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Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank
Episode 5: Pharaoh's Wives
30 minutes
on BBC FourAvailable for years
Dan Cruickshank explores stories from ancient Egypt. He delves into the dark side of the court of Ramesses III, tracing the conspiracy that spread through his harem. Show more
Andrew Marr charts the events that shaped Britain. The Wall Street Crash and the rise of fascist politics in Europe caused chaos in 1930s Britain. Show more
Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the spectacular, extravagant collecting of George IV and the shared artistic passions of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Show more
Documentary series. In the final programme, Clare Jackson looks at how the Stuarts were fatally divided by religion and how Scotland lost its sovereignty. Show more
The Culture Show
The Lost Portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie: A Culture Show Special
1 hour
on BBC Four
Art detective Dr Bendor Grosvenor tries to find out if a long-lost portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie by one of Scotland's greatest artists, Allan Ramsay, still survives. Show more
Stories from the Dark Earth: Meet the Ancestors Revisited
Episode 1: Pagans of Roman Britain
59 minutes
on BBC Four
Archaeologist Julian Richards returns to some of his most important digs. New science on two rich burials from late Roman Britain reveals unexpected secrets. Show more
Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, with The Teardrop Explodes, OMD, Modern Romance, Dollar, Soft Cell, Gary Numan and Funkapolitan, and a dance performance from Legs & Co. Show more
Steve Wright introduces the pop programme, featuring performances from Gidea Park, Beggar & Co, Sheena Easton, Godley & Creme, The Pointer Sisters, Bucks Fizz and Adam & The Ants. Show more
Andrew Marr charts the events that shaped Britain. The Wall Street Crash and the rise of fascist politics in Europe caused chaos in 1930s Britain. Show more
