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Dr Jonathan Foyle scales Britain's most iconic structures to reveal the buildings' secrets. Jonathan's journey takes him to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. Show more
Documentary that tells the surprising story of how Britain entered a new age of steam railways after the Second World War and why it quickly came to an end. Show more
Jonathan explains why Lorraine has become the symbolic heart of France and a stronghold of a romantic nationalism expressed by diverse means. Show more
Sitcom. With Karen and Ben away, Mum and Dad are left with a labrador to look after, and get a glimpse of what life will be like once the children have left home. Show more
Comedy series about the team responsible for delivering the 2012 Olympics. Roman remains of potentially national significance are discovered on the site of the aquatics centre. Show more
Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings
Episode 2: What a King Should Know
1 hour
on BBC Four
Dr Janina Ramirez shows how medieval illuminated manuscripts gave power to the king and united the kingdom in an age of plague, warfare and rebellion. Show more
After only a few short months as prime minister, Birgitte Nyborg has negotiated her first finance bill into place. Show more
TV journalist Katrine Fonsmark gets the scoop of her life when an anonymous source contacts her with important security policy information. Show more
Sitcom. With Karen and Ben away, Mum and Dad are left with a labrador to look after, and get a glimpse of what life will be like once the children have left home. Show more
Comedy series about the team responsible for delivering the 2012 Olympics. Roman remains of potentially national significance are discovered on the site of the aquatics centre. Show more
Jonathan explains why Lorraine has become the symbolic heart of France and a stronghold of a romantic nationalism expressed by diverse means. Show more
