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Secret Knowledge

Stradivarius and Me

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Clemency Burton-Hill indulges in her lifelong passion for the violin as she explores the mysterious life and lasting influence of legendary violin maker Antonio Stradivari. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Katy Homan
Executive Producer:
Pauline Law
Executive Producer:
Richard Bright
Producer:
Katy Homan

Skint

Series 1

Heart of Glass

Duration: 14 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Singer Mia has just left care and needs to find the courage to go on stage and show the world how she feels. Set outside an Edinburgh club and starring Isis Hainsworth. Show more

Skint

Series 1

The Taking of Balgrayhill Street

Duration: 14 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Donny fantasises about curry sauce with his chips, but is too proud to use the food bank. Set in the high-rise flats of Glasgow, and starring Peter Mullan. Show more

Skint

Series 1

Unicorn

Duration: 14 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Single mum Tasha has to make a decision when a large sum of money is accidentally deposited in her account. Set in the Welsh Valleys and starring Tamara Brabon. Show more

What Do Artists Do All Day?

Episode 25: Shirley Hughes

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Shirley Hughes works on the final page of her latest Alfie book, discusses her love of illustrating and tells why, at the age of 89, she has no plans to retire. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Neil Brand reveals how television scores have grown in importance, from their origins in the 1960s and 1970s, to reach a peak in the big-budget world of Netflix and HBO. Show more

The Wonder of Animals

Episode 1: Penguins

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 10 months

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the penguin's legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to adapt to a range of environments. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Packham
Executive Producer:
Jonny Keeling
Series Producer:
Aaron Paul
Director:
Aaron Paul

The Wonder of Animals

Episode 2: Bears

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 10 months

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful: How are bears able to survive in practically every habitat on earth, from jungles to the Arctic? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Packham
Executive Producer:
Jonny Keeling
Series Producer:
Aaron Paul

Secret Knowledge

Stradivarius and Me

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Clemency Burton-Hill indulges in her lifelong passion for the violin as she explores the mysterious life and lasting influence of legendary violin maker Antonio Stradivari. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Katy Homan
Executive Producer:
Pauline Law
Executive Producer:
Richard Bright
Producer:
Katy Homan

BBC Four HD

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