Programme Index

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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 5

Episode 3: Preston to Rochdale

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Michael Portillo continues his journey through the north west. He learns about the Preston Guild, and in Rochdale, discovers a pioneering movement for workers. Show more

Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

Episode 2: The Shape of Things to Come

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 8 months

Series celebrating the British aviation industry looks at how, by 1960, the UK's passenger airline industry was the largest in the world. Show more

Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History

Episode 3: Civilising the Sea

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Dr Sam Willis tells how the Victorians found preventative solutions, from rockets that could fire rescue lines to lifejackets, lifeboats and the Plimsoll Line. Show more

Tales from the National Parks

Episode 1: The Lake District

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

In the Lake District, filmmaker Richard Macer follows the story of entrepreneur Mark Weir's attempts to build a giant zip-wire ride from the top of a mountain. Show more

The Wonder of Animals

Episode 1: Penguins

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 8 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

Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

Episode 2: The Shape of Things to Come

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 8 months

Series celebrating the British aviation industry looks at how, by 1960, the UK's passenger airline industry was the largest in the world. Show more

Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History

Episode 3: Civilising the Sea

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Dr Sam Willis tells how the Victorians found preventative solutions, from rockets that could fire rescue lines to lifejackets, lifeboats and the Plimsoll Line. Show more

BBC Four

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