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Rome: A History of the Eternal City

Episode 1: City of the Sacred

Duration: 60 minutes

on BBC Four

Simon Sebag Montefiore uncovers the central role played by religion in the power of the city of Rome. Every event in ancient Rome revolved around religion. Show more

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Producer:
Anna Cox
Director:
Anna Cox
Executive Producer:
Mike Smith

Professor Simon Schaffer presents a documentary telling the story of automata, extraordinary clockwork machines designed hundreds of years ago to mimic and recreate life. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 39 minutes

on BBC Four

A Parisian journalist interviewing two student prostitutes for a magazine article becomes drawn into their lives and is forced to confront her own physical needs and desires. Show more

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Winter 2013

Episode 1: Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin'

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

on BBC Four

The story of how a shy, former private in the 101st Airborne - Jimi Hendrix - became the greatest rock guitarist of all time, using never-before-seen performance footage. Show more

Professor Simon Schaffer presents a documentary telling the story of automata, extraordinary clockwork machines designed hundreds of years ago to mimic and recreate life. Show more

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