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Timeshift

Series 9

Episode 6: Oliver Postgate: A Life in Small Films

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for 10 months

A celebration of the life and work of Oliver Postgate, the man behind some of Britain's best-loved children's TV programmes, including Bagpuss, the Clangers and Ivor the Engine. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Francis Welch
Producer:
Francis Welch
Producer:
John Das
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 10 months

Konnie Huq presents a celebration of kids’ TV, showing how it has not only entranced generations of children but also played a surprisingly radical role in shaping modern Britain. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Konnie Huq
Director:
Linda Sands
Executive Producer:
Lynn Sutcliffe
Executive Producer:
Kirsten Highet
Production Company:
Mighty Productions Ltd

Duration: 1 hour, 39 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 10 months

Every summer, the sheep on Scafell Pike are gathered down to the farm for shearing. On this epic journey, a shepherd reflects on life while caring for his flock in this rugged landscape. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Maxine Peake
Executive Producer:
David Dugan
Executive Producer:
Leesa Rumley
Production Manager:
Will Hulse
Director of photography:
John Livesey
Production Company:
Windfall Films Ltd

Horizon

2013-2014

Episode 12: What's Wrong with Our Weather?

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 10 months

Physicist Dr Helen Czerski and meteorologist John Hammond examine Britain's recent extreme weather and ask if future seasons will include ever harsher winters. Show more

Timeshift

Series 9

Episode 6: Oliver Postgate: A Life in Small Films

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for 10 months

A celebration of the life and work of Oliver Postgate, the man behind some of Britain's best-loved children's TV programmes, including Bagpuss, the Clangers and Ivor the Engine. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Francis Welch
Producer:
Francis Welch
Producer:
John Das
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole

BBC Four

About BBC Four

BBC Four reflects arts, music and culture with an ambitious range of intellectually and culturally enriching programmes, taking an expert and in-depth approach to its subjects.

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