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Timothy Spall: Back at Sea

Episode 2: Mad about the Buoys

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Timothy and Shane encounter problems with buoys when trying to dock at Liverpool, but Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness finds them in the company of royalty. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Timothy Spall
Participant:
Shane Spall
Producer:
Paul Crompton
Director:
Paul Crompton
Executive Producer:
Sam Anthony

Earth's Great Rivers

Series 1

Episode 2: Nile

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 6 months

A look at the astonishing wildlife, landscapes and people of the Nile. From elephants and leopards to ancient wonders, its great length is a lifeline for wildlife and cultures. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
David Oyelowo
Producer:
Lydia Baines
Executive Producer:
James Honeyborne
Executive Producer:
Roger Webb
Production Manager:
Gillian Goodlet
Series Producer:
Mark Flowers

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Simon Reeve continues his Australian adventure. He travels from Darwin, in Australia's Northern Territory, across to the Cape York Peninsula and on to the Great Barrier Reef. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Simon Reeve
Producer:
Olly Bootle
Director:
Olly Bootle
Executive Producer:
Sam Bagnall

Handmade: By Royal Appointment

Episode 2: John Lobb Shoes

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Series celebrating handcrafted objects made under the royal warrant. John Lobb is a heritage company still run by the original family using time-honoured methods. Show more

Mystery Road

Series 2

Artefacts

Duration: 52 minutes

on BBC Four

Australian crime drama. Rid of the human remains, archaeologist Sandra’s dig is disturbed by an intolerant tribal elder, while Jay presses ex-cop Simon on his suspicions. Show more

Contributors

Sandra Elmquist:
Sofia Helin
Sgt Owen Cross:
Mark Mitchinson
PC Fran Davis:
Jada Alberts
Simon Roland:
Callan Mulvey
Reverend Tom:
Keith Robinson
Director:
Wayne Blair

Mystery Road

Series 2

Broken

Duration: 53 minutes

on BBC Four

Australian crime drama. Jay refuses to accept that the drugs case has been solved. Meanwhile, the forensics on the body in the bag add to Fran's distress. Show more

Contributors

Sgt Owen Cross:
Mark Mitchinson
PC Fran Davis:
Jada Alberts
Mary Swan:
Tasma Walton
Simon Roland:
Callan Mulvey
Sandra Elmquist:
Sofia Helin

Timothy Spall: Back at Sea

Episode 2: Mad about the Buoys

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Timothy and Shane encounter problems with buoys when trying to dock at Liverpool, but Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness finds them in the company of royalty. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Timothy Spall
Participant:
Shane Spall
Producer:
Paul Crompton
Director:
Paul Crompton
Executive Producer:
Sam Anthony

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Simon Reeve continues his Australian adventure. He travels from Darwin, in Australia's Northern Territory, across to the Cape York Peninsula and on to the Great Barrier Reef. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Simon Reeve
Producer:
Olly Bootle
Director:
Olly Bootle
Executive Producer:
Sam Bagnall

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