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Join Fred Dibnah as he explores Britain's industrial history, examining the groundbreaking examples engineering that helped spark the industrial revolution and propel the country to the forefront of the world. In each episode of the six-part series, which originally aired in 1999, he visits important factories and vital structures that were hugely significant during the industrial revolution. On h

Join Robbie Cumming as he embarks on an adventure across the Midlands and North of England from the comfort of his narrowboat, along the Victorian waterways of Britain on a journey of self-discovery. Intersecting various towns and cities, this documentary follows Robbie as he navigates these winding waterways, whilst maintaining his beloved narrowboat the 'Naughty Lass'. Each leg of his journey is

Oxford, 1923: Die Studenten Charles (Matthew Goode) und der adlige Sebastian (Ben Whishaw, „Das Parfum“) sind beste Freunde – dass Charles von Sebastian begehrt wird, ahnt er nicht. Als beide auf Sebastians Familiensitz Schloss Brideshead weilen, verguckt sich Charles in Sebastians Schwester – so nimmt das Unheil seinen Lauf… \n\nDie gleichnamige elfstündige TV-Version von 1981 ist legendär – Jere

Helen Mirren looks back on her role in Robert Altman's acclaimed and multi-award-winning 2001 film Gosford Park, written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. The critically acclaimed murder-mystery tapped into that same world of servants and masters and saw Helen joining an all-star, ensemble cast that featured fellow acting greats, including Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Alan Bates, Stephen

England, 1932: Eine illustre Jagdgesellschaft versammelt sich auf dem Landgut der McCordles. Während die Hausdame Mrs. Wilson (Helen Mirren) mit eiserner Hand über die angereiste Dienerschaft regiert, vergnügen sich die Gäste mit boshaften Sticheleien. \n\nVerarmte Verwandte wie die Countess Constance (köstlich: Maggie Smith) betteln ihren Gastgeber um Geld an. Doch der bärbeißige Hausherr lässt s

For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. But life's genetic blueprint is incredibly fragile, and researchers have struggled to find genetic material in fossils that has survived for millions of years. Then, one maverick scientist had the controversial idea of looking for DNA not in fossils or frozen ancient tissue – but in the soil. This film follows the scientists

Join Fred Dibnah as he explores Britain's industrial history, examining the groundbreaking examples engineering that helped spark the industrial revolution and propel the country to the forefront of the world. In each episode of the six-part series, which originally aired in 1999, he visits important factories and vital structures that were hugely significant during the industrial revolution. On h

With unique behind-the-scenes access, this series follows the construction workers at Hinkley Point C, Britain's biggest and newest nuclear power station, which is being built in a remote corner of the Somerset countryside. With a price tag of over £22 billion and covering an area the size of 250 football pitches, this extraordinary construction site is one of the largest in Europe and the UK's fi

Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles,

Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles,

Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles,

Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles,

Shania Twain sits down with Dermot O'Leary ahead of her Glastonbury debut, looking back at the joyful highs and emotional lows of a life and career full of loss and challenges but defined by recovery and triumph. For more than 30 years, Shania has enchanted music fans in ever increasing circles – first country fans, then pop fans, then taking her music to the world. Shania has always remained an o

Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne are live from Worthy Farm to introduce the 2024 Glastonbury Festival legend, queen of country pop Shania Twain. The Canadian icon will step out onto the Pyramid Stage, making her debut and joining the likes of Dolly Parton, Kylie Minogue and Diana Ross in the Glastonbury legends hall of fame. With her huge back catalogue of country pop classics, there's no doubt she w

Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles,

Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles,

Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles,