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The Art of Eternity

BBC Four

Art of Eternity

Episode 2: The Glory of Byzantium

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Andrew Graham-Dixon unravels the mysteries of the art of the pre-perspective era. In Istanbul, he immerses himself in the world of the Byzantine Empire. Show more

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A History of Britain bySimon Schama

BBC Four

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series 1

Episode 4: Nations

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

The story of Edward I - the Hammer of the Scots - whose attempts to force English rule on Scotland and Wales strengthened the identities of all the British nations. Show more

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Heist

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

on BBC Four

Drama based on the true story of a medieval heist. Dick Puddlecote decides to exact revenge by breaking into the vault at Westminster Abbey and stealing all the King's gold. Show more

Contributors

Dick Puddlecote:
Kris Marshall
Joanna the Concubine:
Geraldine James
King Edward:
Donald Sumpter
Adam de Warefield:
Paul Hilton
Will of the Palace:
Tim Plester
John of Newmarket:
Linal Haft
Irish Pete:
Bennett Warden
Producer:
Justin Hardy
Director:
Justin Hardy
Producer:
Susan Horth

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The Hour of the Pig

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes

on BBC Four

An idealistic lawyer in medieval France becomes embroiled in religious, political and sexual intrigue when he finds himself defending a pig charged with murder. Show more

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As 10pm

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

on BBC Four

Drama based on the true story of a medieval heist. Dick Puddlecote decides to exact revenge by breaking into the vault at Westminster Abbey and stealing all the King's gold. Show more

Contributors

Dick Puddlecote:
Kris Marshall
Joanna the Concubine:
Geraldine James
King Edward:
Donald Sumpter
Adam de Warefield:
Paul Hilton
Will of the Palace:
Tim Plester
John of Newmarket:
Linal Haft
Irish Pete:
Bennett Warden
Producer:
Justin Hardy
Director:
Justin Hardy
Producer:
Susan Horth

Regional Variations (2)

As 7.30pm

BBC Four

Art of Eternity

Episode 2: The Glory of Byzantium

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Andrew Graham-Dixon unravels the mysteries of the art of the pre-perspective era. In Istanbul, he immerses himself in the world of the Byzantine Empire. Show more

BBC Four

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