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Great Asian Railway Journeys

Series 1

Raffles Place to Botanic Gardens

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Michael Portillo discovers Singapore’s maritime origins and the vision of the 19th-century Englishman who put it on the map. At the iconic Raffles Hotel, Michael treats himself to a Singapore sling. Show more

Fred Dibnah's Age of Steam

Episode 3: Driving the Wheels of Industry

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Steam history series. A look at the industrial expansion of the 18th century, and the use of steam engines in mills, collieries and steelworks. Show more

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Chris discovers the cleverest animal travellers and how they find their way, from deer with mental maps, blue whales planning routes, and dung beetles navigating by the stars. Show more

A History of Ancient Britain

Orkney's Stone Age Temple

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Using 3D graphics, Neil Oliver explores a recently-discovered 5,000-year-old temple in Orkney that has triggered new thoughts about the beliefs of Neolithic people. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Neil Oliver
Series Producer:
Eamon Hardy
Executive Producer:
Cameron Balbirnie

Screen Two

Series 8

The Lost Language of Cranes

Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes

on BBC Four HD

When his son confesses he is gay, Owen realises that he too can no longer live a lie. Starring Brian Cox. Show more

Contributors

Owen Benjamin:
Brian Cox
Rose Benjamin:
Eileen Atkins
Phillip Benjamin:
Angus Macfadyen
Elliot Abrahams:
Corey Baker
Jerene Parks:
Cathy Tyson
Robin Bradley:
Ben Daniels
Derek Moulthorpe:
John Schlesinger
Producer:
Ruth Caleb
Director:
Nigel Finch

Genres

Britain and the Sea

Episode 1: Adventure and Exploration

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

David Dimbleby sails the south west coast of England, exploring maritime art, architecture and history - including the story of Sir Francis Drake. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Dimbleby
Producer:
John Hodgson
Director:
John Hodgson
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely
Series Producer:
Alexander Leith

Great Asian Railway Journeys

Series 1

Raffles Place to Botanic Gardens

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Michael Portillo discovers Singapore’s maritime origins and the vision of the 19th-century Englishman who put it on the map. At the iconic Raffles Hotel, Michael treats himself to a Singapore sling. Show more

Fred Dibnah's Age of Steam

Episode 3: Driving the Wheels of Industry

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Steam history series. A look at the industrial expansion of the 18th century, and the use of steam engines in mills, collieries and steelworks. Show more

Duration: 52 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Documentary series that explores the importance of water to human civilisation. How H2O causes deserts to bloom, creates rivers in the air and drives the great animal migrations. Show more

BBC Four HD

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