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Jimmy Savile introduces Dave Edmunds, Tony Etoria, Gary Glitter, Brotherhood of Man, Johnny Nash, Paul Nicholas, Carol Bayer Sager, the Stranglers, the Jacksons and Legs & Co. Show more
Documentary about comets. Many ancient civilisations believed comets were gods. Now, space missions can show what comets are really made of and where they come from. Show more
Drama in which a young maid (Scarlett Johansson), employed by artist Johannes Vermeer (Colin Firth), charms him to the point where he feels compelled to paint her portrait. Show more
Andrew Graham-Dixon visits Delft to find out about the turbulent life of the painter Vermeer, somewhat ironically known for his images of tranquility. Show more
Documentary about comets. Many ancient civilisations believed comets were gods. Now, space missions can show what comets are really made of and where they come from. Show more
Birgitte faces her first state visit, as the president of the former Soviet republic Turgistan comes to announce his intention to invest in wind turbine technology. Show more
Jimmy Savile introduces Dave Edmunds, Tony Etoria, Gary Glitter, Brotherhood of Man, Johnny Nash, Paul Nicholas, Carol Bayer Sager, the Stranglers, the Jacksons and Legs & Co. Show more
Cliff Richard, Bruce Forsyth, Michael Crawford and Andrew Lloyd Webber celebrate the 100th birthday of the world's most famous theatre. Show more
Andrew Graham-Dixon visits Delft to find out about the turbulent life of the painter Vermeer, somewhat ironically known for his images of tranquility. Show more
