget the secrets of DNA.

Writer and comedian Robert Newman presents history in reverse.

Writer and comedian Robert Newman presents a humorous new take on the world - history in reverse, sending us spinning back through the hedge of time from 2007 to the year zero.

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