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To find out how everyone got on in Sir Patrick Moore's last Moore Winter Marathon, Chris Lintott and Lucie Green travel to the Kielder observatory. Show more
Series examining the 19th century Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood art movement. This programme explores its origins, some early works and the criticism faced by the Brotherhood. Show more
Series exploring Britain's sacred sites. Ifor ap Glyn asks whether it is nostalgia or something deeper that draws us to holy ruins long after their religious use is over. Show more
Heritage! The Battle for Britain's Past
Episode 1: From Old Bones to Precious Stones
59 minutes
on BBC Four
Charting the birth of the heritage movement and the first arguments of radical thought which led to legislation to safeguard ancient structures. Show more
Dan Cruickshank explores the secrets of the bridges that have made London what it is. Along the way, he uncovers stories of the sublime ambition of London's bridge builders. Show more
Writer Andrew Hussey travels through the glorious art and surprising history of an extraordinary French institution to show that the story of the Louvre is the story of France. Show more
Through interpretations of some Swedish archaeological treasures now on display in Edinburgh, Dr Janina Ramirez looks at Viking culture and its lasting influence on Britain. Show more
Granted privileged access to the Victoria and Albert Museum after hours, John Bly seeks out the Kimbolton Cabinet, an exquisite piece of 18th-century English furniture. Show more
Series exploring Britain's sacred sites. Ifor ap Glyn asks whether it is nostalgia or something deeper that draws us to holy ruins long after their religious use is over. Show more
Series examining the 19th century Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood art movement. This programme explores its origins, some early works and the criticism faced by the Brotherhood. Show more
To find out how everyone got on in Sir Patrick Moore's last Moore Winter Marathon, Chris Lintott and Lucie Green travel to the Kielder observatory. Show more
Heritage! The Battle for Britain's Past
Episode 1: From Old Bones to Precious Stones
59 minutes
on BBC FourCharting the birth of the heritage movement and the first arguments of radical thought which led to legislation to safeguard ancient structures. Show more
