Historian Michael Wood charts the Reformation.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
Historian Michael Wood charts the Reformation.
Michael Wood tells the story of the British Civil Wars.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
Michael Wood tells the story of the British Civil Wars.
Michael Wood uncovers the extraordinary tale of the Industrial Revolution.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
Michael Wood uncovers the extraordinary tale of the Industrial Revolution.
Michael Wood takes an overview of events between the jubilees of 1897 and 2012.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
Michael Wood takes an overview of events between the jubilees of 1897 and 2012.
-
The Hacienda - The Club that Shook Britain
-
Matt Drury
The story of Manchester’s Hacienda nightclub, including interviews with famous clubbers like Noel Gallagher. This is the story of a dance revolution that changed Britain forever.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 59
The story of Manchester’s Hacienda nightclub, including interviews with famous clubbers like Noel Gallagher. This is the story of a dance revolution that changed Britain forever.
In this documentary, Rageh Omaar sets out to find out that if human depiction is the source of such controversy, how is it that the art displayed here shows a tradition of figurative art at the heart of Islam for century after century? He explores what forms of art are acceptable for a Muslim - and why this artistic tradition has thrived - in the hidden art of the muslim world.
- TV-Recordings
- Art & Design
- Religion
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
In this documentary, Rageh Omaar sets out to find out that if human depiction is the source of such controversy, how is it that the art displayed here shows a tradition of figurative art at the heart of Islam for century after century? He explores what forms of art are acceptable for a Muslim - and why this artistic tradition has thrived - in the hidden art of the muslim world.
-
The History of Football: The Beautiful Game
-
Richard Jones
The History Of Football - The Beautiful Game takes you beyond great goals and classic match action to focus on every aspect of the game. On and off the pitch, along the corridors of power, from its humble beginnings to the billion pound industry it is today.
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- No
The History Of Football - The Beautiful Game takes you beyond great goals and classic match action to focus on every aspect of the game. On and off the pitch, along the corridors of power, from its humble beginnings to the billion pound industry it is today.
-
The History of Football: The Beautiful Game : Africa
-
Richard Jones
This episode looks at the growth of football in Africa. It covers how the game was first introduced and the changes it has undergone over the years.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- Sport
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 52
This episode looks at the growth of football in Africa. It covers how the game was first introduced and the changes it has undergone over the years.
This episode looks at how football took its shape in Europe. It also looks at the formation of FIFA and the teams that dominated the early years.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- Sport
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 52
This episode looks at how football took its shape in Europe. It also looks at the formation of FIFA and the teams that dominated the early years.
This episode looks at varying cultures and how they have developed the same basic game to incorporate their own cultural diversity. It looks into great detail at Africa in the ?50s and how the attempt at creating the United States of Africa failed.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- Sport
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 52
This episode looks at varying cultures and how they have developed the same basic game to incorporate their own cultural diversity. It looks into great detail at Africa in the ?50s and how the attempt at creating the United States of Africa failed.
The first topic of focus in this episode is the French and how they have recently become a force in world football, since their memorable win on home soil in the 1998 World Cup.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- Sport
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 52
The first topic of focus in this episode is the French and how they have recently become a force in world football, since their memorable win on home soil in the 1998 World Cup.
-
The History of Football: The Beautiful Game : Media
-
Richard Jones
This episode looks at the football media and how they are both needed for the game and at times its worst enemy.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- Sport
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 52
This episode looks at the football media and how they are both needed for the game and at times its worst enemy.
-
The Impressionists: Painting and Revolution
-
BBC 2
Art writer Waldemar Januszczak explores the revolutionary achievements of the Impressionists
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- No
Art writer Waldemar Januszczak explores the revolutionary achievements of the Impressionists
Art writer Waldemar Januszczak explores the revolutionary achievements of the Impressionists. In the first episode, Waldemar delves into the back stories of four of the most influential Impressionists - Pissarro, Monet, Renoir and Bazille - who together laid the foundations of the artistic movement.
- TV-Recordings
- Art & Design
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 60
Art writer Waldemar Januszczak explores the revolutionary achievements of the Impressionists. In the first episode, Waldemar delves into the back stories of four of the most influential Impressionists - Pissarro, Monet, Renoir and Bazille - who together laid the foundations of the artistic movement.
Waldemar Januszczak continues his investigation of the Impressionists by taking us outdoors to their most famous locations. Although Impressionist pictures often look sunny and relaxed, achieving this peaceful air was hard work.
- TV-Recordings
- Art & Design
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 60
Waldemar Januszczak continues his investigation of the Impressionists by taking us outdoors to their most famous locations. Although Impressionist pictures often look sunny and relaxed, achieving this peaceful air was hard work.
Waldemar Januszczak continues his investigation of the Impressionists, focusing this time on the people they painted and in particular the subjects of Degas, Caillebotte and the often forgotten Impressionist women artists.
- TV-Recordings
- Art & Design
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 60
Waldemar Januszczak continues his investigation of the Impressionists, focusing this time on the people they painted and in particular the subjects of Degas, Caillebotte and the often forgotten Impressionist women artists.
This episode takes a closer look at the late years of Impressionism, using the last show these artists did together as a starting point. Waldemar looks in considerable depth at the work of Georges Seurat.
- TV-Recordings
- Art & Design
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 60
This episode takes a closer look at the late years of Impressionism, using the last show these artists did together as a starting point. Waldemar looks in considerable depth at the work of Georges Seurat.
-
The Joy Of Disco
-
BBC 4
Documentary about how a much-derided music actually changed the world. Between 1969 and 1979 disco soundtracked gay liberation, foregrounded female desire in the age of feminism and led to the birth of modern club culture as we know it today.
- TV-Recordings
- Music
- Other
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
Documentary about how a much-derided music actually changed the world. Between 1969 and 1979 disco soundtracked gay liberation, foregrounded female desire in the age of feminism and led to the birth of modern club culture as we know it today.
Documentary telling the story of the easy listening genre from the 50s to the present day.
- TV-Recordings
- Music
- Other
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 90
Documentary telling the story of the easy listening genre from the 50s to the present day.
Do you remember buying your first single? Where you bought it? What it was? The thrill of playing it for the first time? What it sounded like? How it maybe changed your life? Lots of us do. Lots of us still have that single somewhere in a dusty box in the attic, along with other treasured memorabilia.
- TV-Recordings
- Music
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
Do you remember buying your first single? Where you bought it? What it was? The thrill of playing it for the first time? What it sounded like? How it maybe changed your life? Lots of us do. Lots of us still have that single somewhere in a dusty box in the attic, along with other treasured memorabilia.
-
The Lance Armstrong Story - Stop at Nothing
-
Alex Holmes
Documentary telling the intimate but explosive story about the man behind the greatest fraud in recent sporting history, a portrait of a man who stopped at nothing in pursuit of money, fame and success.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 61
Documentary telling the intimate but explosive story about the man behind the greatest fraud in recent sporting history, a portrait of a man who stopped at nothing in pursuit of money, fame and success.
-
The Life of Birds
-
A look at the natural history of birds, narrated by David Attenborough.
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- No
A look at the natural history of birds, narrated by David Attenborough.
A look at the natural history of birds, narrated by David Attenborough. This programme reveals how birds have become highly sophisticated communicators, using extraordinary patterns of colour and beautiful songs to deter predators, intimidate rivals and impress potential mates.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 58
A look at the natural history of birds, narrated by David Attenborough. This programme reveals how birds have become highly sophisticated communicators, using extraordinary patterns of colour and beautiful songs to deter predators, intimidate rivals and impress potential mates.
A look at the natural history of birds, narrated by David Attenborough. This programme reveals how male birds use extraordinary displays and bizarre mating rituals to attract the attentions of females.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 58
A look at the natural history of birds, narrated by David Attenborough. This programme reveals how male birds use extraordinary displays and bizarre mating rituals to attract the attentions of females.
David Attenborough presents a natural history of birds. In this programme, he examines the variety of ways in which birds construct their nests and protect their eggs from predators. Including breathtaking scenes of aerial piracy and a remarkable 3-D animated view of the processes involved in laying an egg.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 58
David Attenborough presents a natural history of birds. In this programme, he examines the variety of ways in which birds construct their nests and protect their eggs from predators. Including breathtaking scenes of aerial piracy and a remarkable 3-D animated view of the processes involved in laying an egg.
David Attenborough presents a natural history of birds. This programme provides an illustration of the fascinating diversity of feeding practices and behavioural patterns employed by birds. Sweeping through an incredible range of species, including pelicans, sea eagles, babblers and finch chicks, it offers a thorough study of the way in which birds solve the problems of parenthood.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 58
David Attenborough presents a natural history of birds. This programme provides an illustration of the fascinating diversity of feeding practices and behavioural patterns employed by birds. Sweeping through an incredible range of species, including pelicans, sea eagles, babblers and finch chicks, it offers a thorough study of the way in which birds solve the problems of parenthood.
David Attenborough presents a natural history of birds. This programme looks at how birds cope with living in some of the harshest and most bizarre places on the planet, looking at the sandgrouse in the Namibian desert, spectacled eiders in the Arctic, a 10,000-strong nesting colony of oilbirds in a Venezuelan cave, and black vultures nesting on the sixteenth floor balcony of a skyscraper in Sao Paulo.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 58
David Attenborough presents a natural history of birds. This programme looks at how birds cope with living in some of the harshest and most bizarre places on the planet, looking at the sandgrouse in the Namibian desert, spectacled eiders in the Arctic, a 10,000-strong nesting colony of oilbirds in a Venezuelan cave, and black vultures nesting on the sixteenth floor balcony of a skyscraper in Sao Paulo.
Has one of Britain's greatest artists been unfairly forgotten? Waldemar Januszczak thinks so. In this documentary, Januszczak argues that the little known 17th-century portrait painter William Dobson was the first English painter of genius.
- TV-Recordings
- Art & Design
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 60
Has one of Britain's greatest artists been unfairly forgotten? Waldemar Januszczak thinks so. In this documentary, Januszczak argues that the little known 17th-century portrait painter William Dobson was the first English painter of genius.
Documentary series on the fall of the Iron Curtain and its legacy.How the collapse of communism affected people in the 'socialist paradise' of East Germany.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 115
Documentary series on the fall of the Iron Curtain and its legacy.How the collapse of communism affected people in the 'socialist paradise' of East Germany.
In Czechoslovakia, attempts to reform communism were crushed by Warsaw Pact allies in 1968.
- TV-Recordings
- History
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 115
In Czechoslovakia, attempts to reform communism were crushed by Warsaw Pact allies in 1968.