A tribute to British comedian Mel Smith, who died in July 2013, aged 60, featuring home video footage, rare archive material and many classic sketches. Show more
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Melvyn Bragg on Class and Culture
Episode 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Melvyn Bragg explores the relationship between class and culture. Key cultural figures discuss the radical 80s, Thatcherism, and the 90s assertion that we were all middle class. Show more
Documentary which explores the intriguing, charming, complex and often conflicting theories on why birds sing like they do and why humans are so attracted to the sound. Show more
Celebrity genealogy series. Nigel Havers' roots prove very different from his usual upper class roles; he discovers a tale of illegitimacy worthy of a period drama. Show more
Celebrity genealogy series. Twiggy grew up in a close-knit family in London, but her mother told her almost nothing about her relations, not even her grandmother's name. Show more
Documentary providing a rare glimpse into the life of Alan Bennett, one of the UK's best-loved writers, with candid interviews, archive footage, new work and personal testimony. Show more
Celebrity genealogy series. Actress Lisa Hammond wants to get to the bottom of why her grandfather never spoke about his experiences in World War II. Show more
Celebrity genealogy series. Frances de la Tour's family tree holds a tantalising clue which hints at aristocratic ancestors. Show more