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Earth's Greatest Spectacles

Episode 2: Svalbard

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

A look at some of earth's greatest spectacles. Svalbard spends much of each year in complete darkness but when the sun reappears, the landscape turns into a rich tundra. Show more

Having enjoyed the islands' changing seasons with his family, the wildlife cameraman ends his visit with a sighting of a pod of killer whales. A suitable end to a great trip. Show more

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Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 57 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 4 months

Eight-part detective thriller. The police realise the horror of Mali Pryce's circumstances as the post-mortem results come in, and the urgency of the investigation increases. Show more

Contributors

DI Cadi John:
Sian Reese-Williams
DS Owen Vaughan:
Sion Alun Davies
Lowri Driscoll:
Lois Meleri Jones
Dylan Harris:
Rhodri Meilir
PC Mari James:
Lowri Izzard
PC Ryan Davies:
Garmon Rhys
DSI Susan Lynn:
Victoria Pugh
Huw John:
Ian Saynor
Ieuan Rhys:
Rhodri Sion
Elin Jones:
Nia Roberts
Bethan John:
Megan Llyn
Matthew:
Ioan Hefin
Alun Pryce:
Owen Arwyn
Lea Pryce:
Lara Catrin
Nia Harris:
Elodie Wilton
Sam Shepherd:
Melangell Dolma
Ruth Driscoll:
Morfudd Hughes
Bryn Roberts:
John Pierce Jones
Aled Driscoll:
Wyn Bowen Harries
Executive Producer:
Ed Talfan
Executive Producer:
Mark Andrew
Producer:
Hannah Thomas
Director:
Eric Styles
Production Company:
Severn Screen Limited

Duration: 56 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 4 months

A tribute to comedian Rik Mayall, who left a body of work that spanned four decades, including characters Rik in The Young Ones and Lord Flashheart in Blackadder. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Simon Callow
Executive Producer:
Tara Duffy
Participant:
Rik Mayall
Participant:
Alexei Sayle
Participant:
Greg Davies
Participant:
Ruby Wax
Participant:
Andy de la Tour
Participant:
Rowland Rivron
Participant:
Lloyd Peters
Participant:
Lise Mayer
Participant:
Ben Elton
Participant:
Lenny Henry
Participant:
Pauline Melville
Participant:
Michael Palin
Participant:
Tim McInnerny
Participant:
Christopher Ryan
Participant:
Jools Holland
Participant:
Simon Pegg
Participant:
Mike Redfern
Participant:
Jon Plowman
Participant:
John Lloyd

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Series in which Neil Brand celebrates the art of cinema music and soundtracks. Neil explores how changing technology has taken soundtracks in bold new directions. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Das
Director:
John Das
Presenter:
Neil Brand
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole
Interviewed Guest:
undefined Vangelis
Interviewed Guest:
Carter Burwell
Interviewed Guest:
Clint Mansell

Midge Ure and Kim Appleby explore London's new romantic movement, travel to Coventry to investigate the rise of ska and speak to some of Sheffield's electronic music pioneers. Show more

Having enjoyed the islands' changing seasons with his family, the wildlife cameraman ends his visit with a sighting of a pod of killer whales. A suitable end to a great trip. Show more

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