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Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

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Documentary series about Britain's railways. Liz McIvor examines how the railways enabled people to live further and further from the places where they worked. Show more

Blackadder

Blackadder II

Episode 1: Bells

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Sitcom set in Tudor England. The calculating Edmund Blackadder is struck by Cupid's arrow when he takes on a new servant - a girl named Bob. Show more

Contributors

Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Lord Percy:
Tim McInnerny
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Queen Elizabeth I:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Flashheart:
Rik Mayall
Mr Leech:
John Grillo
Kate's Father:
Edward Jewesbury
Young Crone:
Sadie Shimmin
Wisewoman:
Barbara Miller
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Blackadder

Blackadder II

Episode 2: Head

Duration: 27 minutes

on BBC Four

Sitcom set in Tudor England. In order to save time, Edmund Blackadder beheads a man early. But he didn't take into account the queen's tendency to change her mind. Show more

Contributors

Lord Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Lord Percy:
Tim McInnerny
Queen Elizabeth I:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Lady Farrow:
Holly de Jong
Mr Ploppy:
Bill Wallis
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Blackadder

Blackadder II

Episode 3: Potato

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Historical sitcom set in Tudor England. To keep up with Sir Walter Raleigh, Edmund announces he will navigate the treacherous waters of the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributors

Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Lord Percy:
Tim McInnerny
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Queen Elizabeth I:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Captain Rum:
Tom Baker
Sir Walter Raleigh:
Simon Jones
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Classic Albums

The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Series focusing on the albums that have influenced the course of music. This edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Brian Wilson's masterpiece, The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds. Show more

Contributors

Production Company:
Eagle Rock Film Productions
Participant:
Brian Wilson
Participant:
David Marks
Participant:
Mike Love
Participant:
Bruce Johnston
Participant:
Al Jardine
Participant:
David Wild
Participant:
Keith Altham
Participant:
Lucy O'Brien
Participant:
Karl Engemann
Participant:
Helen Shapiro
Participant:
Hal Blaine
Participant:
Don Randi
Participant:
Mark Linett
Participant:
Tony Asher
Participant:
Bruce Botnick

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