Programme Index

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A look at how making home movies became a cultural phenomenon in Scotland, charting how it took off after WWII as films documented great societal changes. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

Documentary series in which David Hayman explores the stories of four ships built on the river Clyde. This first programme features the story of the Cutty Sark. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Hayman
Executive Producer:
Craig Hunter
Director:
Russell Leven
Series Producer:
Graeme Thomson

Beck

The Eye of the Storm

Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

on BBC Four

Swedish detective drama. When the charred remains of a woman are found, Sapo, the Swedish Security Services, suspect Gunvald Larsson of being mixed up in her murder. Show more

Contributors

Martin Beck:
Peter Haber
Gunvald Larsson:
Mikael Persbrandt
Oskar Bergman:
Mans Nathanaelson
Writer:
Per Wahloo

Brand

Beck

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

A look at how British musicals reclaimed the West End from American domination after WWII, with contributions from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosh and Tim Rice. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Juliet Rice
Participant:
Cameron Mackintosh
Participant:
Tim Rice
Participant:
Elaine Paige
Participant:
Ron Moody
Participant:
Bill Kenwright
Participant:
Sheila Hancock
Participant:
Harold Prince
Participant:
Robert Stigwood
Participant:
Tommy Steele
Participant:
Paul Nicholas
Participant:
Willy Russell

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

This episode looks at how British musical talent in the 1980s stormed the West End with hits like Cats, Les Miserables, Blood Brothers and Phantom of the Opera. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

The final episode brings the story up to the 90s and beyond, with the rise of jukebox musicals like Mamma Mia! and Andrew Lloyd Webber embracing television to find new stage stars. Show more

BBC Four

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