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Life

Episode 6: Insects

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The nature documentary looks at the most successful animal group, with 200 million insects for each human. The key is an armoured covering that takes on almost any shape. Show more

Chris Packham and a team of wildlife experts follow five suburban gardens over a year, uncovering hidden wildlife dramas, and a vast cast of creatures battling for survival. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Packham
Production Company:
Windfall Films Ltd
Expert:
Dawn Scott
Expert:
Steph West
Expert:
Mat Disney
Producer:
Tom Cook
Director:
Tom Cook
Executive Producer:
David Dugan
Director of photography:
George Woodcock
Production Manager:
Eva Robins
Production Manager:
Mel Moore
Production Manager:
Pete Youens

Blackadder

Blackadder II

Episode 1: Bells

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Sitcom set in Tudor England. The calculating Edmund Blackadder is struck by Cupid's arrow when he takes on a new servant - a girl named Bob. Show more

Contributors

Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Lord Percy:
Tim McInnerny
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Queen Elizabeth I:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Flashheart:
Rik Mayall
Mr Leech:
John Grillo
Kate's Father:
Edward Jewesbury
Young Crone:
Sadie Shimmin
Wisewoman:
Barbara Miller
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Blackadder

Blackadder II

Episode 2: Head

Duration: 27 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Sitcom set in Tudor England. In order to save time, Edmund Blackadder beheads a man early. But he didn't take into account the queen's tendency to change her mind. Show more

Contributors

Lord Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Lord Percy:
Tim McInnerny
Queen Elizabeth I:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Lady Farrow:
Holly de Jong
Mr Ploppy:
Bill Wallis
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Blackadder

Blackadder II

Episode 3: Potato

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Historical sitcom set in Tudor England. To keep up with Sir Walter Raleigh, Edmund announces he will navigate the treacherous waters of the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributors

Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Lord Percy:
Tim McInnerny
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Queen Elizabeth I:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Captain Rum:
Tom Baker
Sir Walter Raleigh:
Simon Jones
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Africa: A Journey into Music

Series 1

Episode 1: Nigeria

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Series exploring African influences in modern music. Rita Ray travels to Nigeria to trace the importance of rhythm in the country's music. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Rita Ray
Executive Producer:
Sam Anthony
Camera Operator:
Clare Tavernor
Production Manager:
Rosie Holledge
Production Company:
Sundog Pictures Ltd

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