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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 13

Deal to Margate

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 6 months

Michael heads to the splendid Walmer Castle, home during the 1920s to a Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Lord Beauchamp, whose openly homosexual lifestyle led to his exile from the country. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Ben Robinson flies over Wiltshire to reveal new evidence about Stonehenge that explains the reason for its location and how long ago it was occupied. Show more

Earth from Space

Series 1

Colourful Planet

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

From space, Earth is a kaleidoscope. Turquoise plankton blooms trigger a feeding frenzy, China turns yellow with rapeseed flowers, and mysterious green lights appear in the ocean. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Jo Shinner
Series Producer:
Chloe Sarosh

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 7 months

In this mind-bending film, Jim Al-Khalili explores the universe at its largest, from our solar system up to giant networks of interconnected galaxies. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

Series re-examining the Ruth Ellis case. In part two, Gillian turns her attention to Ruth's trial, which took just a day and a half. Her lawyer pursued a risky defence strategy. Show more

Timeshift

Series 10

Episode 8: Crime and Punishment: The Story of Corporal Punishment

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

Documentary lifting the veil on the taboo that is corporal punishment, revealing a history spanning religion, the justice system, sex and education. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Denis Lawson
Series Producer:
Ben Southwell
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Film which follows the making of a Wedgwood vase, handcrafted by artisan potters using the same techniques pioneered by Josiah Wedgwood in the 18th century. Show more

Great British Railway Journeys

Series 13

Deal to Margate

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 6 months

Michael heads to the splendid Walmer Castle, home during the 1920s to a Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Lord Beauchamp, whose openly homosexual lifestyle led to his exile from the country. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Ben Robinson flies over Wiltshire to reveal new evidence about Stonehenge that explains the reason for its location and how long ago it was occupied. Show more

Earth from Space

Series 1

Colourful Planet

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

From space, Earth is a kaleidoscope. Turquoise plankton blooms trigger a feeding frenzy, China turns yellow with rapeseed flowers, and mysterious green lights appear in the ocean. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Jo Shinner
Series Producer:
Chloe Sarosh

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 7 months

In this mind-bending film, Jim Al-Khalili explores the universe at its largest, from our solar system up to giant networks of interconnected galaxies. Show more

BBC Four

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