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Duration: 59 minutes

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A team of scientists and film-makers explores the jungle wilderness of New Guinea. Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan discovers the nest of the world's smallest parrot. Show more

Timeshift

Series 13

Episode 1: Full Throttle: The Glory Days of British Motorbikes

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Documentary which explores the British love of fast, daring and sometimes reckless motorbike riding during a period when home-grown machines were the envy of the world. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Producer:
Andy Hall
Director:
Andy Hall
Series Producer:
William Naylor

Digging for Britain

Series 5

Episode 1: West

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

A look at the year's outstanding archaeology projects. In the west of Britain, finds include WWI training trenches on Salisbury Plain and luxury foreign goods at Tintagel. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alice Roberts
Series Producer:
Graham Cooper
Director:
Graham Cooper
Executive Producer:
Emma Parkins
Production Company:
360 Production

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Winter 2012

Episode 5: Jeanette Winterson: My Monster and Me

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Nearly 30 years after her debut novel, Oranges are Not the Only Fruit, Jeanette Winterson returns with Alan Yentob to the scenes of her extraordinary childhood in Lancashire. Show more

Britain on Film

Series 2

Episode 9: This Sporting Life

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

1960s short films reflecting our national preoccupation with a range of competitive sports, ranging from golf and cycling to skiing and stock car racing. Show more

BBC Four HD

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