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Travel documentary. Michael Portillo meets the wild Border Reivers clansmen, witnesses a wedding in Gretna Green and visits a World War I munitions factory. Show more
In the northerly region of Svalbard, Steve Backshall unravels the secrets that lie covered in ice for most of each year in the home of the world's largest land predator. Show more
Quiz show in which links must be made between seemingly random things. In the play-off for third place, a trio of football fans take on three writers. Show more
The Golden Age of Steam Railways
Episode 1: Small Is Beautiful
59 minutes on BBC Four
Available for years
Two-part series telling the remarkable story of a band of visionaries who rescued some of the little narrow gauge railways that once served Britain's industries. Show more
In the 1980s, rallying was more popular than Formula 1, but its unregulated mayhem using extremely powerful cars would end abruptly in 1986 after a series of horrific tragedies. Show more
Danish crime drama series. A new element turns out to play a role of great significance in the investigation. Borch and Lund have a hard time shaking off their Jutland experience. Show more
In the northerly region of Svalbard, Steve Backshall unravels the secrets that lie covered in ice for most of each year in the home of the world's largest land predator. Show more
Quiz show in which links must be made between seemingly random things. In the play-off for third place, a trio of football fans take on three writers. Show more
In the 1980s, rallying was more popular than Formula 1, but its unregulated mayhem using extremely powerful cars would end abruptly in 1986 after a series of horrific tragedies. Show more
The Golden Age of Steam Railways
Episode 1: Small Is Beautiful
59 minutes on BBC Four
Available for years
Two-part series telling the remarkable story of a band of visionaries who rescued some of the little narrow gauge railways that once served Britain's industries. Show more