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Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Darcey Bussell steps into the shoes of her Hollywood heroes such as Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly to celebrate the enduring legacy of classic dance musicals. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Lars Tharp visits China to explore why Chinese vases are so famous and expensive, visiting the mountain where porcelain was first created and Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lars Tharp
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Producer:
Ian Denyer
Director:
Ian Denyer

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Travelling around the UK and meeting experts in botanical history, genetics, pharmaceuticals and wild food, Chris Collins tells the story behind the plants most people call weeds. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Nel Hedayat finds out what life is really like for a child bride by travelling to India and Bangladesh, countries with two of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Nel Hedayat
Presenter:
Nel Hedayat
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Edmund Coulthard
Executive Producer:
Edmund Coulthard

The Tube

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Going behind the scenes of the world's oldest underground train network as it undergoes the biggest overhaul in its history. How does the tube cope with the weekends? Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Edmund Coulthard
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Director:
Rowan Deacon
Director:
Rowan Deacon
Producer:
Rowan Deacon
Producer:
Rowan Deacon

Series

The Tube

The Tube

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Going behind the scenes on the London Underground. Every year, unpaid fares total 20 million pounds. The programme follows ticket inspectors as they pursue fare evaders. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Edmund Coulthard
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Director:
Rowan Deacon
Director:
Rowan Deacon
Producer:
Rowan Deacon
Producer:
Rowan Deacon

Series

The Tube

The Tube

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Behind the scenes on the London Underground. Follow what happens when a Tube driver's worst fear becomes a reality, and meet the Underground's dedicated emergency response teams. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Edmund Coulthard
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Director:
Danny Horan
Producer:
Danny Horan

Series

The Tube

The Tube

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

Behind the scenes on the London Underground. A look at the difficulties faced by the networks head of upgrades and at how Tube staff cope with station works and renovations. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Edmund Coulthard
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Director:
Danny Horan
Producer:
Danny Horan

Series

The Tube

The Tube

Episode 5

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Behind the scenes on the London Underground. Rush hour is the Tube's biggest test - but it can be too much for some passengers. Bob Weedon has to deal with five injuries. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Edmund Coulthard
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Series Producer:
Ben Rumney
Series Producer:
Ben Rumney

Series

The Tube

The Tube

Episode 6

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Behind the scenes on the London Underground. Every night, 10,000 workers descend on the Tube to maintain, repair and clean it. We follow this invisible overnight army. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Edmund Coulthard
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Director:
Danny Horan

Series

The Tube

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

With privileged access to disused stations and rare archive footage, this is the tube's hidden history, revealing why it was first built and how it has shaped London ever since. Show more

The Route Masters: Running London's Roads

Episode 4: Gateway to London

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Series about London's roads. How Victoria Coach Station has been transformed, with cheap fares leading to a 25 per cent increase in passengers over five years. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Series Producer:
Simon Gilchrist

Power to the People

Episode 1: Keeping the Lights On

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Series going behind the scenes at energy company SSE. This episode looks at one of Britain's biggest - and oldest - power stations, Ferrybridge C in Yorkshire. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Ally Roberts
Director:
Richard Alwyn
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Gabe Solomon
Production Company:
Blast! Films Ltd

Power to the People

Episode 2: It's Not Easy Being Green

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Series going behind the scenes at energy company SSE. We follow the people behind the gamble that could revolutionise our supply - by making it go green. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Matt Rudge
Director:
Matt Rudge
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Gabe Solomon
Production Company:
Blast! Films Ltd

Power to the People

Episode 3: The Customer Is Always Right

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Energy company SSE attempts to turn around its reputation following criticism in parliament, fines for mis-selling and customers leaving the company. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Richard Alwyn
Producer:
Ally Roberts
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Gabe Solomon
Production Company:
Blast! Films Ltd

Panorama

Britain's Secret Health Tourists

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Declan Lawn reports on how 'health tourists' are obtaining free NHS treatment they should be paying for, at a cost of millions to the health service. Show more

Contributors

Reporter:
Declan Lawn
Producer:
Jane Fellner
Director:
Jane Fellner
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Executive Producer:
Steve Boulton

Genres

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

A look at how plans are being made for London's already congested roads to be able to cope with the two million people expected to move to the city by 2030. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Series Producer:
Simon Gilchrist
Director:
James Ross

Secrets of the Museum

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Behind the scenes at the Victoria and Albert Museum, priceless Raphael paintings give up their secrets. Keeper James gets hands-on with Beyonce’s ring and Queen Victoria’s coronet. Show more

Contributors

Production Manager:
Laura Miller
Production Coordinator:
Olly Cromack
Director:
Rob Farquhar
Series Producer:
Vari Innes
Series Editor:
Catey Sexton
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Assistant Producer:
Charlie Ferriday
Executive Producer:
Ed Coulthard
Production Company:
Blast! Films

Secrets of the Museum

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Behind the scenes at the V&A, a Mary Quant minidress needs a deep clean. Queen Victoria’s writing case goes on show, and curators acquire the banners of Extinction Rebellion. Show more

Contributors

Production Manager:
Laura Miller
Production Coordinator:
Olly Cromack
Director:
Rob Farquhar
Series Producer:
Vari Innes
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Assistant Producer:
Charlie Ferriday
Production Company:
Blast! Films
Composer:
Nick Harvey
Executive Producer:
Edmund Coulthard

Secrets of the Museum

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Behind the scenes at the V&A, an original Star Wars costume is missing its head. A rare photo of David Bowie and an original road sign are added to the collection. Show more

Contributors

Production Manager:
Laura Miller
Production Coordinator:
Olly Cromack
Director:
Rob Farquhar
Series Producer:
Vari Innes
Series Editor:
Catey Sexton
Executive Producer:
Alistair Pegg
Assistant Producer:
Charlie Ferriday
Executive Producer:
Edmund Coulthard
Production Company:
Blast! Films