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University Challenge

Christmas 2021

Semi-Final 1

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

It’s the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Paxman
Producer:
Peter Gwyn
Narrator:
Roger Tilling
Series Producer:
Clare Parody
Director:
Tracey Rooney
Production Company:
ITV Studios

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Series 7 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 2

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 25 days

Michael continues his rail journey through Spain with his 1930s Bradshaw’s guide. From the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, Michael travels north, meeting the son of the novelist George Orwell. Show more

One Foot in the Grave

The Wisdom of the Witch

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Available for 2 months

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Show more

Contributors

Victor Meldrew:
Richard Wilson
Margaret Meldrew:
Annette Crosbie

The Crow Road

Omnibus

Episode 1: Prentice/Kenneth

Duration: 2 hours

on BBC Four HD

Adaptation of Iain Banks's novel. Student Prentice McHoan carries out his recently deceased grandmother's request to find out what happened to his uncle Rory. Show more

Contributors

Prentice McHoan:
Joe McFadden
Kenneth McHoan:
Bill Paterson
Rory McHoan:
Peter Capaldi
Ashley Watt:
Valerie Edmond
Fiona Urvill:
Stella Gonet
Fergus Urvill:
David Robb
Writer:
Iain Banks
Director:
Gavin Millar

Genres

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Series 7 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 2

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 25 days

Michael continues his rail journey through Spain with his 1930s Bradshaw’s guide. From the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, Michael travels north, meeting the son of the novelist George Orwell. Show more

BBC Four HD

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