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Treasures of Ancient Rome

Episode 2: Pomp and Perversion

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

A look at the artistic legacy of Rome's mad, bad and dangerous emperors, including Claudius's pleasure palace and the cave where Tiberius held wild parties. Show more

State of Happiness

Series 2

Peace and War

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 7 months

Marius’s biological dad shows up unexpectedly, the Iranian coup brings new opportunities to Nyman Diving, and Anna makes a new friend.

Contributors

Marius Torstensen:
Ask Henrik Oftedal
Martin Lekanger:
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
Farzam Mahmudyan:
Mehdi Moez
Per-Gunnar Brathen:
Lasse Vermeli
Jonathan Kay:
Bart Edwards
Randi Torstensen:
Laila Goody
Bengt Hamre:
Kim Atle Hansen
Director:
Petter Naess

Genres

State of Happiness

Series 2

30 Dollars a Barrel

Duration: 48 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 7 months

The price of oil reaches an all-time high, and Martin receives a tempting offer. Marius is having a hard time settling in at school.

Contributors

Magnar Lein:
Øystein Martinsen
Martin Lekanger:
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
Marius Torstensen:
Ask Henrik Oftedal
Jonathan Kay:
Bart Edwards
Frank Lawson:
Anastasios Soulis
Randi Torstensen:
Laila Goody
Mina Ghazal:
Sara Shirpey
Director:
Petter Naess

Genres

Art of Scandinavia

Episode 3: Democratic by Design

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

In the final instalment we arrive in Sweden - home of Ikea and a tradition of brilliant furniture design stretching back to the early years of the 20th century. Show more

The Silk Road

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Sam Willis continues his journey west in Iran. He begins in Persepolis, heart of the first Persian Empire, before heading to Istanbul and then coming full circle to Venice. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Sam Willis
Assistant Producer:
Jon Morrice
Executive Producer:
Mike Smith
Series Producer:
Richard Downes

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Paul asks Martin to do him a favour by supervising the delivery of some manure he's expecting. Unfortunately, things don't quite go according to plan.

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 8 days

Sitcom. Hyacinth has decided that, instead of her usual gift to Richard of slippers, he should receive skis instead. Richard, however, has no intention of taking up the sport. Show more

Treasures of Ancient Rome

Episode 2: Pomp and Perversion

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

A look at the artistic legacy of Rome's mad, bad and dangerous emperors, including Claudius's pleasure palace and the cave where Tiberius held wild parties. Show more

BBC Four HD

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