Factual: History
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In Our Time Erasmus
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Renaissance scholar Desiderius Erasmus.
First broadcast: 09 Feb 2012
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Hairy Bikers' Best of British Series 1 - 45 minute versions, Cookbooks
10/30 The Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.
First broadcast: 25 Nov 2011
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Versailles The Palace of Pleasure
2/3 A glorious costumed romp through the most scandalous years of the Palace of Versailles.
First broadcast: 08 Feb 2012
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If Walls Could Talk: The History of the Home The Living Room
1/4 A history of the living room, from a medieval great hall to a Victorian parlour.
First broadcast: 13 Apr 2011
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Lost Kingdoms of Africa Series 2, The Zulu Kingdom
2/4 A search for the secrets behind the Zulu's cultural power and military strength.
First broadcast: 06 Feb 2012
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