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Using previously unheard interviews and told in her own words, When Tina Turner Came to Britain is the story of Tina Turner's 50-year relationship with the UK, also featuring interviews with British musicians and fans who shared her journey. From her first visit alongside Ike Turner, supporting the Rolling Stones in 1966, to her legendary 1983 comeback performance on C4's The Tube and working with

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,

A series of documentaries focusing on art, including all art forms from music and film, to painting, literature and more. The documentaries, which tell interesting and inspiring stories about various important artworks and artists, are regarded as highly original and innovative ever since the first one was aired back in 1967. Some of the most acclaimed and well-known films are dedicated to artists

A glorious national obsession is explored in this archive-rich look at the evolution of the weather forecast from print via radio to TV and beyond – and at the changing weather itself. It shows how the Met Office and the BBC have always used the latest technology to bring the holy grail of accurate forecasting that much closer – even if the odd messenger like TV weatherman Michael Fish has been sh

A series examining horizon-broadening stories from the perspective of science and philosophy. Each item is a comprehensive examination of a certain topic or issue, diving into the heart of the story to uncover the truth about a particular subject. The series has investigated a wide variety of stories, from the perceived link between the MMR vaccine and autism, to the decline in Switzerland's estee

The story revolves around Hyacinth Bucket, a housewife from a lower class whose only aim in life is to impress others with her etiquette and social skills and climb the social ladder. She is terrified that her background will be revealed one day, and goes above and beyond to hide it. She insists her inharmonious surname is pronounced Bouquet. All her attempts as a rule lead to awkward comic situat

The story revolves around Hyacinth Bucket, a housewife from a lower class whose only aim in life is to impress others with her etiquette and social skills and climb the social ladder. She is terrified that her background will be revealed one day, and goes above and beyond to hide it. She insists her inharmonious surname is pronounced Bouquet. All her attempts as a rule lead to awkward comic situat

A series examining horizon-broadening stories from the perspective of science and philosophy. Each item is a comprehensive examination of a certain topic or issue, diving into the heart of the story to uncover the truth about a particular subject. The series has investigated a wide variety of stories, from the perceived link between the MMR vaccine and autism, to the decline in Switzerland's estee

Documentary which brings the story of the coach up to date, as it explores the most recent phase of Britain's love affair with group travel on four wheels – from school trips and football away-days to touring with bands and overland treks to India. The establishment of the National Coach Company may have standardised the livery and the experience of mainstream coach travel in the 70s, but a multit

Michael Palin moves from the busy streets of Chicago to a suburb of Oak Park, Illinois. Here, in a town that Hemingway apparently called a place of 'wide lawns and narrow minds', his ambitious and creative mother dressed him as a girl and wrote some melancholy music. Later, in Michigan, Michael visits the family summer cottage. He tries fishing and shooting, which according to Hemingway's young di

Marking the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush to British shores in 1948, this documentary follows a remarkable project spearheaded by the King, who has commissioned ten leading artists from Britain and abroad to create portraits of ten pioneering members of the Windrush Generation. The completed portraits will become part of the Royal Collection and stand as a lasting memorial

Michael Palin moves from the busy streets of Chicago to a suburb of Oak Park, Illinois. Here, in a town that Hemingway apparently called a place of 'wide lawns and narrow minds', his ambitious and creative mother dressed him as a girl and wrote some melancholy music. Later, in Michigan, Michael visits the family summer cottage. He tries fishing and shooting, which according to Hemingway's young di