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Simon Bates presents the weekly pop show. Includes performances from the Beat, St Winifred's School Choir, the Specials, Gary Numan, Robert Palmer, the Nolans and Jona Lewie. Show more
Documentary looking at England's highest mountain through the eyes of the farmers who work the valleys and fells, those who climb it for pleasure and those who try to protect it. Show more
What a Performance! Pioneers of Popular Entertainment
Episode 2: The Rise of Variety
1 hour on BBC Four HD
Frank Skinner and Suzy Klein explore the golden age of variety theatre, from the start of the 20th century to the outbreak of the Second World War. Show more
A tribute to Liverpudlian comic Ken Dodd, in which he discusses his career and influences. Featuring clips of his early performances and footage of him on tour in recent times. Show more
Documentary exploring how sex has been portrayed in British sitcoms over the years, with contributions from Leslie Phillips, Lesley Joseph, Wendy Craig, David Nobbs and Simon Nye. Show more
Simon Bates presents the weekly pop show. Includes performances from the Beat, St Winifred's School Choir, the Specials, Gary Numan, Robert Palmer, the Nolans and Jona Lewie. Show more
A look back at the bank holiday 'battles of the beaches', when hundreds of mods and rockers flocked to seaside resorts on scooters and motorbikes in search of thrills and spills. Show more
A tribute to Liverpudlian comic Ken Dodd, in which he discusses his career and influences. Featuring clips of his early performances and footage of him on tour in recent times. Show more
What a Performance! Pioneers of Popular Entertainment
Episode 2: The Rise of Variety
1 hour on BBC Four HD
Frank Skinner and Suzy Klein explore the golden age of variety theatre, from the start of the 20th century to the outbreak of the Second World War. Show more