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Drama
State of Happiness
When a sleepy town strikes oil, everything changes
It’s a new start for newly-wealthy Norway. But will it change lives for the better?
44 minsAvailable for 2 months
ARCHIVE
BBC Four Collections
Delve into the archives
From game shows to the space race and Gothic literature, enjoy some BBC classics from across the decades.
Arts
Kermode and Mayo’s Home Entertainment Service
1/6 World of Wittertainment
What are you watching? Mark and Simon review the best film and TV in their unique style.
29 minsAvailable for 26 days
Documentary
Arena
The Changin’ Times of Ike White
The gritty, soulful tale of Ike White - musical prodigy, murderer, and man of mystery.
78 minsAvailable for 29 days
Music
BBC Young Musician
Brass Final
French horn players, trombonists and a tuba player showcase their formidable talents.
94 minsAvailable for 28 days
History
Lucy Worsley's Royal Photo Album
Reinventing the monarchy
A look at life through a royal lens, and how it has shaped changing public perceptions.
59 minsAvailable for 24 days
Documentary
David Stratton’s Stories of Australian Cinema
1/3 Putting Oz in the picture
The Aussie films that captured the nation’s unique sense of drama, emotion and humour.
59 minsAvailable for 11 months
Crime Drama
Twin
Identical faces. Different personalities. Deceiving everyone
Irresponsible Erik and straight-laced Adam are polar opposites. But Erik needs help.
45 minsAvailable for over a year
Drama
Performance Live
The Way Out
Expect the unexpected - a surreal theatrical adventure through an old town hall at night.
42 minsAvailable for 10 months
Arts
Museums in Quarantine
1/4 Warhol
Take a moment, escape from the confines of your own home, and immerse yourself in art.
29 minsAvailable for 5 months
Arts
Life Drawing Live!
Drawing the Nation Together
The UK’s largest ever live, life drawing class. Pick up a pencil and draw!
120 minsAvailable for 23 days
Documentary
Dana - The Original Derry Girl
Eurovision to Euro politics
Fifty years after overnight success, Dana takes an emotional look at her remarkable life.
58 minsAvailable for 28 days
Arts
The Joy of Painting
Happy little trees and soothing words with Bob Ross
30 minutes of bliss as the art sensation illustrates perfect, peaceful painting.
28 minsAvailable for over a year
Science
The Sky at Night
Locked down but Looking up
In the 800th episode, the team shows how to explore space from the confines of our home.
29 minsAvailable for 11 months
Crime Drama
Inspector Montalbano
A long spell in Sicily with the master detective
The stylish Sicilian detective takes on a host of compelling cases.
105 minsAvailable for 6 months
Music
The Shadows at Sixty
Twangy guitar riffs and specs appeal
The backing band who emerged from the shadows and sparked a musical revolution.
60 minsAvailable for 11 months
Documentary
The Price of Everything
Pricing the priceless
Examing art and artistic passion in our money-driven, consumer based society.
94 minsAvailable for 8 days
Film
Made in Dagenham
The battle for equal pay in the less than swinging sixties
The uproarious, heartwarming comedy about a group of women determined to succeed.
105 minsAvailable for 27 days

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