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Series 10

Episode 6: The Golden Age of Coach Travel

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Documentary which journeys back to the 1950s when the coach was king. Those who had not travelled beyond their own villages and towns were given a taste of exploration and freedom. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Debbie Martin
Series Producer:
Ben Southwell
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

on BBC Four

Drama about the relationship between singer, comedienne and national treasure Gracie Fields (Jane Horrocks) and Italian-born Hollywood director Monty Banks (Tom Hollander). Show more

Contributors

Gracie Fields:
Jane Horrocks
Monty Banks:
Tom Hollander
Harry Parr Davis:
David Dawson
Fred Stansfield:
Tony Haygarth
Jenny Stansfield:
Ellie Haddington
Guy - Driver:
Christian Contreras
Soldier 1:
Tom Meredith
Little Soldier/Journalist:
Ed Coleman
Basil Dean:
Alistair Petrie
Navy League Man:
Harry Ditson
Soldier 2:
Stephen Lloyd
Reporter 3:
Philip Desmeules
Radio DJ:
David Brooks
Reporter 1:
Nathan Nolan
Producer:
Janet Tyler

Duration: 1 hour, 32 minutes

on BBC Four

Drama in which a young maid (Scarlett Johansson), employed by artist Johannes Vermeer (Colin Firth), charms him to the point where he feels compelled to paint her portrait. Show more

Contributors

Johannes Vermeer:
Colin Firth
Pieter Van Ruijven:
Tom Wilkinson
Maria Thins:
Judy Parfitt
Catharina Bolnes Vermeer:
Essie Davis
Cornelia Vermeer:
Alakina Mann
Griet's Father:
Chris McHallem
Griet's Mother:
Gabrielle Reidy
Director:
Peter Webber
Producer:
Andy Paterson
Producer:
Anand Tucker
Director of photography:
Eduardo Serra

Timeshift

Series 10

Episode 6: The Golden Age of Coach Travel

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Documentary which journeys back to the 1950s when the coach was king. Those who had not travelled beyond their own villages and towns were given a taste of exploration and freedom. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Debbie Martin
Series Producer:
Ben Southwell
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole

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