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Browse - Most popular shows on BBC Four
50s Britannia
Documentaries looking at British rock and jazz music in the pre-Beatles era.
Ian Hislop Goes Off the Rails
Ian Hislop brings his customary humour, analysis and wit to the notorious Beeching Report of 1963, which led to the closure of a third of the nation's railway lines and stations and forced tens of thousands of people into the car and onto the road.
The High Art of the Low Countries
Join Andrew Graham-Dixon on a journey through the Low Countries, where he uncovers the rich history and cultural influences that have shaped the region's art and architecture.
From the intricate details of Gothic cathedrals to the vibrant colors of Dutch paintings, this series explores the high art of the Low Countries like never before.
Oh You Pretty Things: The Story of Music and Fashion
Just how did Britain become the place where the best music goes with the most eye-catching styles? Lauren Laverne narrates a series about the love affair between our music and fashion, looking at how musicians and designers came up with the coolest and craziest looks and how we emulated our idols.
Insect Worlds
Steve Backshall explores the world of insects and their close relatives, the arachnids and crustaceans.
The NHS: A People's History
The People's History of the NHS is a series which tells the story of the NHS through the voices of the people whose lives it has affected, from its birth in 1948 to the present day.
In each episode, patients and staff from all over the country dig out and share their treasured mementoes to tell deeply personal stories that chart the highs and lows of the National Health Service's 70-year history.
Art of America
Andrew Graham-Dixon embarks on his most ambitious journey yet, an exploration of the rich, exciting and diverse art history of the United States of America
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World is a competition known throughout the classical music world as the premier showcase for opera and concert singers at the outset of their careers.
The competition is open to singers at the start of their professional careers, aged 18-32. After a three-stage selection process involving DVD and live auditions, 20 singers are invited to compete in Cardiff, to perform opera and concert music with full orchestra in four concerts, in front of a distinguished jury. The winner from each concert plus one wild card (the best of the rest) compete in the final in St David's Hall, Cardiff.
Britain's Treasure Islands
Join naturalist Stewart McPherson on an epic journey across the UK Overseas Territories, discovering their unique wildlife and history.
From the tropical paradise of the Caribbean to the icy wilderness of Antarctica, witness the incredible beauty of Britain's Treasure Islands.
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