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Michael Portillo journeys around Britain by train. He learns to speak Scouse in Liverpool and finds out about the first railway fatality. Show more
Documentary about English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie. Ancient Egypt was vandalised by tomb raiders until one Victorian maverick pioneered modern field archaeology. Show more
With a handful of vintage etiquette books and some film archive to guide her, journalist Rachel Johnson goes in search of what seems an almost vanished social type: the lady. Show more
The adaptation of Robert Graves's novels continues and introduces Claudius as a stumbling, stuttering child, marked out for greatness by a falling wolf cub. Show more
When Leslie's mother is given a banquet in her honour, she makes quite an impression. Mark and Tom try to meet some ladies.
Comedy series set in the parks department of an Indiana town. Leslie's mum sets her up on a date but pretends it is a business meeting. Ann kicks Andy out of the house. Show more
Sir David Frost looks into the power of political satire with the help of some of the funniest TV moments of the last 50 years and contributions from leading UK and US satirists. Show more
Series exploring the heritage movement looks at how people like John Betjeman and Dan Cruickshank gave families access to heritage and architecture on television. Show more
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Performances from Crosby and Nash, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and other acts that epitomised the California scene of the early 1970s. Show more
With a handful of vintage etiquette books and some film archive to guide her, journalist Rachel Johnson goes in search of what seems an almost vanished social type: the lady. Show more
