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Documentary following Dick Strawbridge and Alice Roberts as they explore the British landscapes that inspired children's author Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 7 months

Five young sisters live together in an apartment in Palermo, where they breed and rent out doves to make ends meet. One summer day, a tragedy strikes that will cast a shadow over their lives forever. Show more

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As Time Goes By

Series 1

Getting to Know You - Again

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Jean sends Sandy to Lionel’s hotel to assist him with his book revisions. But when she arrives, she is told he has checked out, and a charade of confusion follows.

Contributors

Jean Pargetter:
Judi Dench
Lionel Hardcastle:
Geoffrey Palmer
Judith Hanson:
Moira Brooker
Alistair Deacon:
Philip Bretherton

The Many Faces of...

Series 2

Episode 1: Ronnie Barker

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

A portrait of Ronnie Barker, one of the country's favourite comedy stars. With contributions from Ben Elton, Michael Grade, David Renwick and Josephine Tewson. Show more

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Participant:
Ben Elton
Participant:
Lord Grade
Participant:
David Renwick
Participant:
Josephine Tewson
Series Producer:
Charlie Stuart
Executive Producer:
Stephen Stewart
Production Company:
Green Inc Film and TV Ltd

Documentary following Dick Strawbridge and Alice Roberts as they explore the British landscapes that inspired children's author Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons. Show more

The Story of Welsh Art

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 8 months

From the 18th century, the dramatic landscape of Wales captivated artists like Richard Wilson and JMW Turner, who painted it in ways that changed the course of art history. Show more

BBC Four HD

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