Bbc Four TV Series - Page 9
The High Art of the Low Countries
2013
This 3 part series is presented by the British Art Critic, Andrew Graham-Dixon. He explores the Low Countries of the Netherlands and Belgium and how history has influenced the area's art, architecture and culture. Cloth was used in the area's first expression of art in the making of tapestries going back to the 14 th century. They were the No. 1 luxury item of the day. The Low Countries were well placed geographically for markets for their art.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.The Beauty of Anatomy
2014
Dr Adam Rutherford investigates the close relationship between discoveries in anatomy and the works of art that illustrate them.The Beauty of Maps
2010
The Beauty of Maps
2010
Documentary series looking at maps in incredible detail to highlight their artistic attributions and reveal the stories that they tell.Timothy Spall: All at Sea
2012
Timothy Spall and his wife Shane are back on board their beloved barge the Princess Matilda as they conclude their trip around the British coast.The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea
2010
Legend has it that Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's first female pharaoh, sent ships to the land of Punt. Cheryl Ward sets out to recreate the voyage, in search of this mythical land.Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe
2009
star 7Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe was a special one-off British, video game culture show by Charlie Brooker, aired in September 2009 during the BBC's Technology season. Following on from Brooker's Screenwipe and Newswipe, Gameswipe featured reviews of various video games and consoles as well as an insight into the video game industry.Carved with Love: The Genius of British Woodwork
2013
Series looking at the British genius for woodwork over the centuries.Britain's Lost Masterpieces
2016
Series tracking down lost, hidden, and misattributed paintings from local museums and galleries across Britain.The Art of Gothic: Britain's Midnight Hour
2014
star 7Andrew Graham-Dixon explores how a group of 19th-century architects and artists spurned the modern age and turned to Britain's medieval past to create iconic works and buildings.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.Glamour's Golden Age
2009
Glamour's Golden Age
2009
Series looking at the 1920s and 30s, which creates a portrait of an age so daring, influential and exciting that it still shapes who we are today.Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
2007
Paul Merton profiles some of the great stars of silent comedy, examining their lives and works, and uncovering seldom-seen materialThe Beauty of Books
2011
The Beauty of Books
2011
Series combining human stories, expert interviews, book illustrations and historic archive to reveal the beauty of books.Skint
2022
star 3The grit, humour and courage of ordinary people in the bleakest of circumstances. Darkly comic, poignant and sometimes devastating monologues about life in poverty.The Late Edition
2005
The Late Edition
2005
The Late Edition was a British television programme broadcast on BBC Four. It took the form of a topical chat show in the vein of The Daily Show, presented by comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Each episode typically features comical news commentary from Brigstocke, satirical interviews with fictional political figures played by Steve Furst, 'Andre Vincent investigates' and two "real" interviews. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, Brigstocke performed a special version of the show at the Edinburgh Fringe called The Early Edition with Andre Vincent.Size Matters
2018
star 5.7Hannah Fry takes a spectacular look at the science of size by imagining a parallel world in which everything is made bigger or smaller.The Wonder of Bees with Martha Kearney
2014
Series which follows Martha Kearney's bee-keeping year and explores the science, art and culture of the honeybee, the most ingenious insect known to humankind.The Secret Life of Books
2014
Classic books are considered with a fresh eye. Returning to the authors' original manuscripts and letters, expert writers and performers bring their personal insights to these great works.This Cultural Life
2021
This Cultural Life
2021
John Wilson speaks to leading names in art and culture about their formative influences and inspirations.
