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Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo
Episode 2: Railways and Railwaymen Called to Action
29 minutes
on BBC Four HD
Michael Portillo examines the role of the railways in World War I. In England, he hears of the railwaymen who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Show more
Lucy explores British history as a concoction of fibs and stories manipulated by whoever was in power. This episode debunks the foundation myth of the Tudors. Show more
Documentary following an investigation to solve the 'Jack the Stripper' murders, the biggest unsolved serial murder case in British criminal history. Show more
James May sets off to discover if his childhood vision of a world populated by robots will ever become a reality. Show more
Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities
Episode 3: New York 1951
1 hour
on BBC Four HD
James Fox tells the story of New York in 1951, when the likes of Jackson Pollock, Jack Kerouac, Marlon Brando and David Ogilvy helped create the world we know today. Show more
A look at the period from the late 90s to the present day, when the architects were at the peak of their success but also faced some huge controversies. Show more
Stephen Smith meets Andy Warhol's friends and confidantes to get closer to the man behind the enigmatic public image, experiencing a day in the life of the pop art superstar. Show more
Through interpretations of some Swedish archaeological treasures now on display in Edinburgh, Dr Janina Ramirez looks at Viking culture and its lasting influence on Britain. Show more
Lucy explores British history as a concoction of fibs and stories manipulated by whoever was in power. This episode debunks the foundation myth of the Tudors. Show more
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