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Biggest Weekend

Billy Ocean, The Selecter and More

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Jo Whiley and Trevor Nelson introduce highlights from the Radio 2-curated event in War Memorial Park in Coventry, with acts including Billy Ocean and Stereophonics. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jo Whiley
Presenter:
Trevor Nelson
Performer:
Billy Ocean
Performer:
The Selecter
Performer:
Stereophonics
Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Executive Producer:
Alison Howe

How to Build...

Series 1

Episode 2: A Jumbo Jet Engine

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The story of the thousands of people who design, build and test jet engines at Rolls-Royce's manufacturing plants across the UK, and the astonishing technology behind the engines. Show more

Dan Snow looks at how, from their beginnings as track-ways for coal carts in the early 18th century, railways developed into the pivotal technology for modern Britain. Show more

Amazon Abyss

Episode 6: Compilation 1

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

An international team of scientists and divers search for species new to science in the Amazon River. They find stingray, freshwater dolphins, talking fish and the mysterious Jau. Show more

Civilisations Stories

Series 1

Innovation and Inspiration in Birmingham

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Documentary in which Mark Williams goes on the trail of three remarkable men from the 18th century. Show more

How to Build...

Series 1

Episode 2: A Jumbo Jet Engine

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The story of the thousands of people who design, build and test jet engines at Rolls-Royce's manufacturing plants across the UK, and the astonishing technology behind the engines. Show more

Dan Snow looks at how, from their beginnings as track-ways for coal carts in the early 18th century, railways developed into the pivotal technology for modern Britain. Show more

BBC Four HD

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