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In Bangkok, Michael learns how in the 19th century King Rama V introduced railways to his country. He discovers that the king's love of steam engines was inspired by Queen Victoria. Show more
Liz McIvor explores how the nation's canals were saved following years of postwar neglect, becoming places of tranquillity and popular for boating holidays. Show more
Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies
Episode 2: The Shape of Things to Come
59 minutes
on BBC Four HDAvailable for 10 months
Series celebrating the British aviation industry looks at how, by 1960, the UK's passenger airline industry was the largest in the world. Show more
Musical comedy. Time is short if playboy CK Dexter-Haven is to reclaim his former wife before she remarries. Cynical reporter Mike Connor is covering the wedding.
A press agent tries to grant the dying wish of a young actress - to ring the church bells of her home town for three days after she is buried. Show more
In Bangkok, Michael learns how in the 19th century King Rama V introduced railways to his country. He discovers that the king's love of steam engines was inspired by Queen Victoria. Show more
Liz McIvor explores how the nation's canals were saved following years of postwar neglect, becoming places of tranquillity and popular for boating holidays. Show more
Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies
Episode 2: The Shape of Things to Come
59 minutes
on BBC Four HDAvailable for 10 months
Series celebrating the British aviation industry looks at how, by 1960, the UK's passenger airline industry was the largest in the world. Show more
Armando Iannucci looks beyond the stature of Dickens as a national institution and instead explores the qualities of his work that make him one of the best British writers. Show more
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
