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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 4

Episode 22: Goes to Ireland - Charleville to Waterford

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Michael Portillo learns the ancient art of making butter and Ireland's oldest game, then rides the Duke of Devonshire's Victorian Irish railway. Show more

War at Sea: Scotland's Story

Episode 2: The Battle of the U-Boats

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

David Hayman explores Germany's World War One U-boat threat and the fascinating and dastardly ploys Britain used against the submarines. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Hayman
Director:
Andy Twaddle
Producer:
Andy Twaddle
Executive Producer:
David Harron
Executive Producer:
Rachel Bell

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Gabriel Weston investigates the forensic advances that have elevated the murder weapon from its role of mere evidence to that of key witness. Show more

Rome: A History of the Eternal City

Episode 1: City of the Sacred

Duration: 60 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Simon Sebag Montefiore uncovers the central role played by religion in the power of the city of Rome. Every event in ancient Rome revolved around religion. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Anna Cox
Director:
Anna Cox
Executive Producer:
Mike Smith

Islamic State has declared war on the most important ancient architectural sites in the world. Dan Cruickshank charts its destructive advance and asks what we can do to stop them. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dan Cruickshank
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely
Producer:
David Vincent
Director:
David Vincent
Production Coordinator:
Grace Brassington
Production Manager:
Lia La Via

War at Sea: Scotland's Story

Episode 2: The Battle of the U-Boats

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

David Hayman explores Germany's World War One U-boat threat and the fascinating and dastardly ploys Britain used against the submarines. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Hayman
Director:
Andy Twaddle
Producer:
Andy Twaddle
Executive Producer:
David Harron
Executive Producer:
Rachel Bell

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