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The Wonder of Animals

Episode 2: Bears

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 8 months

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful: How are bears able to survive in practically every habitat on earth, from jungles to the Arctic? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Packham
Executive Producer:
Jonny Keeling
Series Producer:
Aaron Paul

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 6 months

The story of six men from the Fifth Royal Tank Regiment from D-Day and the Battle for Normandy to the largest tank battle ever fought by the British Army and victory in Germany. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Urban
Series Producer:
Francis Whately
Producer:
Graham Cooper
Production Manager:
Rebecca Maidens
Production Manager:
Michelle Clinton
Executive Producer:
Dominic Crossley-Holland

Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

Episode 1: Military Marvels

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Series celebrating the British aviation industry. In the 50s and 60s, Britain led the world into the jet age with a new generation of fighters and bombers. Show more

Michael Mosley investigates Porton Down, Britain's most secretive and controversial military research base. He comes face to face with chemical and biological weapons old and new. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Mosley
Producer:
Tim Usborne
Director:
Tim Usborne
Executive Producer:
Mark Tattersall
Executive Producer:
Julian Mercer
Production Company:
Art Lab Films

The Secrets of Quantum Physics

Episode 1: Einstein's Nightmare

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

How Albert Einstein thought he had found the fatal flaw in quantum theory, because it implies that sub-atomic particles can communicate faster than light. Show more

Natural World

2012-2013

Episode 9: Giant Otters of the Amazon

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Wildlife documentary. Diablo the giant otter raises his family of six unruly cubs in the Peruvian jungle. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 6 months

The story of six men from the Fifth Royal Tank Regiment from D-Day and the Battle for Normandy to the largest tank battle ever fought by the British Army and victory in Germany. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Urban
Series Producer:
Francis Whately
Producer:
Graham Cooper
Production Manager:
Rebecca Maidens
Production Manager:
Michelle Clinton
Executive Producer:
Dominic Crossley-Holland

Seven Ages of Britain

Episode 5: Age of Money

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

The story of Britain through its art. In the 18th century, the triumph of commerce led to the emergence of a new 'middle' class, who craved pleasure and novelty. Show more

Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

Episode 1: Military Marvels

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Series celebrating the British aviation industry. In the 50s and 60s, Britain led the world into the jet age with a new generation of fighters and bombers. Show more

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