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Great Asian Railway Journeys

Series 1

Bangkok to Hua Hin

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Thailand by rail. He steps into the ring under the guidance of Master Toddy to learn Muay Thai boxing. Can he perfect the Cobra-inspired right hook? Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

How the process of building Britain's canals resulted in furthering geological knowledge, as surveyor William Smith created the first geological map of England and Wales. Show more

Digging for Britain

Series 9

Episode 3

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 8 months

The best archaeology from the north of Britain, including Scotland’s oldest railway, one of the best-preserved Norman castles and an extraordinary find from a Neolithic tomb. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alice Roberts
Executive Producer:
Rory Wheeler
Series Producer:
Theo Williams
Executive Producer:
Edward Hart
Production Company:
Rare TV

Horizon

2020

Hubble: The Wonders of Space Revealed

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 10 months

The remarkable story of how Hubble revealed the awe and wonder of our universe and how a team of daring astronauts risked their lives to keep it working. Show more

The Sky at Night

The Search for Alien Life

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 8 months

The Sky at Night team investigate the latest science used in the hunt for extraterrestrial life, including a major mission to Jupiter's icy moons. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Griff faces some big decisions and last-minute disasters. A celebratory party is planned and the first guests are due to arrive. But will the house be finished in time?

Horizon

2018

Episode 11: Vitamin Pills: Miracle or Myth?

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Documentary. Digging deeper than the eye-catching words on the packaging, Dr Giles Yeo investigates who really needs a supplement by putting our diets to the test. Show more

The Capture

Series 1

Blind Spots

Duration: 56 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Surveillance thriller. Carey develops a theory as answers begin to reveal themselves, and Shaun finds himself trusting an enigmatic stranger who promises to lead him to the truth.

Contributors

Shaun Emery:
Callum Turner
DI Rachel Carey:
Holliday Grainger
DSU Gemma Garland:
Lia Williams
Frank Napier:
Ron Perlman
Danny Hart:
Ben Miles
Writer:
Ben Chanan
Director:
Ben Chanan
Producer:
Derek Ritchie
Production Company:
Heyday Television Limited

The Capture

Series 1

A Pilgrim of Justice

Duration: 60 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Neither Carey nor Shaun is prepared for what lies ahead, as the truth in all its complexity and ambiguity is revealed to them. Show more

Contributors

Shaun Emery:
Callum Turner
DI Rachel Carey:
Holliday Grainger
DSU Gemma Garland:
Lia Williams
Frank Napier:
Ron Perlman
Danny Hart:
Ben Miles
Writer:
Ben Chanan
Director:
Ben Chanan
Producer:
Derek Ritchie
Production Company:
Heyday Television Limited

The Capture

Series 1

Correction

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Shaun’s future, and the fate of our criminal justice system, lie with one person. Carey has a decision to make. Show more

Contributors

Shaun Emery:
Callum Turner
DI Rachel Carey:
Holliday Grainger
DSU Gemma Garland:
Lia Williams
Frank Napier:
Ron Perlman
Danny Hart:
Ben Miles
Writer:
Ben Chanan
Director:
Ben Chanan
Producer:
Derek Ritchie
Production Company:
Heyday Television Limited

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