Using a mix of archive material, this film paints a colourful and surprising portrait of London's beating heart, the West End, from showbusiness and shops to riots and sleaze. Show more
Derek Jacobi goes in search of David Garrick, 18th-century superstar and the man who reinvented acting for the modern era.
In Conversation
Episode 5: The Dresser: Ronald Harwood in Conversation with Richard Eyre
1 hour on BBC Four HD
Richard Eyre and Ronald Harwood discuss Harwood's career as a writer of plays and screenplays including The Dresser, Taking Sides, Collaboration, Quartet, and The Pianist. Show more
Celebrating the early on-screen appearances of some of our greatest actors, including Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi and Michael Gambon. Show more
Passionate Darwinian David Attenborough, who sees evolution as the cornerstone of his television career, shares his personal views on Darwin's controversial idea. Show more
Documentary about the early female movie stars: Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe - immortal goddesses made by Hollywood to reign over the silver screen. Show more
Documentary about a mother grizzly bear bringing up her two cubs in the wilds of Alaska. She must keep them safe, teach them to hunt and prepare them for the savage winter. Show more
The story of the unsung pioneers of British space exploration - the rocket engineers, the scientists and the dreamers who never gave up on their vision despite lack of resources. Show more
How a traditional working-class pub game became a national obsession during the 1970s and 80s, and how television played a key role in elevating its players into household names. Show more
In Conversation
Episode 5: The Dresser: Ronald Harwood in Conversation with Richard Eyre
1 hour on BBC Four HD
Richard Eyre and Ronald Harwood discuss Harwood's career as a writer of plays and screenplays including The Dresser, Taking Sides, Collaboration, Quartet, and The Pianist. Show more