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Archaeology: A Secret History

1. In the Beginning

BBC Four Schedule

Documentary
Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema
1/5 The Romcom. Movie magic
Mark takes a personal look at the tricks and techniques that create a classic romcom.
59 minsAvailable for 25 days
ARCHIVE
BBC Four Collections
Delve into the archives
From game shows to iconic interviews and Gothic literature, enjoy some BBC classics from across the decades.
Science
Size Matters
1/2 Big Trouble. A spectacular look at the science of size
Hannah Fry asks if bigger is always better. What would a supersized Earth be like?
58 minsAvailable for 27 days
Nature
Beach Live: Jurassic Coast Revealed
1/3 Hidden treasures
Dan Snow leads a team uncovering historical, geological and wildlife secrets in Dorset.
59 minsAvailable for 25 days
Music
Smashing Hits! The 80s Pop Map of Britain and Ireland
3/3 North v South
How London and Manchester battled it out for dancefloor supremacy in the 80s.
59 minsAvailable for 29 days
Music
BBC Proms
A stunning programme including Schumann and Boulanger
Schumann and Mendelssohn share the night's bill with Lili Boulanger and Morfydd Owen.
94 minsAvailable for 29 days
Documentary
Mackintosh: Glasgow's Neglected Genius
Lachlan Goudie examines the life and work of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
59 minsAvailable for 24 days
History
The NHS: A People's History
3/3 Today’s NHS up close
In recent years budget cuts have become common - but people still fight for the NHS.
59 minsAvailable for 24 days
Crime Drama
Hidden
7/8 They know who the kidnapper is - now the chase is on
The long-simmering tension between Alun Pryce and Ieuan Rhys reaches boiling point.
57 minsAvailable for 1 month
Documentary
The Joy of ABBA
How ABBA raised the bar for pop and made us fall in love with Swedish melancholy.
60 minsAvailable for 28 days
Documentary
The Rise and Fall of Nokia
From everywhere to nowhere
How the Finnish mobile giant took on the world – and why the good times didn’t last.
59 minsAvailable for 20 days
Comedy
The Undiscovered Peter Cook
Film about satirist Peter Cook, with private recordings, diaries, letters and photographs.
59 minsAvailable for 29 days
Film
Storyville: John Curry - the Ice King
Record breaking, mind changing
The legendary skater transformed the sport, and made history as an openly gay Olympian.
83 minsAvailable for 17 days
History
Sword, Musket & Machine Gun: Britain's Armed History
1. Cut & Thrust
Dr Sam Willis discovers how medieval weapons shaped Britain.
59 minsAvailable for 26 days
Documentary
The R&B Feeling: The Bob Parks Story
Documentary about the eccentric artist Bob Parks.
59 minsAvailable for 28 days
Documentary
Rich Hall's Working for the American Dream
Is it a land of opportunity?
It’s an idea that has inspired millions to find their fortune – but is it a reality?
89 minsAvailable for 12 days
Film
Storyville
Olympic Dreams of Russian Gold - Over the Limit
The world of elite gymnasts in Russia – and the brutal training they endure to succeed.
70 minsAvailable for 9 days
Documentary
Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
Profile of rock star Meat Loaf, featuring interviews, performance and backstage footage.
59 minsAvailable for 21 days

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