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  • 2016
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    Dangerous Earth

    Dangerous Earth

    1 2016 HD

    Series showing how new camera technology is revealing the inner workings of the Earth's most spectacular natural wonders.

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  • 2019
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    Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

    Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

    8.00 2019 HD

    Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science,...

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  • 2006
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    Planet Earth: The Future

    Planet Earth: The Future

    8.60 2006 HD

    The three-part complementary series features eminent scientists, theologians and conservationists discussing the environmental and conservation...

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  • 2017
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    The Art of Japanese Life

    The Art of Japanese Life

    8.70 2017 HD

    Dr James Fox looks at the art and culture of Japan.

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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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  • 2015
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    Blood and Gold: The Making of Spain with Simon Sebag Montefiore

    Blood and Gold: The Making of Spain with Simon Sebag Montefiore

    7.50 2015 HD

    Simon Sebag Montefiore embarks on a fascinating journey to unlock 2,000 years of Spain's history.

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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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  • 2005
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    The Music of the Primes

    The Music of the Primes

    1 2005 HD

    For more than 2,000 years, a mathematical riddle has baffled the world’s greatest minds. It’s a problem of such difficulty that it has...

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  • 2015
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    Rock 'n' Roll America

    Rock 'n' Roll America

    9.00 2015 HD

    A three-part series tracing the history of American rock 'n' roll music from the 1950s onwards.

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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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  • 2015
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    Asylum

    Asylum

    6.50 2015 HD

    Inspired by the true stories of whistle-blowers claiming asylum, Asylum is a satirical comedy about a government whistle-blower and a millionaire...

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  • 2013
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    Archaeology: A Secret History

    Archaeology: A Secret History

    10.00 2013 HD

    Dr Richard Miles seeks our ancient treasures and explores our relationship with the past.

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  • 2017
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    An Art Lovers' Guide

    An Art Lovers' Guide

    1 2017 HD

    With sumptuous palaces, exquisite artworks and stunning architecture, every great city offers a dizzying multitude of cultural highlights. So what...

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  • 2006
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    Folk Britannia

    Folk Britannia

    1 2006 HD

    Three 1-hour films exploring British folk music from the rebirth of English romance to the latter day revival.

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  • 2013
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    Sound of Cinema: The Music That Made the Movies

    Sound of Cinema: The Music That Made the Movies

    7.50 2013 HD

    Series celebrating the art of the cinema soundtrack, as Neil Brand explores the work of the great movie composers and demonstrates their techniques.

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  • 2018
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    Vic and Bob's Big Night Out

    Vic and Bob's Big Night Out

    8.70 2018 HD

    Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer provide songs, sketches and silliness in buckets.

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  • 2003
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    Mark Lawson Talks To

    Mark Lawson Talks To

    6.00 2003 HD

    A series in which arts presenter Mark Lawson has a 60-minute in-depth conversation with a notable figure.

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  • 2011
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    The Beauty of Books

    The Beauty of Books

    1 2011 HD

    Series combining human stories, expert interviews, book illustrations and historic archive to reveal the beauty of books.

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  • 2017
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    Sound Waves: The Symphony of Physics

    Sound Waves: The Symphony of Physics

    8.00 2017 HD

    Dr Helen Czerski examines the world of sound waves.

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  • 2009
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    An Islamic History of Europe

    An Islamic History of Europe

    1 2009 HD

    Rageh Omaar visits Spain, Sicily and France to discover the history of Islam in Europe

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