Programme Index

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BBC Proms

2014

BBC Proms Masterworks: Stravinsky and Lutoslawski

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

on BBC Four

The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain performs Stravinsky's Petrushka, Lutoslawski's Concerto for Orchestra and Prokofiev's First Piano Concerto. Show more

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series 3

Episode 1: Forces of Nature

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 10 months

In a programme focusing on the French Revolution, Simon Schama explores why the British proved immune to the siren call of liberty, equality and fraternity. Show more

Francesco's Italy: Top to Toe

Episode 4: The Land of My Mother

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Francesco da Mosto travels the length and breadth of Italy. To end his journey, he visits the south and Sicily, home of his mother's family for over 500 years. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Jonty Claypole
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely

Mark Miodownik looks at how materials have enabled us to indulge our curiosity about the world around us, revealing why the everyday and even the mundane is anything but. Show more

Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by Dan Snow, Natalie Haynes and Matthew Sweet for a fresh look at a subject very close to his heart - the great British war movie. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Al Murray
Participant:
Dan Snow
Participant:
Natalie Haynes
Participant:
Matthew Sweet
Producer:
Matt Nida
Executive Producer:
Jamie Isaacs

Peter Capaldi embarks upon a personal journey to discover the shocking history of the stars of north London's famous film studios. Including clips from rarely seen films. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Peter Capaldi
Director:
Peter Capaldi
Producer:
Adam Tandy
Participant:
Terry Gilliam
Participant:
Marcia Warren
Executive Producer:
Paul Schlesinger
Lionel Crisp:
Tim Downie
Jenny Driscoll:
Kelly Adams
Writer:
Tony Roche

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series 3

Episode 1: Forces of Nature

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 10 months

In a programme focusing on the French Revolution, Simon Schama explores why the British proved immune to the siren call of liberty, equality and fraternity. Show more

BBC Four

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