Bbc Four TV Series - Page 4
The Wonder of Animals
2014
star 8Chris Packham uses groundbreaking science and brand-new behaviour to delve deep beneath the skin and discover the unique features that have made certain animal groups successful.Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World
2019
star 8Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.How the BBC Began
2022
How the BBC Began
2022
The often-hilarious stories of the BBC's first 50 years. The corporation's pioneers describe its evolution – which was often by accident rather than design.Seeds of Deceit: The Sperm Donor Doctor
2023
Who are you, when half your DNA isn't what you thought? Dr Jan Karbaat was a trusted IVF expert - but deception lay at the heart of his clinic. A shocking story of fertility fraud.Nature's Microworlds
2012
Nature's Microworlds
2012
Earth is a collection of worlds within worlds, each one a self-contained ecosystem bursting with life. These microworlds depend on an intricate web of relationships and natural forces that make each one unique. This stunning series delves deep into the heart of these habitats, breaking down each intricate ecosystem into all of its component parts, introducing the animals that live there, and revealing the fine balances of its existence.The Genius of Photography
2007
star 7.2Documentary series exploring the history of photography - from daguerreotype to digital, from portraits to photo-journalism, from art to advertising.Dirk Gently
2012
star 7Detective Dirk Gently operates based on the fundamental interconnectedness of all things.Britain's Lost Masterpieces
2016
Series tracking down lost, hidden, and misattributed paintings from local museums and galleries across Britain.The Sex Inspectors
2005
The Sex Inspectors
2005
The Sex Inspectors is a late night UK TV show that focuses on sex therapy for couples facing difficulties with their relationship. The show, presented by Tracey Cox and Michael Alvear, aids couples by offering ways to spice up their relationships and sex lives. The show airs at 11PM on Channel 4, and each series usually consists of 3 to 4 episodes, with the series finale being a special episode devoted to revisiting the couples featured on the series. On the first visit, CCTVs are installed throughout the house, allowing the Tracey and Micheal to monitor the couples' lives. After a few days of monitoring, the presenters then go back to the couples to tell them what they are doing wrong and what needs to be improved.Treasures of Ancient Greece
2015
star 7Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley
2016
star 7.2Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries - the Romanovs.American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley
2019
star 8.5British historian Lucy Worsley reveals how some of the biggest moments in US history are actually fibs and stories concocted by pop culture, politics and national(istic) pride.Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley
2020
star 10Historian Lucy Worsley debunks popular myths and royal as well as anti-royal propaganda about key events from British royal history including the English Reformation, the attack of the Spanish Armada and Queen Anne's forgotten legacy.Blood and Gold: The Making of Spain with Simon Sebag Montefiore
2015
star 7.5Simon Sebag Montefiore embarks on a fascinating journey to unlock 2,000 years of Spain's history.Women in Love
2011
star 6.6Powerful adaptation of DH Lawrence's novels The Rainbow and Women in Love, focusing on the lives of two sisters as they struggle with love, passion and commitment in the build-up to WWI.The Troubles: A Secret History
2019
star 8In a landmark 7-part series, Spotlight - Northern Ireland’s leading team of investigative journalists - reveal important new discoveries about the conflict known as the Troubles, in the 50th anniversary of the deployment of British troops to Northern Ireland.Britain's Best Drives
2009
Britain's Best Drives is a six-part 2009 British television series in which Richard Wilson travels across the UK in reviewing the best driving roads from a motoring guide of the 1950s. In each episode he drives a different car of the period. There was also a seventh episode where Wilson learns how to drive a manual transmission car again.What Happened Next?
2008
What Happened Next?
2008
It's Only a Theory
2009
star 1.5It's Only a Theory is a British television panel game show, first aired on BBC Four in 2009. It was conceived by and starred Andy Hamilton and featured Reginald D. Hunter as a regular panelist. Announced by the BBC in April 2009, the eight episode series was produced by Hat Trick Productions. The panelists discuss theories "about life, the universe and everything" submitted by professionals and experts. The panel debates each theory and decides whether it is worth keeping.
