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Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

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

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

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

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 4 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

Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 5 months

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.

Contributors

Uncle Willie:
Louis Calhern
Mike Connor:
Frank Sinatra
Producer:
Sol C Siegel
George Kittredge:
John Lund
Liz Imbrie:
Celeste Holm
Tracy Lord:
Grace Kelly
CK Dexter-Haven:
Bing Crosby

Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 10 months

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

Contributors

Bill Dunnigan:
Fred MacMurray
Olga Treskovna:
Alida Valli
Father Paul:
Frank Sinatra
Marcus Harris:
Lee J Cobb
Anna Klovna:
Veronika Pataky
Ming Gow:
Philip Ahn
Nick Orloff:
Harold Vermilyea
Father Spinsky:
Charles Meredith
Director:
Irving Pichel
Producer:
Jesse L Lasky
Writer:
Ben Hecht

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Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

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

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

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

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 4 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

Contributors

Producer:
Deborah Lee
Director:
Deborah Lee
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely
Production Manager:
Marian Lacey
Camera Operator:
Sam Alkadi
Camera Operator:
Brendon Easton

BBC Four HD

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