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Peter Powell presents performances by the Gibson Brothers, The Police, The Tourists, Pink Floyd, Blondie, Thin Lizzy, Rose Royce, The Skids, Status Quo and Dr Hook. Show more
Dr Janina Ramirez explores the medieval Anglo-French conflict. French resistance to Henry V comes in the most unlikely form of illiterate peasant girl Joan of Arc. Show more
Nigel Slater takes us on a nostalgic and funny journey back in time exploring the earliest origins of cake in Britain, bringing this tastiest of culinary histories to life. Show more
Comedy set around a dog-training class. Naomi is keen to impress the commodore of the local yachting club. Nana V entrusts her daycare dogs to Jasmine and Eron. Show more
Dancing Cheek to Cheek: An Intimate History of Dance
Episode 2: Revolution on the Dance Floor
1 hour
on BBC Four HD
How Britain's dance floors were revolutionised in the 19th century as the slow, stately dances of an earlier era were replaced with faster, freer ones. Show more
Michael Grade reveals the story of General Tom Thumb, the world's first global show business celebrity, who went from humble beginnings in America to international superstardom. Show more
Peter Powell presents performances by the Gibson Brothers, The Police, The Tourists, Pink Floyd, Blondie, Thin Lizzy, Rose Royce, The Skids, Status Quo and Dr Hook. Show more
A look at the creation of Tom Petty's Damn the Torpedoes, whose mix of rootsy rock 'n' roll and jangly guitars took Petty into the major league. Show more
Comedy set around a dog-training class. Naomi is keen to impress the commodore of the local yachting club. Nana V entrusts her daycare dogs to Jasmine and Eron. Show more
Nigel Slater takes us on a nostalgic and funny journey back in time exploring the earliest origins of cake in Britain, bringing this tastiest of culinary histories to life. Show more
