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Great Asian Railway Journeys

Series 1

Hong Kong University to Lantau Island

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Hong Kong. In Wan Chai, he discovers why Hong Kongers are protesting all over the city and asks them about their hopes and fears. Show more

Canal Boat Diaries

Series 3

Knottingley to Ripon

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

As Robbie makes his way to Ripon in North Yorkshire, he tackles the fast-flowing River Ouse and is forced to make an emergency stop. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Robbie Cumming
Production Manager:
Louise Cavanagh
Series Producer:
Stuart Woodman
Executive Producer:
Tony Parker
Aerial Photographer:
Philip Fearnley

Digging for Britain

Series 9

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 2 months

The south of England offers rich pickings, including the earliest money made in Britain and a massive haul of Roman treasure that brings to life the fall of the empire in Britain. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alice Roberts
Executive Producer:
Edward Hart
Executive Producer:
Rory Wheeler
Series Producer:
Theo Williams
Production Company:
Rare TV

Britain's Lost Masterpieces

Series 1

Episode 3: Belfast

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 21 hours, 59 minutes

Bendor and Jacky visit the Ulster Museum to investigate what have long been disregarded as low-value copies of works by Flemish artist Peter Breughel the Younger. Show more

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

In the final episode, Dr Sam Willis looks at the drive to develop ever more precise weapons on the battlefield, from artillery shells to rifles to the Maxim machine gun. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Sam Willis
Director:
Linda Sands
Executive Producer:
John Das
Interviewed Guest:
Jonathan Ferguson
Interviewed Guest:
Peter Johnson
Interviewed Guest:
Mark Murray-Flutter
Interviewed Guest:
Robert Tilney
Interviewed Guest:
Lisa Traynor
Interviewed Guest:
Rob Yuill

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

As summer arrives, the farmhouse is stripped down to its bare essentials. Meanwhile Griff takes a tour of the local rock scene with geologist Sid Howells.

Digging for Britain

Series 9

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 2 months

The south of England offers rich pickings, including the earliest money made in Britain and a massive haul of Roman treasure that brings to life the fall of the empire in Britain. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alice Roberts
Executive Producer:
Edward Hart
Executive Producer:
Rory Wheeler
Series Producer:
Theo Williams
Production Company:
Rare TV

Great Asian Railway Journeys

Series 1

Hong Kong University to Lantau Island

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Hong Kong. In Wan Chai, he discovers why Hong Kongers are protesting all over the city and asks them about their hopes and fears. Show more

Canal Boat Diaries

Series 3

Knottingley to Ripon

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

As Robbie makes his way to Ripon in North Yorkshire, he tackles the fast-flowing River Ouse and is forced to make an emergency stop. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Robbie Cumming
Production Manager:
Louise Cavanagh
Series Producer:
Stuart Woodman
Executive Producer:
Tony Parker
Aerial Photographer:
Philip Fearnley

Britain's Lost Masterpieces

Series 1

Episode 3: Belfast

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 21 hours, 59 minutes

Bendor and Jacky visit the Ulster Museum to investigate what have long been disregarded as low-value copies of works by Flemish artist Peter Breughel the Younger. Show more

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