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Great Asian Railway Journeys

Series 1 (60-Minute Versions)

Chiang Mai to the River Kwai

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Michael Portillo embarks on a two-part adventure through Thailand. Michael helps out at an elephant hospital, tries his hand at the art of umbrella-making and learns about northern Thai cuisine. Show more

Wild China

Episode 2: Shangri-La

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

In China's far south west, rich jungles nestle below towering peaks. Jewel-coloured birds and ancient tribes share forested valleys where wild elephants still roam. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 37 minutes

on BBC Four

Historical drama. Illegitimate Dido’s navigation of polite society is difficult enough. Then, her interest in a controversial slave cargo case adds to friction within the family. Show more

Contributors

Dido Elizabeth Belle:
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Captain Sir John Lindsay:
Matthew Goode
Lord Mansfield:
Tom Wilkinson
Lady Mansfield:
Emily Watson
James Ashford:
Tom Felton
Lady Mary Murray:
Penelope Wilton
Lady Ashford:
Miranda Richardson
Oliver Ashford:
James Norton

Duration: 1 hour, 43 minutes

on BBC Four

On the eve of his return from his studies, prince Seretse Khama falls in love with Ruth, a white woman from south London. Bringing Ruth home causes a major international outcry. Show more

Contributors

Seretse Khama:
David Oyelowo
Ruth Willimas:
Rosamund Pike
Rufus Lancaster:
Tom Felton
Sir Alistair Canning:
Jack Davenport
Naledi Khama:
Terry Pheto
Lady Lilly Canning:
Jessica Oyelowo
Tshekedi Khama:
Vusi Kunene
George Williams:
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Charles:
Arnold Oceng
Director:
Amma Asante

Uprising

Series 1

Blame

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 6 months

The story of the aftermath of the New Cross fire and the run up to the Black People’s Day of Action, a mass demonstration organised to bring the tragedy to the attention of the nation. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Helen Bart
Director:
Steve McQueen
Director:
James Rogan

Great Asian Railway Journeys

Series 1 (60-Minute Versions)

Chiang Mai to the River Kwai

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Michael Portillo embarks on a two-part adventure through Thailand. Michael helps out at an elephant hospital, tries his hand at the art of umbrella-making and learns about northern Thai cuisine. Show more

The Secret Life of the Motorway

Episode 1: Falling in Love

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Documentary series celebrating Britain's motorways. This first part includes interviews with the engineers and builders who designed and created the first motorway. Show more

BBC Four

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