Documentary about English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie. Ancient Egypt was vandalised by tomb raiders until one Victorian maverick pioneered modern field archaeology. Show more
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
2012: The Modern Alchemist
Episode 2: Water: The Fountain of Youth
1 hour on BBC Four
Peter Wothers finds out if the elements lurking in the water can restore his youth and discovers how exploding balloons could solve the energy crisis. Show more
Len Goodman discovers the golden age of ballroom. He visits its spiritual home of Blackpool, demonstrates steps with dancer Erin Boag and talks to dancers, singers and musicians. Show more
Offbeat satire about a young ballroom dancing sensation who causes uproar among the tradition-loving Australian Dance Federation when he tries out some unorthodox new steps. Show more
Documentary re-evaluating the career of actress and singer Doris Day, who died in 2019 at the age of 97. Show more
Profile of the late country legend, including performances of many of Tammy's greatest songs. Contributors include husbands George Jones and George Richey. Show more
Documentary about the early female movie stars: Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe - immortal goddesses made by Hollywood to reign over the silver screen. Show more
Sounds of the 70s 2
Episode 7: Disco - Ain't No Stopping Us Now
28 minutes on BBC Four
Available for 6 months
Featuring classic performances from the disco era, including The Jacksons, Sylvester, George McCrae, Sister Sledge, and McFadden and Whitehead. Show more
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
2012: The Modern Alchemist
Episode 2: Water: The Fountain of Youth
1 hour on BBC Four
Peter Wothers finds out if the elements lurking in the water can restore his youth and discovers how exploding balloons could solve the energy crisis. Show more