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In Living Memory

Oral history series recalling life in Wales from the turn of the century to 1939.

In Living Memory: A People's History of Wales: Episode 4: That's Entertainment

Episode 4

Episode 4: That's Entertainment

A People's History of Wales

That's Entertainment

BBC Two - In Living Memory, A People's History of Wales, That's Entertainment

A look at how people kept themselves entertained before the advent of TV and radio. 

A look at how people kept themselves entertained before the advent of TV and radio. Apart from the chapel, the main source of entertainment was the cinema or, for those over 14, dancing.

A look at how people kept themselves entertained before the advent of TV and radio. Apart from the chapel, the main source of entertainment was the cinema. But for those aged over 14, dancing played a prominent part - whether in church halls or dance halls.

In Living Memory: A People's History of Wales

BBC Two

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

People share their memories of life in Wales from the turn of the century to 1939.

Landmarks: Pakistan and Its People

01/05/2001

BBC Two - Landmarks: Pakistan and Its People

Shahnaz Pakravan narrates this film about the Swat Valley.

The people of the Swat Valley, which lies in the foothills of the Karakoram mountains, north Pakistan.

Shahnaz Pakravan narrates this film about the Swat Valley, which lies in the foothills of the Karakoram mountains, north Pakistan. Its people farm the small terraced fields for their livelihood and live in houses made from wood and stone which cling to sides of the steep valley.

Surely Some Mistake?: Episode 4

13/03/1997

Surely Some Mistake?

BBC Two - Surely Some Mistake?, Episode 4

Discussing management errors are Anita Roddick, Oliviero Toscani and Patsy Bloom.

Anita Roddick explains her links with a commercial paper factory in Nepal, Oliviero Toscani talks about controversial ads and Patsy Bloom discusses her move into the US animal insurance market.

Leading industry figures discuss their business and management errors.

Top Gear (Original Series)

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

Top Gear (Original Series): Series 38: Episode 8

Episode 8

Series 38

BBC Two - Top Gear (Original Series), Series 38, Episode 8

Jeremy and Michele visit the Geneva Motor Show and Tiff tests a British kit car.

Jeremy and Michele visit the Geneva Motor Show, Tiff tests the Acari, a British kit car, and Steve reports on the world of the motorcycle despatch rider. 

Top Gear (Original Series): Series 38

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Motor vehicles old and new are put to the test in this car-based magazine programme.

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