TV Listings for BBC Four, 08 February 2012
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Evening
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19:30 |
Great British Railway Journeys (R) (T) |
Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook to discover how the railways have affected people and find out what remains of Bradshaw's Britain. He begins in Liverpool by learning to speak Scouse, before researching the first railway fatality and exploring the origins of the Eccles cake. |
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20:00 |
If Walls Could Talk: The History of the Home (R) (T) |
Lucy Worsley, chief curator of the Historic Royal Palaces, explores the British home over the past 800 years, meeting experts, historians and writers along the way. She begins by charting the evolution of the living room, experiencing life in a medieval great hall, holding a candle-lit party in a Georgian drawing room and finding out about the development of taste in a grand country house. She also discovers the impact of gas and electric lighting on Victorian parlours, and experiences 1950s-style leisure. |
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Night
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21:00 |
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (R) (T) |
Amateur sleuth Adela Bradley is asked to give a lecture at her old school, but her visit takes an unexpected turn after a teacher is murdered during a production of the Mikado. When she and her chauffeur George investigate, they uncover a tangled web of skulduggery and secret affairs. Detective drama, based on the novel by Gladys Mitchell, starring Diana Rigg, Neil Dudgeon, Peter Davison and David Tennant. |
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22:00 |
Britain's Best Drives (R) (T) |
Richard Wilson follows classic motoring routes first popularised in guides 50 years ago. He begins his journey by driving from Scarborough to Whitby via the North York Moors in a Morris Minor Traveller. As well as learning about the rise and fall of British seaside resorts, he takes a toll road through Dalby Forest and visits roadside wonder the Hole of Horcum. |
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22:30 |
Outnumbered (R) (T) |
Another guest arrives to stay as the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, and Sue has to make a decision about Jake's girlfriend. Elsewhere, Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears. Comedy, starring Claire Skinner, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez. Last in the series. |
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23:00 |
Twenty Twelve (R) (T) |
A decision to hold equestrian events in Greenwich Park is criticised by local residents. They include film director Tony Ward, who plans a series of protests that commences with dumping a pile of manure outside the Olympic Deliverance Commission's offices, and culminates in a live debate with Ian Fletcher on Radio 4's Today programme. Guest starring Tim McInnerny. Last in the series. |
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23:30 |
The Cricklewood Greats (R) (T) |
Spoof documentary, presented by Peter Capaldi, telling the story of Cricklewood Film Studios, a fictional British movie company. He charts its contributions to cinematic history, ranging from silent comedies to gory horror films, and recalls the often turbulent lives of some of its biggest stars. The programme also features interviews with Terry Gilliam and actress Marcia Warren. |
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00:15 |
Borgen (R) |
Defence minister Hans Christian Thorsen arranges a contract for new fighter jets - but controversy erupts when new facts emerge about the deal, leaving members of parliament facing a barrage of media criticism. Meanwhile, Birgitte's increasingly controlling behaviour at home and work proves costly, and Katrine clashes with her boss. |
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01:15 |
Borgen (R) |
Birgitte is put under pressure on the eve of the new parliamentary year, as her ratings in opinion polls decline, the media delves into her private life and the increasingly powerful Labour party demands more influence in government. An over-stretched Kasper reluctantly makes a deal that has far more serious consequences than anticipated, while Katrine is given a chance to return to TV1 News. Last in the series. |
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02:15 |
Outnumbered (R) (T) |
Another guest arrives to stay as the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, and Sue has to make a decision about Jake's girlfriend. Elsewhere, Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears. Comedy, starring Claire Skinner, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez. Last in the series. |
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02:45 |
Twenty Twelve (R) (T) |
A decision to hold equestrian events in Greenwich Park is criticised by local residents. They include film director Tony Ward, who plans a series of protests that commences with dumping a pile of manure outside the Olympic Deliverance Commission's offices, and culminates in a live debate with Ian Fletcher on Radio 4's Today programme. Guest starring Tim McInnerny. Last in the series. |
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03:15 |
The Cricklewood Greats (R) (T) |
Spoof documentary, presented by Peter Capaldi, telling the story of Cricklewood Film Studios, a fictional British movie company. He charts its contributions to cinematic history, ranging from silent comedies to gory horror films, and recalls the often turbulent lives of some of its biggest stars. The programme also features interviews with Terry Gilliam and actress Marcia Warren. |
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04:00 |
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