Programme Index

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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 11

Taunton to Salisbury Plain

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Michael Portillo crosses the county line from Devon into Somerset. He sees first-hand how willow farmers sought to overcome the challenge from the production of synthetic plastics during the 1930s. Show more

The Flying Archaeologist

Episode 2: Norfolk Broads

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Ben Robinson flies over the Broads where photos have revealed 945 previously unknown ancient sites, many of which have historians rethinking the history of the area. Show more

As Time Goes By

Series 1

The Picnic

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Realising how absurd it is that Judy and Alistair have feelings for Jean and Lionel instead of each other, the elders plan a picnic to show them that they are meant to be together.

Contributors

Jean Pargetter:
Judi Dench
Lionel Hardcastle:
Geoffrey Palmer
Judith Hanson:
Moira Brooker
Alistair Deacon:
Philip Bretherton
Gorillagram:
Tony Millan

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series 2

Episode 4: The Wrong Empire

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 6 months

Simon Schama traces the steps of the empire-makers, asking how a trading enterprise based on the idea of liberty became an empire built on slavery. Show more

Timewatch

2004-2005

The Killer Wave of 1607

Duration: 49 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 4 months

Documentary detailing the killer wave which struck the coast of the Bristol Channel in 1607. Two scientists are increasingly convinced that the wave was actually a tsunami. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Adam Bullmore
Director:
Sam Roberts

How to Make

Series 1

The Trainer

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Designer and materials engineer Zoe Laughlin dismantles the trainer to understand its form, function and material before building her own bespoke version of an everyday classic. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Zoe Laughlin
Production Manager:
James Wallace
Executive Producer:
Sarah Trigg
Executive Producer:
Maia Liddell
Producer:
Jake Clifford
Producer:
Ekta Walia
Director:
Paul Vanezis
Production Company:
Wonder

Great British Railway Journeys

Series 11

Taunton to Salisbury Plain

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Michael Portillo crosses the county line from Devon into Somerset. He sees first-hand how willow farmers sought to overcome the challenge from the production of synthetic plastics during the 1930s. Show more

The Flying Archaeologist

Episode 2: Norfolk Broads

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Ben Robinson flies over the Broads where photos have revealed 945 previously unknown ancient sites, many of which have historians rethinking the history of the area. Show more

Timewatch

2004-2005

The Killer Wave of 1607

Duration: 49 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 4 months

Documentary detailing the killer wave which struck the coast of the Bristol Channel in 1607. Two scientists are increasingly convinced that the wave was actually a tsunami. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Adam Bullmore
Director:
Sam Roberts

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series 2

Episode 4: The Wrong Empire

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 6 months

Simon Schama traces the steps of the empire-makers, asking how a trading enterprise based on the idea of liberty became an empire built on slavery. Show more

BBC Four

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