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Michael Portillo is on a rail trip through the Irish Republic. He visits the Irish National Stud and uncovers an astronomical feat of Victorian engineering. Show more
In the Peak District, film-maker Richard Macer follows the story of a campaign to stop 4x4 drivers and trailbikers motoring along the local villages' green lanes. Show more
This part looks at the golden age of the grammar schools in the 1950s and 60s and their sudden demise. With contributions from Michael Wood, Edwina Currie and Michael Portillo. Show more
Dirk and MacDuff are alarmed to discover that Dirk's old clients are being randomly murdered, with Dirk as the only link. Dirk elects to leave the country, but gets waylaid. Show more
Documentary series on lost civilisations. The story of the formidable Hittite empire and the rediscovery of their astonishing capital, Hattusha. Show more
In the Peak District, film-maker Richard Macer follows the story of a campaign to stop 4x4 drivers and trailbikers motoring along the local villages' green lanes. Show more
War at Sea: Scotland's Story
Episode 2: The Battle of the U-Boats
59 minutes
on BBC Four HDAvailable 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
Dirk and MacDuff are alarmed to discover that Dirk's old clients are being randomly murdered, with Dirk as the only link. Dirk elects to leave the country, but gets waylaid. Show more
This part looks at the golden age of the grammar schools in the 1950s and 60s and their sudden demise. With contributions from Michael Wood, Edwina Currie and Michael Portillo. Show more
