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The harrowing story of the queen's final hours is told. After three years' marriage to Henry VIII , she was in the Tower of London, about to become the first English queen to be executed. How did spies contribute to her downfall - and was she innocent? Director Tanya Cheadle ; Executive producer Chris Kelly
First shown on BBC4

Contributors

Unknown:
Henry Viii
Director:
Tanya Cheadle
Producer:
Chris Kelly

6/6. Beneath the Waves. Can the scientists build an underwater breathing device for Kate Humble ?
With only the simplest tools and materials in their Zanzibar workshop, it's the toughest challenge yet. The next series is likely to be shown in late autumn. Series producer Alison Gregory

Contributors

Unknown:
Kate Humble
Producer:
Alison Gregory

6/9. The Mesopotamians. From beer to battering rams, from batteries to sails, and from writing to chariots, the Mesopotamians had a lasting impact on the world. Adam Hart-Davis tests some of their inventions, while Hermione Cockburn unearths the stories behind the people and their discoveries. Producer Martin Kemp ; Series producer Martin Mortimore
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Contributors

Unknown:
Adam Hart-Davis
Unknown:
Hermione Cockburn
Producer:
Martin Kemp
Producer:
Martin Mortimore

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