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Engineering Giants

Episode 3: Ferry Strip-Down

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Revealing the secrets of the world's biggest machines. Tom Wrigglesworth and Rob Bell climb on board a massive North Sea ferry as it undergoes a huge overhaul. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Rob Bell
Series Producer:
Lindsay Keith
Executive Producer:
Jeremy Mills

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

James May goes off-road to tell the story of the 4x4, conquering Mount Fuji and racing through the Mojave Desert to decide which is the ultimate people's 4x4. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 9 months

As an 'Iron Curtain' fell across Europe, the jet bomber came to define how the Cold War was fought. Britain's V Force became the platform for delivering nuclear Armageddon. Show more

The Sky at Night

Space Britannia

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

A look at Britain's attempt to become a major player in the modern space race. Guest presenter Tim Peake celebrates Britain's past achievements in space. Show more

Feud: Bette and Joan

Series 1

Episode 5: And the Winner Is...

Duration: 48 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Drama series. The relationship between Joan and Bette becomes even more strained when Bette is nominated for an Academy Award. Show more

Contributors

Joan Crawford:
Jessica Lange
Bette Davis:
Susan Sarandon
Hedda Hopper:
Judy Davis
Robert Aldrich:
Alfred Molina
Jack Warner:
Stanley Tucci
Pauline Jameson:
Alison Wright
Olivia de Haviland:
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Geraldine Page:
Sarah Paulson
George Cukor:
John Rubinstein
Director:
Ryan Murphy

Feud: Bette and Joan

Series 1

Episode 6: Hagsploitation

Duration: 48 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Drama series. Joan is touring with producer William Castle to publicise her latest project. Robert Aldrich is told to get Joan and Bette together for another film. Show more

Contributors

Bette Davis:
Susan Sarandon
Joan Crawford:
Jessica Lange
Hedda Hopper:
Judy Davis
Robert Aldrich:
Alfred Molina
Jack Warner:
Stanley Tucci
Pauline Jameson:
Alison Wright
William Castle:
John Waters
Director:
Tim Minear
Writer:
Tim Minear

Art of France

Series 1

Episode 1: Plus Ça Change

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Andrew Graham-Dixon takes a stunning visual journey through French art history. He traces its development to the arrival of classicism and the Age of Enlightenment. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Tim Kirby
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely
Series Producer:
Silvia Sacco
Production Manager:
Imogen Stringer

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

James May goes off-road to tell the story of the 4x4, conquering Mount Fuji and racing through the Mojave Desert to decide which is the ultimate people's 4x4. Show more

BBC Four HD

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