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A history of one of the world's most challenging mountains and its infamous north face. The film explores its character and its impact on those who climb it and live in its shadow. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kenton Cool
Presenter:
Neil Brodie
Executive Producer:
Nick Shearman

Natural World

2010-2011

Episode 4: The Himalayas

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 3 months

Documentary looking at the variety of wild animals inhabiting the Himalayas, from monkeys, wolves and bears to foxes, snow leopards and pheasants. Show more

Lucy Worsley explores the lives of Charles II's mistresses at the royal court, including Barbara Villiers, French spy Louise de Keroualle and actress Nell Gwynn. Show more

Birdsong

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

on BBC Four

Epic love story set against the First World War. As Stephen Wraysford recovers from his injuries and prepares for a major offensive, he is haunted by the legacy of his affair. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Philip Martin
Director:
Philip Martin
Producer:
Lynn Horsford
Producer:
Lynn Horsford
Executive Producer:
Juliette Howell
Executive Producer:
Juliette Howell
Writer:
Abi Morgan
Writer:
Abi Morgan
Stephen Wraysford:
Eddie Redmayne
Jack Firebrace:
Joseph Mawle
Colonel Barclay:
Anthony Andrews
Captain Gray:
Matthew Goode
Captain Weir:
Richard Madden
Private Brennan:
Rory Keenan
Private Tipper:
Thomas Turgoose
Wilkinson:
Beno Feher
Private Byrne:
Matthew Aubrey
RSM Price:
Nick Moss
Madame (Red Lamp House):
Katalin Laban
Young French Woman:
Kata Peto
Padre Horrocks:
Kevin Griffiths
Badly Wounded Soldier:
Adam Gulyas
Marguerite:
Piroska Molnar
German Officer 1:
Viktor Denes
German Officer 2:
Viktor Noe
Monsieur Berard:
Patrice Thibaud
Private Douglas:
George MacKay
Rene Azaire:
Laurent Lafitte
Madame Berard:
Isabelle Gomez
Lisette Azaire:
Clara Grebot
Gregoire Azaire:
Maxime Roussel
Lebrun:
Mate Szabo

Series

Birdsong

A history of one of the world's most challenging mountains and its infamous north face. The film explores its character and its impact on those who climb it and live in its shadow. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kenton Cool
Presenter:
Neil Brodie
Executive Producer:
Nick Shearman

BBC Four

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