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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

A team of canine experts reveal the innermost secrets of man's best friend. In this episode they explore how senses and abilities differ across the huge range of modern dog breeds. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Humble
Presenter:
Steve Leonard
Executive Producer:
Leesa Rumley
Series Producer:
Jamie Lochead
Director:
Jamie Lochead
Presenter:
Ruth Goodman

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

A team of canine experts reveal the innermost secrets of man's best friend. This episode includes the origin of the poodle haircut, the greyhound's speed and dog breeds themselves. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Humble
Presenter:
Steve Leonard
Executive Producer:
Leesa Rumley
Series Producer:
Jamie Lochead
Director:
Jamie Lochead
Presenter:
Ruth Goodman

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

2011

Episode 1: What's in Your Head?

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Bruce Hood measures the brain's nerve cells in action, reads someone's mind from 100 miles away, and reveals how the brain creates its own version of reality. Show more

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

2011

Episode 2: Who's in Charge Here Anyway?

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Professor Bruce Hood tests the limits of the memory, finding out how humans learn, how the brain takes shortcuts and why multitasking can be dangerous. Show more

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

2011

Episode 3: Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

With a little help from a baby, a robot and a magician, Professor Bruce Hood uncovers what makes us truly human in this final lecture. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Ben Garrod and Danielle George explore whether machines built to enhance our lives could become our greatest rivals. Ben meets one of the most humanlike robots in the world, Erica. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

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

Ben Garrod and Danielle George investigate whether robots will ever become our friends, if we should trust them with our lives, and if one day they will even become conscious. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

A team of canine experts reveal the innermost secrets of man's best friend. In this episode they take a look at the special relationship between humans and dogs. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Humble
Presenter:
Steve Leonard
Executive Producer:
Leesa Rumley
Series Producer:
Jamie Lochead
Director:
Jamie Lochead
Presenter:
Ruth Goodman

Duration: 1 hour, 39 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for 7 months

Every summer, the sheep on Scafell Pike are gathered down to the farm for shearing. On this epic journey, a shepherd reflects on life while caring for his flock in this rugged landscape. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Maxine Peake
Executive Producer:
David Dugan
Executive Producer:
Leesa Rumley
Production Manager:
Will Hulse
Director of photography:
John Livesey
Production Company:
Windfall Films Ltd