Professor Iain Stewart continues his epic exploration of how the planet has shaped human history. He investigates how water has influenced the rise and fall of civilizations. Show more
Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
Episode 3: Civilising the Sea
59 minutes on BBC Four HD
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Dr Sam Willis tells how the Victorians found preventative solutions, from rockets that could fire rescue lines to lifejackets, lifeboats and the Plimsoll Line. Show more
Italian detective series. Everything is ready for Salvo's move to Genova - except, it seems, Salvo himself. He can't help but be drawn deep into one last investigation. Show more
Annabel's has long been the playground for the rich and famous, and now its story comes to life in this 50-year history of the most celebrated nightclub in the world. Show more
Documentary exploring the story of the lyric-driven French chanson and its greatest artists, including Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Juliette Greco, Anna Karina and Jane Birkin Show more
Compilation of Dame Shirley Bassey's classic performances on the BBC, taking in iconic songs such as The Performance of My Life, Goldfinger, Big Spender and Diamonds Are Forever. Show more
Featuring Duran Duran, Shakin Stevens, Phil Collins, The Who, Adam and the Ants, Toyah, Motorhead & Girlschool, Joe Dolce, Talking Heads and The Teardrop Explodes. Show more
Tommy Vance introduces The Teardrop Explodes, Kim Wilde, Linx, Status Quo, Kelly Marie, Freeez, Beggar & Co, Landscape, Talking Heads, Kiki Dee, Coast to Coast and Roxy Music. Show more
Memories from the BBC archives, including The Teardrop Explodes, Orange Juice, Robert Wyatt, Aztec Camera, Billy Bragg, The Fall, The Pogues, Robyn Hitchcock and The Style Council. Show more