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Andrew Marr’s History of the World
Episode 7 - Age of Industry
- Broadcast
- 2012 (58 mins)
Andrew Marr tells how Britain’s Industrial Revolution created the modern world with inventors such as James Watt and George Stevenson improving the steam engines and railways. Trade with China was opened...
Andrew Marr’s History of the World
Episode 8 - Age of Extremes
- Broadcast
- 2012 (59 mins)
Andrew Marr brings the story right up to date with the twentieth century - our age. Starting at Munich’s beer halls, Marr reveals how Hitler’s first revolt at the Munich Putsch resulted in his...
Seven Ages of Britain
Age of Empire
- Broadcast
- 2010 (59 mins)
The story of the British Empire from 1750 to 1900 revealed through its art and treasures. Dimbleby travels through Britain, America and India tracing the descent from adventure and inspiration into moral...
Seven Ages of Britain
Age of Ambition
- Broadcast
- 2010 (59 mins)
In the last episode of Seven Ages of Britain, David Dimbleby looks at how the 20th century saw ordinary Britons upturning ancient power structures and class hierarchies. The catalyst was the First World War,...
Dramatic Science
Learning to Love the Grey EP.2
- Broadcast
- 2001 (29 mins)
Continuing the drama series that reveals the issues raised by cloning research. As writer Sarah struggles to finish her play, she faces a new threat to her own happiness.
Dramatic Science
Learning to Love the Grey EP.3
- Broadcast
- 2001 (29 mins)
Completing the drama series set in the world of cloning research. As Sarah confronts scientist Edward March, can he persuade her to give him a second chance?
Dramatic Science
Making Astronauts EP.1
- Broadcast
- 2001 (29 mins)
New drama series exploring the scientific implications of genetic screening. In the near future, prospective parents Adam and Martin choose the ‘Omega Package’ for their unborn child.
Dramatic Science
Learning to Love the Grey EP.1
- Broadcast
- 2001 (29 mins)
Drama series exploring the ethical issues, as well as the scientific benefits, of research into cloning.
Dramatic Science
Making Astronauts EP.2
- Broadcast
- 2001 (29 mins)
Continuing the science drama about genetic screening. Adam is trying to keep the secret of the ‘Omega Package’ from his partner.
Dramatic Science
Making Astronauts EP.3
- Broadcast
- 2001 (29 mins)
Concluding the science drama about genetic screening. Adam’s mother tries to bring her son and Martin back together.