Programme Index

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Nov 1988, 22:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 13^th Dec 1989, 22:20 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1988, writer Beatrix Campbell looks at the Byker Wall housing estate in Newcastle, designed by Ralph Erskine in the early 1970s. Show more

Building Sights

Series 4

Humber Bridge

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Jun 1996, 20:50 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Aug 1997, 22:20 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1996, the poet Simon Armitage finds inspiration in the Humber Bridge. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Simon Armitage
Director:: Kim Flitcroft
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal
Executive Producer:: Clare Paterson

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FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Building Sights

Series 3

Boeing 747

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Jan 1991, 22:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 15^th Jan 1991, 22:20 on BBC Two Yorkshire

Available for years

First transmitted in 1991, architect Sir Norman Foster looks at the jumbo jet, a unique 'building' that flies.

Contributors

Presenter:: Sir Norman Foster
Director:: Patrick Uden
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal

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FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Building Sights

Series 4

Canary Wharf

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 13^th May 1996, 20:50 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 9^th Aug 1997, 19:45 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1996, Jools Holland's love of panoramic views takes him to Britain's then tallest tower, Canary Wharf in London. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Jools Holland
Director:: Mick Conefrey
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal
Executive Producer:: Clare Paterson

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FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Building Sights

Series 4

The Worsley Medical Building

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 20^th May 1996, 20:50 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 21^st Aug 1997, 22:45 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1996, Damien Hirst revisits the Worsley Medical Building in Leeds. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Damien Hirst
Director:: Paul Tickell
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal
Executive Producer:: Clare Paterson

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Building Sights

Series 4

Alton Estate

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Jun 1996, 20:50 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 24^th Aug 1997, 18:35 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1996, architect Sir Richard Rogers praises the Alton Housing Estate in Roehampton, south London. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Richard Rogers
Director:: Mick Conefrey
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal
Participant:: Eve O’Roughty

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Building Sights

Series 1

Alexander Fleming House

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 23^rd Nov 1988, 22:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Nov 1988, 22:20 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1988, Stephen Bayley argues that Alexander Fleming House is a building worth preserving in its original design. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Stephen Bayley
Director:: Neil Cameron
Producer:: Clare Paterson

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Brand

Building Sights: Series 1

Series

Building Sights

Series 2

Janet Street-Porter

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 11^th Oct 1989, 22:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 12^th Jul 1990, 23:45 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1991, Janet Street-Porter shows the house that Piers Gough designed for her in London's Smithfield. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Janet Street-Porter
Director:: David F. Turnbull
Researcher:: Ruth Rosenthal
Producer:: Clare Paterson

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Brand

Building Sights: Series 2

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Building Sights

Series 3

Trellick Tower

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Feb 1991, 22:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 15^th Apr 1992, 20:00 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1991, architect Sand Helsel applauds Trellick Tower, a tower block in west London designed by Erno Goldfinger. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Sand Helsel
Director:: Paul Bryers
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal

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FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Building Sights

Series 3

Boarbank Hall Oratory

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Apr 1991, 22:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th Apr 1991, 22:20 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1991, architect Richard MacCormac considers the Boarbank Hall Oratory near Grange-over-Sands, in Cumbria. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Richard MacCormac
Director:: Paul Tickell
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Series

Building Sights

Series 4

Hauer-King House

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 3^rd Jun 1996, 20:50 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Fri 29^th Aug 1997, 19:05 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1996, architect Will Alsop visits an unconventional private house built with glass walls. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Will Alsop
Director:: Paul Tickell
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal
Executive Producer:: Clare Paterson

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Series

Building Sights

Series 1

Schlumberger Building

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 8^th Nov 1988, 22:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Fri 31^st Mar 1989, 22:20 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1988, architect Eva Jiricna visits the Schlumberger Research Centre, Cambridge. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Eva Jiricna
Director:: Paul Tickell
Researcher:: Ruth Rosenthal
Executive Producer:: Clare Paterson

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

Brand

Building Sights: Series 1

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Building Sights

Series 4

Wood Street Police Station

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Jun 1996, 20:50 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 14^th Aug 1997, 22:15 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1996, cartoonist Posy Simmonds discovers a remarkable police station in the City of London.

Contributors

Presenter:: Posy Simmonds
Director:: Francesca Joseph
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal
Executive Producer:: Clare Paterson

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Building Sights

Series 4

Willis Corroon

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Jul 1996, 22:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 28^th Aug 1997, 00:15 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1996, architect Zaha Hadid looks at the Willis Corroon building in the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Zaha Hadid
Director:: Paul Bryers
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Series

Building Sights

Series 3

Lloyd's Building

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Jan 1991, 22:20 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sun 6^th Oct 1991, 17:55 on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1991, artist Michael Craig-Martin marvels at Lloyd's of London. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Michael Craig-Martin
Director:: Terry Flaxton
Producer:: Ruth Rosenthal

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FactualArts, Culture & the MediaArts

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Series