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Michael explores the Conwy valley, stopping at Britain's first artists' colony at Betws-y-Coed and visiting the Victorian slate capital of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Show more
The documentary series which unearths lost cities looks at the mystery surrounding the Egyptian city of Piramesse, built by Ramesses the Great. Show more
Dancing Cheek to Cheek: An Intimate History of Dance
Episode 1: The Devil's Work?
1 hour on BBC Four HD
A look at how dancing went from being frowned upon as dangerous and debauched in the 17th century to being celebrated as an essential social skill in the 18th. Show more
Film exploring Kate Bush's career and music, from 1978's Wuthering Heights to her 2011 album 50 Words for Snow, through the testimony of collaborators and those she has inspired. Show more
Documentary telling the story of the late bassist Jack Bruce, who fronted 60s group Cream with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker, from a childhood in Scotland to global superstardom. Show more
Featuring some of the decade's guitar bands, including REM, The Smiths, The Cure, The Bangles, Pixies, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Jesus & Mary Chain and Lone Justice. Show more
Comedy set around a Wirral-based dog training class. Nana V encounters charity worker Naomi Singh and they find themselves competing for the attention of local man Alexander Moss. Show more
Writer Elizabeth Kinder journeys through Andalusia from Malaga to Cadiz to find the soul of flamenco, the mix of guitar, song and dance associated with southern Spain's gypsies. Show more
Film exploring Kate Bush's career and music, from 1978's Wuthering Heights to her 2011 album 50 Words for Snow, through the testimony of collaborators and those she has inspired. Show more
Dancing Cheek to Cheek: An Intimate History of Dance
Episode 1: The Devil's Work?
1 hour on BBC Four HD
A look at how dancing went from being frowned upon as dangerous and debauched in the 17th century to being celebrated as an essential social skill in the 18th. Show more