Programme Index

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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 11

Paignton to Tiverton

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

The Dartmouth Steam Railway takes Michael Portillo to the beautiful home of Agatha Christie, in the company of her great-grandson, James Prichard. Show more

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1

Episode 1: Daddy's Accident

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 1 month

The first episode of the comedy series about fastidious housewife Hyacinth Bucket sees Hyacinth's father have a nasty accident with a milk bottle.

One Foot in the Grave

Series 2

Episode 1: In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 4 months

The Meldrews return from holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months later, they throw a party in their new home. Show more

Contributors

Victor Meldrew:
Richard Wilson
Margaret Meldrew:
Annette Crosbie
Mrs Warboys:
Doreen Mantle
Irate Neighbour 1:
Michael Robbins
Irate Neighbour 2:
Doremy Vernon
Nick Swainey:
Owen Brenman
Producer:
Susan Belbin
Director:
Susan Belbin

dinnerladies

Series 1

Episode 1: Monday

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Jean prepares for her daughter's wedding, Bren and Dolly discuss the weekend's television and the new HR head tries to rope everyone into a group Scottish country dancing session.

dinnerladies

Series 1

Episode 2: Royals

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

The dinner ladies are very excited about an impending visit from The Duke of Danby. Stan isn't, having had a previous run-in with him at Catterick Garrison army base.

In Conversation

Episode 1: Julie Walters in Conversation with Richard E Grant

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

At the BFI Southbank, Julie Walters discusses her movie career, from the song and dance of Mamma Mia! to the tragicomedy of Calendar Girls via a role in the Harry Potter series. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Julie Walters
Interviewer:
Richard E Grant
Executive Producer:
Pauline Law

Some People with Jokes

Series 1

Episode 5: Some Boffins with Jokes

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Some of the nation's sharpest scientific minds and keenest brains tell their favourite jokes. Do boffins find the same things funny as us regular citizens? Let the nation decide.

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Caroline Wright
Series Producer:
Mark Lucey

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for 7 months

Photographer Eamonn McCabe traces the story of British photography from the explosion of colour images in the late 1950s to the ongoing impact of the digital revolution. Show more

Secrets of Skin

Series 1

Protection

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Professor Ben Garrod reveals how skin protects vertebrates from extremes of temperature, the harmful effect of UV and a host of living organisms that want to get in. Show more

Secrets of Skin

Series 1

Communication

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Professor Ben Garrod explores how skin has evolved remarkable ways to enable animals to communicate with each other, from vibrant displays of colour to skin pouches to amplify sound. Show more

Inside Museums

Series 1

St Fagans National Museum of History

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Cerys Matthews shares her passion for St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff to reveal a story of community spirit that spans millennia. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Cerys Matthews
Interviewed Guest:
Nasir Adam
Interviewed Guest:
Mared McAleavy
Interviewed Guest:
Dafydd Wiliam
Producer:
Siobhan Logue
Production Company:
Plimsoll Productions

Great British Railway Journeys

Series 11

Paignton to Tiverton

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

The Dartmouth Steam Railway takes Michael Portillo to the beautiful home of Agatha Christie, in the company of her great-grandson, James Prichard. Show more

In Conversation

Episode 1: Julie Walters in Conversation with Richard E Grant

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

At the BFI Southbank, Julie Walters discusses her movie career, from the song and dance of Mamma Mia! to the tragicomedy of Calendar Girls via a role in the Harry Potter series. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Julie Walters
Interviewer:
Richard E Grant
Executive Producer:
Pauline Law

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