Programme Index

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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 11

Kielder Forest to Edinburgh

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Steered by his 1936 Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo is in Northumbria en route to the Highlands. Show more

Villages by the Sea

Series 2

Alnmouth

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth on England’s north east coast and discovers the village’s historical role in feeding the nation.

As Time Goes By

Series 1

Surprise, Surprise

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Jean and Judy pay Lionel a surprise visit at a conference in Norwich, but find him staying with another woman. Meanwhile, Alistair starts to show more interest in Jean.

Contributors

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

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series 2

Episode 2: Revolutions

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 11 months

Featuring the revolutionary period in Britain after the execution of Charles I, from Cromwell's iron rule to Charles II's attempts to restore the lustre of the monarchy. Show more

Louis Theroux Interviews

Series 1

Dame Judi Dench

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 11 months

Louis Theroux spends time with Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench for a candid and lively conversation about her long career, her passion for theatre and her life away from acting. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Louis Theroux
Interviewed Guest:
Judi Dench
Director:
Tom Barrow
Series Producer:
Emma Whitehead
Executive Producer:
Arron Fellows
Production Company:
Mindhouse Productions

Africa with Ade Adepitan

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Ade begins this leg of his journey in Tanzania, in Selous Game Reserve. He is on the lookout for elephants but numbers in this park have fallen by 90% over the last few decades. Show more

Great British Railway Journeys

Series 11

Kielder Forest to Edinburgh

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Steered by his 1936 Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo is in Northumbria en route to the Highlands. Show more

Villages by the Sea

Series 2

Alnmouth

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth on England’s north east coast and discovers the village’s historical role in feeding the nation.

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series 2

Episode 2: Revolutions

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 11 months

Featuring the revolutionary period in Britain after the execution of Charles I, from Cromwell's iron rule to Charles II's attempts to restore the lustre of the monarchy. Show more

BBC Four HD

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