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The Flying Archaeologist
Episode 4: The Thames: Secret War
29 minutes on BBC Four HD
Available for years
Ben Robinson flies over the Thames to reveal discoveries about WWI, including a network of trenches on the Hoo peninsula near the former Chattenden Barracks. Show more
Series in which Donal MacIntyre goes in search of the world's wildest weather. This edition uses 3-D graphics to illustrate how wind and weather systems work. Show more
Michel Roux Jr sets out to discover the secret of chocolate via its rich and varied history, from sacred drink of Aztec emperors to aphrodisiac of choice at the court of Louis XIV. Show more
Classic 1980s thriller series. Police close in on their prime suspect for Emma's murder, as Craven's doubts about the motive for the killing become certainties.
Richard Fortey explores the strange and surprising science of fungi, unlocking the story of their evolution, their mysterious life cycle and their value to both the planet and us. Show more
The twin sciences of brain anatomy and psychology have offered different visions of who we are. Now these sciences are coming together and revealing surprising truths. Show more
Series in which Donal MacIntyre goes in search of the world's wildest weather. This edition uses 3-D graphics to illustrate how wind and weather systems work. Show more
The Flying Archaeologist
Episode 4: The Thames: Secret War
29 minutes on BBC Four HD
Available for years
Ben Robinson flies over the Thames to reveal discoveries about WWI, including a network of trenches on the Hoo peninsula near the former Chattenden Barracks. Show more
Charting the upheavals in the UK's transport systems at a time when the popularity of air travel soared, rail networks were dismantled and the car was king. Show more
Michel Roux Jr sets out to discover the secret of chocolate via its rich and varied history, from sacred drink of Aztec emperors to aphrodisiac of choice at the court of Louis XIV. Show more