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David Heathcote explores the best examples of Art Deco in Britain. He visits the dramatic 1930s London Transport HQ and takes a trip on the Piccadilly Line. Show more
Marcus du Sautoy uncovers the use of a decimal system based on ten fingers of the hand and looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians. Show more
Can the old perfume houses of London, Paris and New York create scents which will appeal to the very different noses in the new world economies? Show more
Documentary exploring how the American movie industry changed British culture in the 1920s and 30s, offering cinema audiences a glimpse of a glamorous lifestyle. Show more
A documentary about comedian Eddie Izzard's rise to fame. Featuring interviews with Eddie, his family and friends, woven together with home movies and stand up shows. Show more
Can the old perfume houses of London, Paris and New York create scents which will appeal to the very different noses in the new world economies? Show more
David Heathcote explores the best examples of Art Deco in Britain. He visits the dramatic 1930s London Transport HQ and takes a trip on the Piccadilly Line. Show more
Marcus du Sautoy uncovers the use of a decimal system based on ten fingers of the hand and looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians. Show more
Can the old perfume houses of London, Paris and New York create scents which will appeal to the very different noses in the new world economies? Show more