Programme Index

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The Sky at Night

It Came From Outer Space

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

As shooting stars vaporise in the atmosphere, a small part of some of them falls to earth as dust. Chris Lintott and Maggie Aderin-Pocock investigate. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

Sam Willis on the history of weapons that have shaped Britain. He charts the impact of gunpowder on the battlefield, from the first cannons to early handheld weapons. Show more

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Andrew Marr charts the events that shaped Britain. The country basks in a hot Edwardian summer, but the assassination of an archduke in Sarajevo presages world war. Show more

Wonders of the Universe

Episode 1: Destiny

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Professor Brian Cox explores the laws of the universe. In this episode, Brian looks at the nature of time and its role in creating both the universe and ourselves. Show more

Horizon

2011-2012

Episode 9: Solar Storms - The Threat to Planet Earth

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Series exploring scientific issues. A look at predictions of violent activity on the sun and how these solar storms could disrupt our technological civilisation. Show more

Jim Moir aka Vic Reeves goes on an irreverent trip into the world of influential avant-garde art movement Dada. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jim Moir
Participant:
Armando Iannucci
Participant:
Terry Gilliam
Participant:
Neville Brody
Participant:
Michael Landy
Participant:
Cornelia Parker
Producer:
Simon Lloyd
Director:
Simon Lloyd
Executive Producer:
Richard Bright

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

From the midst of prehistory to a bunker beneath the Bank of England, Dr James Fox reveals how golden treasures reflect everything that has been held as sacred. Show more

Wonders of the Universe

Episode 1: Destiny

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Professor Brian Cox explores the laws of the universe. In this episode, Brian looks at the nature of time and its role in creating both the universe and ourselves. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

Sam Willis on the history of weapons that have shaped Britain. He charts the impact of gunpowder on the battlefield, from the first cannons to early handheld weapons. Show more

BBC Four

About BBC Four

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