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How Earth Made Us

Episode 1: Deep Earth

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Series telling the story of how the development of civilisation was influenced by planetary forces. Professor Iain Stewart explores the role of the Earth's interior. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Comedy series in which Sue Townsend's angst-ridden diarist returns. Now aged 31, Adrian remains a frustrated intellectual, while Pandora Braithwaite is a New Labour candidate. Show more

Contributors

Adrian Mole:
Stephen Mangan
Pauline Mole:
Alison Steadman
Pandora Braithwaite:
Helen Baxendale
George Mole:
Alun Armstrong
Tania Braithwaite:
Zoe Wanamaker
Ivan Braithwaite:
James Hazeldine
Peter Savage:
Keith Allen
Nigel Hetherington:
Roderic Culver
Director:
Sandy Johnson

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Mark Lawson talks to actress Alison Steadman about her life and career, as she explores her gift for mimicry, passion for improvisation and joy of working with great dramatists. Show more

Play for Today

Series 8

Episode 3: Abigail's Party

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

on BBC Four

Acerbic comic drama about a neighbours' get-together in suburbia, in which the consumption of alcohol leads to the airing of prejudices and snobberies. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Mark Lawson talks to actress Alison Steadman about her life and career, as she explores her gift for mimicry, passion for improvisation and joy of working with great dramatists. Show more

How Earth Made Us

Episode 1: Deep Earth

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Series telling the story of how the development of civilisation was influenced by planetary forces. Professor Iain Stewart explores the role of the Earth's interior. Show more

BBC Four

About BBC Four

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