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How Earth Made Us

Episode 2: Water

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

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

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

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

The Young Montalbano

Series 2

Episode 6: An Apricot

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 11 months

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

BBC Four HD

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