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Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Dr Alice Roberts discovers how humans left Africa to colonise the world. In Asia, she investigates how early hunter-gatherers survived in the Arctic region of northern Siberia. Show more

Wild China

Episode 2: Shangri-La

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

In China's far south west, rich jungles nestle below towering peaks. Jewel-coloured birds and ancient tribes share forested valleys where wild elephants still roam. Show more

Black Lake

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 40 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Thriller series. As the temperature drops to dangerous levels, Dag decides to take matters into his own hands to make the guests leave. Hanne makes a discovery in the cellar. Show more

Black Lake

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Thriller series. The guests have different theories about the events at Black Lake. Is there an evil curse or are they under threat from the locals? Johan breaks into the cellar. Show more

James May: The Reassembler

Series 1

Episode 2: Telephone

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

James tackles a 1957 Bakelite dial telephone - 211 pieces, most of them very small indeed, must be reassembled in the correct order if this phone is ever to ring again. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
James May
Writer:
James May
Executive Producer:
Will Daws
Executive Producer:
Stuart Cabb
Series Producer:
Dan Lewis
Director:
Dan Lewis
Production Company:
Plum Pictures Ltd

James May: The Reassembler

Series 1

Episode 3: Electric Guitar

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

James concludes his quest with an electric guitar. 147 pieces must be reassembled, entailing soldering, the use of precision screwdrivers and fiddly electronics. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
James May
Writer:
James May
Executive Producer:
Will Daws
Executive Producer:
Stuart Cabb
Series Producer:
Dan Lewis
Director:
Dan Lewis
Production Company:
Plum Pictures Ltd

The High Art of the Low Countries

Episode 1: Dream of Plenty

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Andrew Graham-Dixon shows how the art of Renaissance Flanders evolved from the craft of precious tapestries within the Duchy of Burgundy into a painting school. Show more

Wild China

Episode 2: Shangri-La

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

In China's far south west, rich jungles nestle below towering peaks. Jewel-coloured birds and ancient tribes share forested valleys where wild elephants still roam. Show more

BBC Four HD

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