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Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo

Episode 2: Railways and Railwaymen Called to Action

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Michael Portillo examines the role of the railways in World War I. In England, he hears of the railwaymen who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
John Comerford
Series Producer:
Alison Kreps

British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley

Series 1

Episode 1: The Wars of the Roses

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Lucy explores British history as a concoction of fibs and stories manipulated by whoever was in power. This episode debunks the foundation myth of the Tudors. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Documentary following an investigation to solve the 'Jack the Stripper' murders, the biggest unsolved serial murder case in British criminal history. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Wilson
Expert:
Mike Berry
Production Manager:
Claire Jackson
Production Manager:
Germaine Campbell
Director:
David Howard
Executive Producer:
Rik Hall

James Fox tells the story of New York in 1951, when the likes of Jackson Pollock, Jack Kerouac, Marlon Brando and David Ogilvy helped create the world we know today. Show more

The Brits Who Built the Modern World

Episode 3: The Politics of Power

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

A look at the period from the late 90s to the present day, when the architects were at the peak of their success but also faced some huge controversies. Show more

Stephen Smith meets Andy Warhol's friends and confidantes to get closer to the man behind the enigmatic public image, experiencing a day in the life of the pop art superstar. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephen Smith
Producer:
David Shulman
Director:
David Shulman
Executive Producer:
Richard Bright
Unit Manager:
Lisa Phelan

Secret Knowledge

The Art of the Vikings

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Through interpretations of some Swedish archaeological treasures now on display in Edinburgh, Dr Janina Ramirez looks at Viking culture and its lasting influence on Britain. Show more

British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley

Series 1

Episode 1: The Wars of the Roses

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Lucy explores British history as a concoction of fibs and stories manipulated by whoever was in power. This episode debunks the foundation myth of the Tudors. Show more

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