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Michael Portillo visits the first locomotive factory in the world, opened by George Stephenson, and searches for the lost pit village of Marsden. Show more
Documentary series about the intelligence of dolphins and whales. This part looks at how the sea mammals make sounds to catch food, and sing for music's own sake. Show more
Historical documentary series. Dr Thomas Asbridge reveals that the outcome of these holy wars was decided not on the hallowed ground of Jerusalem, but in Egypt. Show more
Four-part drama series. The disappearance of a 14-year-old girl sparks a two-year search and intense media spotlight on her family as terrifying clues come to light. Show more
Hidden Histories: Britain's Oldest Family Businesses
Episode 3: Durtnell the Builder
1 hour
on BBC Four HD
Film following Alex Durtnell as he travels back through the centuries and rediscovers the houses his family have built, right back to the reign of Elizabeth I. Show more
With the help of its greatest exponents from Michael Parkinson to Melvyn Bragg, Sir David Frost looks back over nearly 60 years of both the political and celebrity TV interview. Show more
Documentary series about the intelligence of dolphins and whales. This part looks at how the sea mammals make sounds to catch food, and sing for music's own sake. Show more
Historical documentary series. Dr Thomas Asbridge reveals that the outcome of these holy wars was decided not on the hallowed ground of Jerusalem, but in Egypt. Show more
Four-part drama series. The disappearance of a 14-year-old girl sparks a two-year search and intense media spotlight on her family as terrifying clues come to light. Show more
