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Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast

Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast: Episode 5: Mowbray and the Moors

Episode 5

Episode 5: Mowbray and the Moors

Mowbray and the Moors

BBC Four - Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast, Mowbray and the Moors

After seeing Richmond, Julia crosses the vale between the Dales and the North York Moors.

Documentary series. After visiting Richmond, Julia Bradbury crosses the vale between the Dales and her last National Park, the North York Moors.

Julia Bradbury follows in the footsteps of legendary guidebook writer Alfred Wainwright by walking across the whole of northern England from the west to the east coast .

This was Wainwright's last great venture and has become his greatest legacy - a beautifully simple proposition, linking three national parks that lie between the Irish and the North Sea. 

36 years after its creation, Julia is off, through sunshine, wind and rain to cross the changing landscape, understand the history and meet the people that make up almost 200 miles of northern England.   

The historic town of Richmond is the starting point for the longest section of Julia's adventure. The country-loving Wainwright unusually singled out this town as one of his highlights, insisting that followers take time to peruse its castle and medieval streets. 

Miles and miles of flat walking await as Julia sets off across the broad vale between the Dales and her last National Park. The reward is the rugged escarpment of the North York Moors, offering the broadest views, and for Julia the finest weather of her entire journey.

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Julia Bradbury walks across northern England from the west to the east coast

Julia Bradbury follows in the footsteps of guidebook writer Alfred Wainwright by walking across the whole of northern England from the west to the east coast

Wainwright Walks: Coastto Coast

5/6. Mowbray and the Moors Julia Bradbury walks from Richmond to the North York Moors. 
Shown last Thursday

Victorian Farm

Victorian Farm: Episode 5

BBC Two - Victorian Farm, Episode 5

The team embarks on a trip by steam train, and Alex tries his hand at beekeeping.

Documentary series following a team who live as Victorian farmers. The team embarks on a trip by steam train, and Alex tries his hand at beekeeping.

Historical observational documentary series following a team who live the life of Victorian farmers for a year. Wearing period clothes and using only the materials that would have been available in 1885, historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn go back in time to relive the day-to-day life of the Victorian farmer.

The project is based on the Acton Scott estate in Shropshire, a world frozen in time, lost in Victorian rural England. Its buildings and grounds are cluttered with antique tools and machinery collected by the Acton family, who have lived on the estate since the 12th century.

Working for a full calendar year, Ruth, Alex and Peter rediscover a lost world of skills, crafts and knowledge assisted by an ever-dwindling band of experts who keep Victorian rural practices alive. Each month and season brings pressing priorities, from tending to livestock and repairing buildings to raising crops, preparing food and crafting furniture and tools. Can they make a success of farming the Victorian way?

In this episode, the team embarks on a trip by steam train, Ruth begins a tough task in the dairy, Alex tries his hand at beekeeping, the sheep are sheared using the latest time-saving technology, and the lengthening summer days allow Alex and Peter to try out the new Victorian sport of cricket. It is also time for the hay harvest, weather permitting.

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Documentary series following a team who live the life of Victorian farmers for a year

Historical observational documentary series following a team who live the life of Victorian farmers for a year

5/6. The team embarks on a trip by steam train, before the sheep get sheared using the time-saving technology of the age. 
First shown on BBC2

In Search of the Pope's Children

In Search of the Pope's Children: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC Four - In Search of the Pope's Children, Episode 2

David McWilliams takes us through the cycle of Ireland's property experience.

David McWilliams takes us through the cycle of Ireland's property experience and travels to Galway to examine the boom in the sale of old abandoned cottages.

Series presented by Irish economist David McWilliams examining the new Irish generation of young and sassy people which experienced unprecedented success until the recent financial downturn hit.

Taking a snapshot of Ireland at a time of economic boom, the series challenges the popular view surrounding New Ireland and its perceived ills, uncovers the reality of Ireland's relationship with cheap credit and questions whether it would build on or blow its economic prosperity.

David examines Ireland's national obsession with property. New Ireland began and has ended with the property explosion. The boom has not just changed Ireland economically, it has changed the Irish as a people and turned them into a nation of property speculators. 

He takes us through the cycle of Ireland's property experience, where prices soar dramatically, become vulnerable and too expensive before falling back to earth, and examines why regardless of age, social class, colour or creed the subject of property is one of our favourite topics of conversation.

David travels to Navan to meet with the 'decklanders' and share their experiences; to Galway, the fastest growing city in Europe to examine the boom in the sale of old abandoned cottages; and to Tarmonbarry in Roscommon, formerly a village of about 16 houses now with a purpose-built marina development - the Porto Banus of Ireland.

David also takes a trip to Bulgaria and introduces us to Robopaddy, who travels the world buying up houses.

Series examining the boom in the Irish economy in the early years of the 21st century

Economist David McWilliams examines the new Irish generation of young and sassy people which experienced unprecedented success until the recent financial downturn hit

New. 2/3. Documentary in which David McWilliams examines the national obsession with property and how this affects the economy. Episode three is tomorrow at 9pm. See panel. 
First shown on RTE One  The Ireland on Four strand continues at 10pm

Coast

A journey around the coast of the United Kingdom uncovering different stories.

The Coast team take a fascinating journey around the shores of the United Kingdom, uncovering stories that have made us the island nation we are today.

Coast: Coast: From the Air

Coast: From the Air: Ireland - Dublin to Derry

26/03/2007

Ireland - Dublin to Derry

From the Air

BBC Two - Coast, From the Air, Ireland - Dublin to Derry

Dublin, Belfast and Derry feature on a spectacular odyssey along Ireland's lush coast.

Aerial journeys around the coastline of the British Isles. Dublin, Belfast and Derry are stepping stones on an odyssey along Ireland's lush coast.

Aerial journeys around the coastline of the British Isles captured in stunning high definition by the BAFTA award-winning series Coast. 

Three great cities Dublin, Belfast and Derry are the stepping stones on this odyssey along Ireland's lush coast.

Coast: From the Air

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Aerial journeys around the coastline of the British Isles, captured in high definition.

Aerial journeys around the coastline of the British Isles captured in stunning high definition by the BAFTA award-winning series Coast.

The Van

07/02/1999

BBC Four - The Vansearch

A redundant baker purchases an old van and sets himself up in the fast food business.

Engaging adaptation of the novel by Roddy Doyle. A redundant baker purchases a dilapidated van and sets himself up in the fast food business with his best friend.

Dublin, November 1989. Bimbo Reeves, a baker, has lost his job. Refusing to accept a future of afternoon TV and pubs, he buys a dilapidated van with his redundancy money.

As 1990 gets underway and World Cup fever hits Dublin, Bimbo and his best friend and partner Larry, enter the fast food business. Bimbo's wife Maggie is also involved. The enterprise starts brilliantly, the men are happy and the friendship is solid. But, as the business prospers things gradually turn sour.

Gritty comedy drama, based on the Roddy Doyle novel, starring 
Colm Meaney. When Bimbo loses his job, he decides to invest his redundancy money in a mobile fast-food business. With help from his friend Larry, "Bimbo's Burgers" begins trading, hoping to cash in on the euphoria surrounding Ireland's World Cup campaign. 
Director Stephen Frears (1996, 15)

Pavee Lackeen: The Traveller Girl

12/10/2007

BBC Two - Pavee Lackeen: The Traveller Girl

Drama about a spirited young girl whose family is part of Ireland's traveller community.

Semi-improvised drama about a spirited young girl whose family is part of Ireland's traveller community. Young Winnie's austere life is under threat from outside forces.

Semi-improvised drama about a spirited young girl whose family is part of Ireland's traveller community. Young Winnie's austere roadside-caravan life with her mother and community is under threat from supposedly well-meaning outside forces. 

The film's principle cast members are from the same family and give the impression of acting out versions of their own lives.

Pavee Lackeen: the Traveller

Girl *** Award-winning documentary drama. After being suspended from school for a week, a ten-year-old traveller girl whiles away the time in the industrial Dublin wasteland where her family has parked its dilapidated trailer. 
Director Perry Ogden (2005, 15)

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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 11: A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away

Episode 11

Episode 11: A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away

Series 1

A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away

BBC Four - Batman, Series 1, A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away

The Riddler returns with a devious plan to kidnap King Boris.

Cult 60s fantasy drama series. The Riddler returns with a devious plan to kidnap visiting dignitary King Boris.

Batman: Series 1: Episode 12: When the Rat's away, the Mice Will Play

Episode 12

Episode 12: When the Rat's away, the Mice Will Play

When the Rat's away, the Mice Will Play

BBC Four - Batman, Series 1, When the Rat's away, the Mice Will Play

The Riddler's plan to extort money from the good citizens of Gotham can proceed.

The Riddler and his mice gang believe Batman and Robin are dead and their plan to extort money from the good citizens of Gotham can proceed.

The Riddler and his mice gang believe Batman and Robin are dead and their plan to extort money from the good citizens of Gotham can proceed. A museum is their target for a bomb.

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 13: The Wheel

Episode 13

Episode 13: The Wheel

The Wheel

BBC Four - Mad Men, Series 1, The Wheel

Don's work gets in the way of his home life as Betty uncovers his secret.

Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York. Peggy directs her first radio spot. Don's work gets in the way of home life as Betty uncovers his secret.

Drama series set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York. Peggy directs her first radio spot. Don's work gets in the way of his home life as Betty uncovers his secret. Don finds out that his brother Adam is dead. Peggy is taken ill in the office and is shocked by the diagnosis.

Mad Men: Series 2

Mad Men: Series 2: Episode 1: For Those Who Think Young

Episode 1

Episode 1: For Those Who Think Young

Series 2

For Those Who Think Young

BBC Four - Mad Men, Series 2, For Those Who Think Young

On Valentine's Day, Don and Duck clash over an account and Betty runs into an old friend.

Drama series set in the 1960s New York advertising world. On Valentine's Day, the staff of Sterling Cooper check out the latest office equipment.

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

On Valentine's Day, the staff of the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency are hustling and checking out the latest in office equipment. Don and Duck clash over an account, while Betty runs into an old friend.

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