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Great American Railroad Journeys

Series 3

Episode 7: Montreal, Quebec

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

In the metropolis of Montreal, Michael Portillo discovers how French and British colonial roots have influenced the city's construction, cuisine and culture. Show more

Canal Boat Diaries

Series 1

Shardlow to Stoke-on-Trent

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 4 months

Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Derbyshire.

Contributors

Presenter:
Robbie Cumming
Executive Producer:
Tony Parker

Secret Life of Farm Animals

Series 1

Episode 1: Sheep

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Spring. We encounter the secret life of sheep, and meet a goose obsessed with his reflection, a ram who is best friends with a four-year-old, and a piglet that thinks he is a cow. Show more

As archaeologists excavate a mass grave of British sailors, Sam Willis explores Antigua's ruins and sees how the Caribbean's sugar islands were a kind of hell in Nelson's time. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Sam Willis
Executive Producer:
Tim Green

Duration: 56 minutes

on BBC Four HD

The original drama about the corrupt and cynical world of British politics. When chief whip Francis Urquhart is passed over for promotion, he hatches a plot to wreak revenge. Show more

Contributors

Francis Urquhart:
Ian Richardson
Mattie Storin:
Susannah Harker
Tim Stamper:
Colin Jeavons
Elizabeth Urquhart:
Diane Fletcher
Roger O'Neill:
Miles Anderson
Director:
Paul Seed

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Andrew Davies's adaptation of Michael Dobbs' best-selling satirical novel. Urquhart forges ahead with his plan to bring down the new PM as the Tory conference convenes in Brighton. Show more

Contributors

Francis Urquhart:
Ian Richardson
Mattie Storin:
Susannah Harker
Tim Stamper:
Colin Jeavons
Elizabeth Urquhart:
Diane Fletcher
Roger O'Neill:
Miles Anderson
Director:
Paul Seed

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Adaptation of Michael Dobbs's satirical novel about corruption in British party politics. Urquhart's plans to undermine Collingridge reach their conclusion. Show more

Contributors

Francis Urquhart:
Ian Richardson
Mattie Storin:
Susannah Harker
Tim Stamper:
Colin Jeavons
Elizabeth Urquhart:
Diane Fletcher
Roger O'Neill:
Miles Anderson
Director:
Paul Seed

Duration: 57 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Adaptation of a satirical novel about the corrupt and cynical world of British party politics. In the run-up to the leadership election, Urquhart plans to eliminate his rivals. Show more

Contributors

Francis Urquhart:
Ian Richardson
Mattie Storin:
Susannah Harker
Tim Stamper:
Colin Jeavons
Elizabeth Urquhart:
Diane Fletcher
Roger O'Neill:
Miles Anderson
Director:
Paul Seed

Great American Railroad Journeys

Series 3

Episode 7: Montreal, Quebec

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

In the metropolis of Montreal, Michael Portillo discovers how French and British colonial roots have influenced the city's construction, cuisine and culture. Show more

Canal Boat Diaries

Series 1

Shardlow to Stoke-on-Trent

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 4 months

Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Derbyshire.

Contributors

Presenter:
Robbie Cumming
Executive Producer:
Tony Parker

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