An insight into British life straight from the mouths of school children from the '60s and '70s. Their uncomplicated universal observations are as valid now as they were then. Show more
In 1953, the BBC made a point-of-view film from the London-Brighton train. In 1983, they did it again. This film shows both concurrently, with every bridge, tunnel and station. Show more
A chance to see an episode of the classic children's programme, presented by Carol Leader and Lionel Morton. Featuring the story of the Ugly Duckling and a poem by Robert Graves. Show more
From December 1973, an edition of the pioneering children's news programme. Items include North Sea oil, plane spotters in Yugoslavia and Scottish farmers learning to lasso. Show more
A 1974 edition of the children's magazine programme, with John Noakes, Peter Purves and Lesley Judd. Items include Petra the dog's twelfth birthday and Bonfire Night in Devon. Show more
Children's drama about life in a London comprehensive school. Zammo tries to borrow money from Roly at the arcade. Julia and Laura's attempts to attend the party end in disaster. Show more
Nigel Planer narrates the story of the struggle to make programmes for children in the days before everything went digital.
1979 Christmas special with Lena Martell, Janet Kay, BA Robertson, Cliff Richard, Boney M, Tubeway Army, Squeeze, Buggles, Ian Dury, Blondie, Racey, Elvis Costello and Roxy Music. Show more
Documentary musical set in a school in Dharavi, the biggest slum in Asia. A combination of music, dance and observational footage, following five children in their daily lives. Show more
Compilation celebrating the BBC's coverage of Cilla Black's 60s pop star years on programmes like The Ken Dodd Show and Top of the Pops, plus moments from her self-titled series. Show more
Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities
Episode 1: Vienna 1908
59 minutes
on BBC Four HD
Dr James Fox tells the story of Vienna in 1908, when Klimt painted The Kiss and Freud revealed the Oedipus complex, but also when Adolf Hitler arrived in the city. Show more
As Monty's time as a fisherman comes to an end, he tries to introduce a new way of selling the catch, but a massive winter storm throws the whole project into jeopardy. Show more
Nigel Planer narrates the story of the struggle to make programmes for children in the days before everything went digital.
