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The Wonder of Animals

Episode 1: Penguins

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 9 months

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the penguin's legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to adapt to a range of environments. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Packham
Executive Producer:
Jonny Keeling
Series Producer:
Aaron Paul
Director:
Aaron Paul

The Beauty of Anatomy

Episode 1: Galen and Leonardo

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Adam Rutherford looks at the relationship between discoveries in anatomy and artworks that illustrate them. He begins with Claudius Galen and Leonardo da Vinci. Show more

Wild China

Episode 3: Tibet

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Series about the creatures that live in China's most beautiful landscapes. This episode looks at the remote Tibetan Plateau, home to chiru antelopes, wild yaks and bears. Show more

Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

Episode 1: Military Marvels

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Series celebrating the British aviation industry. In the 50s and 60s, Britain led the world into the jet age with a new generation of fighters and bombers. Show more

The Wonder of Animals

Episode 1: Penguins

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 9 months

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the penguin's legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to adapt to a range of environments. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Packham
Executive Producer:
Jonny Keeling
Series Producer:
Aaron Paul
Director:
Aaron Paul

The Beauty of Anatomy

Episode 1: Galen and Leonardo

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Adam Rutherford looks at the relationship between discoveries in anatomy and artworks that illustrate them. He begins with Claudius Galen and Leonardo da Vinci. Show more

Secret Knowledge

Bolsover Castle

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Lucy Worsley tells the story of Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire. Built in the early 17th century, it became the pleasure palace of playboy Cavalier William Cavendish. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lucy Worsley
Director:
John Hodgson
Executive Producer:
Jonty Claypole
Series Producer:
Richard Bright
Producer:
Sophie Reid
Producer:
John Hodgson

Wild China

Episode 3: Tibet

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Series about the creatures that live in China's most beautiful landscapes. This episode looks at the remote Tibetan Plateau, home to chiru antelopes, wild yaks and bears. Show more

BBC Four

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