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The Beauty of Diagrams

Episode 3: Newton's Prism

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Marcus du Sautoy tells the story behind Isaac Newton's diagram of a prism which demonstrated that white light is not pure, but made up of different colours. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Jim Al-Khalili tells how the first 'natural philosophers' began to unlock electricity's mysteries, studying its curious link to life and building instruments to create it. Show more

SAS: Rogue Warriors

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The remarkable story behind an extraordinary fighting force. Episode one tells the story of the founding of the SAS in the heat of the north African desert in 1941. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Ben Macintyre
Executive Producer:
Eamon Hardy

The Treasure Hunters

Episode 2: Man-Made Treasure

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Dallas Campbell and Ellie Harrison reveal the greatest treasures we have ever created. Dallas dives on a shipwreck where gold, silver and emeralds were found. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Ellie Harrison
Presenter:
Dallas Campbell
Executive Producer:
Helen Thomas
Director:
Sophie Todd
Series Producer:
Sophie Todd

Timeshift

Series 17

Episode 3: Dial 'B' for Britain: The Story of the Landline

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

From early call boxes to the Post Office Tower, Timeshift tells the story of how Britain's phone network was built over the course of 100 years, and its impact on the public. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Andy Hall
Executive Producer:
John Das

The High Art of the Low Countries

Episode 1: Dream of Plenty

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Andrew Graham-Dixon shows how the art of Renaissance Flanders evolved from the craft of precious tapestries within the Duchy of Burgundy into a painting school. Show more

Duration: 53 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The arrival of Mr Bingley causes great excitement within the Bennet family. One of her five daughters, Mrs Bennet feels, is sure to capture the heart of the young aristocrat. Show more

Contributors

Elizabeth Bennet:
Jennifer Ehle
Mr Darcy:
Colin Firth
Jane Bennet:
Susannah Harker
Lydia Bennet:
Julia Sawalha
Mrs. Bennet:
Alison Steadman
Mr. Bennet:
Benjamin Whitrow
Kitty Bennet:
Polly Maberly
Mary Bennet:
Lucy Briers
Miss Bingley:
Anna Chancellor
Mrs Hurst:
Lucy Robinson
Director:
Simon Langton

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Jim Al-Khalili tells how the first 'natural philosophers' began to unlock electricity's mysteries, studying its curious link to life and building instruments to create it. Show more

BBC Four HD

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