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  • 2014
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    Treasures of Ancient Egypt

    Treasures of Ancient Egypt

    7.50 2014 HD

    Alastair Sooke tells the story of Ancient Egyptian art through 30 extraordinary masterpieces.

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  • 2007
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    The Genius of Photography

    The Genius of Photography

    7.20 2007 HD

    Documentary series exploring the history of photography - from daguerreotype to digital, from portraits to photo-journalism, from art to advertising.

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  • 2022
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    Secrets of Size: Atoms to Supergalaxies

    Secrets of Size: Atoms to Supergalaxies

    7.70 2022 HD

    In this mind-bending series, Jim Al-Khalili explores the vast range of size in the universe, from tiny atoms to gigantic, interconnected galaxies.

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  • 2007
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    The Book Quiz

    The Book Quiz

    1 2007 HD

    The Book Quiz is a literary panel show. The first series, broadcast in 2007, was hosted by David Baddiel with a second 2008 series was hosted by...

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  • 2022
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    How the BBC Began

    How the BBC Began

    1 2022 HD

    The often-hilarious stories of the BBC's first 50 years. The corporation's pioneers describe its evolution – which was often by accident rather...

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  • 2009
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    Cowards

    Cowards

    7.00 2009 HD

    Four-man sketch show packed with surprise and invention - all delivered with a unique brand of joyful deadpan absurdity.

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  • 2020
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    Einstein's Quantum Riddle

    Einstein's Quantum Riddle

    10.00 2020 HD

    The story of quantum entanglement, perhaps the strangest concept in science. Mind-bending concepts and brilliant experiments lead us to a profound...

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  • 2007
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    The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn

    The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn

    0.50 2007 HD

    Documentary series about Albert Kahn's photographic Archive of the Planet. For a quarter of a century, Kahn supplied a team of photographers with...

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  • 2006
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    Time

    Time

    8.00 2006 HD

    Time is a 2006 documentary television series first broadcast on BBC Four in the United Kingdom. It is written and presented by Michio Kaku.

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  • 2008
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    What Happened Next?

    What Happened Next?

    1 2008 HD

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  • 2009
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    Science And Islam

    Science And Islam

    8.00 2009 HD

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  • 2016
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    The Beginning and End of the Universe

    The Beginning and End of the Universe

    7.20 2016 HD

    Jim Al-Khalili tackles the greatest question in science - how the universe began. By recreating key experiments Jim unravels the mystery of science's...

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  • 2010
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    Art of Germany

    Art of Germany

    8.00 2010 HD

    In an absorbing study, Andrew Graham-Dixon tells the story of a national art that conveys passion, precision, hope and renewal. He juxtaposes...

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  • 2016
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    Trainspotting Live

    Trainspotting Live

    1 2016 HD

    Trainspotting Live will bring three nights of spotting, joy and excitement to BBC Four as Peter Snow, mathematician Dr Hannah Fry and engineer Dick...

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  • 2005
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    The Late Edition

    The Late Edition

    1 2005 HD

    The Late Edition was a British television programme broadcast on BBC Four. It took the form of a topical chat show in the vein of The Daily Show,...

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  • 2007
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    Racism: A History

    Racism: A History

    7.00 2007 HD

    Racism: A History is a three-part British documentary series originally broadcast on BBC Four in March 2007. It was part of the season of programmes...

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  • 2009
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    Britain's Best Drives

    Britain's Best Drives

    1 2009 HD

    Britain's Best Drives is a six-part 2009 British television series in which Richard Wilson travels across the UK in reviewing the best driving roads...

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  • 2014
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    The Secret Life of Books

    The Secret Life of Books

    1 2014 HD

    Classic books are considered with a fresh eye. Returning to the authors' original manuscripts and letters, expert writers and performers bring their...

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  • 2022
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    Inside Classical

    Inside Classical

    1 2022 HD

    The BBC's orchestras are joined by world-renowned singers and musicians at some of the UK's most beautiful concert halls, performing the best in...

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  • 2018
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    Size Matters

    Size Matters

    5.50 2018 HD

    Hannah Fry takes a spectacular look at the science of size by imagining a parallel world in which everything is made bigger or smaller.

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