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Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week. Guests include the Barracudas, Gary Numan, the Selecter, Mike Berry, the Skids, Elton John, Judas Priest and David Bowie. Show more
The Golden Age of Steam Railways
Episode 1: Small Is Beautiful
59 minutes
on BBC Four HDAvailable for years
Two-part series telling the remarkable story of a band of visionaries who rescued some of the little narrow gauge railways that once served Britain's industries. Show more
Examining the first half of Queen Victoria's life, biographer AN Wilson goes in search of a monarch too often misunderstood. Show more
Alice Roberts and Matt Williams present 2014's most outstanding archaeology. In the east of Britain, sites include Must Farm, Colchester, Oakington, Lyminge and Silchester. Show more
Rock legend and tour bus aficionado Rick Wakeman takes us on a trip through the decades in a first-hand account of rockers on the road from the late 50s to the 80s and beyond. Show more
David Dimbleby sails the south west coast of England, exploring maritime art, architecture and history - including the story of Sir Francis Drake. Show more
Peter Powell presents chart hits of the week. Guests include the Barracudas, Gary Numan, the Selecter, Mike Berry, the Skids, Elton John, Judas Priest and David Bowie. Show more
How the invention of the jet engine gave hope to Britain as the country recovered from the Second World War, becoming a lucrative export and a powerful piece of military hardware. Show more
Examining the first half of Queen Victoria's life, biographer AN Wilson goes in search of a monarch too often misunderstood. Show more
