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1968: The Lost Tape—The Morecambe and Wise Show
A lost episode of the beloved UK comedy duo's show from 1968.
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Episode 1—The Count of Monte Cristo, Series 1
Falsely accused of treason, Edmond Dantès is arrested for a crime he did not commit.
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David Attenborough: A Life on Air
Profiling the television career of David Attenborough, from executive to explorer.
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Whitney at the BBC
A celebration of Whitney Houston that looks back at her best performances at the BBC.
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Jodrell Bank: Tuning Into the Universe—The Sky at Night
The team explore the story of Jodrell Bank Observatory and its towering Lovell Telescope.
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Dam Busters Declassified
Martin Shaw retraces the 1943 raid which used bouncing bombs to destroy German dams.
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Episode 1—Berlusconi: Condemned to Win, Series 1
Berlusconi’s AC Milan takeover reshapes the club and sets him on a path to politics.
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The 1951 Festival of Britain: A Brave New World
Story behind the festival which showed how to carve out a bright future through design.
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Episode 1—Hidden Assets, Series 3
A tragic raid in Dublin links to murders in Spain, setting CAB on the trail of a criminal.
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The New Campus Revolution—Storyville, Speechless
Film exploring the culture wars and freedom of speech conversations on US campuses.
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Edna the Inebriate Woman—Play for Today, Series 2
Patrica Hayes stars as Edna, an alcoholic homeless woman in search of shelter.
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Prince and The Revolution: Live
A powerful performance by Prince and The Revolution, remixed, remastered and enhanced.
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Coming Together—This Life, Series 1
Anna attends an interview at a well-to-do firm of solicitors.
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17/09/1999—Top of the Pops
With Supergrass, Thunderbugs, The All Seeing I feat Phil Oakey, Suede and Vengaboys.
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The Great Escaper
WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
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Stephen Poliakoff Remembers... Caught on a Train—Remembers...
Screenwriter Stephen Poliakoff looks back on his 1980 television drama Caught on a Train.
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Caught on a Train—Playhouse
An Englishman shares a train journey with an American girl and an elderly Viennese lady.
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Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield
Nuclear physicist Jim Al-Khalili uncovers the story of the Sellafield nuclear facility.
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Krapp's Last Tape
Harold Pinter stars in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed study of mortality and memory.
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The Scene Changes—The Magic of Dance, Series 1
Margot Fonteyn discusses the role of the male in dance.
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Murder on the Orient Express
Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.
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Volume 2—Dusty Springfield at the BBC
A chance to explore the BBC’s archives with one of British music’s biggest stars.
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Roy Orbison at the BBC
A deep dive into the BBC’s archives to celebrate the great Roy Orbison.
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