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Documentary series with Michael Portillo. Michael searches for the last liquorice grower in Pontefract and goes fishing for sea bass in Bridlington. Show more
This part looks at the golden age of the grammar schools in the 1950s and 60s and their sudden demise. With contributions from Michael Wood, Edwina Currie and Michael Portillo. Show more
Early in World War II, British workers broke a world record for building a bomber from scratch. This programme traces six of the workers, one of whom was only 14 years old. Show more
Series exploring the impact of technology on war. A look at the decisive role played by the P-51 Mustang in protecting US bombers from German attack. Show more
Series chronicling the impact of technology on war. Untested in combat and generally derided, the Harrier proved itself in the Falklands conflict. Show more
The story of the First World War told from a unique new aerial perspective, featuring archive footage filmed from an airship and newly developed photographs taken by pilots. Show more
Documentary following Nina Conti as she takes the bereaved puppets of her mentor Ken Campbell on a pilgrimage to Vent Haven, the resting place for puppets of dead ventriloquists. Show more
French crime thriller series. A charred corpse found in a car boot leads Berthaud's police team and the prosecutors Roban and Clement to shady lawyer Josephine Karlsson's door. Show more
French crime thriller series. Laure is disciplined for her use of force on a suspect and comes into conflict with Clement over his compromising newspaper interview. Show more
Early in World War II, British workers broke a world record for building a bomber from scratch. This programme traces six of the workers, one of whom was only 14 years old. Show more
