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Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo
Episode 5: Railways and Remembrance
30 minutes
on BBC Four HD
Michael Portillo examines the role of the railways in World War I. He reveals how even after the war had ended, the work of the railways was not over. Show more
More action from Pyeongchang, with extended highlights of the women's halfpipe final in the snowboarding and the men's individual sprint in the cross-country skiing.
Chris Packham and a team of wildlife experts follow five suburban gardens over a year, uncovering hidden wildlife dramas, and a vast cast of creatures battling for survival. Show more
The new A1 class steam engine Tornado, financed by enthusiasts, tries to achieve 100mph on the main line. The secret speed attempt will be made in the dead of night. Show more
An insight into the massive annual celebration. Dave Myers and Si King experience New Year's Eve in Beijing, and Jing Lusi goes behind the scenes at CCTV's Chunwan Gala. Show more
A Storyville documentary: exploring love and courtship on screen in the 20th century, from the first kisses caught on film to shacking up and fighting for the right to love. Show more
Mike Read presents the hits of 1981, with Adam & the Ants, John Lennon, Roxy Music, The Police, The Specials, Joe Dolce, Julio Iglesias, Bucks Fizz, Soft Cell and The Human League. Show more
Stories from the Dark Earth: Meet the Ancestors Revisited
Episode 3: Sacred Women of the Iron Age
1 hour
on BBC Four HD
Archaeologist Julian Richards has the latest on two very different burials of Iron Age women and a brand new discovery in a rare chariot burial. Show more
Drama series based on the novel by Robert Galbraith. Strike makes a breakthrough. Robin is offered a permanent job in HR but is reluctant to take it. Show more
