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The Great British Year

Original Series

Episode 3: Summer

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Documentary series showing Britain's changing look over the course of a year. Whilst the human population of Britain kicks back, summer is boom time for the animals. Show more

Wonders of the Universe

Episode 2: Stardust

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Professor Brian Cox explores the laws of the universe. In this episode, he seeks to answer the biggest questions of all - what are we and where do we come from? Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

An insight into the huge annual celebration. The last episode looks at what happens right after New Year, culminating in an extraordinary fireworks display in Hong Kong. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Humble
Presenter:
Ant Anstead
Presenter:
Jing Lusi
Presenter:
Dave Myers
Presenter:
Si King
Executive Producer:
Bill Locke
Series Producer:
Sarah Sarkhel
Production Company:
Lion Television

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

How collecting reached its maturity in the 19th century when the booming economy encouraged philanthropic industrialists to spend their fortunes on art. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Dr James Fox explores how the arrival in Europe of lapis lazuli turned blue into an exotic colour. Artists began to use it to offer us glimpses of worlds beyond our own. Show more

BBC Four HD

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