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Series going behind the scenes at the Port of Southampton. Red Funnel ferries staff try to stick to their schedules as thousands of people head to a festival on the Isle of Wight. Show more
Michael Wood uncovers the story of Alfred's daughter Aethelflaed, who led armies, campaigned against the Vikings and was a brilliant diplomat. Show more
Documentary series. Simon Schama explores how eastern European Jewish culture made its mark across the world, from Soviet politics to Hollywood cinema. Show more
Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces
Episode 3: Opening the Palace Doors
59 minutes
on BBC Four HD
The interwar period was a difficult time for many of Britain's greatest palaces, but more recent times saw restoration and conservation on a new scale. Show more
Dr Janina Ramirez explores the medieval Anglo-French conflict. French resistance to Henry V comes in the most unlikely form of illiterate peasant girl Joan of Arc. Show more
Francesco da Mosto travels the length and breadth of Italy. To end his journey, he visits the south and Sicily, home of his mother's family for over 500 years. Show more
John Peel and David Jensen present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 July 1983. Featuring Roman Holliday, Freeez, The Cure, Funk Masters and Jimmy the Hoover.
Peter Powell and Andy Peebles present the pop chart programme, from 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Heaven 17, Echo & the Bunnymen and Bananarama. Show more
Documentary series. Simon Schama explores how eastern European Jewish culture made its mark across the world, from Soviet politics to Hollywood cinema. Show more
