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Around the World in 80 Treasures

Series 1 Shorts

Episode 8: Mali - Dogon Art

Duration: 10 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Dan Cruickshank visits the Dogon people and sees some masks and wall paintings.

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

Sam Willis looks at urban crime, fraud and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues' gallery of charmers, fraudsters and villains. Show more

Duration: 50 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg when they drive across Arabia in only 40 hours to make up for lost time. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Palin
Series Producer:
Clem Vallance
Film Editor:
David Thomas
Camera Operator:
Nigel Meakin

Hidden Assets

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 52 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Emer has Fionn Brannigan firmly in her sights. As the net closes in around him, Bibi is feeling the pressure too. Especially when her wayward brother reaches out for help. Show more

Contributors

Emer Berry:
Angeline Ball
Bibi Melnick:
Simone Kirby
Christian De Jong:
Wouter Hendrickx
James Melnick:
Charlie Carrick
Norah Dillon:
Cathy Belton
Sean Prendergast:
Aaron Monaghan
Vincent Thys:
Gilles De Schryver
Richard Melnick:
Michael Ironside
Fionn Brannigan:
Peter Coonan
Siobhan Brannigan:
Sophie Jo Wasson
Josh Ola:
Kwaku Fortune
Erik Maes:
Steve Geerts

Hidden Assets

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 50 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Emer's in Antwerp to help search for Fionn Brannigan. It looks like she and Christian have hit a dead end until a forensics breakthrough changes everything. Show more

Contributors

Emer Berry:
Angeline Ball
Bibi Melnick:
Simone Kirby
Christian De Jong:
Wouter Hendrickx
James Melnick:
Charlie Carrick
Norah Dillon:
Cathy Belton
Sean Prendergast:
Aaron Monaghan
Vincent Thys:
Gilles De Schryver
Richard Melnick:
Michael Ironside
Fionn Brannigan:
Peter Coonan
Siobhan Brannigan:
Sophie Jo Wasson
Josh Ola:
Kwaku Fortune
Erik Maes:
Steve Geerts

Africa's Great Civilisations

Series 1

Episode 3: Empires of Gold

Duration: 55 minutes

on BBC Four

Series exploring the history of Africa. Henry Louis Gates travels to the shores of the Sahara Desert to see the transformation of north and west Africa. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Graeme Hart
Production Company:
McGee Media
Production Company:
Inkwell Films
Production Company:
Kunhardt Films

Africa's Great Civilisations

Series 1

Episode 4: Cities

Duration: 55 minutes

on BBC Four

Series exploring the history of Africa. This episode looks at the powerful, cosmopolitan cities that dotted Africa at the time when Europe was in its Middle Ages. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Mark Bates
Producer:
Mark Bates
Series Producer:
Graeme Hart
Production Company:
McGee Media
Production Company:
Inkwell Films
Production Company:
Kunhardt Films

Duration: 50 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg when they drive across Arabia in only 40 hours to make up for lost time. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Palin
Series Producer:
Clem Vallance
Film Editor:
David Thomas
Camera Operator:
Nigel Meakin

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

Sam Willis looks at urban crime, fraud and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues' gallery of charmers, fraudsters and villains. Show more

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