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A Victorian Scandal: The Rudest Book in Britain
A sensational High Court trial
Shedding new light on the 'no sex please, we're British' cliche of the Victorians
29 mins
Available for 27 days
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Holst: The Planets with Professor Brian Cox
A masterpiece, reimagined.
The atmospheric orchestral classic gets a scientific update from Professor Brian Cox.
87 mins
Available for 11 months
History
Victorian Sensations
3/3 Seeing and Believing. Ghosts, science, and early cinema
How the late Victorian passion for science co-existed with belief in the paranormal.
59 mins
Available for 26 days
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The Film Review
07/06/2019
Mark Kermode looks at the week's film and DVD releases with Martine Croxall.
11 mins
Available for 28 days
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Rhythms of India
1/3 Ancient Melodies. Exploring history through music
How can music help us understand India’s past – and its rapidly changing present?
59 mins
Available for 11 days
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Egon Schiele: Dangerous Desires
The dramatic story of Egon Schiele in his own words.
59 mins
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History
Treasures of Ancient Greece
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Alastair Sooke explores the surprising roots of Greek art, beginning his journey in Crete.
59 mins
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Last Chance
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Romeo & Juliet
Douglas Booth and Hailee Steinfeld as the doomed lovers
Julian Fellowes’ lavish retelling of the most famous love story of them all.
107 mins
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Loop
2019: Future Proofing
Inspiring stories of creativity from across the vibrant Scottish arts scene.
29 mins
Available for 18 days
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Paris is Burning
The real Pose – a glimpse of New York ball culture
A classic documentary follows ‘The Children’, who live for the glamorous nights.
70 mins
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Life Is a Circus
A heartwarming story of homelessness – and hope
An unlikely group of homeless people come together to create a piece of theatre.
59 mins
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BBC Young Dancer
The Grand Final from Birmingham Hippodrome
Five exceptional dancers compete for the overall title in front of a distinguished panel.
126 mins
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Doris Day: Virgin Territory
Her enduring legend
A tribute to one of Hollywood’s most popular but most underrated stars.
59 mins
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Secret Knowledge
The Hidden Jewels of the Cheapside Hoard
The story behind a trove of Elizabethan and Jacobean jewels discovered in London in 1912.
29 mins
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Hay Festival 2019
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Hay Festival
2019: Emily Maitlis
The Newsnight presenter talks about her book Airhead: The Imperfect Art of Making News.
62 mins
Available for 23 days
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Hay Festival
2019: James Ellroy
The US author talks to Mark Lawson about his new historical crime novel This Storm.
58 mins
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Hay Festival
2019: Stephen Fry
The actor and writer shares some work in progress, with live drawing by Chris Riddell.
33 mins
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Front Row Late
With Mary Beard at the Hay Festival
Mary is in Wales for a look at one of the biggest events in the literary calendar.
41 mins
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Top of the Pops: The Story of 1988
New hosts, new stars
From teen idols to acid house, a turbulent year on Britain’s number one pop show.
59 mins
Available for 29 days
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Queen: Rock the World
Follow Queen as they record their sixth album News of the World and tour North America.
59 mins
Available for 22 days
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Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
Profile of rock star Meat Loaf, featuring interviews, performance and backstage footage.
59 mins
Available for 22 days
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Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music: A Musical History
Documentary exploring the music of rock band Roxy Music and its frontman Bryan Ferry.
58 mins
Available for 8 days
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The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill
Exploring Kate Bush's career and music through the testimony of collaborators and fans.
60 mins
Available for 28 days
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Scoobs and the Rave Years
From Scotland to Ibiza
Stuart 'Scoobs' Cochrane MCs his way through the story of Scotland’s rave scene.
29 mins
Available for 24 days
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Psychedelic Britannia
A look at a period in British music history when a handful of dreamers reimagined pop.
59 mins
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Roots, Reggae, Rebellion
How a small group of Jamaican musicians created songs of Rastafari, revolution and hope.
60 mins
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Hay Festival
2019: Stephen Fry
The actor and writer shares some work in progress, with live drawing by Chris Riddell.
33 mins
Available for 18 days
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Hay Festival
2019: Emily Maitlis
The Newsnight presenter talks about her book Airhead: The Imperfect Art of Making News.
62 mins
Available for 23 days
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Hay Festival
2019: James Ellroy
The US author talks to Mark Lawson about his new historical crime novel This Storm.
58 mins
Available for 23 days
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Front Row Late
With Mary Beard at the Hay Festival
Mary is in Wales for a look at one of the biggest events in the literary calendar.
41 mins
Available for 15 days
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Ian Rankin Investigates: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Writer Ian Rankin looks into Stevenson's novel The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
57 mins
Available for 4 months
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Daphne Du Maurier
Author Daphne du Maurier is interviewed in her Cornwall home by Wilfred De'Ath. (1971)
50 mins
Available for over a year
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Patricia Cornwell: Stalking the Ripper
Author Patricia Cornwell is convinced she knows Jack the Ripper's true identity. (2002)
58 mins
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The Dracula Business
The facts and legends surrounding Bram Stoker's enduring creation - Dracula. (1974)
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