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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 2

Episode 24: Roybridge to Glenfinnan

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Michael investigates the mysterious parallel roads of Glenroy and finds out how the Victorians put a weather observatory on the top of Ben Nevis. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Documentary which maintains that the real pioneers of space exploration were the Soviet cosmonauts, telling the story of how the Russians led us into the space age. Show more

The Secrets of Quantum Physics

Episode 2: Let There Be Life

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Jim Al-Khalili investigates the most accurate, yet perplexing, scientific theory ever - quantum physics. He finds out whether it might solve biological mysteries. Show more

Horizon

2012-2013

Episode 7: The Truth About Meteors: A Horizon Special

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Professor Iain Stewart explains what meteorites and asteroids are, where they come from, the danger they pose and the role they have played in Earth's history. Show more

Timeshift

Series 12

Episode 6: When Wrestling was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Timeshift looks back to a time when British professional wrestling attracted huge TV audiences and made household names of the likes of Mick McManus, Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Linda Sands
Director:
Linda Sands
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Portrait of the unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words and featuring exclusive home movie footage. With contributions from family, colleagues and fans. Show more

The Secrets of Quantum Physics

Episode 2: Let There Be Life

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Jim Al-Khalili investigates the most accurate, yet perplexing, scientific theory ever - quantum physics. He finds out whether it might solve biological mysteries. Show more

BBC Four HD

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