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Masterpieces of the British Museum

Masterpieces of the British Museum: Episode 3: The Lewis Chessmen

Episode 3

Episode 3: The Lewis Chessmen

The Lewis Chessmen

BBC Four - Masterpieces of the British Museum, The Lewis Chessmen

Amongst the most appealing objects in the British Museum is a 12th century chess set.

Amongst the most appealing objects in the British Museum is a chess set, perhaps made by 12th century Norwegians and discovered on a beach on the Isle of Lewis.

Amongst the most appealing objects in the British Museum is a chess set, perhaps made by 12th century Norwegian craftsmen and discovered on a remote beach on the Isle of Lewis in 1831. Each piece is amazingly carved out of whale teeth - some are comic, some pensive and some grand.

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.

Detailed looks at selections from the wealth of bounty in the British Museum.

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3/6. Twelfth-century chess pieces from the Hebrides.

In Search of Medieval Britain

In Search of Medieval Britain: Episode 6: West Country

Episode 6

Episode 6: West Country

West Country

BBC Four - In Search of Medieval Britain, West Country

Alixe Bovey explores the West Country as it appeared in medieval times.

Alixe Bovey recreates journeys through medieval Britain. In the West Country, she sees how myths depicted on the Gough Map were used to legitimise wars and empires.

Medieval art historian, Dr Alixe Bovey, uses the oldest surviving route map of Britain to make a series of journeys through Britain asit was in the Middle Ages. In the West Country, she investigates some of the myths and legends depicted on the Gough Map and discovers how these were used to legitimise wars and empires.

Dr Alixe Bovey makes series of journeys through Britain in the Middle Ages.

Medieval art historian Dr Alixe Bovey uses the oldest surviving route map of Britain to make a series of journeys through Britain in the Middle Ages.

6/6. Myths and legends depicted on the Gough map.

The Book Quiz

The Book Quiz: Series 2

The Book Quiz: Series 2: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 2

BBC Four - The Book Quiz, Series 2, Episode 1

Miranda Sawyer and Anthony Horowitz do battle against Wendy Holden and Giles Coren.

Kirsty Wark presents as Miranda Sawyer and Anthony Horowitz do battle against Wendy Holden and Giles Coren for a place in the semi-finals of the literary panel game.

Kirsty Wark presents as writers Miranda Sawyer and Anthony Horowitz do battle against authors Wendy Holden and Giles Coren for a place in the semi-finals of the literary panel game.

1/7; series two. Literary challenge with Kirsty Wark.

Agatha Christie: a Life in Pictures

22/09/2004

BBC Four - Agatha Christie: a Life in Pictures

Drama telling the remarkable true story of Agatha Christie, the queen of crime.

Drama telling the remarkable true story of Agatha Christie, the queen of crime and the best-selling novelist of the 20th century. Christie kept her life and her world a mystery.

Drama telling the remarkable true story of Agatha Christie, the queen of crime and the best-selling novelist of the 20th century. Christie kept her life and her world a mystery but she did tell stories about herself, in her fiction and autobiographical writing. Written by Richard Curson Smith.

Docu-drama about the bestselling crime novelist of the 20th century, portraying her experiences of nursing in the Great War and marriages to war hero Archie Christie and archaeologist Max Mallowan. Starring Olivia Williams.

The Poisoner

The Poisoner: Episode 1

BBC Four - The Poisoner, Episode 1

Drama based on the true story of the Black Widow poisoner in 1940s France.

Drama based on the true story of the Black Widow poisoner in 1940s France. The finger of suspicion falls on Marie Besnard after her husband dies claiming he has been poisoned.

Drama based on the true story of the Black Widow poisoner in 1940s France. Marie Besnard's husband dies with stomach pains, after telling his mistress he has been poisoned. Rumours fly as Marie seems to be overly fond of her young German helper, Ady, and a witch hunt ensues as some jealous people have their own reasons for wanting Marie to be guilty. As the accusations increase the local graveyard becomes a busy place. Radio reporter Simone hears about the accusations and decides to cover the trial.

New. 1/2. Period drama starring Muriel Robin. A French radio reporter decides to cover the story of Marie Besnard , who was accused in 1947 of poisoning her husband. See panel.

Mad Men

Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York.

Drama series which takes an unflinching look at the world of advertising in 1960s New York.

Mad Men: Series 1

Mad Men: Series 1: Episode 10: Long Weekend

Episode 10

Episode 10: Long Weekend

Series 1

Long Weekend

BBC Four - Mad Men, Series 1, Long Weekend

Don loses an important account so Roger attempts to cheer him up.

Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York. Don loses an important account so Roger attempts to cheer him up with the aid of twin models.

Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York. Don loses an important account so Roger attempts to cheer him up with the aid of twin models. But things end badly and Don, in shock, finds comfort in the arms of Rachel. Joan's roommate makes an unnerving confession.

10/13. Long Weekend. The agency loses a lucrative client. 
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12.25am 11/13. Indian Summer. Peggy is asked to promote an accessory. 
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Mad Men: Series 1: Episode 11: Indian Summer

Episode 11

Episode 11: Indian Summer

Indian Summer

BBC Four - Mad Men, Series 1, Indian Summer

Don grabs an opportunity provided by Roger's work problems. Peggy goes on a blind date.

Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York. While Peggy is assigned to a difficult project, Don grabs a chance provided by Roger's work problems.

Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York. While Peggy is assigned to a difficult project, Don grabs an opportunity provided by Roger's latest work problems. Pete has more problems at home and at the office. Betty's frustrations lead her to seek some new relief. Peggy goes on a blind date.

Eurovision Young Musicians

BBC Two Scotland

Young classical musicians compete to be chosen as the best in Europe

Eurovision Young Musician

Eurovision Young Musicians: 2008

16/05/2008

2008

BBC Two - Eurovision Young Musicians, 2008

Musicians gather in Vienna to compete for the coveted title of Eurovision Young Musician.

Some of Europe's most talented musicians gather in Vienna to compete for the coveted title of Eurovision Young Musician 2008. Harmonica player Philip Achille represents the UK.

Some of Europe's most talented musicians gather in Vienna to compete for the coveted title of Eurovision Young Musician 2008. As they battle it out, will the UK entrant, harmonica player Philip Achille, be one of the lucky seven who make it through to the final to perform in front of 50,000 people in Vienna's City Hall Square?

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