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The Birth of British Music

Episode 1: Purcell - The Londoner

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Charles Hazlewood explores the lives of great composers. Seminal figure Henry Purcell is celebrated, from his tavern songs to sacred music and stage works. Show more

The Secret Life of the Motorway

Episode 1: Falling in Love

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Documentary series celebrating Britain's motorways. This first part includes interviews with the engineers and builders who designed and created the first motorway. Show more

Horizon

2014-2015

Episode 10: Dancing in the Dark - The End of Physics?

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Series exploring topical scientific issues. A look at dark matter and dark energy ahead of the Large Hadron Collider being switched on in March 2015, having been upgraded. Show more

The BBC at War

Episode 1: The War of Words

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Jonathan Dimbleby uncovers the compelling story of how the BBC went into battle against Hitler and Whitehall's ministers, and how the conflict transformed the BBC. Show more

Film-maker David Malone explores the science behind metamorphosis, the amazing transformation of one creature into a totally different being. How does it happen and why? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Malone
Producer:
David Briggs
Director:
David Briggs
Executive Producer:
Marcus Herbert
Production Manager:
Lisa Moultrie

Horizon

2014-2015

Episode 10: Dancing in the Dark - The End of Physics?

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Series exploring topical scientific issues. A look at dark matter and dark energy ahead of the Large Hadron Collider being switched on in March 2015, having been upgraded. Show more

BBC Four HD

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