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Johnny Kingdom spends a year following some of the bird species he finds near his home and on his land. Autumn sees him preparing to film the great spotted woodpecker and the wren. Show more

Tales from the National Parks

Episode 1: The Lake District

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

In the Lake District, filmmaker Richard Macer follows the story of entrepreneur Mark Weir's attempts to build a giant zip-wire ride from the top of a mountain. Show more

David Suchet uncovers the lost story of Sid Field, whose unique brand of comedy thrilled wartime audiences and made him a star in the 1940s, but who is virtually unknown today. Show more

Costume drama inspired by the life of London's East End music hall legend Marie Lloyd. Marie leads a music hall strike, but society is scandalised by her champagne lifestyle. Show more

Contributors

Marie Lloyd:
Jessie Wallace
Percy Courtney:
Richard Armitage
Freddie:
Lee Williams
Bernard:
Tom Payne
Alec Hurley:
Matthew Marsh
The Showman:
Shaun Parkes
Mrs Chant:
Amanda Root
Mr Belafonte:
Angus Barnett
Nelly Powers:
Annette Badland
Tilly Wood:
Star Ella Jones
Producer:
Rhonda Smith
Director:
James Hawes
Bailiff:
Tim Faraday
Councillor 2:
Michael Mears
Solicitor:
James Puddephat
Dan Leno:
Martin Savage
Councillor 1:
Shaughan Seymour

Tales from the National Parks

Episode 1: The Lake District

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

In the Lake District, filmmaker Richard Macer follows the story of entrepreneur Mark Weir's attempts to build a giant zip-wire ride from the top of a mountain. Show more

David Suchet uncovers the lost story of Sid Field, whose unique brand of comedy thrilled wartime audiences and made him a star in the 1940s, but who is virtually unknown today. Show more

BBC Four

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