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Nicola Benedetti performs Korngold's Violin Concerto with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Kirill Karabits also conducts the orchestra in Britten's Four Sea Interludes. Show more
Pianist Freddy Kempf plays Chopin's Etude in E flat minor, Op 10 no 6.
Pianist Freddy Kempf plays Chopin's Etude in A minor, Op 25 no 11.
Freddy Kempf plays Chopin's Étude in C sharp minor, Op 25 No 7, at the Château de Neuville, near Paris.
In 1953, the BBC made a point-of-view film from the London-Brighton train. In 1983, they did it again. This film shows both concurrently, with every bridge, tunnel and station. Show more
Neil Oliver investigates Britain's deadliest rail disaster at Quintinshill near Gretna Green. Two men were jailed, but was there a cover-up to protect others from being blamed? Show more
Jim Al-Khalili uncovers the story of Sellafield. He encounters some of the most dangerous substances on earth, reveals the nature of radiation and even attempts to split the atom. Show more
A team of scientists and film-makers explores the jungle wilderness of New Guinea. Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan discovers the nest of the world's smallest parrot. Show more
Documentary series. Dr James Fox examines the Elizabethans' love of codes and complexity, and the cultural revolution sparked by an age of exploration. Show more
Documentary telling the story of the women who fed the life and art of Pablo Picasso, many of whom would find themselves damaged forever by the experience of being his partner. Show more
Psychotherapist and agony aunt Philippa Perry presents a documentary exploring the problem page's enduring appeal, picking her way through three centuries of advice. Show more
Neil Oliver investigates Britain's deadliest rail disaster at Quintinshill near Gretna Green. Two men were jailed, but was there a cover-up to protect others from being blamed? Show more
