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Dan Snow traces the development of Britain's railways, from the beginnings of a true national network in the late 1830s through to the end of the 'railway mania' in 1847. Show more

Art of France

Series 1

Episode 3: This Is the Modern World

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

In the final episode of the series, France is changing at a helter-skelter pace and its angry young artists are reinventing how to paint. Show more

Contributors

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

Timeshift

Series 10

Episode 6: The Golden Age of Coach Travel

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Documentary which journeys back to the 1950s when the coach was king. Those who had not travelled beyond their own villages and towns were given a taste of exploration and freedom. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Debbie Martin
Series Producer:
Ben Southwell
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole

Timeshift

Series 10

Episode 7: The Modern Age of the Coach

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Documentary bringing the story of the coach up to date, exploring the most recent phase of Britain's love affair with four-wheeled group travel from school trips to Indian treks. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Andy Mosse
Series Producer:
Ben Southwell
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole

The Culture Show

2013/2014

Episode 23: Lego - The Building Blocks of Architecture

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Tom Dyckhoff explores the contribution of Lego to architecture, and its continuing influence, arguing that it's changed the way we think about buildings. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Dyckhoff
Participant:
Alain de Botton
Participant:
Peter Molyneux
Participant:
Bjarke Ingels
Participant:
Mark Dudek
Director:
Jude Ho
Series Editor:
Janet Lee

BBC Four HD

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