Programme Index

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Railway Walks with Julia Bradbury

Episode 1: The Peak Express

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Julia Bradbury embarks on a series of walks following Britain's lost rail empire, beginning in Derbyshire at the heart of the Peak District on the Monsal Trail. Show more

Alok Jha investigates how modern weather forecasting was born amid 20th-century catastrophes, as meteorologists helped fight two world wars and tried to predict natural disasters. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alok Jha
Producer:
Andrew Smith
Director:
Andrew Smith
Executive Producer:
Paul Sen
Series Producer:
Paul Sen
Production Company:
KEO North

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Suzy Klein shows how, as the aristocracy weakened and the middle classes flourished, composers and performers became the superstars of their age. Show more

Seven Ages of Britain

Episode 1: Age of Conquest

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

David Dimbleby charts the last 2,000 years of Britain through its art and treasure. The first part begins with the Roman invasion and ends with the Norman Conquest. Show more

Natural World

2010-2011

Episode 9: Miracle in the Marshes of Iraq

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Wildlife documentary. David Johnson records a huge habitat recreation project in Iraq, bringing back to life one of the world's greatest marshlands. Show more

The Art of Gothic: Britain's Midnight Hour

Episode 1: Liberty, Diversity, Depravity

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

In 18th century England, out of the Age of Enlightenment came a Gothic obsession with monsters which influenced art, architecture and literature. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Basil Comely
Series Producer:
Silvia Sacco
Producer:
Ian Leese
Director:
Ian Leese
Assistant Producer:
Dan Goldschmied
Production Coordinator:
Grace Brassington

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Suzy Klein shows how, as the aristocracy weakened and the middle classes flourished, composers and performers became the superstars of their age. Show more

BBC Four

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