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Katie Costick assesses the impact of property development on Soho's bohemian spirit and the artistic creativity of its theatres. Show more
Documentary that tells the surprising story of how Britain entered a new age of steam railways after the Second World War and why it quickly came to an end. Show more
Colour: The Spectrum of Science
Episode 2: Colours of Life
58 minutes on BBC Four HD
Available for years
The raw, early Earth had plenty of colour, but that canvas was about to be painted with a vast new palette - and the source of those colours was life. Show more
Richard Hammond investigates the role water plays in the weather. He tries to weigh a cloud, finds out how rain could crush a car and starts an avalanche. Show more
Documentary telling the story of the man behind the greatest fraud in recent sporting history, a portrait of a man who stopped at nothing in pursuit of money, fame and success. Show more
Series exploring scientific issues. A look at predictions of violent activity on the sun and how these solar storms could disrupt our technological civilisation. Show more
Tom Holland explores how our ancestors sought to explain the remains of dinosaurs and other giant prehistoric creatures, and how bones and fossils have affected human culture. Show more
Colour: The Spectrum of Science
Episode 2: Colours of Life
58 minutes on BBC Four HD
Available for years
The raw, early Earth had plenty of colour, but that canvas was about to be painted with a vast new palette - and the source of those colours was life. Show more