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Exploring how Britain's expanding rail network sparked a social revolution. How do you organise a network in a country of separate time zones and no recognised timetables? Show more
Fred Dibnah's Age of Steam
Episode 4: Steaming Down the Road
30 minutes on BBC Four
Available for years
Fred traces the development of steam power. He looks at early experiments in its use for road transport, and at the development of the traction engine.
Jean and Lionel bump into Jean’s sister-in-law and get asked to stay for the weekend. They decide to lie about how long they’ve known each other, but this catches up with them.
Appalled by the changes in Newcastle, Terry considers leaving to get a job in Berwick. Meanwhile, his friend's wanderlust sets Bob thinking.
Martin Shaw separates the fact from the myth as he takes to the skies to retrace the route of the 1943 raid by 617 Squadron which used bouncing bombs to destroy German dams. Show more
A Storyville documentary. Access to the closed Jewish Hasidic Breslov community in Israel reveals shocking stories of violence and sexual abuse that emerge after the leader’s death. Show more
David Dimbleby continues his voyage round Britain, sailing along the south east coast from Hampshire to Kent - the edge of Britain essential to its defence. Show more
Exploring how Britain's expanding rail network sparked a social revolution. How do you organise a network in a country of separate time zones and no recognised timetables? Show more
Fred Dibnah's Age of Steam
Episode 4: Steaming Down the Road
30 minutes on BBC Four
Available for years
Fred traces the development of steam power. He looks at early experiments in its use for road transport, and at the development of the traction engine.
Martin Shaw separates the fact from the myth as he takes to the skies to retrace the route of the 1943 raid by 617 Squadron which used bouncing bombs to destroy German dams. Show more
David Dimbleby continues his voyage round Britain, sailing along the south east coast from Hampshire to Kent - the edge of Britain essential to its defence. Show more
Programmes start at 7.00pm.