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Sailor and writer Tom Cunliffe sails the Reaper, the biggest sailing lugger ever to fish the seas and capable of pulling in ten tonnes of herring in a single haul. Show more
Documentary looking at the unique culture that grew up in the Clyde shipyards of Scotland, where the Queen Mary, the Queen Elizabeth and the QE2 were built. Show more
Danny Baker presents a series on British rock. He celebrates the 70s from prog to punk to the downright odd with guests Peter Hook, Viv Albertine and Loyd Grossman. Show more
Brian Pern takes an imagined journey through the last 50 years of rock music. He investigates its prehistoric origins and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. Show more
In the first of three programmes showcasing the best of British rock, Danny Baker tees up performances from the 70s by the likes of The Who, Genesis, Kate Bush and The Specials. Show more
A Storyville documentary: the deadliest day in mountaineering history, when 11 climbers were killed during a descent of K2, the world's second highest mountain, in August 2008. Show more
Documentary looking at the unique culture that grew up in the Clyde shipyards of Scotland, where the Queen Mary, the Queen Elizabeth and the QE2 were built. Show more
Brian Pern takes an imagined journey through the last 50 years of rock music. He investigates its prehistoric origins and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. Show more
Sounds of the 70s 2
Episode 1: Arthouse Glam - Get in the Swing
29 minutes on BBC Four HD
Available for years
Performances from The Kinks, Roxy Music, Elton John, New York Dolls, Queen, Sparks, Rod Stewart and a rediscovered David Bowie performance from 1973. Show more
In the first of three programmes showcasing the best of British rock, Danny Baker tees up performances from the 70s by the likes of The Who, Genesis, Kate Bush and The Specials. Show more
Danny Baker presents a series on British rock. He celebrates the 70s from prog to punk to the downright odd with guests Peter Hook, Viv Albertine and Loyd Grossman. Show more