Programme Index

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Civilisations Stories

Series 1

The Remains of Slavery

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Documentary in which Miles Chambers recounts the history of the slave trade in the West Country through objects and architecture found in and around Bath and Bristol. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

In the second part of his four-part series, historian David Olusoga explores the business of slavery and remembers the black sailors who fought for Britain at Trafalgar. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Olusoga
Producer:
Naomi Austin
Director:
Naomi Austin
Series Producer:
James Van Der Pool
Executive Producer:
Chris Granlund

Art of Persia

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Samira Ahmed reveals how Iran preserved its distinctive language and culture despite the Arab conquest of Persia. Show more

Seven Ages of Britain

Episode 4: Age of Revolution

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

The story of Britain through its art and treasure. In the 17th century the people of Britain learned to question everything, resulting in the Civil War. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Documentary which follows historian Dan Cruickshank and photographer Don McCullin into war-torn Syria on a mission to document the cultural destruction wrought by Islamic State. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dan Cruickshank
Participant:
Don McCullin
Production Company:
Oxford Film and Television
Production Company:
Bright Yellow Films
Director:
Adrian Sibley
Executive Producer:
Nicolas Kent
Executive Producer:
Sam Hobkinson

Art of Persia

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Samira Ahmed reveals how Iran preserved its distinctive language and culture despite the Arab conquest of Persia. Show more

BBC Four

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