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Around the World in 80 Treasures

Series 1

Uzbekistan to Syria

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC History Channel

Available for years

Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan sees tile making in Samarkand, the Trading Domes of Bukhara, the Fire Temple of Baku and Persepolis. Show more

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Series 2

St Bees to Maryport

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC History Channel

Available for 2 months

On the last leg of his railway journey around the north west coast of England, Michael meets a lifelong fan of Alfred Wainwright’s famous guidebooks. Show more

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Series 2

Middlesbrough to Boulby

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC History Channel

Available for 2 months

Michael's journey propels him in search of the unknown universe in Boulby, North Yorkshire, as he joins the hunt for dark matter in the deepest mine in Britain. Show more

Villages by the Sea

Series 2

Bamburgh

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC History Channel

Available for years

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh’s famous castle.

Man Alive

Top Class People

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC History Channel

Available for over a year

1960s working-class stars reveal their thoughts and feelings upon meeting royalty and how accents are now less of a hindrance in establishing credentials. (1967) Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Huth
Presenter:
Jeremy James
Presenter:
John Percival
Presenter:
Trevor Philpott
Presenter:
Desmond Wilcox
Participant:
Alan Aldridge
Participant:
Sandie Shaw
Participant:
Johnny Speight
Participant:
Evie Taylor
Participant:
Twiggy

Genres

BBC History Channel

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