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Martha Kearney retraces the footsteps of 19th-century artist George Victor Du Noyer. Martha examines the movement of power bases from Newgrange to the sumptuous Castletown House. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Martha Kearney
Executive Producer:
Brendan Hughes
Executive Producer:
Deirdre Devlin
Series Producer:
Andrea McCartney

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Drama documentary series. Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to war and the Battle of Hastings. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dan Snow
William the Conqueror:
Ed Stoppard
Harald Hardrada:
Clive Russell
Harold Godwinson:
Adam James
Edward the Confessor:
Tim Preece
Matilda:
Freya Parker
Robert De Beaumont:
Jotham Annan
English Noble:
David Sterne
Archbishop Stigand:
Andrew Havill

Professor Jim Al-Khalili investigates the amazing science of gravity. As well sculpting our universe, gravity also affects our weight, height and even the rate at which we age. Show more

Dallas Campbell, Professor Danielle George and Dr Hugh Hunt attempt to restage the very first official broadcast on British television, exactly 80 years after it made history. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dallas Campbell
Participant:
Danielle George
Participant:
Hugh Hunt
Production Company:
Windfall Films Ltd
Director:
Peter Gauvain
Producer:
Peter Gauvain
Executive Producer:
David Dugan

Alan Johnson MP tells the story of 500 years of the Royal Mail. As a former postman, Alan brings his unique personal perspective to this fascinating slice of social history. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alan Johnson
Narrator:
Alan Johnson
Production Company:
Mentorn Scotland
Producer:
Andrew Abbott
Director:
Andrew Abbott
Executive Producer:
Iain Scollay

Professor Jim Al-Khalili investigates the amazing science of gravity. As well sculpting our universe, gravity also affects our weight, height and even the rate at which we age. Show more

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