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Series 13

Episode 34: Eco-Warriors v Escapologists

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only takes you so far. Two teams of round-three losers compete for a place in the semi-finals. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Jenny Hawker
Director:
Siân G Lloyd
Production Company:
Parasol Media

University Challenge

2017/18

Episode 35

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

It is the first of the semi-finals, when one team find out if they have made it to the grand final of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Paxman
Executive Producer:
Peter Gwyn
Producer:
Irene Daniels
Production Company:
ITV Studios

Natural World

2016-2017

Episode 6: Giraffes: Africa's Gentle Giants

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Documentary. In a daring mission, Dr Julian Fennessy and a determined Ugandan team plan to round up 20 giraffes to take across the Nile River and beyond to safety. Show more

Documentary about the sinking of the Britannic during the First World War, examining how she ultimately came to suffer the same fate as her sister ship, the Titanic. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Humble
Presenter:
Andy Torbet
Executive Producer:
Emma Parkins
Executive Producer:
Diene Petterle
Executive Producer:
Justin Binding

Professor Jeremy Black explains the unique economic, social and political factors that helped Britain transform itself almost entirely by the 19th century. Show more

Insect Worlds

The Secret to Their Success

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Insects are the most diverse group of animals in the world, what is the secret of their success? Steve takes us to the Swiss Alps, where a relationship exists between the ant, wasp and the butterfly. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

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Suzy Klein examines how the music of the 19th century was able to flourish through economic and social change, as well as a technological revolution. Show more

Documentary about the sinking of the Britannic during the First World War, examining how she ultimately came to suffer the same fate as her sister ship, the Titanic. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Humble
Presenter:
Andy Torbet
Executive Producer:
Emma Parkins
Executive Producer:
Diene Petterle
Executive Producer:
Justin Binding

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