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Great Asian Railway Journeys

Series 1

Yogyakarta to Ambarawa

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

In Java’s royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael visits the Sultan’s palace and admires the ancient art of shadow puppetry known as wayang. Show more

Canal Boat Diaries

Series 4

Sheffield to Keadby

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Robbie begins his 300-mile adventure across the north of England and the Midlands. He is forced to make a running repair while on the Tinsley lock flight. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Robbie Cumming
Executive Producer:
Tony Parker

An Art Lovers' Guide

Series 1

Episode 2: Barcelona

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke discover Barcelona through its art and architecture, including the frescoes that inspired Miro and a surprising collection of vintage fans. Show more

Novels That Shaped Our World

Series 1

A Woman's Place

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Examining the novel from three unique perspectives. This episode shows the way that women writers, women readers and women's lives have been central to the novel. Show more

Great Asian Railway Journeys

Series 1

Yogyakarta to Ambarawa

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

In Java’s royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael visits the Sultan’s palace and admires the ancient art of shadow puppetry known as wayang. Show more

Canal Boat Diaries

Series 4

Sheffield to Keadby

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Robbie begins his 300-mile adventure across the north of England and the Midlands. He is forced to make a running repair while on the Tinsley lock flight. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Robbie Cumming
Executive Producer:
Tony Parker

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Comedian Jenny Eclair meets crafters using their skills to make the world a better place, one stitch at a time. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jenny Eclair
Archive Source:
Valerie Evans
Sound Recordist:
Paul Parsons
Sound Recordist:
Pleasant Sound
Camera Operator:
Michelle Tofi
Director of photography:
John-Martin White
Assistant Producer:
Isabella Silver
Producer:
Alison Grist
Executive Producer:
Edward Morgan

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 8 months

In this film, made in 2011, the then Prince of Wales gives his perspective on the work of Hubert Parry, composer of some of Britain's best-loved hymns. Show more

BBC Four HD

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