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Duration: 25 minutes

on BBC Four

Dramatisation of E Nesbit's children's novel about siblings who find a sand fairy. The children get into a ghastly mess, but the Psammead is nowhere to be seen. Show more

Contributors

The Lamb:
Lewis Wilson
The Psammead:
Francis Wright
Lady Chittenden:
Penny Morrell
Mr Crispin:
Ron Welling
Adult Lamb:
Jonathan Donne
Director:
Marilyn Fox

Documentary following Dick Strawbridge and Alice Roberts as they explore the British landscapes that inspired children's author Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons. Show more

Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

Episode 2: The Shape of Things to Come

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 9 months

Series celebrating the British aviation industry looks at how, by 1960, the UK's passenger airline industry was the largest in the world. Show more

The Secrets of Quantum Physics

Episode 2: Let There Be Life

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Jim Al-Khalili investigates the most accurate, yet perplexing, scientific theory ever - quantum physics. He finds out whether it might solve biological mysteries. Show more

Horizon

2011-2012

Episode 8: The Truth about Exercise

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Series exploring scientific issues. Michael Mosley uncovers the surprising new research about exercise that has the power to make everyone live longer and healthier lives. Show more

Documentary following Dick Strawbridge and Alice Roberts as they explore the British landscapes that inspired children's author Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons. Show more

Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

Episode 2: The Shape of Things to Come

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 9 months

Series celebrating the British aviation industry looks at how, by 1960, the UK's passenger airline industry was the largest in the world. Show more

BBC Four

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