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At the former Midlothian mining village of Newtongrange, Michael meets the son of a miner whose name loomed large in the disputes of the 1970s and 1980s, "Red" Mick McGahey. On the outskirts of Edinburgh, at a recording studio in South Gyle, Michael is transported back to the wild world of 1970s pop with Bay City Rollers guitarist Stuart "Woody" Wood. Michael leaves Edinburgh and takes the train n

Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi walks through stunning scenery in the Peak District and along the Monsal Trail. From the hills above Tideswell, Shappi follows tracks and footpaths along Tideswell Dale and Miller's Dale before reaching the disused railway line of the Monsal Trail. Along the way she meets residents who are charmed by her characteristic wit and ease. Taking time to appreciate th

A novel take on the last seven days of Jesus Christ's life, based on Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous rock opera. A group of young people arrive in the Holy Land by bus to act out events leading to the Crucifixion in a blend of biblical and contemporary themes. To Judas Iscariot, Christ is a badly managed superstar, bound to lose the support of a fickle public. To the priests, he is a men

Stephen Sackur is the main host of the legendary HARDtalk interview programme on a one-on-one basis. He has interviewed prominent international personalities including presidents and prime ministers of several countries, leading cultural figures, scientists, actors, influencers. The other presenters are Zeinab Badawi and Sarah Montague. HARDtalk is the proper name for the show, the issues being di

Im Südstaatenstädtchen Sparta ist ein Mord passiert. Sheriff Gillespie (Rod Steiger) nimmt kurzerhand den durchreisenden Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) fest. Der Schwarze trägt einen eleganten Anzug und hat Geld – das muss er doch vom reichen Opfer haben. Aber Tibbs ist selbst Polizeidetektiv aus Philadelphia und räumt im Rassisten-Kaff gründlich auf… \n\nRegisseur Norman Jewison („Mondsüchtig“) le

Sam Willis looks at the history of the castle from its first appearance with the Normans in 1066 to the longest siege on English soil at Kenilworth Castle 200 years later. The castle arrived as an instrument of invasion but soon became a weapon with which unruly barons challenged the Crown. Tintagel Castle, the place where King Arthur is said to have been conceived, is also on the itinerary. It re

Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi walks through stunning scenery in the Peak District and along the Monsal Trail. From the hills above Tideswell, Shappi follows tracks and footpaths along Tideswell Dale and Miller's Dale before reaching the disused railway line of the Monsal Trail. Along the way she meets residents who are charmed by her characteristic wit and ease. Taking time to appreciate th

At the former Midlothian mining village of Newtongrange, Michael meets the son of a miner whose name loomed large in the disputes of the 1970s and 1980s, "Red" Mick McGahey. On the outskirts of Edinburgh, at a recording studio in South Gyle, Michael is transported back to the wild world of 1970s pop with Bay City Rollers guitarist Stuart "Woody" Wood. Michael leaves Edinburgh and takes the train n

Coverage of the concerts and special musical events that take place each summer over an eight-week period. The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts – or The Proms as they are now more popularly known – have a rich history. Originally founded at the end of the 19th century, The Proms are now a highlight of Britain's cultural calendar. Boasting internationally renowned conductors and musicians and focussin

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,

Enjoy classic performances with this legendary music series that gave a platform to the biggest talents of the 1970s and 80s. First hitting British screens in September 1971, The Old Grey Whistle Test welcomed onto its stage an enviable line-up of stars; Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Isaac Hayes, Blondie, David Bowie, The Police and many more all appeared on the Whistle Test at one point or anot

Top of the Pops 2 dips into the archives to explore both classic collective hits and smash solo singles spanning 20 early years of Genesis history. From the art-rock Gabriel era of flamboyant theatrics and quirky costumes to their eighties evolution into pop superstars, Genesis are both influential experimentalists and a chart-smashing behemoth. With solo numbers from Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins a

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,

Natural World is a series of wildlife programs that are centred around the Animal Kingdom and its habitats, and tell detailed stories about animals. Each episode is informative and brings a whole new perspective on animals in the most extraordinary places in the world. It is the longest-running documentary in its genre on British television, broadcast since its inception in 1983. (Senderinfo).

Celebrated British naturalist Sir David Attenborough examines the diversity and origins of "Life on Earth." The film work is outstanding and the camera teams have employed techniques which remain ground-breaking to this day. The series focuses on the story of how life emerged from simple cells to the plants and animals that are abundant on every continent. Pioneering filming techniques capture bir

Explorer Paul Rose tells the story of three Frenchmen who couldnt stand each other, yet set off on an eight-year scientific mission in one of the most hostile places on the planet. Their plan, to settle an international row by measuring the shape of the planet, took them to the disease-ridden rainforests and oxygen-starved peaks of the Ecuadorian Andes. Rose follows in the footsteps of the 18th-ce

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

Much-loved BBC comedy series following the exploits of prematurely retired, ever-grumbling security guard Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson) and his exasperated, level-headed wife Margaret (Annette Crosbie). The series is a bitter-sweet sitcom set in suburban England, based on the maxim that idle hands make mischief. Victor is unsuited to a life of leisure but finds himself at just the wrong age to b

Celebrated British naturalist Sir David Attenborough examines the diversity and origins of "Life on Earth." The film work is outstanding and the camera teams have employed techniques which remain ground-breaking to this day. The series focuses on the story of how life emerged from simple cells to the plants and animals that are abundant on every continent. Pioneering filming techniques capture bir

Explorer Paul Rose tells the story of three Frenchmen who couldnt stand each other, yet set off on an eight-year scientific mission in one of the most hostile places on the planet. Their plan, to settle an international row by measuring the shape of the planet, took them to the disease-ridden rainforests and oxygen-starved peaks of the Ecuadorian Andes. Rose follows in the footsteps of the 18th-ce

Paul Atterbury embarks on a journey into the golden age of ocean liners, finding out how these great ships made such a mark on the popular imagination and why they continue to enchant. Paul's voyage takes him around Britain and reveals a story of design, politics, propaganda, Hollywood glamour and tragedy. He uncovers amazing survivals from the liners of the past – such as a cinema in Scotland, bu

Coverage of the concerts and special musical events that take place each summer over an eight-week period. The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts – or The Proms as they are now more popularly known – have a rich history. Originally founded at the end of the 19th century, The Proms are now a highlight of Britain's cultural calendar. Boasting internationally renowned conductors and musicians and focussin

Samuel Beckett has fascinated Adrian Dunbar since he was a young student. Now, 30 years after Beckett's death in Paris, Dunbar explores what made the man who made Waiting for Godot. (Senderinfo).

Ride onboard with a Green Sea Turtle as it shows us around its spectacular coral reef home of Sipidan in Indonesia. Using only natural sounds & elegant embedded graphics delivering detailed information this is an immersive journey into the turtles' world like no other. The turtle embarks on its daily routine, revealing how they utilize all the different areas of the reef, from the inner shallows t

Paul Atterbury embarks on a journey into the golden age of ocean liners, finding out how these great ships made such a mark on the popular imagination and why they continue to enchant. Paul's voyage takes him around Britain and reveals a story of design, politics, propaganda, Hollywood glamour and tragedy. He uncovers amazing survivals from the liners of the past – such as a cinema in Scotland, bu

In the vast South Atlantic, huge pods of dolphins, massive penguin colonies and the largest gathering of marine mammals on Earth pack chains of extraordinary islands, created by powerful volcanic forces far below them. Nutrient-rich upwellings create profusions of life in some areas, whilst extreme isolation and abyssal depths host a world of bizarre creatures in others.Produced and Directed by Te

Series in which Alastair Sooke examines the artistic legacy of ancient Greece. In the final episode, he explores the extraordinary afterlife of the Greek masterpieces that changed the course of western culture. Succeeding centuries have found in ancient Greek art inspiration for their own ideals and ambitions. Filming in Italy, Germany, France and Britain, Alastair's investigation includes The Ven

It is possible that only one per cent of the wonders of ancient Egypt have been discovered, but now, thanks to a pioneering approach to archaeology, that is about to change. Dr Sarah Parcak uses satellites to probe beneath the sands, where she has found cities, temples and pyramids. Now, with Dallas Campbell and Liz Bonnin, she heads to Egypt to discover if these magnificent buildings are really t

Frida and Diego travel to San Francisco, where he has an important mural commission. Frida's style stirs much excitement, and she is determined to succeed in her own right in the face of Diego's affairs. Shocked by the vast gap between rich and poor that she witnesses in Depression-era New York, she struggles to hide her disdain for high society. After losing a child to miscarriage and her mother

She has her own bodyguards and lives in Paris in a humidified, air-conditioned box protected by triplex bullet proof glass. Despite this, she is visited by six million tourists every year. She is Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Alan Yentob tells the story of how the Mona Lisa came to be the most famous work of art in the world. It's a tale full of notoriety, glamour and intrigue as the Mona Lisa is

In the vast South Atlantic, huge pods of dolphins, massive penguin colonies and the largest gathering of marine mammals on Earth pack chains of extraordinary islands, created by powerful volcanic forces far below them. Nutrient-rich upwellings create profusions of life in some areas, whilst extreme isolation and abyssal depths host a world of bizarre creatures in others.Produced and Directed by Te