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Melvyn Bragg, accompanied by a vintage mobile cinema, travels across the country, to show incredible footage preserved by the British Film Institute and other national and regional film archives, and tell the history of modern Britain. This episode comes from Osterley Park in Middlesex, the site of the first Home Guard training school, and looks back to the Second World War and a time when million

Documentary which journeys back to the 1950s, when the coach was king. From its early origins in the charabanc, the coach had always been the people's form of transport. Cheaper and more flexible than the train, it allowed those who had travelled little further than their own villages and towns a first taste of exploration and freedom. Whole communities crammed into coach after coach en route to p

A glittering programme including Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, which celebrates its centenary this year, plus Barber's Adagio for Strings, recorded live from the Royal Albert Hall with the all-star Sinfonia of London. Tonight's concert of scintillating American classics is conducted by audience favourite John Wilson and also includes Copland's ballet Billy the Kid suite and John Adams's Harmonieleh

Margot Fonteyn explores the dancer's life. The rigours of ballet class, the rehearsals and preparation, and finally the moment of judgment when it's out in the limelight and on with the performance. Some of Margot Fonteyn's greatest moments on stage are relived in Salut d'Amour, which Frederick Ashton created for a Gala Birthday Tribute. The series ends with a complete performance of Ashton's ball

Rambert's thrilling stage adaptation The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, with direction and choreography by Rambert's artistic director Benoit Swan Pouffer. Opening in the trenches of Flanders, a personal story unfolds in postwar industrial Birmingham as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate, and Tommy is intoxicated by mys

Documentary which journeys back to the 1950s, when the coach was king. From its early origins in the charabanc, the coach had always been the people's form of transport. Cheaper and more flexible than the train, it allowed those who had travelled little further than their own villages and towns a first taste of exploration and freedom. Whole communities crammed into coach after coach en route to p

Long-running general knowledge quiz that tests the intellectual powers of the brightest undergraduates in Britain. Launched in 1962 and hosted by Bamber Gascoigne, the show achieved cult status with teams from two different rival colleges pitting their wits against each other each week. The questions are as varied and as tough as they can be, and competitors risk having hard-earned points deducted

British quiz show, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, in which teams compete in a tournament of finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues. Each episode features two teams of three people competing in four rounds of gameplay. Each of the four rounds involve connections but they are not obvious or easy. The four rounds are ''What is the Connection?'', ''What Comes Fourth?'', ''Connect

Often dismissed as a chocolate box painter, in his day, Constable was a revolutionary. In this this programme, art historian Rose Balston explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how TV has influenced our understanding of him. Constable pushed the boundaries of landscape painting, to the extent he was rejected by the establishment. Perhaps just as surprisingly, he poured his love for one wo

In the second part of his fascinating journey exploring American art, Andrew Graham-Dixon gets under the skin of the modern American metropolis. Starting his journey at the foot of the Statue of Liberty, which he describes as a pioneering early skyscraper, Andrew discovers how the ambitions of visionary artists and architects helped America remove itself from the shadow of Europe and become the mo

First airing in 1957, The Sky at Night is a long-running documentary series that offers an in-depth examination of our majestic night sky. Containing a number astronomical and space-related topics, the series is a highly informative exploration of the night sky, providing viewers with incredibly detailed knowledge on items such as black holes, planets, meteor showers, stellar life cycles, and more

Vienna was the capital of the Habsburg dynasty and home to the Holy Roman Emperors. From here, they dominated middle Europe for nearly 1,000 years. In this series, historian Simon Sebag Montefiore describes how the Habsburgs transformed Vienna into a multinational city of music, culture and ideas. Napoleon, Hitler, Mozart, Strauss, Freud, Stalin and Klimt all played their part. In this first episo

Dr James Fox takes a journey through six different landscapes across Britain, meeting artists whose work explores our relationship to the natural world. From Andy Goldsworthy's beautiful stone sculptures to James Turrell's extraordinary sky spaces, this is a film about art made out of nature itself. Featuring spectacular images of landscape and art, James travels from the furthest reaches of the S

British quiz show, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, in which teams compete in a tournament of finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues. Each episode features two teams of three people competing in four rounds of gameplay. Each of the four rounds involve connections but they are not obvious or easy. The four rounds are ''What is the Connection?'', ''What Comes Fourth?'', ''Connect

Revered art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the history of art in the United States of America while travelling across the country. The vast land is known for many things, but art history rarely sits near the top of that list. Immersing himself in the country's diverse history, Andrew reveals the unique aspects of American art, from the country's early beginnings to its contemporary inspiratio

Long-running general knowledge quiz that tests the intellectual powers of the brightest undergraduates in Britain. Launched in 1962 and hosted by Bamber Gascoigne, the show achieved cult status with teams from two different rival colleges pitting their wits against each other each week. The questions are as varied and as tough as they can be, and competitors risk having hard-earned points deducted

British quiz show, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, in which teams compete in a tournament of finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues. Each episode features two teams of three people competing in four rounds of gameplay. Each of the four rounds involve connections but they are not obvious or easy. The four rounds are ''What is the Connection?'', ''What Comes Fourth?'', ''Connect

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

An insight into the life of one of the biggest names of boxing ever, who went on to become an icon of his time as an activist and philanthropist. Muhammad Ali's larger than life persona is explored through his magnificent achievements in the world of sports. Born Kentucky in 1942 as Casius Clay, he rose quickly from amateur to professional boxing, becoming the most famous name of this sport. After

An insight into the life of one of the biggest names of boxing ever, who went on to become an icon of his time as an activist and philanthropist. Muhammad Ali's larger than life persona is explored through his magnificent achievements in the world of sports. Born Kentucky in 1942 as Casius Clay, he rose quickly from amateur to professional boxing, becoming the most famous name of this sport. After

An insight into the life of one of the biggest names of boxing ever, who went on to become an icon of his time as an activist and philanthropist. Muhammad Ali's larger than life persona is explored through his magnificent achievements in the world of sports. Born Kentucky in 1942 as Casius Clay, he rose quickly from amateur to professional boxing, becoming the most famous name of this sport. After

An insight into the life of one of the biggest names of boxing ever, who went on to become an icon of his time as an activist and philanthropist. Muhammad Ali's larger than life persona is explored through his magnificent achievements in the world of sports. Born Kentucky in 1942 as Casius Clay, he rose quickly from amateur to professional boxing, becoming the most famous name of this sport. After

First airing in 1957, The Sky at Night is a long-running documentary series that offers an in-depth examination of our majestic night sky. Containing a number astronomical and space-related topics, the series is a highly informative exploration of the night sky, providing viewers with incredibly detailed knowledge on items such as black holes, planets, meteor showers, stellar life cycles, and more

British quiz show, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, in which teams compete in a tournament of finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues. Each episode features two teams of three people competing in four rounds of gameplay. Each of the four rounds involve connections but they are not obvious or easy. The four rounds are ''What is the Connection?'', ''What Comes Fourth?'', ''Connect

The series reveals the influence of television on our understanding of some key figures in art as well as some trends. Four young British art historians analyze BBC archive and explain to us the change of attitude. (Senderinfo).

Long-running general knowledge quiz that tests the intellectual powers of the brightest undergraduates in Britain. Launched in 1962 and hosted by Bamber Gascoigne, the show achieved cult status with teams from two different rival colleges pitting their wits against each other each week. The questions are as varied and as tough as they can be, and competitors risk having hard-earned points deducted

British quiz show, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, in which teams compete in a tournament of finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues. Each episode features two teams of three people competing in four rounds of gameplay. Each of the four rounds involve connections but they are not obvious or easy. The four rounds are ''What is the Connection?'', ''What Comes Fourth?'', ''Connect

Professor Brian Cox begins his epic exploration of the cosmos with a hymn to the great luminous bodies that bring light and warmth to the universe: the stars. It is estimated that there are two hundred trillion stars in the universe, each playing their part in an epic story of creation- a great saga that stretches from the dawn of time, with the arrival of the first star, through diverse generatio

Over 40 years on from the end of the Second World War, this landmark series explored the reasons why Germany fell in thrall to the Nazis. Combining astonishing archive, storytelling and interviews with figures at the heart of Hitler's rise to power, it tells us of the Nazi mentality, why they believed what they did. Chillingly, it looks at those who still have belief the Nazis were right. Laurence

How was it possible that the cultured nation at the heart of Europe ever allowed Hitler to come to power? With the help of film archive discoveries from Russia and interviews with eye witnesses, many of whom are former members of the Nazi party and have never appeared on television before, this film reveals how the Nazi party was born and grew in support in the late 1920s, and shows just why in Ja

Ken Loach ist das moralische Gewissen des europäischen Kinos. Seit Jahrzehnten dreht er Filme, die den sozial Benachteiligten am Rand der Gesellschaft eine Stimme geben. Loach ist jetzt 87 Jahre alt, „The Old Oak“ ist sein letzter Film. Nach „Ich, Daniel Blake“ (2016) und „Sorry We Missed You“ (2019) kehrt er noch einmal in den vernachlässigten Nordosten von England zurück, um ein Zeichen der Hoff

Tune into 1960s one-off plays, which marked the debut of many distinguished British writers and directors, the likes of Ken Loach, Dennis Potter, and John Hopkins. Some of these plays involve "Son of Man.