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Professionals and experts submit theories about life, the universe and everything for examination by a panel comprising Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter and guest Clare Balding. Show more
Produced in 1955 and part of the British Transport Films' collection, this short film follows the heroic actions of railway workers who rescue a snowbound train in the Pennines. Show more
Series in which celebrities travel on famous railway routes. Alexei Sayle attempts to journey from Aleppo in northern Syria to Aqaba in Jordan. Show more
Series following a year in the life of four schools in Damascus. At Zaki Al Arsouzi Girls' School, new pupil Dua'a must adapt to a more liberal environment. Show more
Drama series set in the 1960s New York advertising world. A new client is excited about doing business with the firm, but his father is a friend of Bertram's. Show more
Comedy quiz show. Aggie MacKenzie of How Clean Is Your House competes against gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell in answering questions set by members of the public. Show more
Professionals and experts submit theories about life, the universe and everything for examination by a panel comprising Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter and guest Clare Balding. Show more
In a programme broadcast in 2006, Michael Portillo is joined by guests to discuss the legacy of George W Bush as his presidency neared its end. Show more
Series in which celebrities travel on famous railway routes. Alexei Sayle attempts to journey from Aleppo in northern Syria to Aqaba in Jordan. Show more
Series following a year in the life of four schools in Damascus. At Zaki Al Arsouzi Girls' School, new pupil Dua'a must adapt to a more liberal environment. Show more
Series revealing the musical and social impact of Latin music in the USA continues with the story of salsa, which burst out of Havana onto the New York scene in the late 60s. Show more
Filmed live at the Barbican, La Excelencia are a vibrant, young, hip 12-piece salsa orchestra from New York who venerate and celebrate the vibe and sounds of the Fania All Stars. Show more
