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A History of Christianity

Episode 2: Catholicism: The Unpredictable Rise of Rome

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Diarmaid MacCulloch explores the rise of Roman Catholicism. How did a small Jewish sect become western Europe's established religion? Show more

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Series 1

Rhapsody in Blue - George Gershwin

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

An analysis and full performance of Gershwin's salute to the city that never sleeps, exploring the improvisational approach and musical influences behind this iconic composition. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Josie d'Arby
Executive Producer:
Richard Bradley
Director:
Mathew Tucker
Production Manager:
Claire Smith
Production Manager:
Tricia Chacon
Production Company:
Lion Television
Director of photography:
Michael O'Halloran

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 7 months

In this film, made in 2011, the then Prince of Wales gives his perspective on the work of Hubert Parry, composer of some of Britain's best-loved hymns. Show more

The Sky at Night

First Rock from the Sun

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

The Sky at Night investigates how Mercury probe BepiColombo was built, how it will get to Mercury and what it hopes to discover. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

A dystopian fable about our over-reliance on machines, blending animation, live music and performance. Filmed at artsdepot, London. Show more

Contributors

Annie, Jenny 1 and Courting Contraption Girl 1:
Dunne Genevieve
Julian, Phil Sylocate, PJ, and Voice of Pub Landlord:
Nathan Gregory
Joy, Gran, Chef, Ruby and Wife of Les:
Rowena Lennon
Penny, Jenny 2 and Her:
Felicity Sparks
Performer:
Rew Lowe
Performer:
Rose Robinson
Performer:
Shamira Turner
Director:
Nick Morris
Producer:
Celia Moore
Animator:
Paul Barritt
Production Company:
The Space

There She Goes

Series 1

Episode 5: Ben

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 9 months

Comedy drama. Rosie is incredibly excited - Gandalf is coming because there's going to be a birthday with lots of presents! It doesn't matter to Rosie that it's Ben's birthday. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer:
Clelia Mountford
Executive Producer:
Alex Moody
Director:
Simon Hynd
Writer:
Shaun Pye
Production Company:
Merman Television Ltd

Dr Lucy Worsley explores the royal wardrobes of our monarchs over the last 400 years, showing how they have always been regarded as their personal statement to their people. Show more

A History of Christianity

Episode 2: Catholicism: The Unpredictable Rise of Rome

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Diarmaid MacCulloch explores the rise of Roman Catholicism. How did a small Jewish sect become western Europe's established religion? Show more

BBC Four HD

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