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Documentaries at Christmas
Entertaining, entrancing and endearing documentaries from the festive season.
Sir Lenny Henry tells the story behind his success.
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19 Dec 2016
The four senior citizens experience retired life in the gated communities of Florida.
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27 Dec 2016
The hospital horror stories and surgery successes of those having cosmetic procedures.
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28 Dec 2016
An intimate portrait of Judi Dench, told by some of the biggest names in entertainment.
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30 Dec 2016
Documentary inspired by Alan Bennett's acerbic and often hilarious diaries.
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24 Dec 2016
In a tribute to Len Goodman, a look back on his years as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing.
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23 Dec 2016
Gordon Buchanan tries to gain the trust of an elephant and her baby in the Kenyan wild.
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26 Dec 2016
How sick puppies are smuggled into the UK and the health problems of ‘must have’ breeds.
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19 Dec 2016
How Vienna marked Europe's front line in the defence of Christendom.
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08 Dec 2016
Dr Helen Czerski reveals the latest scientific insights into icebergs.
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08 Dec 2016
Behind the scenes at the Royal Ballet during the busiest and most magical time of the year
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25 Dec 2016
Let There Be Light! — Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, 2016: Supercharged - Fuelling the Future
Saiful investigates how to generate energy without destroying the planet in the process.
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26 Dec 2016
The story of London's Olympic Opening Ceremony, told by those who made it happen.
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17 Jul 2016
A look through the archives at the talk show appearances of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
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06 Apr 2015
Darcey Bussell uncovers the tumultuous life of star ballerina Margot Fonteyn.
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20 Dec 2016
A look back at Rowan Atkinson's appearances on some of the BBC's best-loved talk shows.
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07 Dec 2016
Richard Clay guides us from cave art to street art to unravel the enigma of graffiti.
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26 Aug 2015
Bob Monkhouse entertains a room of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass.
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26 Dec 2016
A backstage pass to Danielle de Niese's preparations for her role in The Barber of Seville
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18 Dec 2016
A year in the life of an extraordinary village, hidden away in the French countryside.
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23 Dec 2016
A celebration of the ballet dancer who grew up in public and conquered TV on the way.
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23 Dec 2016
Film following the team racing to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
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Allan Little examines the forces behind the momentous events of the last year.
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23 Dec 2016
What happened on the December night when Vincent van Gogh took a blade to his own ear?
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06 Aug 2016