Programme Index

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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 12

Colchester to Chadwell Heath

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Michael Portillo continues his Bradshaw’s-inspired journey through East Anglia, where he discovers the Essex origins of the BBC and joins the Women’s Land Army to pick damsons at Tiptree. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 7 months

Rugby legend Gareth Edwards and wife Maureen continue their canal adventure travelling around the Brecon Beacons in search of breathtaking views, wildlife and music. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 17 days

After London's Globe Theatre burns to the ground in 1613, William Shakespeare stops writing and returns to his home town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Show more

Contributors

William Shakespeare:
Kenneth Branagh
Anne Hathaway :
Judi Dench
The Earl of Southampton:
Ian McKellen
Susannah Hall :
Lydia Wilson
Judith Shakespeare:
Kathryn Wilder
Ben Johnson:
Gerard Horan
John Hall:
Hadley Fraser
Actor playing Aaron:
Nonso Anozie
Writer:
Ben Elton

This Cultural Life

Kenneth Branagh

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Actor and film-maker Sir Kenneth Branagh talks to John Wilson about the key influences and inspirations that have shaped his own work. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Kenneth Branagh
Editor:
Robin Keam
Series Editor:
Timothy Prosser
Producer:
Edwina Pitman
Director:
Mark Ward

Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

Orson Welles's classic film version of Shakespeare's play about a Scottish nobleman heavily influenced by his wife's lust for power. Show more

Contributors

Macbeth:
Orson Welles
Young Siward:
Archie Heugly
A Holy Father:
Alan Napier
Lady Macduff:
Peggy Webber
Lady Macbeth:
Jeanette Nolan
Producer:
Orson Welles
Director:
Orson Welles

Talking Pictures

Orson Welles

Duration: 42 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 7 months

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Orson Welles, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Show more

Great British Railway Journeys

Series 12

Colchester to Chadwell Heath

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four

Michael Portillo continues his Bradshaw’s-inspired journey through East Anglia, where he discovers the Essex origins of the BBC and joins the Women’s Land Army to pick damsons at Tiptree. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 7 months

Rugby legend Gareth Edwards and wife Maureen continue their canal adventure travelling around the Brecon Beacons in search of breathtaking views, wildlife and music. Show more

BBC Four

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